888-765-5400Sweet, Santa Strawberries – Merry Christmas from NC Health Plans!
Christmas is just around the corner and if you have kids like I do, you may be looking for a sweet, healthy and fun holiday treat. These Santa strawberries are not only adorable, they are also delicious and kids of all ages are sure to enjoy them! Easy to prepare, these whimsical Santa strawberries can be served as either an appetizer or dessert and though they will surely satisfy, they won’t weigh you down. All you need to complete this recipe is 5 simple ingredients: strawberries, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and mini chocolate chips. The total preparation time is only about 30 minutes.
Check out this simple recipe from Giada De Laurentiis.
Promoting healthy eating, fitness and a healthy lifestyle is a main focus at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and as desserts go, this one is at least somewhat healthy. It involves a fruit and strawberries are full of good nutrition and health benefits. Strawberries are high in antioxidants and the ones found in this bright red fruit have been proven to fight carcinogens and LDL, the bad kind of cholesterol which often leads to heart disease. Further, strawberries are high in folic acid which is an important part of every pregnant woman’s diet because it plays a vital role in preventing birth defects. Folic acid is important for everyone, however, because not having enough of it in your system can lead to dementia, osteoporosis, heart disease and many kinds of cancer.
From everyone here at NC Health plans, we wish you a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season! For more information on Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina insurance coverage, please visit our website at www.nchealthplans.com or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our experienced and professional agents.