Dietitians Dish – June 1, 2020
June is Fresh Fruits & Veggies Month!
In the wake of this global pandemic, there’s a growing concern about how to build up our immune system. So having a month devoted to fresh produce is timely! Their wealth of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other beneficial aspects help to:
• Support general health • Better manage chronic health conditions • Build up immunity
Stay on budget – Buy items that are in season, locally grown, or on-sale. Choose hearty ones that are long-lasting. Proper storage also helps to avoid them going to waste. Produceforkids.com offers great information on how to properly store and use all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
Skip the bagged chips and find new ways to use some of these produce items as snacks.
Cinnamon Apple and Sweet Potato Chips
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp. each of sugar and cinnamon
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
- Place apple and sweet potato slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until slices are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool. Chips will crisp as they cool.