Healthful Ways To Keep Your Cool (NAPSA)—Whenthe weather’s warm,it’s almost too easy to rely on ice cream, soda, popsicles and other frosty sweets for refreshment. However, there are delicious ways to cool off without making the hope of a trim waistline melt away. For instance, you can eat some- thing sweet, feel refreshed and still get your recommended five fruits and veggies a day with the recipes below. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, smoothies and sorbets made with light and healthy canned Bartlett pears are a refreshing antidote to a hot afternoon. Added bonus: The pears contain no fat or cholesterol and are a good source of potassium andfiber. For more refreshing and healthy recipes, visit the Web site www.eatcannedpears.com. Pear Yogurt Ginger Smoothie Makes4 Servings 1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pear halvesorslices, drained 3 cups nonfat vanilla yogurt % cup nonfat milk % teaspoon ground ginger 5 ice cubes In blender or food proces- sor container, puree pears. Add yogurt, milk, ginger and ice cubes, process until well blended. Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories 183; Protein 9g; Carbohydrate 37g; Fiber 2g; Fat 1g; Cholesterol 4mg; Sodium 118mg. Chill Out—These cool and refreshing treats, made with canned Bartlett pears, can be a nutritious and delicious way to beat the heat. Blissful Pear Sorbet Makes6 Servings 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pears, well drained 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice In saucepan, heat water and sugar until sugar is well dissolved. Cool syrup to room temperature. In blender container, combine up to one- half of the syrup and pears; blend until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and remaining syrup. Freeze in small (1quart) ice cream freezer according to manufacturer’s directions. Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories 166; Carbohydrate Og; Fiber 0g; Protein Og; Fat 0g; Sodium 7mg.
