January 25, 2012
Most people don’t know that raisins are the second highest food source of antioxidants, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Did you?
Regular consumption of antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains provides protection against free radicals that are related to disease and aging in the body.
This is just another good reason to add raisins into your diet each day, whether you’re looking for gluten-free, high-fiber or low-fat options.
Here are some of our favorite special diet options that include raisins:
Gluten-Free
Savory California Raisin Trail Mix
Chicken with California Raisin Mole
High Fiber
California Raisin Peanut Butter Griddlers
Ham Pitawiches
Low Calorie
Harvest Salsa
Tomato-Raisin Coulis
Low Fat
California Raisin and Orange Salad
Raisin Apple Butter
Low Sodium
Sweet and Sour Coleslaw
Raisin Oatmeal Crispies
January 23, 2012
Who doesn’t love a good slice of pie? Lattice tops, fruit fillings, cream toppings, chocolate crusts – you name it, we love it.
Raisins are a pie’s best accessory – they add texture and flavor, while simultaneously offering numerous nutritional benefits.
So celebrate this day by baking a sweet treat. We’ve [...] Continue Reading…
January 20, 2012
The next baking tip in our series highlighting winners from our 4th annual America’s Best Raisin Bread Contest comes from Bill Hunter of Grapevine, Texas.
Bill’s tip for bakers? If you’re trying to lessen the fat and increase fiber for recipes, substituting flax meal for whole eggs is a wonderful [...] Continue Reading…
January 18, 2012
Although we love it year round, January is the perfect month to celebrate oatmeal because this hot cereal and cold winter days are a match made in breakfast heaven.
It’s no surprise we love to put raisins in our oatmeal – on their own, raisins are always tasty, but they [...] Continue Reading…
January 13, 2012
A lot of strange superstitions surround Friday the 13th, most of which point to this being a day of misfortune.
Well, you’re in luck because we’re going from superstition to super food – here’s a list of foods that symbolize good luck around the world and how you can cook [...] Continue Reading…
