Adding fiber to your fruit is a great way to increase your metabolism.
Ingredients
1/4 cup
Blueberries
1/4 cup
Strawberries
1/4 cup
Raspberries
1 medium
Apple
(diced)
2 tbsp
Flaxseeds
(ground fresh)
1/2 whole lemon(s)
Lemon juice
(cut in half)
Instructions
Pre-wash all fruits and prepare as directed then strain in a colander
Mix in a bowl
Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Grind flaxseeds in a coffee grinder, a dry blender, or a pestle and mortar. (You may use pre-ground flax powder but it is not ideal due to potential oxidation and rancidity)
Sprinkle flax over fruit. Enjoy!
Notes:
No apples?
Pears go really well with this fruit salad
Nutritional Highlights
Berries
are packed with antioxidants called anthocyanins, they are a great source of fiber which aids in healthy digestion
Apples
are high in fiber and vitamin C
Flaxseed
are high in omega 3 fatty acids, and are a high quality protein rich in dietary fiber
