Fruit, nut, and cheese plate
It doesn’t get much easier than grabbing a crisp apple. A medium apple with skin provides about 95 calories, plus significant fibre, potassium, vitamin B6, and polyphenols. According to 2016 report published in EXCLI Journal, eating apples may be associated with a long list of benefits, including protection against cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity. (And there is that age-old “apple a day” adagefind out if it’s true.)Pick whichever apple variety you like. Scrub it well to help remove any pesticide residues. Slice the apple, then pair it with a protein-containing food for balance. Have a little cube of firm (aged) tree-nut cheese with each apple slice, or spread soft tree-nut cheese onto apple wedges.A typical one-ounce serving of soft cashew cheese provides 100 calories and four grams of protein, and a firm almond cheese provides 70 calories and six grams of plant protein. It’s an enjoyable combination, especially when you serve it attractively as a cheese plate or board. Want a high-performance upgrade? Pair with pistachios too.(Related: 13 Surprising Health Benefits of Apples)
