{"id":11470,"date":"2015-05-07T02:36:34","date_gmt":"2015-05-07T02:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/?p=11470"},"modified":"2015-05-07T02:36:34","modified_gmt":"2015-05-07T02:36:34","slug":"no-bones-about-it-challenge-sponsored-by-the-california-dried-plum-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutritionknowhow.org\/blog\/h\/no-bones-about-it-challenge-sponsored-by-the-california-dried-plum-board\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cNo Bones About It Challenge\u201d Sponsored by the California Dried Plum Board"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I received free samples of California Dried Plums mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Dried Plum Board and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.<\/p>\n

May is National Osteoporosis month.\u00a0 The National Osteoporosis\u00a0<\/a> Foundation states that two million broken bones occur every year in the U.S. due to osteoporosis.\u00a0 Many people do not even know they have it.\u00a0 Trends have shown that people are developing osteoporosis at younger ages\u2014it is not an older person\u2019s diagnosis anymore. The good news is that there are many nutritious and tasty ways to help prevent it!<\/p>\n

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California Dried Plums\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0are one of those tasty ways!\u00a0 Plums are a nutrition powerhouse.\u00a0 Emerging research suggests they may support healthy bones, heart health, digestive health, immunity and healthy aging!\u00a0 They contain antioxidants and phytochemicals that may protect us against certain cancers.\u00a0 They are a good source of fiber, contain no added sugars, and are considered a low glycemic index food. \u00a0What more can you ask for?<\/p>\n

According to the California Dried Plum Board, they are an incredibly versatile ingredient that can be eaten alone or used in both sweet and savory recipes.\u00a0 They can be used as fat and sugar replacers.\u00a0 They can be added to salads, cereals and yogurt.\u00a0 They can add moisture and sweetness to baked goods.\u00a0 California Dried Plums add texture and flavor to stuffing, sauces and marinades.\u00a0 Their use is only limited by the imagination!<\/p>\n

One way I love to Use California Dried Plums is to make a fruit dip that I serve with sliced apples or graham crackers.\u00a0 I have been known to eat it with a spoon!\u00a0 I served this dip with graham crackers at a recent board meeting, and the comments were not suprising.\u00a0 Everyone wanted the recipe, and was so happy I let them sample something I was using for a blog article.\u00a0 One of the board members asked what type of chocolate I used in the recipe.\u00a0 When I told them that the sweetness they were tasting was the California Dried Plums\u2014they were amazed\u2014and excited that something that tasted sinfully good was actually good for them!\u00a0\u00a0 Give them a try today!<\/p>\n

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Plum-Apple Snack Dip<\/div>\n
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Recipe Type<\/span>: Snack<\/span><\/div>\n
This recipe makes a terrific dip for apple slices or graham crackers. It is a very thick dip, so if you want it to be thinner, add 2\/3 cup instead of 1\/3 cup milk.<\/div>\n
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