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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrion Assistance Program—SNAP. The Beer Living for Texans and Supplemental Nutrion Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrion assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutrious foods for a beer diet. Educaonal programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, naonal origin, age, disability, genec informaon, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperang. Individuals with disabilies who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodaon in order to parcipate in any Extension acvity are encouraged to contact the Galveston County Extension Office at 281-309-5059, five days prior to the acvity. As the holiday season approaches we look forward to delicious holiday meals. Many of us will enjoy sampling from a variety of holiday dishes ranging from old family recipes to the traditional favorites such as turkey, home- made stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Unfortunately, some of us worry that the holiday menus contribute to the development of poor eating habits and weight gain. While overindulgence can contribute to these health concerns, there is no real reason to be concerned if we eat wisely during the holidays. The reality is that the traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas meals have taken a bad rap over the years because many traditional Thanksgiv- ing and Christmas foods are some of the healthiest around. The Harvard Medical School lists Turkey as among the leanest cuts of meat available. In fact, a “3-ounce serving of skinless white meat contains 25 grams of fat, and less than 1 gram of saturated fat.” Holiday foods like cranberries, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin are low in fat and calories and packed with potassium and other important vitamins. Also, pecans are a great source of heart-healthy fats. Still, it is important to keep several things in mind to have a truly healthy holiday meal: 1. Avoid overeating. Portion control rather than stuffing yourself is always a good practice. 2. White meat of turkey is much leaner than the dark (removing the skin decreases the fat). 3. Pumpkin and sweet potato lose many health benefits when mixed with sugar, butter, eggs, and cream. 4. Avoid leaving foods out at room temperature for more than two hours. 5. Have small portions of dessert. 6. Slow down and savor your meal. Eating fast often re- sults in eating more. Wait about fifteen minutes to decide if you really have room for seconds. *www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/ traditional_thanksgiving_turkey_dinner December Fruit of the Month Cranberry Cranberries contain bacteria-blocking compounds believed to be helpful in pre- venting urinary tract infections (UTIs). (www.cranberryinstitute.org/healthresearch.htm). December Recipe of the Month HOLIDAY CHICKEN SALAD (Makes 12 servings) Ingredients: 4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat (turkey may be substituted) 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries 1 cup chopped celery 2 green onions, chopped 1/2 cup minced green bell pepper 1 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon seasoning salt Ground black pepper to taste Directions: In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and seasoned salt. Blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, on- ion, and nuts. Add chopped chicken, and mix well. Season with black pepper to taste and chill for 1 hour. Nutritional Information per serving: Calories: 253 | Total Fat: 16.5g | Cholesterol: 42mg Nutrion/Weight-Maintenance PROGRAMS In Galveston County December 2014 & January 2015 Maintain No Gain Walk Across Texas with BLT Walk & Talk Step Up & Scale Down Call 281-309-5059 for quesons or to register Source: Excerpts taken from Jon Perro, Program Coordinator, Beer Living for Texans Distributed by: Jymann Davis, Galveston County Extension Agent- Family & Consumer Sciences, County Office: 281-309-5049

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—SNAP. The Better Living for Texans and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in any Extension activity are encouraged to contact the Galveston County Extension Office at 281-309-5059, five days prior to the activity.

As the holiday season approaches we look forward to

delicious holiday meals. Many of us will enjoy sampling

from a variety of holiday dishes ranging from old family

recipes to the traditional favorites such as turkey, home-

made stuffing, and pumpkin pie.

Unfortunately, some of us worry that the holiday menus

contribute to the development of poor eating habits and

weight gain. While overindulgence can contribute to these

health concerns, there is no real reason to be concerned if

we eat wisely during the holidays. The reality is that the

traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas meals have taken a

bad rap over the years because many traditional Thanksgiv-

ing and Christmas foods are some of the healthiest around.

The Harvard Medical School lists Turkey as among the

leanest cuts of meat available. In fact, a “3-ounce serving of

skinless white meat contains 25 grams of fat, and less than

1 gram of saturated fat.” Holiday foods like cranberries,

sweet potatoes, and pumpkin are low in fat and calories and

packed with potassium and other important vitamins. Also,

pecans are a great source of heart-healthy fats.

Still, it is important to keep several things in mind to

have a truly healthy holiday meal:

1. Avoid overeating. Portion control rather than stuffing

yourself is always a good practice.

2. White meat of turkey is much leaner than the dark

(removing the skin decreases the fat).

3. Pumpkin and sweet potato lose many health benefits

when mixed with sugar, butter, eggs, and cream.

4. Avoid leaving foods out at room temperature for more

than two hours.

5. Have small portions of dessert.

6. Slow down and savor your meal. Eating fast often re-

sults in eating more. Wait about fifteen minutes to decide

if you really have room for seconds. *www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/

traditional_thanksgiving_turkey_dinner

December Fruit of the Month

Cranberry

Cranberries contain bacteria-blocking

compounds believed to be helpful in pre-

venting urinary tract infections (UTIs).

(www.cranberryinstitute.org/healthresearch.htm).

December Recipe of the Month

HOLIDAY CHICKEN SALAD (Makes 12 servings)

Ingredients:

4 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat (turkey may be substituted)

1 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon paprika

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

1 cup chopped celery

2 green onions, chopped

1/2 cup minced green bell pepper

1 cup chopped pecans

1 teaspoon seasoning salt

Ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise with paprika and

seasoned salt. Blend in dried cranberries, celery, bell pepper, on-

ion, and nuts. Add chopped chicken, and mix well. Season with

black pepper to taste and chill for 1 hour.

