Three tropical fruits, three totally different gut-health jobs. Mango contributes soluble fiber and polyphenols, dragon fruit brings prebiotic oligosaccharides that specifically feed beneficial bacteria, and pineapple's core adds bromelain to help things move along digestively. Toss it all with lime and mint and you've got a fruit salad that's basically a microbiome care package.
Ingredients
- 1 mango, diced
- 1 dragon fruit, diced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced, core included
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh mint leaves, torn
Instructions
- Combine mango, dragon fruit, and pineapple in a bowl.
- Toss with lime juice and top with fresh mint before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 90 |
| Total fat | 0g |
| Total carbohydrates | 23g |
| Dietary fiber | 4g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Sodium | 5mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Dragon fruit contains oligosaccharides, prebiotic fibers that selectively feed beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacteria in the colon. Mango provides soluble fiber and polyphenols that support a healthy gut lining, while pineapple's core is especially rich in bromelain, a digestive enzyme that helps break down proteins and ease digestion.
A fruit salad that's doing more gut-health work than most supplements. For another bright, fruit-forward option, try Fennel and Orange Salad with Olives, and if you're curious how fruit fits into stricter resets, see what Whole30 does to your gut.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
