Don't judge an orange by its name. gorgeous not gory, there's more to a blood orange than its ruby-hued flesh. Celebrated for its subtly sweet yet tart taste (think orange meets raspberry's , the flashy fruit, which is believed to hail from Sicily, isn't hurting for health benefits." Blood oranges are rich in anthocyanins, pigments also found in berries and cherries," says Lisa Drayer, MA, RD, author of The Beauty Diet ( McGraw-Hill, 2008). The anthocyanins, considered to be powerful antioxidants, provide the luscious dark hue. According to the journal Current Molecular Medicine, " Epidemiological investigations have indicated that moderate consumption of anthocyanin products... is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and improvement of visual functions." Additionally, observes Drayer, blood oranges are also rich in vitamin C, " an antioxidant that promotes smooth, supple skin and protects against wrinkles." And, with only 70 calories and three grams of fiber per orange, the fat-free, cholesterol-free, sodium-free fruit is bloody good for you.
Blood Orange Breakfast Parfait
this vitamin C breakfast or brunch parfait is a great way to kick off your day.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup nofat Greek-style yogurt
- 1 tsp blood orange zest
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp flaxseeds, ground
- 1 blood orange, peeled and sliced, divided
- 1 tsp unsweetened dried cranberries, divided
- 1 tbsp unsalted raw pistachio pieces, divided
Instructions:
One: Combine yogurt, zest, vanilla and flaxseeds in a bowl and mix.
Two: Spoon half of yogurt mixture into a parfait glass or tall drinking glass. Then layer half of orange slices, 1/2 tbsp cranberries and 1/2 tbsp pistachios.
Three: Top with remaining yogurt mixture and finish off with remaining orange slices, 1/2 tbsp cranberries and 1/2 tbsp pistachios.
Nutrients per parfait: Calories: 280, Total Fat: 5g, Sat.Fat: 0.5g, Carbs: 34g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 27g, Protein: 23g, Sodium: 85 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
By: Allison Young, "Clean Eating"
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