Livit Recipe
Persimmon Yogurt Parfait
1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 cups nonfat vanilla yogurt 2 persimmons, peeled and cut into 16 thin slices 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup low-fat granola
• In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and yogurt until they are well blended. • Set out four 8-ounce dessert glasses. Spoon ¼ cup of the sugared yogurt mixture into each glass. Layer each with 4 persimmon slices, 2 tablespoons of the raspberries, and 2 tablespoons of the granola. Repeat the layers, finishing with granola. Serve immediately. yield 4 servings nutrition analysis per serving 276 calories, 57 g carbohydrate, 9 g protein, 2 g fat, 4 g dietary fiber
31 Pineapple Benefits Pineapples are another food, like papayas, that contains an enzyme that breaks down proteins. In the case of pineapples, the enzyme is bromelain. In addition to making pineapple a good meat tenderizer, bromelain helps block some metabolic products that contribute to inflammation, making it a good anti-inflammatory. Isolated bromelain has been used to treat sports injuries, digestive problems, swelling, and other problems involving inflammation. Its action on proteins has also been found to reduce blood clots, especially in arteries. Pineapple is a good source of manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin C. nutritional composition One cup of raw pineapple pieces provides 76 calories, 8.4 g carbohydrate, 0.2 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 2.3 g dietary fiber, 17 mg vitamin C, 78 mg potassium, 7 mg calcium, and 7 mg phosphorus.
Bringing It Home Pineapples don’t ripen after they are picked, so don’t expect that a hard or too-green pineapple will improve. A ripe pineapple should smell sweet, especially at the stem end. Avoid fruit with soft spots, bruises, or dark spots. Also steer clear of any that smell musty, sour, or fermented.
Carbohydrates: Fruits
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