In recent years there has been an increased focus on healthy eating. Getting the recommended amount of fruit each day may be challenging for some people. You can help your family increase the amount of fruit in their diet by utilizing the versatility of fruit. Fruits can be added into main course dishes, served as a dessert, mixed in with salads, and used to create some very unique snacks. Buying fruit when it is in season is the most budget friendly way to increase your family's consumption of it. Taking children to a farmer's market will introduce them to different fruits and possibly make them more eager to try these new fruits. Raw fruit can be used to create fun snack foods such as an apple smiley. An apple smiley is simply peanut butter spread on an apple slice with raisins or cheese cubes used as teeth and a second slice placed on top of the teeth. Freezing fruit often makes it a more enticing snack for children. Kids are also more likely to eat a snack that is served in a novelty container such as a fruit filled ice cream cone. Fruits such as grapes, Oranges, and strawberries are excellent additions to summer salads. In the cold winter months a hot fruit compote is a healthy way to warm up the family. Fruit can be added to main dish recipes such as apples to **** chops and pineapple to ham. You might want to serve your family various types of grilled fruit. You can find some very simple recipes for fruit salsa that makes a wonderful side item to grilled salmon, chicken dishes, and many other main course items. Many people simply don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen each day. Serving fresh fruit garnished with whipped topping or sprinkled with nuts is a quick and easy dessert idea. Fruit is also a portable snack or lunch item for bag lunches.