8 fruits and veggies to spiralize this season

Summer is all about fresh produce, making it the perfect season to get serious about spiralizing. Creating noodles out of fruits and vegetables is a great low-carbohydrate alternative that keeps your diet full of vitamins and minerals. Not to mention that they make any meal look more fun and appealing.

“We eat with our eyes, so if we can make things just a little bit nicer on the plate, very colorful, we might be more inclined to eat them,” says Patricia Skolnik, RD, LD, a nutrition consultant and coach in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Here are eight options that will get you hooked on spiralizing. If you haven’t purchased a spiralizer, don’t fret. You can use other kitchen gadgets, such as a peeler, box grater, food processor or a sharp knife to achieve a similar effect.