Spicy Ginger-Poached Pears Pear Lavender-Mint Spritz Some things just go together, especially for the holidays – hot cocoa and marshmallows … turkey and stuffing … and a fresh new holiday duo, tea and pears. “Combining flavorful ingredients such as tea and pears in holiday recipes can bring your holiday party a depth of flavors that ranges from crisp and clean to sweet and spicy,” says Kathy Casey, celebrity chef, mixologist and author of “Sips & Apps.” “Tea and pears are both affordable ingredients that add a great flavor combination to dishes and drinks.” With this duo, elegant holiday entertaining is as simple as stopping by your local grocer. Several gorgeous varieties of pears are in season throughout the holidays – including the Anjou, Comice, Bosc, Concorde, Starkrimson, and Bartlett. Pears come in a wide range of colors and flavors that easily suit any festive menu. They also make a delicious dessert alternative to heavy sweets and pastries. With varieties...
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Plum Delicious!
Healthy cooking that tastes great There’s fruit, and then there’s superfruit. What’s the difference? A superfruit has unique phytochemicals not found in other fruits – and that translates to unique health benefits. As more and more information emerges about the power of superfruits – from açai to goji berries – an American favorite that’s been here all along is stepping into the spotlight: California Dried Plums. Dried plums are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. And they’re loaded with surprises. Today’s dried plums are sweet, moist and tasty. Compared with other fruits, they’re surprisingly affordable, conveniently portable and always available. California Dried Plums are the easy way to enjoy superfruit nutrition every day in cooking, baking, salads or as a quick snack anytime. Find delicious recipes at www.californiadriedplums.org. Dried plums. What’s in ‘em for you? -Improved digestion: A single serving (four to five dried plums) has three grams of fiber, to help you maintain good digestive health. -Tasty...
A Recipe For Longevity: 33 Of The Healthiest Foods On Earth
David H. Murdock is Chairman and owner of Dole Food Company, Inc., the world’s largest producer and marketer of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, packaged and frozen foods. Is it possible to live to 125 or maybe 150? It’s certainly a possibility, as discussed on Oprah Winfrey’s recent show on longevity. She visited me at my farm to learn how, at 86, I am enjoying the robust health, energy, and mental creativity of someone many decades younger. My secret: large quantities of fruit and vegetables, plus an hour of daily exercise. No pills, not even aspirin, and certainly no supplements ever enter my mouth — everything I need comes from my fish-vegetarian diet, which incorporates 30-40 different kinds of fruit and vegetables every week. Even though I am Chairman and Owner of Dole Food Company, I do most of my own grocery shopping, and even took Oprah on an impromptu trip to Costco, in a day that included bike riding, exercise in...
Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™
Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends adults consume 3.5 to 6.5 cups (7 to 13 servings) of fruits and vegetables daily and children eat 2 to 5 cups per day (4 to 10 servings) depending on their age. While research indicates that more than 50 percent of adult consumers know they need to eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day, more than 90 percent of all Americans do not eat the recommended amount. To meet the new dietary guidelines, most consumers will have to more than double the amount they currently consume. Closing the consumption gap requires a new national call-to-action, Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™, which will launch in March 2007. This new call for a healthier America is attainable and easy for people to understand. It is simply to eat more fruits and veggies at every eating occasion. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin...
Nutrition Detectives 5 Clues
Nutrition Detectives 5 Clues Verbiage: “I really admire a program called Nutrition Detectives that was developed by Dr. David Katz of Yale. He and his wife use this program to encourage children to be Nutrition Detectives when reading food labels. There are 5 Clues… Clue #1 NEVER TRUST THE FRONT OF THE PACKAGE – look for the hidden truth in the ingredient list (so we should always look at the ingredient list when first choosing a product) Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded me many hats: Mom, wife, sister, friend, business owner... and most recently a midlife blogger. From college to marriage and babies, in the midst of business and wealthy...
Nutrition Tips for Healthy Holiday Living
Drink 64 ounces of water per day. Proper hydration helps metabolize fat. Resolve never to super size your food portions unless you want to super size your clothes. Eat with purpose: be sure to plate it so you can sit down and enjoy it. Eating out? Halve it, and get the rest to go. Eat the low-cal items on your plate first. Start with salads, veggies, and broth soups; eat meats and starches last. Get calories from foods you chew, rather than from beverages. Remember fruits and vegetables provide lots of chewing time. Give it away! After company leaves, give away leftover food to neighbors, doormen, or delivery people or take it to work the next day. At a buffet? Eating a little of everything guarantees high calories. Decide on three or four things, only one of which is high in calories. Save that for last so there less chance of overeating. Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz...
