Anthocyanins (Phytonutrient)

Anthocyanins are the polyphenols found in the red pigments of fruits and vegetables. They are the most important pigments visible to the human eye and have been shown to be the most powerful antioxidants which are beneficial to our health.

Free Radicals

Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that get into or are created in the body as a result of over-exercise, stress, being exposed to dirty air and other environmental pollutants. These unstable molecules have the ability to damage cells.

Forté Sorbet | Forté Frappe | Forté Smoothie | Forté Fizz

Forté Sorbet

1 cup Forté
1 cup sugar
¼ cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
5½ cups sliced, peeled and pitted fresh peaches or canned, drained
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

In a medium bowl, combine Forté, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Mix well to dissolve sugar; set aside. Place 5½ cups of peaches in the food processor work bowl with multipurpose blade; add lime juice and process until smooth. Add sugar mixture; process until blended. Pour mixture into ice cream machine and follow instructions for making sorbet. Serve immediately or freeze in an air tight container.

Serves 16

For sorbet with fruit chunks, reserve ½ cup of peaches and finely chop them. Add them to the mixture 2-3 minutes before it is finished in the machine.

Forté Frappe

1½ cup orange juice
½ cup Forté
1 cup ice
½ cup frozen strawberries or raspberries
½ cup fresh apricots or canned in juice, drained
½ cup fat-free plain or flavored yogurt
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2 tablespoons sweetener

Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth or all ice is crushed.

Forté Smoothie

8 oz. Forté
½ cup soy milk or your favorite juice
1 banana

Blend until smooth and serve in a bowl topped with sliced bananas or granola.

Serves four.

Forté Fizz

2 oz. Forté
6 oz. sparkling mineral water
Mix and Serve.

Kathryn Thompson

kathy.thompson@cox.net