Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

Today the United States will celebrate its independence from England with marching bands, flag waving, and of course, backyard barbeques. So in keeping with today’s festivities, I thought I’d give you my spin on the red, white, and blue theme that may be appearing at a picnic table near you.

RED- Today is the day to indulge in watermelon. I used to dismiss watermelon as being all water and no value. Today I know that watermelon is as nutritious as its flesh is red. Teeming with vitamins C, A, and another anti-aging/cancer-fighting component called lycopene, this is truly a fruit on a mission! So help yourself to a hefty slice.

WHITE- Everyone loves a good macaroni salad, and now you can have one without all the guilt of refined flour. Dreamfields® is a variety of white pasta which has so much added fiber that its gylcemic index is 65% lower than regular pasta! (This means you don’t have to worry about a sharp spike in your blood sugar.) So enjoy some elbow macaroni with some chopped veggies and a homemade vinaigrette dressing and you can’t go wrong.

BLUE- …berries that is! Nicknamed “brain berries”, these tiny morsels are not only sweet on your tongue; they’re sweet on your whole body. Filled with antioxidants, these blue globes prevent premature aging and boost brain power. Start the day by adding them into some whole wheat muffins or pancakes, toss them into your fruit and green leaf salads, or serve them for dessert with a small dollop of whipped cream.

By filling your holiday with these good-for-you RED, WHITE and BLUES, you will join the United States in remaining independent—far into your sunset years.

God bless you, and God bless America!