Nutritional Information per serving: Calories: 253 | Total Fat:

16.5g | Cholesterol: 42mg

Nutrition/Weight-Maintenance PROGRAMS In Galveston County

December 2014 & January 2015 Maintain No Gain

Walk Across Texas with BLT Walk & Talk Step Up & Scale Down

Call 281-309-5059 for questions or to register

Source: Excerpts taken from Jon Perrott, Program Coordinator, Better Living for Texans Distributed by: Jymann Davis, Galveston County Extension Agent- Family & Consumer Sciences, County Office: 281-309-5049

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USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual para todos. Este material se desarrolló con fondos proporcionados por el Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP en inglés) del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE.UU. (USDA siglas en inglés). El Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP en inglés) ofrece asistencia relacionada con la nutrición para gente con recursos limitados. Estos beneficios le pueden ayudar a comprar comida nutritiva para una mejor dieta. Los programas educativos de la Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service están abiertos a todas las personas sin distinción de raza, color, sexo, religión, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, información genética o condición de veterano. La Texas A & M University sistema, U.S. Department of Agriculture y los tribunales de Comisionados del Condado de Texas cooperando. Personas on discapaci-dad que necesiten una ayuda auxiliar, servicio o alojamiento para participar en cualquier actividad se anima a contactar con la oficina de extensión del Condado de Galveston en 281-309-5059, cinco días antes de la actividad de extensión.

Ya se acerca la temporada fiestas y vacaciones y eso nos hace

pensar en comidas deliciosas. Muchos de nosotros estaremos pro-

bando y disfrutando de una variedad de platos de viejas recetas de

familia y comidas tradicionales como pavo relleno hecho en casa,

y pie de calabaza.

Por desgracia, algunos de nosotros nos preocupamos de que los

menús de vacaciones contribuyen al desarrollo de malos hábitos

alimenticios y el aumento de peso. Mientras que la indulgencia

excesiva puede contribuir a estos problemas de salud, no hay nin-

guna razón real para estar preocupados si comemos con prudencia

durante las vacaciones. La realidad es que las comidas tradiciona-

les de Acción de Gracias y Navidad han tenido una mala repu-

tación en los últimos años pero estos alimentos tradicionales de

Acción de Gracias y Navidad son algunos de las más saludables.

La Escuela de Medicina de Harvard enumera pavo como uno de

los cortes más magros de carne disponible. De hecho, una "porción

de 3 onzas de carne blanca sin piel contiene 25 gramos de grasa, y

menos de 1 gramo de grasa saturada." Los alimentos como los

arándanos, papas y calabaza son bajos en grasa y calorías y con-

tienen mucho potasio y otras vitaminas importantes. Además, las

nueces son una gran fuente de grasas saludables para el corazón.

Aún así, es importante tener varias cosas en cuenta para disfrutar

de una comida de fiesta verdaderamente saludable:

1 Evite comer en exceso. En lugar de comer hasta que ya no pueda

mas practique el control de porciones

2 La carne blanca de pavo es mucho más magra que la oscura (la

eliminación de la piel disminuye la grasa).

3 La Calabaza y papa pierden muchos beneficios para la salud

cuando se mezcla con el azúcar, la mantequilla, los huevos y la

crema.

4 Evite dejar los alimentos a temperatura ambiente por más de dos

horas.

5 Sirva pequeñas porciones de postre.

6 Evite comer rápido y disfrute su comida. Comer rápido a menu-

do se traduce en comer más. Espere unos quince minutos para de-

cidir si realmente tiene espacio para servirse el segundo plato.

* www.health.harvard.edu / press_releases / tradi-

tional thanksgiving_turkey_dinner Distribuido por: Jymann Davis, Familia y Ciencias del Consumidor Agente de Extensión del Condado de Galveston, Oficina: 281-309-5049, Lilian Mezquida, Agente de Extensión del Condado de Cameron — FR, Oficina: 956-361-8236, [email protected], Sharon Mitchiner, Asistente del programa de BLT, Condado de Galveston, Oficina: 281-534-3413 ext 2-6, [email protected]

Fruta del Mes de Diciembre Arándano

Arándanos contienen bacterias de com-

puestos cree que es útil para prevenir las

infecciones del tracto urinario (ITU)

(www.cranberryinstitute.org/healthresearch.htm).

Receta del mes de Diciembre

ENSALADA DE POLLO DEL DÍA DE FIESTA (12 porciones)

Ingredientes:

4 tazas de cubitos, carne de pollo cocida (pavo puede ser sustituido)

1 taza de mayonesa

1 cucharadita de pimentón

1 1/2 taza de arándanos secos

1 taza de apio picado

2 cebollas verdes, picadas

1/2 taza de pimiento verde picado

1 taza de nueces picadas

1 cucharadita de sal

pimienta negra en polvo al gusto

Instrucciones:

En un tazón mediano, mezcle la mayonesa, pimentón y sal sazona-

da. Mezcle los arándanos secos, apio, pimiento, cebolla y nueces.

Agregue el pollo picado y mezclar bien. Sazone con pimienta negro

al gusto y refrigerar por 1 hora.

Información nutricional por porción: Calorías: 253 | Grasa total:

16,5 g | Colesterol: 42 mg

Los programas de nutrición / de mantenimiento de peso

En el condado de Galveston

Diciembre 2014 y enero 2015

Mantener No Ganar

Camine a Través de Tejas con BLT Walk & Talk

Step Up y Scale Down (controle y baje de peso)

Fuente: Extractos tomados de Jon Perrott, Coordinador del Programa, Una

mejor vida para los tejanos

2014