MATC Matters

For many people, dessert is time to splurge.

They wouldn’t be caught eating pork chops, meatloaf, or fettuccine alfredo. But they proudly finish off their grilled salmon, broccoli sauté, and arugula salad with chocolate cheesecake, tiramisu or a brownie sundae.

Everyone knows it’s a splurge…they just don’t know how much of one.

At a typical restaurant, expect to pay at least 1,000 calories-and one or two days’ worth of saturated fat-for that slice of New York cheesecake or tiramisu or fudge brownie sundae. They make pork chops and meatloaf look good.

Remember: At restaurants, look for fruit on the menu. At home, throw together some Balsamic Berries (recipe below) or another elegant but simple fruit dessert - fruit kebabs, grilled pineapple or baked apples.

That’s not to say you can never have another slice of cheesecake. Just save it for (really) rare occasions when you can afford an extra 1,000 calories.

Balsamic Berries
Combine 4 cups quartered strawberries with 1 Tablespoon sugar and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Sources: The Center for Science in the Public Interest Volume 34, Number 1, Jan/Feb 2007.

If you have questions, contact Cindi Rutten, Employee Health & Wellness
Coordinator at 243‑4133.