GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Statistics show an uptick in the incidence of digestive issues, everything from indigestion and heartburn to poor absorption of foods to colon cancer.
There are many food fixes to help improve your digestive health with fiber being an essential ingredient.
Sue Moores, RD, Kowalski's Markets nutritionist, shares can-do actions, why they matter and a recipe to get you moving in the right direction.
RECIPE: Colorful pineapple salad
(serves 4)
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp. Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp. pineapple juice
- 2 tsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 pinch ground ginger or 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- - freshly ground Kowalski's Sea Salt and Black Peppercorns, to taste
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- ⅔ cup jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
- ⅔ cup frozen edamame, thawed
- ⅔ cup chopped red bell pepper
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
DIRECTIONS
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oil, juices, ginger and sugar; season to taste with salt and pepper. Add remaining ingredients; toss. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Chill until ready to serve.
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