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MIC S & MAC S: VITAMIN K
Vitamin K is a nutrient found predominately blood; however, if this were a risk, it would
in dark green leafy produce. Vitamin K is a be discussed by the prescribing physician.
fat-soluble vitamin, located in the fat stores Excellent dietary sources of Vitamin K
within the body. Its primary role in the body include kale, broccoli, spinach, soybean oil,
is contributing to blood clotting, as well as grapes, hard-boiled eggs, Brussels sprouts,
regulating blood calcium levels and bone and collard greens. Regularly incorporating
metabolism. It helps to keep your mind, these items into your dietary intakes can help
bones, and heart healthy. Because Vitamin K keep your body healthy and your mind sharp!
is readily available in food sources, defi ciencies
are very rare. Vitamin K can interfere with Source:
some prescribed medications that thin the www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/219867#benefi ts

From the Kitchen:

GRAPEFRUIT YOGURT CAKE
Yield: 8 Servings
CAKE INGREDIENTS: PREPARATION:
• 1½ cups all-purpose fl our Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and
• 2 tsp. baking powder fl our a loaf pan then line the bottom with
• ½ tsp. kosher salt parchment paper.
• 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt Sift together the fl our, baking powder, and
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar salt into a bowl. In another bowl, whisk
together the yogurt, one cup sugar, the eggs,
• 3 extra-large eggs
grapefruit zest, and vanilla. Slowly whisk the
• 1 Tbsp. grapefruit zest, grated
dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
• ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract Using a rubber spatula, fold the vegetable
• ½ cup vegetable oil oil into the batter, making sure to mix all
• ⅓ cup grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed ingredients well.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and

GLAZE INGREDIENTS: bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake
tester placed in the center of the loaf comes
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
out clean.
• 2 Tbsp. grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
Meanwhile, cook the ⅓ cup grapefruit juice
and remaining one tablespoon sugar in a
Calories- 179, Total Carbohydrates 24g, small pan until the sugar dissolves and the
Dietary Fiber 1g, Added Sugars 6g,
Total Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 2g, mixture is clear. Set aside.
Cholesterol 37mg, Sodium 96mg, Protein 3g
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10
minutes. Carefully place on a baking rack
Modified From: over a sheet pan. While the cake is still warm,

www.smittenkitchen.com/2007/01/ pour the grapefruit-sugar mixture over the
grapefruit-yogurt-cake/ cake and allow it to soak in.
Cool, then serve.