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November 29, 2007
Hello to Winter Fruits and Vegetables
Summer may be over but don’t say good bye to fresh produce just yet. Here are some nutrient dense fall/winter produce to awaken your taste buds and add some variety to your plate.
Pomegranate
Nutrients: Vitamins A and C
Look for: Heavy and plump; shiny skin
Suggestions: Use seeds in salads; juice can be used in drinks and desserts
Kale
Nutrients: Vitamins A and C, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron
Look for: Pick tender, young leaves if possible
Suggestions: Raw in salads or saute slightly with olive oil and seasonings; use in soup
Cranberries
Nutrients: Vitamin C and fiber
Look for: Shiny and hard
Suggestions: Cook it down as compote; add to stuffing or quick breads
Cabbage
Nutrients: Vitamins A and C
Look for: Tight firm heads
Suggestions: Raw in cole slaw or salad; chop or slice for stir fry or soup
Posted by Lisa at November 29, 2007 7:45 AM
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