June 26, 2010
Blueberry Parfait
Blueberries are in season
Blueberries are in season.
One of the most nutritious and delicious fruits, blueberries can be eaten in an infinite variety of ways.
You can make this easy-to-prepare recipe with blueberries or any one of your favorite fruits for a quick and elegant dessert.
Indulge yourself or impress a guest.
| Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
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Directions:
- Layer yogurt and blueberries in 2 wine glasses.
- Top with chopped walnuts.
- Sprinkle grated chocolate
Serves 2
June 5, 2010
Summer Fruit Salad
Summer Fruit Salad
Try this refreshing, delicious and nutritious summer salad. It could make a lovely treat or an exotic and elegant side dish.
Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
• 1 medium sized pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 oranges, segments cut out from membrane
• 1 large papaya, cut into pieces
• 2 TBS sliced almonds
Directions:
1. Cut fruit and mix together.
2. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Source: George Mateljan
April 24, 2010
Fresh Strawberries
Fresh Strawberries
Strawberries, the most popular berries in the world, are abundant in stores and markets at this time of year. They are delicious, sweet, inexpensive and very healthy.
Strawberries are a highly nutritious fruit and contain a large number of vitamins and minerals that contribute to a balanced, healthy diet.
One cup of sliced fresh strawberries has:
- Calories – 50
- Protein – 1 gram
- Carbohydrates – 11.65 grams
- Dietary Fiber – 3.81 grams
- Calcium – 23.24 mg
- Iron – 0.63 mg
- Magnesium – 16.60 mg
- Phosphorus – 31.54 mg
- Potassium – 44.82 mg
- Selenium – 1.16 mg
- Vitamin C – 94.12 mg
- Foliate – 29.38 mcg
- Vitamin – A 44.82 IU
A Few Serving Ideas:
- Add sliced strawberries to a green salad and top with goat or blue cheese.
- Make an elegant parfait by layering sliced strawberries, blueberries and plain yogurt in a fancy glass.
- Serve chopped strawberries as a topping for waffles and pancakes. Mix with cinnamon, lemon juice and maple syrup for a delicious combination.
- Add strawberries to your fruit smoothies.
- Melt some dark chocolate and make chocolate covered strawberries.
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