September 2013
Easy Solutions:
Pears are Worth a Look and a Taste this Fall!
When was the last time you had a fresh, fall pear?
A sweet and nutritious, medium-sized pear has a lot going for it such as 100 calories, 6 grams fiber, 0 fat, 0 cholesterol and 0 sodium. Here is the humble pear’s Nutrition Facts label and, just for fun, take a look at 10 different varieties of fresh pears. Try substituting pears every time you think of having an apple, like this:
- Pear in the kids’ school lunch box, and yours
- Pear for a late afternoon pick-me-up snack
- Pear cut up and mixed into a colorful fruit salad
For a luscious dessert or breakfast idea, click my blog here and pair your favorite, lower fat yogurt with a fresh, fall pear!
3 Pear-fect Ideas for Fall Meals at Home!
#1 Pears in your green salad: For a flavor boost, dice or slice the pears and add.
#2 Pears in your tuna or chicken salad: For a little sweetness, chop and add.
#3 Pears with lean pork: For something new and tasty, cook pear halves or quarters alongside your loin or tenderloin roast.
Easy Recipes For Everyone!
Pears Poached in Grape Juice
A tempting dessert recipe from the Welchs website.
Pear & Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A classic favorite sandwich with a pear-twist from USApears.com
Nutrition Inspiration!
Where do you get inspiration to eat nutritiously?
These spectacular fall pears are being harvested right now and they are the pear-fect fast food. Short on time? Grab a fresh pear. Does this give you nutrition inspiration along with new ideas for healthy snacking? I hope so!
Take Action Now!
Jump on board with a healthier lifestyle for you and your family! For quick solutions that everyone can handle, invest in my e-book bundle of 4 books. There’s one book of meal plans with grocery shopping lists and 2 books of recipes to get you going!
Please note that I am an in-network provider of nutritional counseling for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina*. I am accepting new clients and will be delighted to help you achieve your health and nutrition goals. Contact Cindy to find out more or to set up your first appointment!
*Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Wishing you a Great Start to Fall!
Cindy
Cindy Silver, MS, RDN, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Winston-Salem, NC