Nutrition 4 Servings, 1/2 pepper each Ingredients: 2 green peppers, halved, seeded Boiling water to cover Meat Mixture: 1/3 cup wheat crackers, crushed 1 Tbsp. instant minced onion 1/3 cup skim milk 1 egg 1/2 tsp. basil leaves 1/8 tsp. salt 3/4 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup tomato sauce Directions: 1. Soak crackers and […]
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Nutrition Nutrients like calcium, iron, and zinc are just as essential as vitamins. The table below shows, in capsule form, how much you need, what foods supply significant amounts, and the functions various minerals perform. Use it to plan a mineral-rich menu. (As with vitamins, however, sometimes diet alone can’t satisfy the need for certain
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Nutrition The following can help you plan a diet that provides adequate amounts of the essential vitamins indicated. Diet, however, cannot always satisfy the need for all vitamins. Pregnancy, menstruation, illness, crash dieting, food allergies, use of medication, or other circumstances may call for vitamin supplements. Check with your doctor about taking vitamin supplements. Follow
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Nutrition 8 servings, about 1/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups (1 pound) 1% low-fat cottage cheese 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup skim milk Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend, adjusting the amount of milk to produce the desired consistency. Per Serving: Calories – 50 Total fat – 1 gram Sodium – 65
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Nutrition Produce-fresh fruits and vegetables-is a gold mine of nutrients, usually with a price to match. To get the most nutrition for the “lettuce” you fork over for fresh produce, follow these suggestions. * Select fruits and vegetables that look crisp or feel firm. * When buying citrus fruits and pineapple, choose fruits that feel
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Nutrition Healthy eating means getting enough (but not too much) of the nutrients you need for good health. These are protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans* give the basics for healthy eating. (These guidelines are for persons aged two years and older.) * Get updates for these fromwww.DietaryGuidelines.gov. What
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Nutrition Choose foods that help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol. Medicines have a big impact on improving blood cholesterol (lipid) levels. Follow your doctor’s advice for taking medications. Action Step:Take a walk at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Lose weight. Weight loss and moderate physical activity raise
Nutrition 4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. water 1 cup zucchini squash, thinly sliced 1-1/4 cups yellow squash, thinly sliced 1/2 cup green pepper, cut into 2 inch strips 1/4 cup celery, cut into 2 inch strips 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/2 tsp. caraway seed 1/8 tsp. garlic powder 1 medium tomato,
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Nutrition Polyunsaturated or monounsaturated oils are often called the good fats because small amounts may actually help to reduce cholesterol levels. They include: * Canola or rapeseed oil (monounsaturated). * Corn oil (polyunsaturated). * Olive oil (monounsaturated). * Peanut oil (monounsaturated). * Safflower oil (polyunsaturated). * Sesame oil (polyunsaturated). * Soybean oil (polyunsaturated). Monounsaturated oils
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Nutrition Produce & Salad Bar * All fresh fruits * All fresh vegetables (go easy on avocados, they are high in fat) * Nuts and seeds, such as sunflower and pumpkin * All salad bar items that are fresh vegetables (lettuce, celery, carrots, green peppers, spinach, etc.). * Tofu (soy bean curd). This may be
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