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Here it is, March already, and we all seem to be counting
calories, or wishing that we were! While we know we should be eating
right all year long, there’s nothing quite like the reminder of spring
to get us thinking about it again. Ocean Spray® cranberry and
grapefruit products have long been part of helping Americans lead
a healthy lifestyle. And now Ocean Spray brings you a light, refreshing
way to cut calories with NEW Diet
Ocean Spray® Juice Drinks. With a burst of fruit flavor and
5 little calories per serving, it’s a tasty break from your usual
diet soda. Look for it this spring in the juice aisle.
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Toss On Two Great Tastes
Find out how Ocean Spray® Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries
and Sunkist® Almond Accents® flavored sliced almonds
make everyday meals delicious. Our money-saving offers will
help you crunch the budget numbers, too. |
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Mixed
Fruit Smoothie »
Ocean Spray 100% Cranberry and Grapefruit Juices are so wholesome, just
one serving meets half of your daily fruit need (based on a 2,000
calorie diet) and contains 100% Vitamin C. Greet the day with this
frosty smoothie.
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Chicken Cranberry Almond Salad |
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When you’re counting calories,
salad is an easy choice. This one’s a tasty way to crunch the
numbers: crisp greens, crunchy almonds, tender chicken, and surprisingly-sweet
Craisins® Sweetened Dried Cranberries. |
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Ingredients:
- 1 bag (8 oz) field greens
- 2 packages (6 oz each) refrigerated roast chicken breast cuts
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Sweetened Dried Cranberries
- 1 cup Sunkist® Original Oven Roasted or Honey Roasted Almond
Accents® flavored sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup prepared light or regular raspberry vinaigrette
Directions:
In large bowl, toss all ingredients except vinaigrette. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat.
Yield: 4 (2-cup) servings. |
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The
key to helping kids learn good nutrition habits is to start early,
start simple and start at home. Parents who maintain a healthy,
positive attitude toward eating tend to pass those attributes on to
their children. |
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| Crunch! Teach
kids that potato chips aren’t the only snacks with
that satisfying crunch. Serve celery, carrots, apples,
and other crisp fruits and vegetables with peanut butter
or low-fat salad dressings for dipping. Or serve
fresh fruit kebobs with yogurt. |
| Introduce
new foods at the beginning of meals, in small, manageable
portions, when children are most hungry and willing
to try them. Set out an appetizer tray of fresh vegetables
and cheeses, or serve a small green salad or fruit
salad as the first course. |
| Disguise fruits
and veggies in sweet treats perfect for a quick breakfast
or after school snack. Make mini zucchini breads or
carrot cake muffins, or try our Cranberry
Blueberry Muffins for a double
dose of goodness. |
| Be creative
with veggies. Serve beef and vegetable stir fry, chicken
quesadillas with fresh salsa or a green salad served
in a tortilla shell. |
| For variety,
freeze fruit juices and juice drinks
into pops. Just fill paper cups or molds with juice
and then place sticks in the center when the mixture
is partially frozen. Wildberry
Whoopee Pops are easy and fun to make together. |
| Dried fruit,
such as Ocean Spray® Craisins Sweetened Dried Cranberries,
make a nutritious snack. Toss them on
breakfast cereal, oatmeal and yogurt. Or enjoy by
the handful right out of the bag. A 1/4 cup of Craisins® equals
a serving of fruit, making them a healthy snack choice
to enjoy at home or on the go. |
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One of the largest citrus fruits,
the grapefruit’s Latin name is citrus paradisi.
It is certainly a paradise of nutrition and great taste! A
sunny slice of fresh grapefruit or tall glass of grapefruit juice
is just the thing to brighten up these winter-is-almost-over
days. With each sip you'll enjoy the energizing fresh taste of
grapefruit packed with nutrition to help liven up your day. |
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| No wonder grapefruit
are so big; they are packed with all sorts of essential vitamins
and minerals: Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, folate, Vitamin
B6, magnesium, thiamin and niacin. (For more on grapefruit
health, visit The Florida Department of Citrus, www.floridajuice.com). |
| Each glass of Ocean
Spray® 100% Grapefruit Juice or Ruby™ Grapefruit Juice
Drink contains 100% Vitamin C, is naturally fat-free, cholesterol-free
and very low in sodium. |
| Eating an average fresh grapefruit can satisfy two of the
5 recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Have
half with breakfast and the other as an afternoon treat. Or
toss grapefruit segments into a salad or fresh fruit salsa to enjoy with broiled chicken. |
| Mix it up with grapefruit
in favorite recipes. One teaspoon of our low-fat White
Grapefruit Vinaigrette has
only 25 calories and zero cholesterol. And our Citrus
Harvest Muffins make mornings seem a little brighter. |
| Grapefruit juice works well in recipes calling for other
citrus juices, like lemons, limes and oranges. Add a wedge
to your favorite cocktail, squeeze some juice on freshly grilled
fish, or add a splash to vinaigrettes or marinades. |
| Grapefruit is not only good for the body, it’s good
for the senses. Close your eyes and breathe in the invigorating
scent of grapefruit. For an added kick, add some zest to baked
goods and marinades. Or add a splash of grapefruit to seltzer
water for a refreshing afternoon pick-me up. |
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Sparkling
Ruby
It’s important to drink plenty of fluids every day. But let’s face
it—sometimes plain water gets a little boring. This recipe sparkles with
vitamins and irresistible great taste, and even makes a tasty dinnertime mocktail. |
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