Kiwifruit - Weight Watchers(R) Pick of the Season.Scoop the Sweetness NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- The winter months don't have to limit the selection of mouthwatering mouth·wa·ter·ing or mouth-wa·ter·ing adj. Appealing to the sense of taste; appetizing: the mouthwatering aroma of a baking pie. fruit - thanks to the fuzzy fuzz·y adj. fuzz·i·er, fuzz·i·est 1. Covered with fuzz. 2. Of or resembling fuzz. 3. Not clear; indistinct: a fuzzy recollection of past events. 4. , succulent succulent (sŭk`yələnt), any fleshy plant that belongs to one of many diverse families, among them species of cactus, aloe, stonecrop, houseleek, agave, and yucca. , delicious kiwifruit ki·wi·fruit n. The fruit of the kiwi plant. , just bursting with nutrition and flavor. As beautiful as it is tasty tast·y adj. tast·i·er, tast·i·est 1. Having a pleasing flavor; savory. 2. Having or showing good taste; tasteful. tast , with its gorgeous, brown rind and luscious green-seeded fruit, the kiwifruit can add zest to any meal. To promote the nutritional benefits of fresh produce this winter, Weight Watchers[R] continues Pick of the Season, a public health initiative spotlighting seasonal fruit and vegetables, with recipes this quarter for kiwifruit, a produce selection that can delight any dish. Kiwifruit packs a lot of punch. Do you know the amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. power of the kiwifruit? Two medium kiwifruit contain a whopping 235 percent of the recommended daily allowance for vitamin C vitamin C or ascorbic acid Water-soluble organic compound important in animal metabolism. Most animals produce it in their bodies, but humans, other primates, and guinea pigs need it in the diet to prevent scurvy. and are also high in fiber, and a good source of potassium potassium (pətăs`ēəm), a metallic chemical element; symbol K [Lat. kalium=alkali]; at. no. 19; at. wt. 39.0983; m.p. 63.25°C;; b.p. 760°C;; sp. gr. .862 at 20°C;; valence +1. , and vitamin E vitamin E or tocopherol Fat-soluble organic compound found principally in certain plant oils and leaves of green vegetables. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant in body tissues and may prolong life by slowing oxidative destruction of membranes. . Kiwifruit makes a satisfying snack that can help fill you up because it's a high volume, low energy density fruit that's low in calories - just a mere 0.6 calories per gram and zero grams of saturated fat saturated fat, any solid fat that is an ester of glycerol and a saturated fatty acid. The molecules of a saturated fat have only single bonds between carbon atoms; if double bonds are present in the fatty acid portion of the molecule, the fat is said to be . So grab a spoon and scoop the sweetness of the kiwifruit. Below are four recipes to share with your readers to highlight the delicious taste bursting from the kiwifruit: Mesclun mes·clun n. A mixture of young leafy greens, often including young lettuces, used as salad. [Provençal mesclom, mesclumo, mixture, from Vulgar Latin , Kiwifruit, and Goat Cheese Salad, Shrimp and Kiwifruit Skewers, Beef Tenderloin Noun 1. beef tenderloin - beef loin muscle tenderloin, undercut - the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column filet, fillet - a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef with Kiwifruit Salsa, and Ice Cream Sandwich Ice cream sandwiches are handheld desserts consisting of a slice of ice cream (usually vanilla), with a small layer of a soft cake-like pastry (usually chocolate) on the top and bottom. Fruit Tart. EDITOR'S NOTES Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : * Local Weight Watchers spokespeople are available to discuss the importance of fruit and vegetables in diets and for in-studio food demos. Please call or email to arrange media interviews. * For your convenience, this release and photos of the recipes are also available electronically. * In the parentheses See parenthesis. parentheses - See left parenthesis, right parenthesis. next to each of the recipe titles, Flex Plan indicates that this recipe is appropriate for those on the Flex Plan and POINTS([R]) values for recipes are included. Core Plan[R] indicates that this recipe is appropriate for those on the Core Plan and contains only foods from the Core Food List. These recipes reflect the food values inherent to the Weight Watchers philosophy that eating should be satisfying as well as healthy. In fact, learning and sharing innovative ideas about healthy cooking and eating are part of the experience at weekly Weight Watchers meetings, where members