Pineapples: Nature's Healing Fruit
by Monique N.
Gilbert, B.Sc.
author of "Virtues of Soy"
  As we become more active (and as we age), aches, pains and
strains may arise. What we eat can profoundly improve our health and healing. We can help
our body repair itself and increase our sense of well-being by eating fresh pineapples.
These tropical delights have many health benefits. Learn about how pineapples are a
natural anti-inflammatory agent with abundant Vitamin C, how to pick a fresh pineapple
which has the most active nutrients including bromelain and how to make a wonderful
"Tropical Fruit Smoothie"Kim's Panettone Loaves
"The Italian
Answer to Fruitcake"
  This
recipe comes from one of the members of the our momscooking support group. Kim says,
"This is the Italian answer to fruitcake. A lovely textured, citrus infused fruitcake
or bread that will satiate an appetite for something sweet and delicate to accompany tea
or coffee."
Pauline's Apricot-Almond No Sugar Cheesecake
 This is a
great cheesecake recipe that features
Splenda & fruit which is the first sugar
substitute that you can actually bake with. It comes from Pauline who says, "I have a
low carb, no sugar cheesecake recipe which I've perfected over time. I eat the low carb
diet and higher protein as I am hypoglycemic.
I still love something sweet now and than.. I have found a new sugar substitute called
"Splenda." It's already on the supermarket shelves. Does not have the toxic side
effects that aspartame and nutra-sweet do. Anyway here is my recipe. (for weight management).
Just make it and then "sit down" and enjoy it "guilt-free." OK for
hypoglycemics and diabetics
too.
Elaine's Orange Salad
  This recipe
comes from Elaine Lotz who says, "This recipe has been handed down so many times I
really don't know where it came from! I usually don't give out the recipe so I get invited
to parties just so they could have the salad for their party.
We are a large family made up of two of my husband's boys, three boys and one girl. So, I
had to learn how to cook for a crowd (and teenagers).
Luckily, I grew up in a restaurant owned and run by my Mom."
Choco-Nut Frozen Banana
Here's a dessert that the kids will love and is simple to prepare. It combines the
great taste of chocolate, peanuts and bananas.
Best of all, it's easy to make and great fun for the kids to get involved.
Cherry Cheesecake
This week's Dessert of the Week features a
luscious Cherry Cheesecake. This would make a wonderful holiday dessert and make a
terrific special birthday cake!
Fresh Summer Compote
 This week's Dessert of the Week is brought to us by the authors
of "Recipes for Change" Molly Siple and Lissa DeAngelis. This easy to
prepare and light fruit delight is not only delicious but low in fat and high in
nutrition. Fresh Summer Fruit Compote is only one of many exciting and delicious recipes
in Siple and DeAngelis' book. Kick off the warm weather with this bright and
sparkling dish!
Lemon Granita
Lemon
Granita can be served in wine glasses or for an extra special look hollow out a lemon and
place the granita in the shell of the lemon.
Berry Crumble
This week's Dessert of the Week features Berry
Crumble. This is a quick and fast fruit cobbler. Berry Crumble is made
using your microwave so you won't have to heat up the whole house to make this simple and
delicious dessert.
Raspberry Sorbet Delight
Frozen Raspberry Sorbet Delight is light,
sweet, and a wonderful ending to any dinner or lunch. This would be a lovely addition to
your dinner table.
Spicy Fruit Salad
 This
dessert is brought to us by Dr. Larrain Gillespie the author of the wildly popular weight
loss book The Goddess Diet .Dr. Gillespie, a well respected urologist/gynecologist and
doctor to the stars, has written an amazing book for women to lose weight, keep it off,and
feel great and look great. Cher the diva herself follows Dr. Gillespie's Goddess
recommendations to look and feel terrific. Her Spicy Fruit Salad is a good dessert
alternative or breakfast dish. It is tasty and simple to make. Each portion contains
only a 100 calories!
Strawberry
Delight
This dessert features a wonderful fruit
parfait. Strawberry Delight is creamy, cool, and a sweet way to end dinner. You could
substitute blueberries or raspberries for the strawberries. This old fashioned dessert can
be made the night before or within an hour of being served.
Fruit
Soup
This is a terrific way to get out of the
kitchen in a hurry with a yummy treat for the whole family. You use your microwave and
fruit. What could be better! This recipe makes 6 half cup servings.
Fruity
Tooty Smoothie
is another great tasting frosty smoothie. Kids
in particular will enjoy this smoothie because it's really fruit filled!!
Apricot
Banana Bread
This is a tangy twist on a family favorite-
Apricot Banana Bread. It is a great treat for breakfast and a fine way to end the day
along with a cup of herbal tea! Enjoy.
Apple & Honey Squares
 Another great Cookie of the Week is just in time to celebrate
Hanukkah.Apple and Honey Squares are a long time tradition in many Jewish households.
Lemon
Bars
These are delicious and make a terrific
holiday gift. Wrap them up in an old fashioned cookie tin (can be bought at your local
store) and you have tasty homemade gift.
Pineapple Cheesecake
I don't know about you, but cheesecake is one
of my favorite desserts. This cake is not only tasty but low fat- only 196 calories per
slice with 5 grams of fat. No guilt here!
Raisin
Bran Chewies
This recipe was contributed by one of our
Family First members. With the symphony of tastes from raisins, honey and vanilla, these
cookies are delicious and will hit a high note with picture with a tall glass of cold
milk.
Nancy's Chocolate Covered Cherries
This dessert is brought to us by Nancy Burton.
She always has good ideas and tries to make meal time a special event for her family.
Thanks Nancy for sharing these desserts with us! If you like chocolate-covered cherries,
try this recipe. |
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