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Diet
Raisin in the Sun
Raisin
some great ideas for your diet plan.
Don't
you just love raisins? Sweet little grapes kissed
by the sun. Being very fond of golden raisins,
I've often wondered why one of the smart cereal companies
doesn't make raisin bran with golden raisins - which
are a good source for cholesterol-lowering soluble
fiber. My humble kitchen is never without them
and I keep them sealed in a clear container that rests
just a few steps from the humble stove.
Although
a bit pricey in calories - about 220 per half-cup, raisins
often get tossed onto the "Can't Eat That"
pile when dieting. But whether you prefer the dark,
rich-flavored raisins or the sweetness of the golden
beauties, they make a healthy addition to most anyone's
diet plan. Raisins are naturally low in fat
and sodium, contain zero cholesterol, a good dose of
potassium and iron, and they are toot-cute!
Just
look at how raisins stack up to the ultra healthy banana
and pay particular attention to the potassium content:
|
Food
|
Serving
Size
|
Potassium
|
Dietary
Fiber
|
Carbs
|
|
Banana
|
1 medium
|
451
mg
|
1.8 g
|
27 g
|
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Dark,
Seedless Raisins
|
1/2 cup
|
545 mg
|
3.9 g
|
57 g
|
|
Golden,
Seedless Raisins
|
1/2 cup
|
541 mg
|
3.9 g
|
58 g
|
Suggestions
for Inserting Raisins in the Daily Diet
These
are our favorite ways to plug a few raisins into our
daily diet:
Salads
- This is one of our favorite methods for using raisins.
A bit of raw baby spinach, grated carrot, a few
cherry tomatoes, a bit of roasted chopped chicken and
a splash of raisins make a delicious salad. Add
a bit of raspberry dressing (the light variety) to top
off the salad.
Baking
- A few raisins tossed into a batch of banana bread
not only ups the potassium benefits, it also allows
the omission of shortening or oil in the recipe.
Oatmeal
- OMG, raisins and a spoon of brown sugar will make
you want to kiss your bowl of oats.
Peanut
Butter - When snack time rolls around, try adding a
teaspoon of golden raisins to a teaspoon of peanut butter.
Spread onto 60-calorie or less bread for a great treat
that's a little over 100 calories - and it's a snack
that will stick with you.
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