What's in Season? ~ PLUMS

Ontario has two types of plums:  Japanese and European.  When buying plums, rich color equals quality.  European blue plums will not continue to ripen after harvest; however, Japanese plums (Shiro and Early Golden) will continue to ripen after harvest.  According to Foodland Ontario's website, the Early Golden variety (freestone) is Ontario's most popular yellow plum.  They are available through July and August.  I used this plum to make the jam featured below. 

Nutrients
Plums (http://www.ontariotenderfruit.com/)
Plums are low in calories, and contain very good amounts of vitamin C, good amounts of vitamin A, B2, potassium, dietary fiber, and some iron.  Fresh plums and dried prunes reportedly contain phytonutrients (phenols) that function as antioxidents that may be helpful in preventing macular degeneration, boosting immunity, improving cardiac health, and protecting against cancer.  The vitamin C content assists in better iron absorption.

Plums also contain naturally-occurring oxalates.  Too high concentrations of oxalates in bodily fluids can cause them to crystallize and cause health problems.  For this reason, individuals with already existing and untreated kidney or gallbladder problems may want to avoid eating plums.

Healthy Quick Eating Suggestions
Add sliced plums to yogurt, granola, smoothies, cold cereal, or on a salad.


 Plum and Anise Jam with Chia Seeds (Salba)

Chia seeds can be made into a gel by absorbing up to nine times their weight in liquid--the perfect thickener for making homemade jam from your favorite seasonal fruit.

Nutrients per 2-tbsp serving:  Calories 51, Total Fat 1g, Sat Fat 0g, Omega-3s 530mg, Omega-6s 190 mg, Carbs 10g, Fiber 2g, Sugars 7g, Protein 1g, Sodium 1mg, Cholesterol 0mg.

Clean Eating Magazine Sept/Oct 2010

For their Orange Chia Dream Pops Recipe, www.cleaneatingmag.com/recipes/ce14_popsicles.html

For a Savoury Ontario Plum Salad Recipe, http://www.ontariotenderfruit.com/


Credits:  http://www.whfoods.com/

Comments

  1. SarahOctober 5, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    fun reading! do you try to always eat clean?
    love you
    sarah

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