- Honey contains nutraceuticals, which are effective in removing free radicals from our body. As a result, our body immunity is improved (Organic Facts).
- The total antioxidant activity in [fruits, vegetables and whole grains] is similar, according to Dr. Liu's research. His team measured the antioxidant activity of various foods, assigning each a rating based on a formula (micromoles of vitamin C equivalent per gram). Broccoli and spinach measured 80 and 81, respectively; apple and banana measured 98 and 65; and of the whole grains tested, corn measured 181, whole wheat 77, oats 75, and brown rice 56. (WHFoods.com)
Salute to Summer Muffins
12 muffins
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp applesauce
1 large or 2 small peaches, pitted and chopped
10 cherries, pitted and halved
3 Tbsp no-sugar-added strawberry preserves or jam
2 Tbsp honey
1/2 cup orange juice (fresh-squeezed if possible)
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Puree applesauce, peaches, cherries and strawberry jam, add to honey and orange juice and mix.
- Fold dry and wet ingredients together, until just moistened.
- Spoon into lightly greased muffin tins.
- Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 80
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 18.7g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 3%
Sugars 7.5g
Protein 1.3g
Vitamin A 2% • Vitamin C 11% • Calcium 2% • Iron 3%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
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