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Balsamic-Drizzled Strawberries

StrawberriesThe flavor of juicy, fresh strawberries peaks with just a drizzle of high-quality balsamic vinegar. And thanks to strawberries’ ellagic acid — a phytonutrient that helps cancer cells self-destruct — this dessert will please your palate and protect your health.

Serves: 4

Time to Table:  5 minutes

Healing Nutrient Spotlight

• Ellagic acid

• Good source of folate

Ingredients

2 pints fresh organic strawberries (preferably chilled)

8 Tbsp organic balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Wash strawberries, remove tops and slice in half. Divide among serving dishes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve.

Nutritional Information

63 calories, 0.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0.08 g monounsaturated fat, 0.3 g polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 2.4 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 8 g sugars, 1 g protein

[Ed. Note: Kelley Herring is the Founder & CEO of Healing Gourmet, a multimedia company that educates on how foods promote health and protect against disease. She is also the creator of Healing Gourmet's Personalized Nutrition Software and Editor-in-Chief of the Healing Gourmet book series published by McGraw-Hill, including Eat to Fight Cancer, Eat to Beat Diabetes, Eat to Lower Cholesterol and Eat to Boost Fertility. For more information, click here.]


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