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Obesity Discussion · 01-30-06, 02:58 AM

Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar
Dietitian's tip: For a variation of this recipe, use a wider variety of berries, such as huckleberries, gooseberries and blackberries. Garnish the bowl of berries with a fresh mint leaf.

SERVES 2
Ingredients
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
2 shortbread biscuits

Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and vanilla.

In another bowl, add the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Pour the balsamic vinegar mixture over the berries. Let the fruit marinate for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the marinade. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

To serve, divide the berries into 2 serving dishes. Place the shortbread biscuit on the side of the bowl.

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Serving size: 3/4 cup
Calories 256 Cholesterol trace
Protein 3 g Sodium 378 mg
Carbohydrate 46 g Fiber 4 g
Total fat 6 g Potassium 261 mg
Saturated fat 1 g Calcium 44 mg
Monounsaturated fat 2 g

MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
Fruits 1
Carbohydrates 2
Fats 1

Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss
A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid
DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Starches 2
Fruits 1
Fats 1

Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists
DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Grains and grain products 2
Fruits 1
Fats and oils 1

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00469

01-30-06, 02:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,851 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar Dietitian's tip: For a variation of this recipe, use a wider variety of berries, such as huckleberries, gooseberries and blackberries. Garnish the bowl of berries with a fresh mint leaf. SERVES 2 Ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup sliced strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup raspberries 2 shortbread biscuits Directions In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and vanilla. In another bowl, add the strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Pour the balsamic vinegar mixture over the berries. Let the fruit marinate for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the marinade. Refrigerate or serve immediately. To serve, divide the berries into 2 serving dishes. Place the shortbread biscuit on the side of the bowl. Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Serving size: 3/4 cup Calories 256 Cholesterol trace Protein 3 g Sodium 378 mg Carbohydrate 46 g Fiber 4 g Total fat 6 g Potassium 261 mg Saturated fat 1 g Calcium 44 mg Monounsaturated fat 2 g MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS Fruits 1 Carbohydrates 2 Fats 1 Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES Starches 2 Fruits 1 Fats 1 Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS Grains and grain products 2 Fruits 1 Fats and oils 1 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00469 __________________