Sun-dried
raisins and dried fruits fit perfectly into the widely recognized
movement towards healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle.
Sun-dried raisins are a great source of natural energy and make
it easy to satisfy the daily fruit requirements of food pyramid
eating programs. They are always ready to eat, and available throughout
the year.
Nature
has not only made sun-dried raisins a basic natural food, but
they also fulfill a very important role as a basic food ingredient.
Raisins are the most concentrated, commonly available fruit source
for cooking and baking, adding both flavor and nutrition. Sun-dried
raisins are a wonderful complement to dishes that can be consumed
at various stages during a meal, from salads to main entrees to
desserts. Additionally, they are a delicious and energy packed
snack all by themselves for children and adults alike. For a healthy
diet, foods on tiers one and two can be used freely as the foundation
of a meal. Foods found on tiers three and four should be consumed
in moderation and foods on tier five should be consumed in limited
amounts.
TIER FIVE:
Whole Eggs and Medium-fat
Cheeses and Milk Products
TIER FOUR:
Low-fat Cheeses and Milk Products;
Honey and Other Natural Sweeteners;
Low-fat Meats and Poultry Optional
TIER THREE:
Nuts, Olives, Avocadoes, and
Oil-containing Seeds;
Fish Optional
TIER TWO:
Fresh and Dried Fruits
(Includes Raisins) and Vegetables
TIER ONE:
Whole Grains, Beans, Egg Whites, Nonfat
or Very Low-fat Yogurt and
Milk
Products
Raisins
are found in tier two, fitting perfectly into healthy diets and
active lifestyles.
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