Food and Beverage
3 Steps Toward a Healthier Heart
(Family Features) All aspects of health are important, but heart health is a crucial component of overall well-being. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans but it doesn’t need to be – lifestyle choices play a key role in heart health and it’s never too soon to adopt healthful habits.
From exercising and getting proper sleep to healthy eating – including heart-friendly snacks like grapes – consider these simple steps.
Eat Right
Adopting a balanced and nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats can impact heart health. One way you may lower your risk for heart disease is by
As an easy, convenient, heart-healthy food, grapes are a perfect ingredient for a heart-friendly eating plan that includes recipes like Grape, Broccoli and Avocado Salad with Toasty Oat Topping. Savory broccoli slaw pairs with the delicate sweetness of crisp, juicy Grapes from California while the toasted oat topping provides a crunchy finish.
Grapes are low in sodium and a good source of vitamin K, which promotes heart health, and contain 7% of the daily recommended intake of potassium, a nutrient critical to heart health. Grapes are a natural source of beneficial antioxidants and other polyphenols and help maintain healthy circulation by promoting the relaxation of blood vessels.
In fact, according to a study published in the “Journal of Nutrition,” men with metabolic syndrome who consumed 1 1/2 cups of grapes every day showed reduced blood pressure, improved blood vessel function and a decrease in a key marker of inflammation.
Women who consumed 1 1/4 cups of grapes every day as part of a separate study published in the “Journal of Nutrition” benefited from reduced blood triglyceride levels, LDL cholesterol levels, inflammatory proteins and other markers of heart disease.
Get Quality Sleep
Sleep is also critical for a healthy heart. Most experts recommend 7-9 hours of sleep per night for adults. To help achieve that goal, create a bedtime routine by waking up and going to sleep at consistent times. Also ensure a comfortable sleep space by turning off electronics and setting the thermostat to a cozy temperature.
Exercise
A regular exercise routine can have a positive impact on many areas of health. It can be especially beneficial for heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation and aiding in maintaining a healthy weight. At least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity is recommended by the American Heart Association. Fuel your workout and recovery with heart-healthy and hydrating foods such as grapes.
Find more heart-healthy recipes at GrapesFromCalifornia.com.
Grape, Broccoli and Avocado Salad with Toasty Oat Topping
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Toasted Oat Topping:
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons steel-cut oats
- 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
Dressing:
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup quartered red or green Grapes from California
- 1/4 cup wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
Salad:
- 1 bag (12 ounces) broccoli slaw
- 2 cups lightly packed torn curly kale
- 1 1/2 cups halved Grapes from California
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped dried figs
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 large, firm but ripe avocado, diced
- To make toasted oat topping: In medium skillet over medium-low heat, cook butter, almonds, oats, salt and Italian herb seasoning about 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring frequently.
- To make dressing: In small blender, puree olive oil, grapes, wine vinegar, honey, sea salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth.
- To make salad: In large bowl, mix broccoli slaw, kale, grapes, red onion and figs; season with pepper, to taste, and drizzle with dressing; toss well to coat. Add avocado and toss lightly. Transfer to six serving plates or bowls and sprinkle with toasted oat topping.
Nutritional information per serving: 320 calories; 5 g protein; 29 g carbohydrates; 22 g fat (62% calories from fat); 3.5 g saturated fat (10% calories from saturated fat); 5 mg cholesterol; 160 mg sodium; 7 g fiber.
SOURCE:
California Table Grape Commission
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Find Prosperity in 2025 with Black-Eyed Peas
(Culinary.net) Step into Southern tradition as the calendar flips. Black-eyed peas are considered a good luck charm for the new year, and you can join in on the prosperity with this one-pan version that adds bacon and rice for extra charm.
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Savory Good Luck Black-Eyed Peas
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 6-8
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 5 large collard leaves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (10 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) long grain and wild rice
- cornbread
- Using kitchen shears, cut bacon into pieces then fry in skillet. Drain and set aside.
- Wash and devein collard leaves. Roll and cut into extra-small pieces. In same frying pan used to cook bacon, add butter, garlic powder and onion powder. Over medium heat, saute collard greens. Add broth and tomatoes.
- Drain and rinse black-eyed peas. Add to pan with cooked bacon.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Place black-eyed peas mixture on try and spread rice around it. Serve with cornbread.
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Elevated Holiday Entertaining: Fresh sips and apps to celebrate the season
(Family Features) For many, the hallmark of the holiday season is time with cherished loved ones, and there are few better places to spend those special moments together than gathered around a beautiful seasonal spread. By adding a little creative flair to the menu, and a signature ingredient like grapes, you can elevate any dish – from snacks and main courses to sides, desserts and even cocktails.
Compatible with an array of other foods, grapes can add flavor, texture and beauty to dishes and take hosting to the next level thanks to their delicate sweetness and juicy texture.
Available into January and perfect for the holiday season, fresh Grapes from California can add a crisp, juicy burst of flavor to salads like this Lemony Grapes and Greens Salad. Or take advantage of the versatility of grapes by roasting them to intensify the flavor of an appetizer such as Balsamic-Roasted Grape and Burrata Crostini or muddling into a sweet and savory Grape Basil Martini, which highlights their delicate sweetness in a festive manner.
Find more recipes and inspiration to elevate your holiday menu at grapesfromcalifornia.com.
