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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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Treat Guests to ‘Grape’ Fall Get-Togethers
‘Grape’ Fall Get-Togethers: Fall gatherings take many shapes, from special occasions with loved ones to neighborhood soirees and glamorous get-togethers. For hosts, these opportunities for entertaining to the fullest call for fresh, flavorful meals, drinks and ingredients that complement a season worth celebrating.
Last Updated on September 10, 2026 by Daily News Staff
(Feature Impact) Fall gatherings take many shapes, from special occasions with loved ones to neighborhood soirees and glamorous get-togethers. For hosts, these opportunities for entertaining to the fullest call for fresh, flavorful meals, drinks and ingredients that complement a season worth celebrating.
Whether you’re serving a showstopping main course, sharing small plates or playing bartender (or all three), an option like California grapes can be the versatile ingredient that elevates both dishes and drinks alike. Their juicy burst of flavor and pop of color bring fall recipes to life, such as roasted chicken, lettuce wraps or cocktails.
You can also try freezing them to replace ice cubes in drinks, serving as a topping for crostini or simply placing in glasses or bowls to enjoy as a healthy, fresh snack while breaking the ice and waiting for the meal to be served.
To find more fall entertaining tips, tricks and recipes, visit GrapesFromCalifornia.com.
California Grape Shallot and Thyme Roasted Chicken
Servings: 6
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 cups red and black Grapes from California
- 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry; place in 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Spread butter over surface of chicken and sprinkle with salt, thyme and pepper, to taste. Roast 45 minutes.
- Add grapes, shallots and wine to pan and roast 30-40 minutes, or until grapes are softening and thighs reach internal temperature of 165 F on meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and tent with foil; let stand 15 minutes before carving. Place grapes, shallots and cooking juices in bowl and serve over slices of chicken. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, if desired.
Nutritional information per serving: 260 calories; 29 g protein; 11 g carbohydrates; 9 g fat (31% calories from fat); 3 g saturated fat (3% calories from saturated fat); 90 mg cholesterol; 480 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.
California Grape Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps
Servings: 6
Pickled Grapes:
- 1/3 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 cups Grapes from California, halved
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
Beef Bulgogi:
- 1/2 pound beef round or sirloin steak
- 1/3 cup bulgogi sauce, plus additional for serving (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 12 larger hearts of romaine leaves, clean and dry
- snipped green onion tops
- To make pickled grapes: In small saucepan, stir vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds, mustard seeds and pepper flakes; bring to simmer. Remove from heat and stir to dissolve sugar; let cool to warm.
- Stir in grapes and onion and set aside to cool. Let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- To make beef bulgogi: Cut beef into small, bite-size strips.
- In medium bowl, stir 1/3 cup bulgogi sauce, vinegar and sesame oil then add beef. Let marinate 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- In large skillet over medium heat, heat vegetable oil. Using slotted spoon or tongs, remove beef from marinade and add to skillet. Stir fry until beef is cooked through and golden brown, stirring constantly; let cool.
To serve: Place equal amounts beef and pickled grapes in romaine leaves and sprinkle with green onions. Serve immediately with additional bulgogi sauce, if desired.
Nutritional information per serving: 150 calories; 11 g protein; 20 g carbohydrates; 3.5 g fat (21% calories from fat); 1 g saturated fat (6% calories from saturated fat); 25 mg cholesterol; 65 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.
California Grape and Tamarind Whiskey Smash
Servings: 2
- 3/4 cup halved green Grapes from California
- ice
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) whiskey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- bitters, to taste
- In medium bowl, muddle grapes until mashed and in small pieces. Transfer to two lowball glasses and add ice almost to top of glasses.
- In shaker or small bowl, combine whiskey, lemon juice and tamarind paste; shake or stir. Season with a few drops of bitters, to taste. Pour into glasses over grapes and stir briskly to chill and dilute slightly.
Nutritional information per serving: 140 calories; 0 g protein; 11 g carbohydrates; 0 g fat (0% calories from fat); 0 g saturated fat (0% calories from saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 0 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.
