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SEASONS ~ Nibble on This!
by Valerie Costanza, RD

Indulge yourself in Fresh Strawberries!

Louisiana strawberries are in full bloom! Local grocery stores and roadside vendors have the best of the best when it comes to strawberries. As with any berry, strawberries are loaded with antioxidants. Strawberries also are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. The antioxidants and vitamin C in strawberries help to clean up the free radicals affecting the eyes and joints. Strawberries are known for helping reduce the risk and symptoms of macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. There are many fun ways to eat strawberries including:

  • Add slices to salads
  • Make a parfait with plain yogurt
  • Add to a breakfast shake
  • Dip in dark chocolate for an extra boost of antioxidants


When selecting strawberries, choose those with bright red color and with no damage to stem or green caps. Also, inspect all strawberries in package for mold and avoid those with any mold.

Strawberry Salsa

Ingredients :

  • 1 cup coarsely chopped strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped, top included
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill, serve with grilled chicken or fish. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

This Nutrition Update is brought to you by Seasons. For a personalized nutrition consultation with Valerie Costanza, call Seasons at 255-3223 and schedule an appointment.

 
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Fruits and vegetables are good sources of anti...

Phytonutrients are nutrients found in plants that may affect health positively. The health benefits found in these nutrients include decreasing the risk of heart disease and cancer, improving glucose control in people with diabetes, and much more. A few examples of phytonutrients are: carotenoids, flavonoids, …

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Fruits and vegetables are good sources of anti...

Phytonutrients are nutrients found in plants that may affect health positively. The health benefits found in these nutrients include decreasing the risk of heart disease and cancer, improving glucose control in people with diabetes, and much more. A few examples of phytonutrients are: carotenoids, flavonoids, lignans, phytosterols and stanols, and some vitamins. Each phytonutrient is found in varying amounts in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts.

Phytonutrients function by:

  • Serving as an antioxidant
  • Enhancing the immune system
  • Altering estrogen metabolism
  • Causing cancer cells to die
  • Repairing DNA damage

Eating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables and replacing refined grains with whole grains will ensure you are getting the beneficial effects of these powerful phytonutrients. To learn more, contact our office and schedule an appointment today.

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