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We have been touting pomegranate considerably over the last few years. When it's all said and done, the pomegranate, as it has for centuries, will outlast other "hyped" superfruits in its category such as: acai, mangosteen, goji berry, and noni.

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Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Banana Rice Pudding

-1 c. brown basmati rice
-2 c. water
-1/2 tsp. salt
-3 c. plus 1 T. gluten-free rice milk vanilla rice milk, divided
-1/3 c. light brown sugar or sucanat
-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
-1 T. potato starch
-4 ripe bananas, divided
-1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions: 1. Combine rice, water and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the liquid is fully absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. 2. Stir in 3 cups rice milk, brown sugar/sucanat and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and bring to a lively simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir potato starch and the remaining 1 T. rice milk in a small bowl until smooth; add to the pudding. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the mixture is the consistency of porridge, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. 3. Mash 2 bananas in a small bowl. Stir the mashed bananas and vanilla into the pudding. Transfer to a large bowl, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours. 4. Just before serving, slice the remaining 2 bananas. Top each serving with a few slices of banana and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired. SERVES: 8 (1/2 cup each)

Note: any like ingredient can be replaced if allergic or intolerant.

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1. Trick-or-treating: what to do with all the candy! If you are an enterprising parent or child, turn that candy into cash! We have used the following method for two generations of Minsky children. Tell your child that for every piece of candy, they will receive a nickel or dime (your choice). When you explain to them what it can add up to, and they can use the $ to spend as they wish, they usually jump at the chance. Don't forget to let them know that they can still eat a piece or two of their spoils (if interested).

2. School Parties or Events: we always recommend kids eating healthy snacks instead of candy. Although, if your child is going to eat candy, try to accompany them with their own candy (free of artificial ingredients and hydrogenated fats) and always, ALWAYS accompany it with a healthy fat (like nuts/seeds) or lean protein (jerky, deli turkey, etc.). This will protect against blood sugar highs and lows.

3. Handing Out Candy: do your visiting trick-or-treaters a favor. If you are going to pass out candy, try to offer the best of the worst (free of artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors, artificial colors, hydrogenated or partially-hydrogenated fats).

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