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Elija Cereales Integrales para Tener un Corazón Sano
Last Updated on July 14, 2024 by Daily News Staff
(Family Features) Comer sano es una prioridad para muchos estadounidenses, pero saber por dónde empezar y con qué alimentos puede ser un poco complicado. Una forma de aumentar el valor nutricional de sus comidas es conocer mejor los granos integrales y comprender por qué son importantes para tener un régimen de alimentación saludable para el corazón.
Como elementos clave de un régimen de alimentación beneficioso para el corazón, los cereales integrales como el sorgo, la avena y el arroz integral son fuentes ricas en fibra dietética, pueden mejorar los niveles de colesterol en la sangre y proporcionar nutrientes que ayudan al cuerpo a formar nuevas células, regular la tiroides y mantener un sistema inmunológico saludable.
Sin embargo, según una encuesta realizada por The Harris Poll en nombre de la American Heart Association, los adultos estadounidenses tienen menos conocimientos sobre los granos refinados frente a los integrales en comparación con otras categorías de alimentos como las frutas, las verduras y las proteínas. Además, cuando se les pidió que identificaran los granos integrales y los granos refinados, nos encontramos con que la mayoría de los adultos cree incorrectamente que el pan multigrano es un pan con granos integrales y solo el 17 % cree que el sorgo es un ejemplo de grano integral cuando, de hecho, es una opción nutritiva de grano integral.
Si está buscando probar más granos integrales, el sorgo es un ingrediente principal en estas recetas saludables para el corazón de panqueques con salsa de vainilla y arándanos,muffins streuselde frambuesa y salteado de sorgo con verduras de la huerta. Estos sabrosos platos pueden ser parte de un régimen de alimentación saludable en general, según lo recomendado por la iniciativa Healthy for Good de la American Heart Association, respaldada por Sorghum Checkoff.
Encuentre más ideas de comidas saludables para el corazón en Heart.org/healthyforgood.
Muffins Streusel de Frambuesa
Receta cortesía de la American Heart Association y Sorghum Checkoff
Porciones: 12 (1 muffin por porción)
Muffins:
- Aceite en aerosol antiadherente
- 1 1/2 tazas de harina de sorgo integral
- 1 cucharadita de canela molida
- 3/4 cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio
- 3/4 taza de suero de leche descremada
- 1/3 taza de azúcar rubia bien compactada
- 3 claras de huevo grandes
- 1/4 taza de aceite de canola o de maíz
- 2 cucharaditas de ralladura de limón
- 1 cucharadita de extracto de vainilla
- 1 taza de frambuesas sin azúcar frescas o congeladas, descongeladas si están congeladas
Streusel:
- 2 cucharadas de harina de sorgo integral
- 2 cucharadas de azúcar rubio
- 2 cucharadas de copos de avena de cocción rápida sin cocer
- 2 cucharadas de nueces pecanas picadas
- 2 cucharadas de margarina blanda de bajo contenido graso.
- 1/2 cucharadita de canela molida
- Para hacer los muffins: Precalentar el horno a 400 °F. Rociar ligeramente un molde para muffins de 12 tazas con spray antiadherente para cocinar.
- En un tazón grande, mezclar la harina de sorgo, la canela y el bicarbonato de sodio.
- En un tazón mediano, batir el suero de leche, el azúcar moreno, las claras de huevo, el aceite, la ralladura de limón y la vainilla. Agregar la mezcla de harina hasta que la masa esté apenas humedecida y no quede harina sin mezclar. Colocar la masa en moldes para muffins. Cubrir cada muffin con frambuesas.
- Para hacer el streusel: En un tazón pequeño, mezclar la harina de sorgo, el azúcar rubia, la avena, las nueces, la margarina y la canela para lograr una textura de migas gruesas. Espolvorear sobre los panecillos, empujando suavemente hacia la masa. Hornear durante 16 minutos o hasta que al insertar un palillo de madera en el centro, éste salga limpio. El USDA recomienda cocinar los platos que tengan huevo a 160 °F.
- Colocar la bandeja en la rejilla para enfriar. Dejar reposar 5 minutos. Con cuidado transfiera los muffins a la rejilla. Dejar enfriar por completo, unos 20 minutos.

