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Pound of Melon
August 2, 2010 – 9:00 am | 6 Comments

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Did you know that today, August 3rd, is Watermelon Day?

Here are 5 things you should know about melons in general – we want to celebrate all melons because we like them so much:

1. Melon is a better value than value meals.

- Melon is probably one of the best values when it comes to food selections. Why? First of all, melon is cheap – right now in the store a melon in season (cantaloupe or watermelon) is around .02 to .05 per ounce. Second of all, it is low in calories and full of water and fiber which helps you feel fuller on fewer calories.

If you ate a pound of melon, it would cost, on average, about .50 cents. Better still, it would only contain about 144 calories and barely any fat or sodium. Compare that to the “value item” double burger from McDonalds right now. One double burger is $1. But it is only 5.3 ounces – so you would have to eat 3 of them to equal one pound – that is $3 and about  1170 calories, 2760 mg of sodium and almost 60 g of fat.

You might laugh because you would not eat a whole pound of anything at any one sitting. But over the course of the day you probably eat several pounds of food – our question:  is that mostly burgers or mostly fruits and veggies? When you want value, think of your health and not the fast food board offerings.

2. Melon is a great “shopper stretcher”

Melon does sit at room temperature for a few days. So, while you eat all of the produce that perishes faster, like peaches and berries, the melon is getting riper. After a few days you can slice it and have fruit for the rest of the week. It is like you went shopping again! Hint: if you are buying several kinds of melons, it is best to use up the watermelon first, within three days. Cut melon should always be stored in the refrigerator.

3. Melon is the best multi-vitamin food

It contains A 2-cup serving of watermelon is an excellent source of Vitamins A, B6 and C plus a healthy amount of potassium – 270 mg.

4. You can be an artist with your melon:

http://www.watermelon.org/watermelon_carving.asp

5. But it is also great just to keep it on hand and serve it cool and crisp on a platter –

For best results, follow the SEE principle for melon preparation: Slice, Eat, Enjoy!

Here is our favorite melon recipe that is wonderful when made with fresh summer fruit:

Tutti Fruiti
3 cups diced watermelon
1 cup halved strawberries
1 cup diced papaya
1 cup diced pineapple
2 oranges, peeled, seeded and diced
juice of 2 limes

Dice all the fruit and place in a large mixing bowl. Add lime juice and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

This recipe looks very nice if served in a half watermelon shell or tall glasses as we have above.

Servings:
Serves 6. 1 cups per serving.

Diabetic Exchanges:
Bread Starch:1.0
Fruit:1.0

Total Preparation & Cooking Time:
10 Min (10 For Prep,0 For Cook )

Per Serving:
Calories:74, Total Fat:0.6g, Saturated Fat:0g, Trans Fat:0g, Cholesterol:0mg, Sodium:2mg, Carbohydrates: 17.9g, Dietary Fiber:2.7g, Sugars:16.7g, Protein:1.3g,

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Take Your Salad to Work
July 19, 2010 – 5:49 pm | 2 Comments
Take Your Salad to Work

Did you know you can take a salad to work? We have one here that takes minutes to make and it is gorgeous. You will be the envy of your whole office and hopefully, since you will skip the commute and line at the lunch palace, you will have time to walk. Pictures, story, recipe here….

3 Bs of Label Reading
July 18, 2010 – 6:06 pm | One Comment
3 Bs of Label Reading

Here are the three Bs of Label Reading that will teach you what you really need to know about shopping, reading food labels and getting a grip on the calories you bring into your house.

Double Lemon Cheesecake
May 30, 2010 – 12:16 pm | 4 Comments
Double Lemon Cheesecake

Here is a light, reduced-calorie cheesecake. It is perfect for summer. You can make it more elegant by serving it with fresh fruit. You’ll save 100 calories and 11 grams of fat per slice as compared to the same-sized piece of traditional cheesecake. Better still, this one is creamier than most cheesecake and we know you will love the double lemon flavor.

Easter Rabbit Salad
March 31, 2010 – 4:40 pm | 9 Comments
Easter Rabbit Salad

Here is our latest creation with fresh fruit ready to share!

How to make a tropical fruit platter
February 5, 2010 – 1:20 pm | 3 Comments
How to make a tropical fruit platter

We know it is not so warm everywhere as here so we thought we would share some tropic love and particularly to get ready for Nutrition Month – back to basics – why not develop a love of fruit and learn about new ones!?

Steak Dinner Without the Steak in 20 minutes flat
January 17, 2010 – 9:53 pm | One Comment
Steak Dinner Without the Steak in 20 minutes flat

Here is a fun steak dinner – but without the steak! It was made in 20 minutes flat – and all we had to do was cut the potato. On the plate: steak oven fries, …

Winter Fruit Desserts – More Fruit, Fewer Calories – Watch Video Recipes and Learn FAST!
December 14, 2009 – 8:55 pm | Comments Off
Winter Fruit Desserts – More Fruit, Fewer Calories – Watch Video Recipes and Learn FAST!

Cranberry-Poached Pears:

Watch this video and learn to make a stunning dessert with a pear, some cranberries, water, sugar and spices – all in about a minute and a half!
Here is the recipe:
4 pears, peeled, halved, …

Make a Pear Centerpiece or Pear Salad Or Pear Appetizer
September 28, 2009 – 1:29 pm | Comments Off
Make a Pear Centerpiece or Pear Salad Or Pear Appetizer

We have been working on some lovely ideas for pears for the fall and for the holidays. Thanks to Cindy Silver, MS, RD, from Lowes Foods, for her request for pear recipes and ideas.We believe …

Chinese Tea Party
September 22, 2009 – 11:48 am | One Comment
Chinese Tea Party

My poor neighbor – she had no idea who she was inviting to her tea party! You see, there is no way I can sit at something like this and not photograph it! But I …

Tips for living a low sodium diet and BP outcome
September 18, 2009 – 9:47 am | Comments Off
Tips for living a low sodium diet and BP outcome

I have been cooking at home a lot more. Usually I cook a lot but end up eating 2-3 meals out a week – like a bagel stop for breakfast and a favorite (healthy lowfat …

Two Weeks Green Equals 2 Pounds Lost
August 19, 2009 – 9:44 pm | Comments Off
Two Weeks Green Equals 2 Pounds Lost

It is amazing how healthy you can eat when you have all of the right ingredients on hand, you are not eating convenience foods and you cannot go out to eat. I guess it does help that I love to cook but I made really basic stuff.

Maggie Moon, What’s In Your ‘Frig?
August 13, 2009 – 2:45 pm | Comments Off
Maggie Moon, What’s In Your ‘Frig?

Maggie Moon, MS, RD, is one of our advisors and she publishes a blog here: http://www.maggiemoon.com/
We saw a creative article that she published in Today’s Dietitian, where she asks what is in  your refrigerator. So, …