Food as Medicine: Five Health Benefits of Eating Local
Fernanda Brusamolin Larson from Bastyr's Department of Nutrition talks about five health benefits of eating local.
September (and mid-August when we’re lucky) means the start of prickly pear season, when bright magenta fruit appears on the ends of cactus pads around San Diego. Take advantage of the local bounty with this super healthy morning smoothie bowl.
Recipe courtesy of Fernanda Brusamolin Larson, MS, CN
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 2 Serving(s)
Smoothie Bowl
- 2 Prickly Pear (tuna fruit), peeled and diced (reserve ¼ cup for garnish)
- 1 cup local berries, plus more for topping
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 cup ice
Toppings
- reserved diced tuna fruit
- fresh berries
- local honey
- farmers market granola
- Nuts, seeds, or dried fruit
Instructions
Place diced tuna fruit, frozen berries, almond butter and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth and spoon into two bowls.
Add toppings to taste and eat immediately.
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