Sorgo Salteado con Vegetales de la Huerta
Receta cortesía de la American Heart Association y Sorghum Checkoff
Porciones: 4 (1 1/2 tazas por porción
- 1 taza de sorgo integral crudo
- 2 cucharaditas de aceite de sésamo tostado
- 2 dientes de ajo medianos, picados
- 1 cucharadita de raíz de jengibre, pelada y picada
- 1 taza de floretes de brócoli frescos o congelados, picados, si están congelados descongélelos
- 1 taza de tirabeques, cortados y partidos por la mitad
- 1/2 taza de tiras de zanahoria, cortadas en palitos
- 1/2 taza de pimiento rojo, cortado en cubitos
- 1/2 taza de champiñones, en rodajas finas
- 1/2 taza de edamame sin cáscara congelado, descongelado
- 2 huevos grandes
- 2 cucharadas de salsa de soja baja en sodio, cantidad dividida
- 1/2 taza de castañas de agua, enjuagadas y escurridas
- 1/4 taza de cebollas verdes, rebanadas en diagonal
- Prepare el sorgo siguiendo las instrucciones del paquete, no le ponga la sal. Una vez cocido, extienda el sorgo en una capa uniforme sobre una bandeja para hornear con borde o una fuente para hornear de 13 por 9 por 2 pulgadas. Deje reposar de 5 a 10 minutos a temperatura ambiente. Refrigere, sin tapar, 20 minutos o hasta que se enfríe.
- En una sartén antiadherente mediana a fuego medio, caliente el aceite, y asegúrese de cubrir el fondo. Cocine el ajo y la raíz de jengibre durante 30 segundos, revuelva con frecuencia. Aumente el fuego a medio-alto. Cocine el brócoli, los guisantes, las zanahorias, el pimiento, los champiñones y el edamame de 10 a 12 minutos, o hasta que las verduras estén tiernas pero crujientes, revuelva con frecuencia.
- En un tazón pequeño, con un tenedor, bata los huevos y 1 cucharada de salsa de soja.
- Reduzca el fuego a bajo. Agregue las castañas de agua y el sorgo a la mezcla de verduras. Empuje la mezcla a los lados de la sartén. Vierta la mezcla de huevo en el centro de la sartén. Use una espátula de goma resistente al calor y revuelva de 1 a 2 minutos o hasta que esté parcialmente cocido.
- Mezcle las verduras en el huevo parcialmente cocido. Cocine 1 minuto, o hasta que los huevos estén bien cocidos y el sorgo esté bien caliente, revuelva constantemente. El USDA recomienda cocinar los platos que tengan huevo a 160 °F.
- Retirar del calor. Agregue la salsa de soja restante. Espolvoree con las cebollas verdes.

Panqueques con Salsa de Vainilla y Arándanos
Receta cortesía de la American Heart Association y Sorghum Checkoff
Porciones: 4 (2 panqueques, 1/4 taza de salsa y 2 cucharadas de yogur por porción)
Salsa:
- 2 cucharadas de maicena
- 1/3 vaso de agua
- 1 taza de arándanos
- 1 cucharada de azúcar
- 1 1/2 cucharaditas de extracto de vainilla
Panqueques:
- 1/2 taza de copos de avena de cocción rápida
- 1/2 taza de harina de sorgo integral
- 1 1/2 cucharadas de azúcar rubia bien compactada
- 1 1/2 cucharaditas de polvo de hornear
- 1/2 cucharadita de canela molida
- 1/2 taza de leche descremada
- 1/2 taza de puré de manzana sin azúcar
- 1 huevo grande
- 1 cucharada de aceite de canola o de maíz
Cobertura
- 1/2 taza de yogur griego natural descremado
- Para hacer la salsa: Poner la maicena en una cacerola mediana. Agregar agua y revolver para disolver la maicena. Agregar los arándanos y el azúcar. Llevar a ebullición a fuego medio-alto. Hervir 1-2 minutos, o hasta que la salsa se espese un poco. Retirar del calor. Agregar la vainilla. Taparlo para mantener el calor. Reservar.
- Para hacer los panqueques: En un tazón mediano, mezclar la avena, la harina de sorgo, el azúcar morena, el polvo de hornear y la canela.
- En un tazón pequeño, batir la leche, el puré de manzana, el huevo y el aceite. Agregar la mezcla de harina hasta que la masa esté apenas humedecida y no quede harina sin mezclar.
- Calentar la plancha antiadherente a fuego medio. Probar la temperatura rociando gotas de agua en la plancha. La plancha está lista cuando el agua se evapora rápidamente.
- Verter 1/4 taza de masa para cada panqueque en la plancha. Cocinar de 2 a 3 minutos, o hasta que aparezcan pequeñas burbujas en la superficie y la parte de abajo esté dorada. Dar vuelta los panqueques. Cocinar de 1 a 2 minutos, o hasta que esté completamente cocido y tenga la base dorada. El USDA recomienda cocinar los platos que tengan huevo a 160 °F.
- Colocar los panqueques en los platos. Verter la salsa sobre los panqueques. Cubrir cada porción con 2 cucharadas de yogur.
SOURCE:
American Heart Association
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Easy, Elegant Charcuterie Boards for Effortless Holiday Hosting
Create stunning charcuterie boards with sommelier-approved wine pairings for stress-free holiday hosting. Get 3 easy recipes featuring prosciutto, genoa salame, and capocollo with perfect cheese and wine matches.
