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(ARA) - Summer is filled with vacations, outdoor activities and, of course, lots of exciting meals. But just because you’re busy doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice delicious for nutritious. The first step in maintaining a healthy lifestyle starts in the refrigerator - but it can be difficult when it is filled with tempting, unhealthy foods. The Freshen Up Your Fridge program sponsored by Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese encourages Americans to remove unhealthy items and add fresh, nutrient-rich foods that are all-natural.
Simple steps to eating healthy
To make freshening up your refrigerator even easier, find foods that are low
in fat and only contain all-natural ingredients. New Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese, for example, is offered in both low fat (2 percent) and regular (4 percent), and contains only all-natural ingredients - no preservatives, and without added growth hormones. (No significant difference has been shown between milk from rBST-treated and untreated cows.) “So many Americans try to eat healthy, but don’t realize that many foods contain unnecessary additives and preservatives,” says Kim Galeaz, registered dietitian. “I’m partnering with Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese to show how simple it can be to freshen up your refrigerator and live a healthier lifestyle.”
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Galeaz’s fresh refrigerator tips in- and boosting immunity. Get creative clude: * Fill your refrigerator with fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Load up on in-season apricots, blueberries, strawberries, broccoli, green beans, snow peas, spinach and baby greens. * Just 90 calories per serving, Daisy Brand Low Fat Cottage Cheese is naturally high in protein and low in fat, making it a favorite among active, nutritionconscious adults. With its versatility in recipes and nutritional benefits for every age, consumers can feel good about making one purchase that is valuable in so many ways. One halfcup serving is packed with 14 grams of high-quality protein, and compared to other proteins, is very budget friendly. * Know what foods are nutrient-rich. Naturally nutrient-rich foods provide valuable vitamins and minerals, and have fewer preservatives and additives than most other foods. Fruits, vegetables and cottage cheese are three convenient and nutrient-rich snacks to keep on hand in your refrigerator for growing kids, teens and active adults. * Focus on high-quality protein. Highquality protein sources such as skinless fish, poultry, lean beef and pork, cottage cheese and eggs, provide all the essential amino acids necessary for building and repairing the body’s cells
Fast foods don’t have to be unhealthy or expensive. Make refrigerator staples work for you by adding them to recipes or pairing them with a variety of foods. The versatility of cottage cheese allows for many meal and snack options that can provide gratification when that “snack attack” hits. For a delicious summer treat, try the Berry Parfait recipe below. Prep time: Five minutes Time to table: Two hours, five minutes Serves: Four
Ingredients:
• 2 cups Daisy Brand Cottage Cheese • 2 cups mixed berries such as sliced strawberries, blueberries and raspberries • 1 cup granola • 4 tablespoons chopped almonds Refrigerate fruit mixture two hours before assembling. In four serving dishes, layer 1/4 cup of cottage cheese, 1/8 cup of granola and 1/4 cup of mixed berries. Repeat layers in each dish. Top each parfait with one tablespoon of almonds. For a sweeter taste, try adding one teaspoon of vanilla and 3/4 teaspoon of Splenda to fruit and stir. You can learn additional recipe ideas and tips by visiting www.FreshenUpYourFridge.com.
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