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Cashew Cardamom Balls

based on a recipe from mindbodygreen
Ingredients:
1 cup lightly toasted cashew pieces
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup finely chopped dates
Finely grated peel of ½ orange
1 cup unsweetened coconut
Directions:

1. Toast the coconut in a small heavy skillet over low heat, stir-
ring often until it is golden and fragrant. Let cool.
2. Place the cashews and half the coconut in the food proces-
then roll one-inch balls in the remaining coconut until coated. SIGN UP
sor and process until the cashews are very finely ground and
the coconut is almost powdered.
3. Stir in the cardamom, dates, and orange peel. Knead the
mixture with your fingers until it is a uniform consistency,

Did you know? TO

Cardamom, used as a spice around the world, is actually
an herb. Its seeds are ground up and used for medicinal
purposes as well. Some people find that ingesting a bit of
cardamom can ease digestive problems like constipation, EXPLORE
heartburn, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Dates, loaded with dietary fiber, are an excellent source of
iron and potassium as well. Because of their fiber content,
they combat constipation and can improve overall diges-
tion. Dates, while high in sugar content, are a good source
of antioxidants which are believed to offer some protec-
tion from various forms of cancer. Here at Genentech, we’re currently
Cashews may be high in calories but they’re also high
in nutritional benefits, providing many trace minerals, es- researching a potential new way to
sential vitamins, and antioxidants. Their “heart-friendly” treat hemophilia.
fatty acids can help lower harmful (LDL) cholesterol while
boosting good (HDL) cholesterol in your blood. And, of We’re excited to share with you what’s
course, they’re delicious! n n
happening and hear back from you.
Jenny Helman is an award-winning Holistic Nutrition
Consultant who operates a private practice in Healds-
burg, CA. After a successful 25-year career in the So-
noma County wine industry, Jenny changed career paths Register at GenentechHemophilia.com
to combine her passion for healthy eating with a desire
to help others change their health through better nutri- and we’ll keep you updated.
tion. Jenny has personal experience with managing her
own pain by changing to a healthy diet and lifestyle. She
now provides advice through individualized programs
on nutrition to help people feel their best. In April 2016,
Jenny was awarded the Going Up award from The Na-
tional Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) in
recognition of the visibility, success and distinction she
has achieved in the Holistic Nutrition Industry. She is a ©2016 Genentech USA, Inc. All rights reserved. GPT/022516/0074
graduate of Bauman College in Penngrove, CA.

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