Last Updated on December 19, 2025 by Daily News Staff

Easy, Elegant Charcuterie Boards for Effortless Holiday Hosting
(Family Features) When holiday occasions call for you to don your hosting cap, skip complicated appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to instead serve sustainable charcuterie with sommelier-approved wine pairings. After all, simplicity can still equal premium flavor with the right meats, cheeses and libations. It doesn’t take a hosting expert or pairing professional to create a spread that’s as memorable as it is delicious. Charcuterie boards made with just a few ingredients can start the festivities on a high note by wowing loved ones with your pairing prowess. Amaze your guests (and even yourself) by starting with heritage breed pork in small-batch artisanal production from Niman Ranch, whose independent family farmers and ranchers raise all animals with no antibiotics or added hormones ever. Their commitment to humane practices and sustainability leads to the exceptional flavor and tenderness your crowd craves and can taste in every bite. Match the selection of meats – like prosciutto, genoa salame or capocollo in these recipes – with complementary cheeses and accents such as crostini, olives or even thyme-infused honey for an extra special touch. Finally, find the perfect bottle of wine for each board to round out a palate-pleasing spread that suits each guest’s preferred pairing profile. With flavor, sustainability and a personal touch, charcuterie can bring holiday occasions to life for you and your loved ones. Visit NimanRanch.com to find more seasonal inspiration and charcuterie solutions.
Prosciutto, Sottocenere and Aligote
- Niman Ranch Prosciutto
- Firm cheese, such as Sottocenere
- Toasted crostini
- Aligote wine

Genoa Salame, Vintage Grand Ewe and Syrah
- Niman Ranch Genoa Salame
- Aged, firm sheep’s cheese, such as Vintage Grand Ewe
- Olives
- Syrah wine

Capocollo, Aged Cheddar, Thyme Honey and Txakoli
- Niman Ranch Capocollo
- Aged sharp cheddar cheese
- Thyme-infused honey
- Txakoli wine
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Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project surpasses $8M in donations since 2013, including a record $1.5M raised in 2025 for agriculture’s future.
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Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
Culver’s has always worn its Midwest roots proudly—right down to the farm-fresh ingredients behind its ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard. This week, the restaurant brand shared a milestone that reinforces that connection in a big way: Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project has officially surpassed $8 million in total donations since launching in 2013. Even more impressive, 2025 marked a record year, with more than $1.5 million raised to support the future of agriculture through education, advocacy, and community-based partnerships.A 12-year commitment to the people behind the food
When Culver’s started the Thank You Farmers Project, the mission was simple: support farmers and strengthen agricultural education so the next generation can continue feeding communities for decades to come. Twelve years later, that mission has grown into a nationwide effort powered by local restaurants, community partners, and everyday guests. As Alison Demmer, Culver’s senior public relations manager, put it: behind every meal served is a network of hardworking farmers. The Thank You Farmers Project is Culver’s way of turning gratitude into action—by investing in the people and programs that keep agriculture strong.How guests and communities helped raise $1.5 million in 2025
The Thank You Farmers Project is fueled by participation—donations at the register, local fundraising, and limited-time initiatives that make it easy for guests to contribute while enjoying the Culver’s experience. Here are some of the standout efforts from 2025:- Green and Gold: Culver’s donated $1 for each rental and digital purchase of the movie Green and Gold, totaling $100,000 donated to three agricultural organizations.
- To Farmers with Love Contest: Guests nominated farmers and ranchers for recognition, with five winnersreceiving a $500 cash prize, a VIP Tim McGraw concert experience at the Field of Dreams, plus Culver’s gift cards and swag.
- Scoops of Thanks Day (11th annual): Guests donated more than $170,000, receiving a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for a $1 donation supporting local FFA chapters and other agricultural education organizations.
- Concretes for a Cause: Culver’s raised more than $570,000 by donating $1 from each Concrete Mixer soldsystemwide over a five-day period—supporting local hunger relief initiatives.
- Culver’s FFA Ambassadors: Guests nominated standout FFA members to represent Culver’s as ambassadors. Ten ambassadors earned up to $2,500 for their local chapters to fund learning experiences through agriculture advocacy events in partnership with Culver’s.
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project has officially passed $8 million in total donations since the program began in 2013.
