Taking Pride In W hat You Serve Your Family (NAPSA)—It’s easy to take pride in what you serve your family if you start with quality products. Everyone wants to feel good about the food they serve their guests and families, secure in the knowledge that it was grown and prepared without chemicals and that it delivers optimal nutrition. Often, that translates into choosing a brand that has a repu- tation they can trust. Here are a few tips to help you select the healthiest, safest foods: Read labels. Find out what’s in each product and what’s not. Learn more about the different food companies you support so you know who you can trust. For example, RiceSelect oversees every part of the process from the seed to the plate, including seed processing, farming, milling, packaging and distribution, all within U.S. borders. These measures result in the highest quality rice products. Buy local in-season fruits and vegetables for the freshest and most nutritious produce. Farmer’s markets and farm stands are great places to find farm-fresh food. e The FDA says diets rich in whole grain foods that are low fat, low in saturated fat and cholesterol, such as brown rice, can be a delicious way to help reduce Apple and Brown Rice Salad is a delicious twist on traditional Waldorf salad. that the process starts with the seeds. RiceSelect products are identity-preserved from seed to packaged product to ensure a truly superior non-GMOgrain. These products are recognized worldwide for their outstanding taste, texture and cooking quali- ties and include Texmati, Jasmati, Kasmati, Arborio, Sushi and Royal Blendrices. That’s an important consideration for cooks, since rice is a mainstay in any healthy diet. Economical and easy to prepare, rice can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert. Try these delicious, easy-to- make rice salads you'll feel confi- dent serving to friends and family: Apple and BrownRice Salad the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. For example, Tex- Whole grain brown rice is key in this super salad. flavor and delightful popcorn yogurt % cup reduced-fat mati Brown Rice, with its nutty aroma, can provide a delicious serving of the whole grains your family needs. e Make sure any products that say they are organic are certified by USDAaccredited agencies and % cup (6 oz.) low-fat orange mayonnaise Wild Thyme SummerSaladis fla- vored with fresh thyme leaves and Kalamataolives. % cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted %4 cup dried cranberries Combine yogurt and mayonnaise in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients, mixing well. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. Makes6 servings. Wild Thyme SummerSalad A great main dish salad for lunch or a light supper. 3 cups cooked Texmati Rice 2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 8% oz. jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained, chopped % cup chopped Kalamata olives \% cup preparedvinaigrette % cup choppedfresh thyme leaves In large bowl, combine ingredients; mix well. Chill 3 cups cooked Texmati until ready to serve. Makes 4 servings. 2 medium apples, diced 1 cup choppedcelery For more recipes and information, visit www.riceselect.com. Brown Rice
