Icy Tomato Granita - A Refreshing Summer Snack For Gastric Bypass Patients

Summer is prime time for enjoying sweet tomatoes plucked fresh from the vine. For the someone managing their weight with a bariatric surgical procedure such as gastric bypass or adjustable gastric band (lap-band) tomatoes can contribute a sweet treat full of nutrients and vitamins without the guilt connected with other sweet indulgences. Tomatoes, which are mostly water, are low in fat and low-glycemic. That means that even with all their sunshine sweet goodness they will not work on blood glucose levels the way processed sweets do.

Consider this: one cup of raw tomatoes provides 38 calories, 2 grams protein, 8 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams fiber and over 50% daily value Vitamin C, 22% daily value Vitamin A, and 13% daily value potassium. A large study confirmed that men who ate lots of tomato products had a greatly reduced risk of prostate cancer; the researches theorized that the lycopene in the tomatoes might be the protective factor.

Ice Indulgence

During the warm summer months tomatoes are inexpensive and widely ready freshly picked at roadside farm stands and community farmers markets. Look for a wide range of fresh varieties that include heirlooms, cherries, plums, and beefsteak tomatoes. Select tomatoes that are heavy for their size, evenly colored and unblemished. Even unripe they should be more pink than green.

Tomatoes should be kept for only a few days, stored at room temperature out on the counter. Wash under cool running water to remove dirt and debris. Tomatoes that are not fully ripe may be stored in a paper bag at room temperature which will promote ripening, but check often to avoid spoilage.

For a refreshing and surprisingly sweet treat use fresh ripe tomatoes to create this Tomato Granita ice sweetmeat that has no added sugar but is full of sweet vine-ripened tomato flavor. It is easy to prepare and elegant to serve.

Tomato Granita

Ingredients:

1pound beefsteak tomatoes, chopped

2 Tablespoons raspberry vinegar

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Place chopped tomatoes, raspberry vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour the tomato puree straight through a fine sieve into an 8-inch quadrilateral glass or ceramic baking dish, discard the strained solids. Place, uncovered, in the freezer, for two hours, stirring occasionally until level and firm. To serve, scrape the blend with a fork to form snow-cone like ice crystals. Measure 1/2 cup servings and enjoy for a snack or sweetmeat as part of your wholesome weight loss surgical operation diet. A 1/2 cup serving of Tomato Granita provides 17 calories, 1 gram protein and 3 grams carbohydrate.

Icy Tomato Granita - A Refreshing Summer Snack For Gastric Bypass Patients

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