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Monday, November 16, 2009

Beat the Holiday Bulge News #1

Welcome to the Beat the Holiday Bulge News !
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Looking for new ideas over the holidays is on everyones mind and sometimes it is hard to stray from the foods we love the most. Here is an appetizer to try at the next party.
Mayo Clinic Recipe
Dietitian's tip:These kebabs work well with any type of fruit, including more exotic types such as star fruit, kumquats or prickly pears. To prevent fruit from browning, dip in pineapple or orange juice.

By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 2

Ingredients

    4 ounces low-fat, sugar-free lemon yogurt
    1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
    1 teaspoon lime zest
    4 to 6 pineapple chunks
    4 to 6 strawberries
    1 kiwi, peeled and diced
    1/2 banana, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    4 to 6 red grapes
    4 wooden skewers

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lime juice and lime zest. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Thread 1 of each fruit onto the skewer. Repeat with the other skewers until the fruit is gone. Serve with the lemon lime dip.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Serving size: 2 fruit kebabs
Calories160Cholesterol4 mg
Protein4 gSodium45 mg
Carbohydrate36 gFiber4 g
Total fat1 gPotassium516 mg
Saturated fat<>Calcium122 mg




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