SOURCE:
California Table Grape Commission
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The Marco’s Pizza Foundation Donates $1 Million to Junior Achievement USA, Surpasses $1.5 Million in Total Giving
The Marco’s Pizza Foundation has surpassed $1 million donated to Junior Achievement USA, marking a major milestone for the pizza brand’s charitable organization. With the latest contribution, the Foundation says it has now delivered more than $1.5 million in total charitable giving across its partners, reinforcing a focus on education, opportunity, and community impact.
National initiative with local impact
Junior Achievement USA is one of the nation’s leading youth organizations, preparing young people for future success through hands-on learning focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. Marco’s says its partnership with JA has been powered by register-based fundraising, allowing stores across the country to raise donations at checkout that support local JA chapters near each participating location.
Giving totals to date
The Foundation shared additional milestones tied to its charitable efforts:
- More than $1 million donated to Junior Achievement USA
- $475,000 donated to No Kid Hungry
- More than $1.5 million in total charitable giving across partners
Brandon Hudson, a multi-unit franchisee and newly appointed president of The Marco’s Pizza Foundation, credited guests, franchisees, and store teams for driving the results through round-up and register donation efforts.
A personal connection to Junior Achievement
Hudson said his connection to Junior Achievement is personal: as a student in the Chicago area, he participated in JA programs from his sophomore through senior years of high school, where he developed early business plans and explored entrepreneurship. Hudson now owns and operates 13 Marco’s Pizza stores, with five more in development, and was appointed Foundation president in March 2026.
What the Foundation focuses on
Guided by its mission to help individuals be fed, educated, and equipped, the Foundation says its work centers on four pillars:
- Hunger Prevention
- School & Education
- Workforce Development
- Entrepreneurship
For more information, visit https://www.marcos.com/foundation/
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Add 2 Key Nutrients You Might Be Overlooking with an Easy Avocado Recipe
While everyone is talking about protein these days whether watching their weight or managing type 2 diabetes, fiber and healthy fats are nutrients many people are overlooking. One food that makes it easier to invest in your health, according to nutrition experts: avocados. Try this recipe for Avocado and Blueberry Chia Pudding for your next breakfast or snack.
Add 2 Key Nutrients You Might Be Overlooking with an Easy Avocado Recipe
(Feature Impact) While everyone is talking about protein these days whether watching their weight or managing type 2 diabetes, fiber and healthy fats are nutrients many people are overlooking.
The latest reports show most Americans already meet or exceed recommendations for protein while nearly all (about 95%) do not eat enough fiber, and many people consume too much saturated fat versus unsaturated fat, according to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Prioritizing ways to get more fiber and healthy fats on your plate could be key to managing weight and type 2 diabetes goals this summer.
One food that makes it easier to invest in your health, according to nutrition experts: avocados.
A growing body of research and materials from Avocados – Love One Today, a science-based resource, suggests fresh avocados offer weight management benefits, help with type 2 diabetes management and are good for blood sugar management. Avocados uniquely contain fiber and healthy fats in each nutrient-dense bite, which slows digestion, helping you feel satisfied and fuller longer.
To explore evidence-based avocado nutrition information, along with practical tips and easy recipes, visit Avocados – Love One Today, a leading resource for avocado nutrition information. Try this recipe for Avocado and Blueberry Chia Pudding for your next breakfast or snack.
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Avocado and Blueberry Chia Pudding
- 1 1/2 cups plain, unsweetened soy milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
- 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
To Serve:
- 1/3 cup granola
- 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 kiwi, chopped
- 1/2 fresh, ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and chopped
- In blender, puree soy milk, avocado, blueberries, yogurt and maple syrup until smooth. Pour mixture into storage container or bowl and add chia seeds. Whisk well to combine. Cover with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight, until thickened.
- To serve, divide into bowls and top with granola, fresh blueberries, kiwi and avocado.
Notes: Use any milk (dairy or non-dairy) that you prefer in pudding. Use fresh blueberries or conventional frozen blueberries. Other topping options include: nuts, seeds, hemp hearts, sliced banana or strawberries, or nut butter.
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