Have a good Labor Day Weekend!
Cheers,
Brittney
Showing posts with label fruits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fruits. Show all posts
Friday, September 2, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Contest from Peeled Snacks: 500$ Cash Card for Costco!
If anyone is a Costco shopper you will definitely want to check this out! Peeled Snacks is giving out a 500$ Costco shopping card! Follow this link to take the survey and be entered to win: http://peeledsnacks.com/contest/survey?utm_source=Midwest+Bloggers&utm_campaign=2ed3c729ca-CustomerAppreciation_2011_2_7_2011&utm_medium=email.
Peeled Snacks are delicious and healthy dried fruit. They make great snacks for on the go. Try keeping them in your desk drawer at work and munch on them instead of hitting up the vending machine, replace your kids fruits snacks with them, or take them with you on to go! Their dried fruit has no added sugar and has lots of fiber! More info on Peeled Snacks: http://peeledsnacks.com/
Check out my full product review here: http://nutritionall-rd.blogspot.com/2011/08/product-review-peeled-snacks.html
Cheers,
Brittney
Peeled Snacks are delicious and healthy dried fruit. They make great snacks for on the go. Try keeping them in your desk drawer at work and munch on them instead of hitting up the vending machine, replace your kids fruits snacks with them, or take them with you on to go! Their dried fruit has no added sugar and has lots of fiber! More info on Peeled Snacks: http://peeledsnacks.com/
Check out my full product review here: http://nutritionall-rd.blogspot.com/2011/08/product-review-peeled-snacks.html
Cheers,
Brittney
Monday, August 22, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Dietitian Approved!
Keeping a stocked fruit bowl makes it easy for you and your family to grab a healthy snack in a pinch!
Cheers,
Brittney
My Weekend Spent Preserving!
One great way to make sure the food you are eating is fresh and free of artificial additives is by doing your own preserving! This weekend I made strawberry freezer jam and learned to make pickles and sauerkraut!
I recently got a bread maker and have been making my own bread which I eat as a part of my breakfast. I wanted to have some homemade jam to put on my whole wheat bread. I made freezer jam, which doesn't involve using a water bath. It is really easy to do! The process of making the jam takes about an hour and then it sits for 24 hours.
I started with fresh, organic strawberries, sugar, water, and Sure-Jell pectin. Unfortunately the season for the U-Pick farms in my area was in June, so I missed it. I bought my strawberries from the grocery store. I used the low-sugar version of the Sure-Jell, it has less sugar but still tastes just as good! Make sure you follow the recipe exactly when preserving!
I washed up the strawberries and cut the stems off. Then I mashed them in a bowl with a potato masher, until I got 4 cups of mashed berries. Once those were all ready I set them aside. I mixed 3 cups of sugar, 1 cup of water, and the packet of Sure-Jell in a kettle. I brought it to a boil, stirring constantly, held it a boil for 1 minute then took it off the heat. I stirred for 1 more minute, then added the mashed strawberries and mixed thoroughly. Then I poured the mixture into 8oz jars, I ended up needing 12 jars. You can use whatever size you want! Last, I put the lids on the jars and let them sit for 24 hours! That's it; super easy!
I put one jar in the fridge so I can start using it right away and the rest in the freezer to use when needed, and to share with friends! This is going to go great on my home made bread tomorrow morning! Keep in mind that with freezer jam you don't need to use the water bath and seal the jars. You can even use plastic containers if you want to! I like the glass jars because they look so cute! This is the exact recipe my grandma always used!
In addition to making jam, I also attended a class on pickling through my Community Supported Agriculture (CSA - http://nutritionall-rd.blogspot.com/2011/08/community-supported-agriculture-csa.html) farmer! We made refrigerator pickles and sauerkraut, which were both just as easy as making the jam! Here's a pic of my pickles. They will be ready to go in 4 weeks!
Overall, doing your own preserving is a really great way to make sure you and your family are eating pure and natural foods without added preservatives, flavorings, oils, coloring, sugar, and other additives. It also helps you and your kids learn about how food is made and the history of making food!
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Brittney
I recently got a bread maker and have been making my own bread which I eat as a part of my breakfast. I wanted to have some homemade jam to put on my whole wheat bread. I made freezer jam, which doesn't involve using a water bath. It is really easy to do! The process of making the jam takes about an hour and then it sits for 24 hours.
I started with fresh, organic strawberries, sugar, water, and Sure-Jell pectin. Unfortunately the season for the U-Pick farms in my area was in June, so I missed it. I bought my strawberries from the grocery store. I used the low-sugar version of the Sure-Jell, it has less sugar but still tastes just as good! Make sure you follow the recipe exactly when preserving!
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| The Ingredients! |
I washed up the strawberries and cut the stems off. Then I mashed them in a bowl with a potato masher, until I got 4 cups of mashed berries. Once those were all ready I set them aside. I mixed 3 cups of sugar, 1 cup of water, and the packet of Sure-Jell in a kettle. I brought it to a boil, stirring constantly, held it a boil for 1 minute then took it off the heat. I stirred for 1 more minute, then added the mashed strawberries and mixed thoroughly. Then I poured the mixture into 8oz jars, I ended up needing 12 jars. You can use whatever size you want! Last, I put the lids on the jars and let them sit for 24 hours! That's it; super easy!
