Thursday, April 24, 2008

Nuts & Seeds & Fruits

Dried Fruits

- high in fibre and complex carbohydrates
- contain minerals and vitamins necessary for vitality and life
- is an excellent natural supplement for women during pregnancy.
- widely used in baking, confectionery, breakfast cereals and manufacturing, adding a combination of sweetness and moisture.
- used to make a tasty sauce, mixed, chopped, plumped in juice, alcohol, milk and even tea!
- can be eaten any time of the day
- is a healthy snack - an alternative natural sweetener full of vitamins and minerals.


Nuts & Seeds

- Eating more than 5 ounces a week can cut heart-attack deaths in women by 40% and help prevent deadly irregular heart beats in men! (according to a Harvard University study)
- Almonds and walnuts lower blood cholesterol.
- Most of the fat in nuts is the good-type monounsaturated and/or omega-3. Unsalted nuts are best.