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Healthy Appetizers for New Years!!
12.27.11
Trying to plan a few healthy starters for you New Year’s Eve Suarez?
We really like this fun finger food. It’s simple, easy and a real crowd pleaser.
Now, what are you going to wear?!?
Tomato Basil Skewers
16 pieces
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
• 16 small fresh mozzarella balls
• 16 fresh basil leaves
• 16 cherry tomatoes
• Extra-virgin olive oil, to drizzle
• Coarse salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
PREPARATION
- Thread mozzarella, basil and tomatoes on small skewers. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
NUTRITION
Per piece: 46 calories; 3 g fat ( 2 g sat , 0 g mono ); 8 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 0 g fiber; 217 mg sodium; 34 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Calcium, protein, vitamin C, potassium.
Salt Substitutes
Salt is the go to for most American Kitchens. BUT, that doesn't make it the healthy choice!
Salt is the culprit that adds all that extra sodium to our foods. Though some may be spared from hypertension that can result from too much sodium, most of us can't help that bloated, swollen feeling after a salty meal.
The worst time to feel that way is during the summer when there's less to cover that puffy belly.
Here's a couple of Spiced-up ideas to flavor the foods we find bland without that puffy and sometimes, unhealthy salty addition.
Tips and Tricks
Black pepper – it works well on scrambled eggs and pasta.
Ripe tomatoes - to flavor sauces, add garlic and fresh herbs for extra taste.
Citrus fruit juices such as lemon and limes - add a great zesty flavor to fish, chicken and pork (use the grated rind for even more flavor and texture)
Oregano: pizza, tomato sauces, Greek salads, fish or lamb dishes, omelets and vegetables
Sage: pork, game or tomato sauces
Thyme: fish and chicken
Basil: tomatoes or tomato sauces and pasta dishes
Bay Leaves: casseroles, soups and pates
Bon Apetit!
The Dr. Steve Show: The Best Breakfasts
06.29.11
