Gout Book.docx

5555 .. CCHHEEEESSYY PPIITTAA PPOOCCKKEETTSS (^)
This lunch, a combination of carbohydrates (from the whole grain pita) and protein
(from the cheese) will help you store energy to use later in the day, thereby dispelling
that late-afternoon urge to doze. Prep time for this simple recipe is about 10 minutes
with no cooking required and will provide you with 2 portions.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup (75 mL) light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (60 mL) shredded old Cheddar cheese
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1 whole wheat pita bread
1/4 large cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup (125 mL) alfalfa sprouts or radish sprouts or onion sprouts
How to prepare:
 In small bowl, mash together cream and Cheddar cheeses, shredded carrot and
pepper until blended.
 Cut top quarter of each pita and tuck inside bottom of pita.
 Spread half of the cheese mixture inside each; fill with cucumber and sprouts.