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Citrus Slices Cancer Risk
November 1st, 2010’Tis the season for citrus fruit. Good thing, because when eaten daily, those tasty grapefruits, clementines, and kumquats may lower incidence of several types of cancer, according to a new study of 42,470 Japanese adults over age 40. Among female participants, citrus consumption was tied to a 14 percent reduction of incidence of all cancers; for men it was 11 percent.
Chocolate-Orange Sauce
November 1st, 2008Unfeatured1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zestCombine all ingredients in a sauce pan, mixing well. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously. Serve as a dip for fruit.
Nutrition info per serving (4): 146 calories; 2 g fat; 1 g saturated fat; 3 mg cholesterol; 7 g protein; 31 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 76 mg sodium
Orange-Basil Sorbet
August 1st, 2008Unfeatured2 cups marmalade
2 cups fresh orange juice
3 cups water
1/4 sweet basil, finely chopped1. In a large saucepan, combine marmalade, orange juice, and water. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat and simmer until smooth and syrupy.
2. When cool, stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet basil. Churn the mixture in an ice-cream maker, according to manufacturer directions. Freeze.
