| a that delicious food can be good for you is not | | | | 2 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped |
| as "nutty" as it sounds. Georgia pecans are | | | | 1 black cherry for garnish (optional) |
| delicious and nutritious, a fitting food for those | | | | In a medium-size resealable plastic bag, combine |
| interested in staying fit. | | | | ginger-snaps and 1/4 cup pecans; seal bag. With a |
| A one-ounce serving of pecans contains 196 | | | | rolling pin or large heavy spoon, gently pound |
| calories, 2.7 grams of dietary fiber and over 19 | | | | mixture to crumble cookies and pecans. (The |
| vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin | | | | mixture should be somewhat coarse, not finely |
| E, calcium, potassium and zinc. | | | | ground.) Set aside. |
| "Studies suggest a one-ounce daily serving of | | | | In a small bowl, mix all yogurt together. Add |
| pecans may lower 'bad' cholesterol levels, | | | | whipped topping and gently fold into blend. Do not |
| decrease blood pressure and fight against | | | | overmix. To assemble in individual 6- to 8-ounce |
| prostate and breast cancer," says Kathleen | | | | glass serving pieces, spoon 2 tablespoons |
| Zelman, nutrition director for Web MD. | | | | gingersnap-pecan mixture into bottom of each |
| This retro-inspired but modernly flavored dessert | | | | glass. Top each with 1/4 cup yogurt mixture. |
| is best made at least 30 minutes ahead of | | | | Portion the chopped kiwifruit into each glass and |
| serving, allowing time for the gingersnap crumble | | | | top with about another 1/4 cup yogurt mixture to |
| to soften slightly. | | | | use all that's remaining. |
| Black Cherry, Gingersnap and Georgia Pecan | | | | Top each serving with remaining gingersnap-pecan |
| Parfait | | | | mixture. Coarsely chop remaining 1/4 cup pecan |
| Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking/Baking time: 0 | | | | halves and sprinkle on top for garnish. Refrigerate |
| minutes Serves 4 | | | | parfaits at least 30 minutes or up to two hours. |
| Ingredients: | | | | Serve chilled. |
| 8 gingersnaps | | | | Nutrition information per serving-calories: 254; |
| 1/2 cup Georgia pecan halves, toasted if desired | | | | protein: 6g; carbs: 30g; saturated fat: .5g; |
| 2 (6 oz each) containers nonfat black cherry | | | | monounsaturated fat: 7g; polyunsaturated fat: 2g; |
| yogurt | | | | cholesterol: 1mg; fiber: 2.5g; sodium: 150mg. |
| 2/3 cup fat-free whipped topping | | | | |