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| Finished Product! |
I put one jar in the fridge so I can start using it right away and the rest in the freezer to use when needed, and to share with friends! This is going to go great on my home made bread tomorrow morning! Keep in mind that with freezer jam you don't need to use the water bath and seal the jars. You can even use plastic containers if you want to! I like the glass jars because they look so cute! This is the exact recipe my grandma always used!
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| Yum! |
In addition to making jam, I also attended a class on pickling through my Community Supported Agriculture (CSA - http://nutritionall-rd.blogspot.com/2011/08/community-supported-agriculture-csa.html) farmer! We made refrigerator pickles and sauerkraut, which were both just as easy as making the jam! Here's a pic of my pickles. They will be ready to go in 4 weeks!
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| Pickles! |
Overall, doing your own preserving is a really great way to make sure you and your family are eating pure and natural foods without added preservatives, flavorings, oils, coloring, sugar, and other additives. It also helps you and your kids learn about how food is made and the history of making food!
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Brittney
Friday, August 12, 2011
Product Review: Peeled Snacks!
Looking for a great afternoon snack to boost your energy? Of course I'm going to recommend fruits and vegetables! An easy way to meet your daily fruit quota in the office, on your commute, at the park, or at home is by snacking on dried fruit! Swap out your kids fruit snacks (made with added sugar and artificial products!) for some healthy dried fruit! Instead of grabbing chips from the vending machine, have some dried fruit stored in your desk at work! Keep some in the car for road trips or bring them with you to the airport!
One great brand of dried fruit is Peeled Snacks. They come in individual as well as resealable packages and offer a variety of different fruits like banana, pineapple, and the Farmer's Market trio with raisins, cherries, and apples! And whats on the ingredient list? Nothing but the fruit itself! No added sugars, colors, flavorings, oils, or other additives. And Peeled Snacks are certified organic! I really like the pineapple, it's a variation from the usual dried fruit offerings!
What's more, a study done at Loma Linda University followed 2,800 participants over 26 years and found that "consuming dried fruit three times a week or more, versus less than once a week, was associated with a 26 percent reduced risk of colon cancer." The fiber in the dried fruit serves to dilute carcinogens in the intestines!
Next time you are looking for a tasty, quick, and healthy snack pick up some Peeled Snacks. Available at Starbucks, grocery and convenience stores, and now Cosco stores in the Midwest. For more information on Peeled Snacks visit the website at: http://www.peeledsnacks.com/.
For more information on the study at Loma Linda University on fiber and colon cancer please visit: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110802091026.htm
*Please note that I recieved a free sample of Peeled Snacks from the company to try before writing this product review. I only write product reviews on products that I fully support and that I feel confident recommending to others. For more information please see the 'Disclaimer' page.
*Please note that I recieved a free sample of Peeled Snacks from the company to try before writing this product review. I only write product reviews on products that I fully support and that I feel confident recommending to others. For more information please see the 'Disclaimer' page.
Cheers,
Brittney
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Recipe: Savory Summer Peach and Avocado Salad!
In celebration of National Peach Month, I would love to share this recipe that I just discovered. It was sent out in the Vegetarian Resource Group's last emailing. It is amazing, I made it twice in one week! So fresh and healthy, and the flavors work wonderfully together!
2 cups diced, fresh, ripe, pitted peaches (not peeled)
2 cups diced, fresh, ripe, pitted, peeled apricots (I didn't peel them!)
2 Tablespoons minced, fresh chilies (I used jalapeno)
1/2 cup diced, peeled, ripe avocado (I used more avocado!)
1/4 cup diced fresh red bell pepper
1 Tablespoon minced red onion
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tablespoons peach nectar or orange juice (I didn't add this)
I did add some salt and pepper, to taste
In a non-reactive bowl, combine ingredients. Allow salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serves 10
Nutritional Information (without my changes)
Total Calories per serving: 45
Total fat as % of Daily Value: 2%
Protein: 1 gram
Fat: 1 gram
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Calcium: 8 milligrams
Iron: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 1 milligram
Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
I hope you enjoy this! I absolutely love it! I ate it as a side with tacos and took it to a cookout. It would also make a great addition to a lunch!
For more information on the Vegetarian Resource Group please visit: http://www.vrg.org/
Cheers,
Brittney
2 cups diced, fresh, ripe, pitted peaches (not peeled)
2 cups diced, fresh, ripe, pitted, peeled apricots (I didn't peel them!)
2 Tablespoons minced, fresh chilies (I used jalapeno)
1/2 cup diced, peeled, ripe avocado (I used more avocado!)
1/4 cup diced fresh red bell pepper
1 Tablespoon minced red onion
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tablespoons peach nectar or orange juice (I didn't add this)
I did add some salt and pepper, to taste
In a non-reactive bowl, combine ingredients. Allow salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serves 10
Nutritional Information (without my changes)
Total Calories per serving: 45
Total fat as % of Daily Value: 2%
Protein: 1 gram
Fat: 1 gram
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Calcium: 8 milligrams
Iron: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 1 milligram
Dietary Fiber: 2 grams
I hope you enjoy this! I absolutely love it! I ate it as a side with tacos and took it to a cookout. It would also make a great addition to a lunch!
For more information on the Vegetarian Resource Group please visit: http://www.vrg.org/
Cheers,
Brittney
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