by Elizabeth Pivonka, Ph.D., R.D., Produce for Better Health (NAPSA)—Whenthe kids come home from school, the first thing you hear is, “What’s to eat?” You want to offer a snack that’s quick andeasy; one you andthekids will enjoy and onethat’s on the A-list for good nutrition. Natural California Raisins, cae those plump little faa @ morsels of whole i “ fruit goodness, fit the Pivonka bill. They’re always available, great right out of the container and a wonderful sweet addition to a wide variety of recipes. Raisin-Apple Tortilla RollUps are easy for kids to make and use ingredients you are likely to have on hand. The taste, convenience and ver- satility of natural California raisins make them a must for every shopper’s snacklist. Raisins also have a healthful combination of nutrients like iron and potassium, along with fiber and antioxidants, making them a real winner for healthy snacking. Eating 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day is good advice for people of all ages. With raisins it’s easy, since just one-fourth cup equals onefull serving of fruit. Just ... R-reach for raisins as an afternoon energy boost, A-add raisins to yogurt for a morning break, I-include homemade oatmeal raisin cookies for lunch, S-stir raisins into tuna and chickensalad, I-increase your fruit servings with a handful of raisins, and N-never leave home without a handyboxof raisins. For more recipes featuring natural California raisins and in- formation about 5 A Day, go to www.sunmaid.com, www.daday.org and www.aboutproduce.com. Raisin-Apple Tortilla Roll-Ups 4 6-inch flour or whole wheattortillas 2 tablespoons low fat cream cheese 2 teaspoons honey % cup Sun-Maid Natural Raisins 1 cup finely chopped or coarsely grated apple (about 1 medium apple) 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar (1 teaspoon sugar with a pinch of cinnamon) Combine cream cheese and honey in small bowl. Stir in raisins and apples. Divide raisin-apple mixture between 4 tortillas. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll and place seam side down on microwave-safe plate. Heat each roll on half power for 1 minute or until warmed through. Makes 4 servings. Savory Variation: add % teaspoon of curry powder to cream cheese mixture and omit the cinnamon sugar. Nutritional information per serving: calories: 195, total fat: 4.5g, saturated fat: 0.92, % calories from fat: 20%, % calories from saturated fat: 4%, protein: 4g, carbohydrates: 37g, cholesterol: 4mg, dietary fiber: 2g, sodium: 249mg. Note to Editors: Seventy-seventh in a series of monthly 5-A-Day columns, with more stories featuring fruits and vegetables at www.naps net.com and search: “Pivonka.”
