Fruit Wave from the Tropics

Tropical fruit isn’t always about mangoes. There are a lot many exotic fruits that not only tickle your taste buds but also lend a delectable aroma to foods.
Mangoes, of course, are the undisputed leaders in the tropics. However, papayas, lychees, and tart guavas are fast catching up. Vietnamese prepare an amazing salad with green strips of mango, polygonum leaves, shrimp, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, chilies and sugar.
When ripe, papayas have a soft orange texture and sweet flavor. Unripe papayas are more firm and are used as vegetables for their pronounced flavor.
Green guavas possess an excellent tart and astringent flavor. Malaysian cooks dip slices of green guava into a sticky concoction of shrimp paste, palm sugar, thick soy sauce and chilies.
Lychees are one of the tastiest tropical fruits. They make mouth-watering refreshers, martini, and juices.
Dried tropical fruits lend sophistication to any dish. A sprinkling of dried fruits not only enhances the taste but also its appearance.
So give your taste buds a tropical treat and let me know!

Being FIT!!

After being a fitness instructor for over 5 years, one fact that simply bewilders me is the lack of understanding among many of us regarding what makes an ideal diet. I keep getting queries on advising “tasty” diet plans and exercise regimen that helps a person to lose kilos all “very quickly”. The problem, according to me, lies in our perception of the word “fitness”. Being fit is neither about having an hour- glass figure nor flaunting flat abs. Besides, dieting definitely is not a synonym of starving. The key to a fit person is exercise, peaceful sleep and having good food with a great mix of fruits.

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