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MIC S & MAC S: VITAMIN D
Vitamin D, we all need it; the sun gives us cheese. Other items fortifi ed with Vitamin
some, but not always enough. This vitamin D include dairy products, plant-based dairy
is a fat-soluble vitamin found in some options, and breakfast cereals. Calciferol
foods, supplemented in others, or a dietary is another way Vitamin D may appear
supplement recommended by a physician. on food labels, so keep your eyes peeled
Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption when looking for something fortifi ed with
in the GI system to enable normal bone Vitamin D. Be sure to get some sunshine on
calcifi cation. It plays a key role in keeping your face and keep your intake of Vitamin D
bones healthy and preventing osteoporosis. up to ensure healthy bones.
Sources for Vitamin D include fatty fi sh
like salmon and tuna, mushrooms, and
some animal sources such as eggs, liver, and

From the Kitchen:

GRILLED PEACH BRUSCHETTA
Prep Time 15 minutes Next, brush the peach halves' fl esh side with
Cook Time 10 minutes about one tablespoon olive oil and grill,
Yield: 10 to 12 servings (2 pieces) fl esh side down, until lightly charred, about
INGREDIENTS: three to four minutes. Set aside to cool
1 Large French baguette, thinly sliced slightly, then chop and place in a medium-
sized bowl.
4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
3 Medium ripe peaches (any summer variety), In the same bowl, add the remaining olive
halved, pits removed oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black Spread a thin layer of goat cheese evenly
pepper, to taste over each slice of bread and top with about
4 Ounces goat cheese, softened at room a tablespoon of the grilled peach mixture.
temperature Sprinkle the fi nished pieces with the
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped chopped basil.

METHOD:
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 72,
Preheat either a large cast-iron grill pan or Total Carbohydrates 10g, Dietary Fiber 1g,
charcoal/gas grill to medium heat. Evenly Protein 3g, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g,
Cholesterol 4mg, Sodium 109mg
brush two tablespoons of olive oil over the
bread slices and grill over medium heat
until crisp and lightly charred on both sides,
about fi ve minutes. Set aside to cool.