1. Kiwi – Eating Summer’s Great Fruit
One of summer’s great fruits is kiwi.
Whether you grow your own or can’t
resist them at the farmer’s market or
grocery store, it’s a great idea to eat more
of this healthy fruit, packed with vitamins
C and E, potassium, fiber, and lutein. Kiwi
is also great for the weight-conscious,
containing just 46 calories a piece. Try
these delicious kiwi food ideas:
* Eat alone. Cut off the fuzzy outer layer
(found on most, but not all) kiwi and eat
raw, like any other fruit.
* With dairy. Peel, chop, and sprinkle into
cottage cheese or yogurt.
* Kiwi chutney. Into a saucepan, place 2 lbs.
peeled and chopped kiwis; 2 peeled and chopped bananas; 3 purple onions,
chopped finely; the zest of 1 lemon; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1
teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon each: cayenne pepper, ground allspice,
ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 1 cup
white vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 60 minutes, or
until thickened. Freeze any leftovers.
* Kiwi muffins. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper
cups. In a mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat
flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ cup granulated sugar.
In another large bowl, beat together ½ cup melted coconut oil, 2 eggs, and ½ cup
milk. Fold ½ cup peeled and chopped kiwis. Add the dry ingredients to the wet
ones, stirring by hand. Spoon into prepared muffin pan, filling each cup ¾

2. full.Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin
comes out clean.
* Kiwi pops. Pour 1 1/3 cup of water into a saucepan. Add 2/3 cup granulated
sugar, 1 teaspoon lime zest, and 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger. Heat over high
until sugar dissolved, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; remove from the stove
and allow tocool completely. Strain with a fine sieve. Mix in 1/3 cup freshly
squeezed lime juice. Line a frozen pop mold with thin slices from 2 peeled kiwi.
Pour liquid into the mold and freeze until hard.
* Kiwi salsa. In a bowl, stir together 6 kiwis, peeled and diced; 1 small purple
onion, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice;
1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon real honey; ½ teaspoon cumin; and 1/2
teaspoon curry powder. Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for an hour.
Chill before serving.