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Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22 |
(ARA) - This year a lot of attention has been paid to the health benefits of whole grains. Consumption of whole grains has been linked to both helping reduce the risk of heart disease (1) and to helping maintain a healthy body weight (2). The new 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that at least half of the grains consumed come from whole grains.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 9 out of 10 Americans don’t get enough whole grain in their diets. If you are concerned that you are not getting enough whole grains, you should know there are many ways to make these nutritious ingredients a more significant part of your diet -- including delicious summer snacks perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Tasty TRISCUIT crackers are a great way to help incorporate whole grain into your diet. They are made with 100 percent whole grain and contain zero grams of trans fat per serving. Just one six-cracker serving of Triscuit provides 22 grams of whole grain, approximately 45 percent of the minimum daily amount that nutritionists recommend. That’s more whole grain than a typical slice of whole wheat bread (3).
These crackers are great for summer snacking because they provide the benefit of whole grain without sacrificing flavor. In fact, they are available in a wide variety of exciting flavors. So this summer, why not try TRISCUIT Rosemary & Olive Oil? The delicious combination is a perfect complement to fresh summer fruits and vegetables and makes even the simplest snack recipes taste extra special.
Introduce your friends and family to how delicious whole grain can be by serving these great summer recipes:
* Citrus Salsa
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
3 medium plum tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 Can (11 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. KRAFT LIGHT DONE RIGHT! Zesty Italian Reduced Fat Dressing
TRISCUIT Rosemary & Olive Oil Crackers
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except crackers.
Serve immediately with the crackers. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Makes 16 servings, 2 Tbsp salsa and 6 crackers each.
Nutrition Information per Serving: 130 calories, 4.5g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein.
* Shrimp Cocktail Spread
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
Lettuce leaves
1 container (8 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
1/2 cup KRAFT Cocktail Sauce
3/4 cup chopped cooked shrimp (about 1/2 pound)
1/3 cup sliced green onions
TRISCUIT Rosemary & Olive Oil Crackers
Directions: Arrange lettuce leaves on serving plate. Unmold cream cheese onto center of lettuce leaves.
Top with cocktail sauce, shrimp and onions.
Serve as a spread with the crackers.
Makes 2 cups spread or 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 6 crackers each.
Nutrition Information per Serving: 170 calories, 7g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 3g sugars, 7g protein.
* Grilled Chicken Caesar Bites
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup finely chopped grilled chicken breast
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 Tbsp. KRAFT LIGHT DONE RIGHT! Classic Caesar Reduced Fat Dressing
36 TRISCUIT Rosemary & Olive Oil Crackers
1/3 cup shredded lettuce
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
Mix chicken, onions, parsley and dressing until well blended
Top each cracker with about 1/2 tsp. lettuce, 1 tsp. of the chicken mixture and 1/4 tsp. cheese.
Serve immediately
Makes 12 servings, 3 topped crackers each
Nutrition Information per Serving: 100 calories, 3.5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 0g sugars, 6g protein.
There are now eight varieties of TRISCUIT crackers and they are all baked with 100 percent whole grain. For additional snack ideas utilizing these tasty crackers, log on to www.nabiscoworld.com/triscuit.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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