TOMATO BASIL BRUSCHETTA INGREDIENTS

4 ripe tomatoes, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup basil, chopped 1/2 tsp. sea salt 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 French baguette, cut into 16 slices

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Dice your tomatoes and place in a bowl, mix in your chopped basil, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and set aside. Slice your baguette into about 16 slices and place on a baking pan to bake for about 10 minutes. 3. Feel free to drizzle a bit of olive oil on the bread before you bake it, but that will of course add extra calories. Spoon your bruschetta mixture onto your baguette slices while your bread

is warm and enjoy! Serves 16.

NUTRITION INFORMATION Per slice: 100 Calories, 2g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 240mg Sodium, 346mg Potassium, 79g protein, 18g Carbohydrates RDA: 6% Vitamin A, 7% Vitamin C, 3% Calcium, 6% Iron Recipe & photo courtesy of: Eat Yourself Skinny

TOMATO BASIL BRUSCHETTA INGREDIENTS

4 ripe tomatoes, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup basil, chopped 1/2 tsp. sea salt 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 French baguette, cut into 16 slices

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Dice your tomatoes and place in a bowl, mix in your chopped basil, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and set aside. Slice your baguette into about 16 slices and place on a baking pan to bake for about 10 minutes. 3. Feel free to drizzle a bit of olive oil on the bread before you bake it, but that will of course add extra calories. Spoon your bruschetta mixture onto your baguette slices while your bread

is warm and enjoy! Serves 16.

NUTRITION INFORMATION Per slice: 100 Calories, 2g Fat, 0mg Cholesterol, 240mg Sodium, 346mg Potassium, 79g protein, 18g Carbohydrates RDA: 6% Vitamin A, 7% Vitamin C, 3% Calcium, 6% Iron Recipe & photo courtesy of: Eat Yourself Skinny

MAKING THE PERFECT PLATE Step 1: ¼ of your plate for starches. Bran, the skin of the grain = B vitamins, fiber and phytonutrients. Processing or refined grains gets rid of the bran. Choose whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and whole grain bread over their white counterparts.

Step 2: ¼ of you plate for protein. Proteins come in many different forms and sizes. Choose lean protein such as fish, chicken without skin or round or loin portions of red meat. Approximately the size of a deck of cards will provide 3 ounces of high quality protein.

Step 3: ½ of your plate for fruit and vegetables. Make a rainbow and pile up more on vegetables than fruits. Make an effort to include high Calcium leafy greens. Dairy is not the only place where you can get Calcium, but if you are not eating plenty from the alternatives sources then include a low or nonfat dairy or dairy substitute.

DID YOU KNOW? A pomegranate can hold more than 1000 seeds!

LIVE FOR LIFE is here to help you achieve your best health. Call us to schedule a free nutrition consultation at 684-3136, option 1.

MAKING THE PERFECT PLATE Step 1: ¼ of your plate for starches. Bran, the skin of the grain = B vitamins, fiber and phytonutrients. Processing or refined grains gets rid of the bran. Choose whole grains like brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and whole grain bread over their white counterparts.

Step 2: ¼ of you plate for protein. Proteins come in many different forms and sizes. Choose lean protein such as fish, chicken without skin or round or loin portions of red meat. Approximately the size of a deck of cards will provide 3 ounces of high quality protein.

Step 3: ½ of your plate for fruit and vegetables. Make a rainbow and pile up more on vegetables than fruits. Make an effort to include high Calcium leafy greens. Dairy is not the only place where you can get Calcium, but if you are not eating plenty from the alternatives sources then include a low or nonfat dairy or dairy substitute.

DID YOU KNOW? A pomegranate can hold more than 1000 seeds!

LIVE FOR LIFE is here to help you achieve your best health. Call us to schedule a free nutrition consultation at 684-3136, option 1.