Super Seed Prune GranolaCourtesy of Dawn Jackson Blatner, Registered Dietitian

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbsp honey

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup Sunsweet Amaz n™ Diced Prunes

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/4 cup no-shell pumpkin seeds (green pepitas)

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

In skillet over low-medium heat, warm honey, oil and cinnamon

for 1 minute until honey is melted. Stir in oats, Sunsweet

Amaz n Diced Prunes, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower

seeds until well coated. Toast mixture for 8 minutes, stirring

occasionally, until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes. Store in air-tight

container for up to 5 days.

Makes 10 servings

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Sunsweet

Amaz n™ Prune Juice

1/4 cup plain or vanilla

low fat yogurt

1 banana, peeled

and sliced

2 Tbsp cocoa powder

2 Tbsp protein powder

2 tsp honey

5 ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

In a blender, purée prune juice, yogurt, banana, cocoa powder,

protein powder and honey until combined. Add ice cubes and

blend until smooth.

Tip: You can replace the protein powder with 1/4 cup

pasteurized egg whites if desired.

DISCOVERQuinoa, Grape and Dried Prune Salad

INGREDIENTS

Salad

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa

1 cup halved red grapes

1/2 cup Sunsweet Amaz n™ Diced Prunes,

Amaz n™ Berry Blend or Amaz n™ Cranberries

1/2 cup each: thinly sliced celery, green onions,

and chopped toasted walnuts

Dressing

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 Tbsp honey

1/2 tsp salt, or to taste

1 clove garlic, minced

Freshly ground pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer; drain well. Bring water and

quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat and simmer,

covered, for 12 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, then fluff with

a fork and let cool. Place in a large bowl with remaining salad

ingredients. Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour

over salad; toss well to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

Makes 6 servings

Smart and Slender Breakfast Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup frozen

raspberries

2/3 cup Sunsweet

PlumSmart™ Light

Plum Juice

1/3 cup fat free plain

Greek yogurt

1 Tbsp protein powder

2 tsp honey (or 1 packet sugar substitute)

5 ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

In a blender, purée raspberries, plum juice, yogurt, protein

powder and honey until combined. Add ice and blend until

smooth. Makes 1 serving.

Tip: You can replace protein powder with 1/4 cup pasteurized

egg whites.

Go Bananas Smoothie

+ POTASSIUMMore than bananas

LOW GLYCEMIC INDEX53% lower than raisins

and cranberries

GLUTEN FREE

100 CALORIESper serving

+ FIBER3g per serving

CHOLESTEROL & FAT FREE

✓ Eat more fiber rich foods

✓ Drink plenty of fluids

✓ Get plenty of exercise to rev up your metabolism

STAY FIT ON THE INSIDE™

✓ Plan mini meals to add nutrients to your busy day

✓ Have healthy grab-n-go options at hand

✓ Reach for fruit instead of candy if you crave something sweet

STAY HEALTHY BETWEEN MEALS

✓ Get regular exercise to help promote sleep

✓ Read a book before bedtime

✓ Drink a soothing hot herbal tea before bed

GET PLENTY OF REST

✓ Maintain a healthy social life

✓ Put your worries into perspective. Let little things go with a laugh

✓ Listen to music – it’s a mood lifter

KEEP STRESS LEVELS DOWN

Tips for Healthy LivingHealthy living means more than just eating healthy. From regular exercise to curbing stress, a happy and healthy life requires making smarter changes in habits and attitudes. Here are a few easy tips created by Sunsweet’s team of registered dietitians.

Warm up in the morning with these three simple, easy yoga exercises:

Spinal Stretch: Sitting cross-legged, press your sit bones (derrière) into the floor and lengthen your spine, reaching up with the crown of your head. Keep both sit bones on the floor while

you do this stretch. Place your left hand on your right knee, inhale, and lengthen your spine. Then exhale and twist to the right. Return to center, switch sides, and repeat.

Cat Tilt: Come onto all fours with your wrists under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Lengthen your spine, reaching the

crown of your head toward the wall in front of you and your tailbone toward the wall behind you. Inhale deeply, then exhale and round your back up toward the ceiling like an angry cat, drawing your chin toward your navel. On the next inhale, arch your back, dropping your belly toward the floor, lifting your sit bones and collarbones and gazing up toward the ceiling. Repeat this sequence three times.

START THE DAY SMART

Puppy Dog: From all fours, press your hands and fingers into the floor, tuck your toes and lift your hips up and back. Keeping both knees

bent, breathe and “wag your tail.” Then bring one heel toward the floor, straightening that leg behind you. Breathe, then bend that knee and straighten the other leg.

Finish off with a resting pose. Sit or lie quietly and tune in to your breathing for several minutes. Remember to smile—it’s great “mouth yoga” that brightens your face and your mood.

Nutritional GoodnessTo give you the most nutritionally delicious foods to choose from, we made sure the goodness of Amaz n Prunes™ is in all of our dried fruit snacks and refreshing juices. Amaz n™ Diced Prunes are quick, delicious additions to your oatmeal and salads. Ones™ Individually Wrapped Prunes are simply good for a nutritious on-the-go treat. And made from our finest prunes yet, D’Noir™ prunes are moist, tender and pure — with no preservatives — so there’s nothing to stand in the way of their truly incredible taste. Whether you use them as new ingredients in your favorite recipes or as a satisfying snack, each delivers an impressive range of health benefits found only in The Feel Good Fruit™.

Sunsweet’s® Amaz n™ Prunes Nature’s perfect way to enjoy good nutrition and delicious taste. It’s easy to feel good with sustained energy and fiber from a whole fruit, at just 100 calories per serving. They also have a low glycemic index, which means they keep you feeling full longer. Since 1917, our family of farmers has taken great pride in growing the highest quality and best tasting prunes for your entire family to enjoy.

DELICIOUS CAN BE HEALTHY

Ones, Amaz n Diced Prunes, D’Noir Prunes and Pitted Dates made Health Magazine’s “Must Eat List”.

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Did you know?Studies show that prunes contribute to bonehealth and may help increase bone density.*

*(Source: Shirin Hooshmand, Sheau C. Chai, Raz L. Saadat, Mark E. Payton, Kenneth Brummel-Smith, Bahram H. Arjmandi. Comparative effects of dried plum and dried apple on bone in postmenopausal women. British Journal of Nutrition, 2011; 1 DOI: 10.1017/S000711451100119X)

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Sunsweet is a proud supporter of theNational Osteoporosis Foundation

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