Dietitians Dish – June 24, 2019
Red, White and Blue – PROTECTS YOU!
Just like the colors of the American flag have significance, so do the colors of our foods. Fruits and vegetables contain nutrients and antioxidants which provide health benefits based upon their color.
| RED | Protects heart health, reduces cancer risks and improves memory. |
| WHITE | Promotes immunity, strengthens bones, reduces cancer risks and protects heart health. |
| BLUE | Reduces memory loss, plus risks of cancer, heart disease and stroke. |
Introduce more WHITE into the menu by adding dairy products. They provide nutrients such as Calcium, Vitamin D and Potassium, which are often lacking in our diet.
Easy Summer Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 cups spring mix salad
- 8 oz. rotisserie chicken, skin removed & shredded
- 8 strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 4 Tbsps. raspberry vinaigrette
Directions:
- Combine salad greens, chicken, strawberries, grapes (or swap for blueberries) and dressing in large bowl; mix well. Divide into two servings.
Mini Patriotic Tarts
Ingredients
- 12 mini fillo shells
- 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
- 2 cups of red & blue fruits
Directions:
- Chop larger fruits to match the size of smaller berries and whole fruits.
- Fill each shell with 1 Tbsp. of yogurt and then top with fruit.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
