Marinated Carrot Salad

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Makes 12 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, sliced, OR whole baby carrots
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) tomato soup
1 cup Equal Spoonful
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup wine vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil OR olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Boil carrots in a large saucepan on medium-low heat until tender; drain.

Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over carrots; mix well.

Refrigerate, covered, at least 12 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 123
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 151 mg

 

Recipe courtesy of Equal.com.

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Strawberry Limeade

Posted by & filed under 4th of July, Aspartame, Drinks, Recipes.

Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quartered fresh strawberries
1 cup lime juice
4 cups water
1-1/2 cups Equal Spoonful
Ice cubes
6 small whole strawberries, optional

Directions

Process quartered strawberries and lime juice in blender until smooth. Combine strawberry mixture, water and Equal in a pitcher.

Pour over ice cubes in tall glasses, garnishing each with a whole strawberry, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 45
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 8 mg

 

Recipe courtesy of Equal.com.

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Sparkling Fresh Lemonade with Blackberries

Posted by & filed under 4th of July, Aspartame, Drinks, Recipes.

Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups sparkling water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup Equal® Spoonful
12 fresh blackberries, frozen
Ice, as needed
Fresh mint sprigs and lemon slices, optional

Directions

Stir sparkling water, lemon juice and Equal until combined.

Place 6 blackberries and ice cubes in each of 2 tall glasses. Divide mixture between the glasses and serve. Garnish each glass with mint and fresh lemon slices, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 31
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 8 mg

 

Recipe courtesy of Equal.com.

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CPE – State of the Sweeteners Union

Posted by & filed under CPE Corner, Health Professionals, Safety, Sugar Substitutes.

How Strong is the Evidence on Low and No-Calorie Sweeteners?

This webinar will help RDNs address false and misleading information by reviewing the most current established scientific knowledge on the safety and metabolism of low and no-calorie sweeteners.

(CPE Provided by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)

Decades of scientific study has confirmed that human consumption of FDA-approved low and no-calorie sweeteners is safe and can be an effective tool for managing weight and diabetes. Yet, even with overwhelming high-quality evidence supporting their use, misinformation still exists. This webinar will help registered dietitian nutritionists address false and misleading information by reviewing the most current established scientific knowledge on the safety and metabolism of low and no-calorie sweeteners.

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CPE: 1.0

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the international process for safety assessment and approval of low and no-calorie sweeteners, including safety testing and establishment of Acceptable Daily Intake levels.
  • Compare the similarities and differences in the human metabolism of commonly used low-calorie sweeteners.
  • Illustrate how understanding the metabolism and typical consumption levels of low and no-calorie sweeteners can be used to address misinformation regarding their safety and efficacy for managing weight and diabetes.
  • Identify gaps between public perception and scientific evidence regarding low and no calorie sweeteners.

 

Sweet Sesame Chicken

Posted by & filed under Dinner, Meat & Poultry, Recipes, Sucralose.

Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw sesame seeds
1/8 cup sesame oil
1 1/2 cups unflavored bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cubed

Directions

Combine the raw sesame seeds with the 1/8 cup of sesame oil and microwave for 2 minutes.

Mix the roasted sesame seeds with the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg and SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend. Set aside.

Heat a large frying pan or wok with the 1/4 cup of sesame oil and the vegetable oil.
Dredge the chicken pieces in the bread crumb mixture so that they are evenly coated.

Drop the chicken into the hot pan and cook over medium heat.

Cook until golden brown on each side.

Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with rice, noodles or vegetables and assorted mustards for dipping.

Nutritional Information

Calories 540
Fat 32g
Cholesterol 65mg
Sodium 360mg
Carbohydrates 31g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 9g
Protein 32g

 

Recipe courtesy of Splenda.com.

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Spicy Thai Noodles

Posted by & filed under Dinner, Pasta & Noodles, Recipes, Stevia.

Makes 10 Servings

Ingredients

1 Tbsp red pepper flakes, crushed
1⁄3 cup sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoon Truvía® Nectar
1⁄4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
1⁄3 cup green onions, chopped
1⁄3 cup carrots, washed, dried and shredded
1⁄4 cup peanuts, roasted, unsalted, chopped
1 lbs. pasta, whole wheat dry
1⁄4 cup cilantro, washed, dried, chopped

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat the sesame oil and red pepper flakes on low heat for 5-10 minutes.

Pour the oil through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium size bowl. Discard pepper flakes.

To the warm oil: whisk in the lime juice, rice wine vinegar, Truvía® Nectar, soy sauce, green onions, shredded carrots, and chopped peanuts, set aside.

In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to packaging.

Drain pasta, place into a large bowl.

Toss noodles with oil mixture.

Top with chopped cilantro.

Serve the noodles warm, at room temperature for up to 1 hour or cold, refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutritional Information

Calories 240
Total Fat 10g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 220mg
Carbohydrates 34mg
Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 5g

 

Recipe courtesy of Truvia.com.

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