Why this milestone matters beyond the number
An $8 million milestone is worth celebrating—but the bigger story is what it represents: a long-term investment in agricultural education and sustainability, backed by a brand with more than 1,000 family-owned and operated restaurants across 26 states. Programs like this help ensure:- Students have access to hands-on agricultural learning opportunities
- Local FFA chapters and education organizations can expand their impact
- Communities stay connected to the real people behind the food supply
- Future farmers and ranchers feel seen, supported, and valued
How to get involved
Culver’s is encouraging guests and community members to learn more, donate, or participate in upcoming initiatives tied to the Thank You Farmers Project. To explore the program and find ways to support it, visit: https://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/thank-you-farmers-projectFAQ: Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project
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For more than 40 years, Culver’s has served cooked-to-order meals made with farm-fresh ingredients and delivered with a signature commitment to friendly service. The brand’s menu is best known for the ButterBurger (made with fresh, never-frozen beef) and Fresh Frozen Custard, including its popular Flavor of the Day program. With more than 1,000 restaurants in 26 states, Culver’s continues to grow while staying rooted in small-town Midwestern values—and the Thank You Farmers Project is one of the clearest examples of that commitment in action.High Demand Marks “Veggies for Veterans” Event Amid SNAP DelaysLink: https://stmdailynews.com/high-demand-marks-veggies-for-veterans-event-amid-snap-delays/
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Chef Swap at the Beach Christmas Special Hits Cooking Channel Dec. 20 — and You Can Taste It in Myrtle Beach
Chef Swap at the Beach returns with a Christmas Special on Dec. 20 on Cooking Channel. Plus, Myrtle Beach’s new Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass lets visitors dine at featured restaurants across the Grand Strand.
A “Chef Swap at The Beach” Christmas Special will air December 20 on the Cooking Channel. The cast includes L-R: Jamie Daskalis, Jason Trinh, Johanna Wilson Jones, Mason Zeglen, Dylan Foster, Jess Sagun, Gabriel Hernandez. The holiday-themed episode was filmed at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach. In addition, the new Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass dining trail allows fans to engage with the featured restaurants and chefs when in Myrtle Beach. Credit: Visit Myrtle Beach
Chef Swap at the Beach Christmas Special Hits Cooking Channel Dec. 20 — and You Can Taste It in Myrtle Beach
If you’ve ever watched a cooking competition and thought, I need to eat that, Myrtle Beach is making it easy to turn screen-time cravings into real-life reservations. On Dec. 20, the Cooking Channel will air a festive new episode of “Chef Swap at The Beach” — a Christmas Special that brings back familiar chefs from past seasons for a holiday-themed cooking competition. And for anyone planning a trip (or looking for a reason to), the show’s newest extension makes the experience even more tangible: the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, a free digital dining trail that connects fans directly to the restaurants featured across the series.A holiday episode built on community (and a little friendly pressure)
The Christmas Special follows the established “Chef Swap” format: chefs step outside their own kitchens and comfort zones, then race to create themed dishes under tight time constraints. The twist is the season. Filmed at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, the special leans into holiday energy with seasonal elements and a charitable component — while still spotlighting what the series does best: collaboration, creativity, and the relationships that make the Myrtle Beach food scene feel like a community. As Stuart Butler, President of Visit Myrtle Beach, put it, the series has become “a meaningful way to showcase the talent of the Myrtle Beach area’s culinary community to a national audience,” reflecting “the relationships and sense of community that exist across the Grand Strand.”Why the International Culinary Institute matters
The setting isn’t just a backdrop. The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach plays a real role in the region’s dining identity — serving as a training ground for aspiring chefs and hospitality pros, and helping feed the local restaurant ecosystem with new talent. In other words: Myrtle Beach’s culinary growth isn’t accidental. It’s being built, taught, and refined — and this special gives viewers a look at that foundation.The Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass: from TV episode to dining itinerary
Here’s the part that makes this more than a one-night watch. Restaurants featured throughout multiple seasons of “Chef Swap at The Beach” are now included in the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, a self-guided dining trail that visitors can use while exploring the Grand Strand. When you sign up for the free digital pass, you unlock a mobile “passport” to participating restaurants, including:- Special offers
- Insights into the show’s signature dishes
- A curated way to experience restaurants from every season, year-round
Myrtle Beach: more than 60 miles of oceanfront
Yes, Myrtle Beach has 60 miles of beautiful oceanfront — but the story Visit Myrtle Beach is telling here is bigger than sand and surf. Known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is made up of 14 unique communities along South Carolina’s northeast coast. Visitors come for the classic vacation staples — entertainment, family attractions, shopping, and world-class golf — but increasingly, they’re also coming hungry. Fresh coastal Carolina cuisine isn’t a side note anymore. It’s part of the main event.Mark your calendar (and maybe your restaurant list)
If you’re looking for a holiday watch that’s equal parts competition and community, set a reminder for Dec. 20 on the Cooking Channel. And if you want to take it one step further, the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass gives you a ready-made reason to plan a winter escape — one plate at a time. Learn more about Myrtle Beach tourism: visitmyrtlebeach.com Explore the Chef’s Table Pass: ChefSwap.com- Visit Myrtle Beach (Official Tourism Site)
- Chef Swap (Chef’s Table Pass + participating restaurants)
- Cooking Channel (Show info and TV listings)
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