Those berries in your morning yogurt may be good for more than just your waistline – they may help reduce your risk for heart attack by up to a third if you’re a woman, says the American Heart Association (AHA). This latest study is published in Circulation, the journal of the AHA. Researchers at… Continue Reading
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Flourless Chocolate Cakes
Makes 4 servings (ramekin) Ingredients: 1 large egg ¼ cup sugar 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa 1 ½ tablespoons chopped pecans 1 tablespoon water 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly Butter or cooking spray Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries) ½ lemon Powdered sugar (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Separate egg, placing egg… Continue Reading
Waffles
Ingredients: 3 eggs (separated) 1 teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup milk ¾ cup low-fat sour cream 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1½ cups flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup melted butter Raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries Lemon Maple Syrup Instructions Wash and pat dry fruit. Remove any stems or crushed berries. Cut strawberries. Place… Continue Reading
Spinach Salad with Strawberries
About 4 Servings Download PDF of Recipe Ingredients: Dressing: 2 Tbsp sesame seeds 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp honey Pinch of paprika 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 small red onion, diced finely Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salad: 1.5 lb bag… Continue Reading
Strawberries
(Fragaria virginiana and Fragaria chillioensis) Strawberries are the most popular type of berry fruit in the world. Strawberries are identified by their rich, red color and heart shape. While also known for their high seed content (each berry contains on average 200 seeds), strawberries are unique in that they are the only fruit with… Continue Reading