It’s well known that calcium is a bone builder. Calcium-rich foods may also help protect you from colon cancer and high blood pressure, as well as osteoporosis, and they may play a role in weight control. Getting the recommended two to three servings of calcium-rich dairy foods is easy.
Try a quick-and-easy calcium booster.
- Add a slice of flavor. Try a unique cheese—grated Asiago on grilled vegetables or hearty soup, dilled havarti with salmon, or gorgonzola with crisp apple or pear slices.
- Whirl a “more-than-fruit” smoothie. Blend milk, yogurt, or a calcium-fortified soy beverage with your favorite fruits.
- Fortify! Blend in a little plain yogurt, grated cheese, or milk with mashed potatoes.
Pecan-Cherry Yogurt Dip
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1⁄4 cup chopped pecans
- 1⁄4 cup chopped dry cherries or cranberries
In a medium bowl, stir yogurt and honey together. Mix in pecans and cherries. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Makes 1/2 cups dip.
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