by Elizabeth Pivonka, Ph.D., R.D., President, Produce for Better Health Foundation (NAPSA)—Whenthe grayskies of winter surround us, what a delightful treat it is to see blueberries, raspberries and cherries gracing our supermarket produce departments. Thanks to the perfect growing conditions in Es Pivonka Chile and the careful attention of dedicated growers, we ———————_ reapthe benefits of having opposite seasons to Chile. So, whenit’s cloudy andcold here, it’s sunny and warm there. Use Berry and Cherry Mustarda as a condiment for roasted meats. Blueberries, raspberries and cherries are universally enjoyed vegetables every day from the five color groups—blue/purple, brilliant color and their amazing versatility. Stir blueberries or fresh fruits from Chile, visit for their sweet, juicy flavor, their raspberries into your oatmeal, savor a bag of cherries for an afternoon snack, and surprise your weekend dinner guests with a fresh fruit tart! From snacking, to casual lunches, to elegant dinner parties, berries and cherries from Chile are at home in America during the long winter months. These fresh fruits deliver taste, nutritional value (they’re good sources of dietary fiber and vita- min C) and quality that’s hard to match. Keep your cherries refrigerated until ready to eat and don’t wash your berries until ready to serve. Look for creative ways to incor- porate more fruits and vegetables into your diet throughout the day and throughout the year. For example, make Berry and Cherry Mustarda, a sweet, slightly tart, spicy fresh fruit side dish, and serve it alongside grilled or roasted turkey breast or on lean green, white, yellow/orange and red. For more information about www.cffausa.org and for more information about 5 A Day The Color Way, visit www.5aday.org and www.aboutproduce.com. Remember, eat your colors every day! Berry and Cherry Mustarda 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup hearty, dry red wine, such as Zinfandel, or cranberry juice 1 cup sugar % teaspoon red pepperflakes 1 tablespoon toasted mustard seeds 2 strips of lemon peel(2 inchesby \ inch) 1 stick of cinnamon 3 pints of mixed Chilean raspberries, blueberries, and cherries Mix all ingredients except fruit in a saucepan and bring meat sandwiches. Colorful fruits and vegetables not only taste to a boil. Remove from heat. Addberries and cherries. Sim- phytochemicals, natural plant compoundsthat scientists believe refrigerate overnight. Makes about nine % cup servings. areas of cancer, anti-aging, heart serving: calories: 163, total fat: 0.7g, saturated fat: 0.1g, % great, they contain hundreds of may provide a wide range of potential health benefits in the disease, eyesight, and more. So, as you try to live a healthy lifestyle, exercise and think color. Choose 5 to 9 servings of colorful fruits and mer 30 minutes, cover and Nutritional information per calories from fat: 3.8%, protein: 1g, carbohydrates: 37g, cholesterol: Omg, dietary fiber: 4g, sodium: 4mg. wane nee Gee ann nn nn nnn eee Note to Editors: Sixty-fifth in a series of monthly 5-A-Day columns, with more stories featuring fruits and vegetables at www.napsnet.com andsearch: “Pivonka.”