Guilt-Free AMBROSIA
INGREDIENTS 1 can pineapple chunks 1 can mandarin orange slices 1 banana, peeled and sliced 1½ cup grapes, cut in half ¾ cups miniature marshmallows ¾ cup flaked coconut 8 ounces low-fat vanilla yogurt
DIRECTIONS
Drain pineapples and oranges. Combine fruit with marshmallows and stir in yogurt. Chill and serve. Makes eight servings.
For an even healthier treat, swap marshmallows for apple cubes, small cubes of chilled, low-fat cream cheese, or other healthy alternatives.
NUTRITION PER SERVING Calories: 140 Fat: 1.5g
Sodium: 35mg Carbohydrates: 33g Fiber: 2g
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Holiday Goodies
THERE'S NO WAY YOU'LL BE ABLE TO STAY AWAY FROM THIS SEASONAL SNACK TRAY.
YOU MAY HAVE read advice about keeping your figure trim over the holidays: "Steer clear of desserts," "eat a meal before you go to the office party," "fill up on sparkling water," etc. But with nutritious hors d'oeuvres and mocktails like these, approved by St. Joseph's Hospital dietitian Heather Kriegar, you can serve and enjoy refreshments without challenging your waistline.
FRUIT SLUSH MOCKTAIL
INGREDIENTS 2² ³ cups mandarin orange or pear, seeded, peeled, and coarsely chopped
1² ³ cups kiwi, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice 2 cups water Ice
DIRECTIONS Puree fruit with sugar and lime juice until smooth. Combine fruit mixture and water in large pitcher. Cover and refrigerate. Mixture can be refrigerated and served as long as a week after preparation. Before serving, mix with ice in blender, or serve over ice. Makes four servings.
NUTRITION PER SERVING Calories: 60 Fat: 0g
Sodium: 20mg Carbohydrates: 16g Fiber: 1g
Worried about improper eating this holiday season? In between decking the halls and caroling, learn more about living a healthy lifestyle by visiting sacredhearteauclaire.org/healthy-lifestyles or stjoeschipfalls.com and clicking "Health Library" and finding "Obesity" under "Health Topics A–Z."
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Source: usda.gov
