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	HEALTHY HOLIDAY RECIPES
HEALTHY  HOLIDAY RECIPIES HEALTHY LIVING and HOLIDAY RECIPIES  seems to be a paradox, but that doesn't have to be the case.  Some of our favorite <b>holiday</b> foods  actually contribute to healthy   living. Cranberries  for instance.  For over 60 years, Ocean Spray has been actively researching the cranberry  and their other products,  to understand their role in maintaining good health. Early research determined  that compounds in cranberry, called proanthocyanidins or condensed tannins, prevent certain bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract, If bacteria can’t stick, they cannot cause infection. This anti-stick  mechanism of cranberry is key to its urinary tract health benefits. The cranberry is one of only a handful of major fruits native to North America. Others include the blueberry and Concord grape. Cranberry Fun Facts  Ocean Spray   offers recipies that would compliment any <b>holiday</b> menu.  Here is one I particularly like: Cranberry Chutney      Ingredients: 1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray® Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup peeled, diced apple 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon dash ground cloves Directions: Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and sauce has thickened slightly, about 30 minutes. Makes about 2 1/2 cups. PER SERVING: Cal. 33, Fat Cal. 0, Protein 0grams, Carb. 9grams, Fat 0grams, Chol. 0mg, Sodium 6mg. ************ Nuts are packed with protein power and the good fat that lowers the risk of heart disease. Be sure to include nuts in your Healthy Living.   Does a Cranberry Scone sound good to you?  Here is a yummy and  healthy version: Cranberry-Walnut Scones    2 cups whole-wheat flour 1/3 cup natural cane sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup dried or fresh chopped cranberries 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 6 tablespoons ghee or butter, melted    1 large egg, slightly beaten 1/2 cup reduced-fat (2 percent) milk or soy milk  1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cranberries, and walnuts. Toss together lightly to mix. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted ghee or butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract, then pour all at once into flour mixture. Mix lightly, using as few strokes as possible, until dough clings together. 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, pat dough into an 8-inch round, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut round into eight pie-shaped wedges and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 20 minutes. Cool on a baking rack. FUNctional Kitchen is provided by James Rouse, ND, the creator of Optimum Wellness and The Fit Kitchen, seen weekly on NBC’s KUSA television news. PER SERVING: 348 cal, 44% fat cal, 18g fat, 8g sat fat, 46mg chol, 7g protein, 43g carb, 5g fiber, 108mg sodium Would YOU like to have the TOP SEARCH ENGINES promoting your product or service for FREE? Join US for $39.00 a month, and we'll teach you HOW TO make it WORK!  GUARANTEED or your MONEY BACK! With the WYSIWYG Splash Page Builder, you can have your own splash page in five minutes.  Have YOU  had your say?  Tell the world! A SEARCH ENGINE LIKE NO OTHER.  CHECK IT OUT NOW!
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