October 15, 2009
Fast Food Factoid: Rome wasn’t built in a single day and your lifetime of eating habits can’t be altered overnight. Choose just one GREEN food…you have to start sometime.
Food For Thought: Consuming foods rich in fiber, such as whole grains, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and may reduce constipation. Eating at least 3 ounce equivalents a day of whole grains can help with weight management.
Source: www.mypyramid.gov
Healthy Lunch Recipe: Savory Potato Salad
Here’s a potato salad that’s both traditional and new—with great taste and a low-fat twist.
6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds)
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1 egg, hard boiled, chopped
6 tablespoons mayonnaise, light
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dill weed, dried
Wash potatoes, cut in half, and place in saucepan of cold water.
Cook covered over medium heat for 25–30 minutes or until tender.
Drain and dice potatoes when cool.
Add vegetables and egg to potatoes and toss.
Blend together mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, and dill weed.
Pour dressing over potato mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Yield: 10 servings Serving size: ½ cup Calories 98 Total Fat 2 g Saturated Fat 0 g Cholesterol 21 mg Sodium 212 mg Total Fiber 2 g Protein 2 g Carbohydrates 18 g Potassium 291 mg
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