Using Grapes as Holiday Decor
Clusters of colorful grapes are beautiful, tasty additions to many holiday tables. However, their use goes well beyond serving as an appealing addition to holiday recipes. Consider these ways you can utilize grapes when setting out your seasonal spread:
- Vase Filler: Use grapes instead of glass gems or foam to hold flowers in place in a vase. Grapes keep floral arrangements completely natural and extend color throughout the vase.
- Trim the Turkey: After placing the turkey on a large platter, decorate with a variety of fresh herbs and small bunches of grapes for friends and family to admire before it’s gobbled up.
- Set the Table: Grapes add color, texture and flavor to dining tables and work well with a wide variety of themes and color palettes.
- Floral Arrangements: Red, green and black grapes pair perfectly with a wide variety of flowers and greenery to add color, texture and depth to floral arrangements.
- Grape and Mint Ice Cubes: Grapes freeze well and make for a perfect replacement for ice cubes in cocktails. Simply freeze sliced grapes and mint in ice cube trays with a bit of water then add to favorite cocktails.
- Chocolate-Dipped Grapes: Dipped in white, milk or dark chocolate varieties, grapes can be paired with desserts like cheesecake or served on their own.
- Cake Decor: Red, green and black grapes are ideal decor for frosted cakes, serving as edible decorations that add color and elegance to each tier.
Balsamic-Roasted Grape and Burrata Crostini
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
- 3 cups red or black Grapes from California
- 1/4 cup white or traditional balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 3 tablespoons roasted, salted pistachio kernels, coarsely chopped
- fresh basil, snipped
- 24 soft or toasted baguette slices
- In mixing bowl, mix cake mix, flour, cocoa powder and sugar. Blend in milk, eggs and butter.
- Grease bundt pan with butter and pour in batter. Bake according to package instructions for bundt cakes then add 10-15 minutes. Let cool before icing.
- To make frosting: In bowl, mix butter, cream cheese and whipping cream. Slowly blend in powdered sugar.
- Ice entire bundt cake or place frosting in piping bag and pipe with back and forth “drip” motion. Sprinkle sanding sugar for sparkly snow appearance, if desired.
Nutritional information per serving: 290 calories; 11 g protein; 35 g carbohydrates; 12 g fat (37% calories from fat); 5 g saturated fat (16% calories from saturated fat); 20 mg cholesterol; 390 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.
Lemony Grapes and Greens Salad
Prep time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons spicy brown or stone-ground mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salad:
- 10 cups mixed torn greens (endive, watercress, frisee or butter lettuce)
- 1 1/2 cups halved Grapes from California
- 1/2 cup slivered red onion
- 1 large firm but ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1/3 cup roasted, salted pistachio kernels
- To make lemon vinaigrette: In small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.
- To make salad: In large bowl, mix greens, grapes and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss well to coat. Add avocado and toss lightly. Sprinkle with pistachios.
Nutritional information per serving: 230 calories; 4 g protein; 19 g carbohydrates; 17 g fat (67% calories from fat); 2.5 g saturated fat (10% calories from saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 130 mg sodium; 5 g fiber.
Grape Basil Martini
Servings: 1
- 3 basil leaves, torn, plus 1 full leaf for garnish
- 5 green Grapes from California, halved, plus 2 whole grapes for garnish
- 2 ounces gin
- 1/4 ounce sweet muscat wine
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- ice
- In cocktail shaker, muddle basil and grapes with gin. Add sweet wine, lemon juice and simple syrup; shake gently.
- Strain into rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with basil leaf and float two grapes on top.
Nutritional information per serving: 229 calories; 0 g protein; 24 g carbohydrates; 0 g fat (0% calories from fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 mg sodium; 0.3 g fiber.
SOURCE:
California Table Grape Commission
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Season’s greetings from the “Pure Olive Oil from Europe” project: our delicious gift to you – a recipe for Olive Oil Shortcrust pastry tart with Amaretti biscuits and Ricotta
The “Pure Olive Oil from Europe” project promotes high-quality European organic olive oil in Canada, emphasizing its health benefits, environmentally friendly production, and providing a festive recipe for consumers.
TORONTO /CNW/ — European organic olive oil, especially extra virgin organic olive oil, is synonymous with healthy eating. At Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the “Pure Olive Oil from Europe” project, supported by the producers’ organisation L’Olivicola Cosentina and co-funded by the European Union, which promotes the export of olive oil to Canada, brings a touch of unique excellence and authenticity to your festive table. And our gift to you under the tree is a delicious recipe: an olive oil shortcrust pastry tart with amaretti biscuits and ricotta. In addition to being a staple of the Mediterranean diet, olive oil offers numerous health benefits. It supports heart and brain health and skin vitality and is beneficial to the digestive system. Incorporating high-quality olive oil into your daily diet contributes to the well-being of mind and body and can help prevent a range of health issues. As a key ingredient in any diet, olive oil is not only delicious but also beneficial for your health. This olive oil is extracted from olives grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic chemicals. This environmentally friendly cultivation process guarantees a high-quality product because every stage of production meets strict standards. Processing takes place within just a few hours of harvesting, using only mechanical processes to best preserve the organoleptic properties of the oil. Furthermore, every single bottle of European extra virgin olive oil is fully traceable, thanks to a transparent system that tracks the production process from the olive grower through to pressing and bottling. The producer’s label is the guarantee of this process and means consumers can trust the history and origin of every single drop of oil and ensures the authenticity of the product for those seeking conscious and responsible consumption.
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