The Healthiest Foods: Part 1

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Apples and Pears 

 fruit with white edible portions, such as pears and apples, can reduce the risk of stroke. Pears and apples are rich in quercetin, a flavonoid, as well as dietary fiber. The skin of these fruits also contain most of the nutrients and antioxidants that are important for your health. Not eating the skin could prevent you from getting the full benefits of these healthy fruits. They are  low-glycemic fruits.

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Apple Pear Pie
Apple Pear Crumble
             

Cheesy Vegetable Balls Recipe

Ingredients:
2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 grated carrot
fistful boiled green peas
1-2 green chili finely chopped (adjust)
1 1/2 tbsps roasted peanut ground
3 large bread slices, dip in water, squeeze out water and crumble
1 1/2 tbsps coriander leaves, chopped
3 tbsps grated cheese
salt to taste
oil for deep frying

For coating:
1 beaten egg
pinch of salt
bread crumbs for coating

Carrot Pancakes

Prep/Total Time: 30 min. Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped nuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup grated carrots
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, brown sugar, milk, carrots and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancake; cook until second side is golden brown.
 Top with your choice of syrup or spread.

 Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts for weight watchers:

1 serving (2 each) equals 443 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 499 mg sodium, 63 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein.


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