help and support each other. To learn more about Weight Watchers, visit www.weightwatchers.com. To find the nearest Weight Watchers meeting location, call 1-800-651-6000, or click on the Find a Meeting link at the top of our homepage. Pick of the Season - Kiwifruit Recipes: Mesclun, Kiwifruit, and Goat Cheese Salad Makes 4 servings Ingredients 6 cups fresh mesclun (young mixed salad greens) 2 medium kiwifruit, pared, halved, and thinly sliced 1 cup strawberries, washed, hulled, and sliced 1/4 cup light raspberry vinaigrette dressing 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 2 tablespoons slivered almonds Preparation 1. Place mesclun, kiwifruit, and strawberries in a large salad bowl. 2. Add dressing; toss well. Sprinkle with cheese and almonds; serve immediately. POINTS[R] value per serving: 3, 155 calories, 9.7g fat, 4g fiber NOTE: POINTS[R] values for these recipes were calculated using the calories, fat, and fiber information for one serving. Results may differ from adding the POINTS values listed in the Eat Wisely booklet for each individual ingredient. Weight Watchers and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. [c]2006 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved. Shrimp and Kiwifruit Skewers Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro Grated zest of 1 lemon 2 garlic cloves, crushed 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 medium kiwifruit, pared and quartered Preparation 1. To prepare marinade, in large zip-top bag combine soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, basil, cilantro, lemon zest, and garlic. Add shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. 2. Spray rack of barbecue grill with nonstick spray made for grilling; preheat grill to medium following manufacturer's directions. Drain shrimp; reserve marinade. Onto each of 4 metal skewers (or bamboo skewers that were soaked in water for 1 hour), alternately thread 4 kiwifruit quarters and 3 shrimp. 3. Brush kiwifruit and shrimp with remaining marinade; place on prepared grill rack. Grill, turning occasionally, until shrimp are pink and cooked through, 6-8 minutes. POINTS value per serving: 5, 242 calories, 9g fat, 4.5g fiber Core Plan[R] recipe Weight Watchers and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. [c]2006 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved. Beef Tenderloin with Kiwifruit Salsa Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 medium kiwifruit, peeled and diced 1 snack-size container pineapple tidbits in juice, drained 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon lime juice (no sugar added) 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 1 pound lean beef tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 4 steaks Salt and pepper to taste Preparation 1. To prepare salsa, in medium glass or ceramic bowl combine kiwifruit, pineapple, red pepper, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and oil; refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat; add steaks. Cook steaks 4 minutes; turn and cook until an instant-read thermometer registers 160(degree)F for medium or cook to desired doneness. 3. Serve steak topped with salsa. POINTS value per serving: 5, 247 calories, 10g fat, 2g fiber Core Plan[R] recipe Weight Watchers and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. [c]2006 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved. Ice Cream Sandwich Fruit Tart Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 Weight Watchers(R) Round Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich* 3 medium strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved 1 medium peach, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced 1 medium kiwifruit, peeled and diced Preparation 1. Slice ice cream sandwich in half horizontally through ice cream, making 2 open-face halves, each with a chocolate-wafer bottom. Place each half on a plate, wafer-side down. 2. Arrange strawberries, peach, and kiwifruit on top of ice cream; serve immediately. *Available in the freezer freezer the compartment in which meat and offal are stored at freezing temperatures of 10 to 16°F (-12 to -9°C) although there is a trend to lower temperatures of 0 to -22°F (-18 to -30°C). case at most major supermarkets. To locate a store near you, call 1-800-331-0830. POINTS value per serving: 2, 124 calories, 1g fat, 3g fiber Weight Watchers and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. [c]2006 Weight Watchers International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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