October 26, 2009
Fast Food Factoid: Krispy Kreme has the honor of being one of two fast food restaurants in this guide that has all or almost all of its foods coded red. This is because everything is cooked with trans fats. Can you guess which other restaurant shares this distinction? Dunkin Donuts
Food For Thought: Most cooking oils in the supermarket labeled “vegetable oil” are actually soybean oil. Vegetable oil in its liquid form has no trans fats or cholesterol and is high in poly- and monounsaturated fats. Read the ingredient label on vegetable oils to see what type of oil it contains.
Source: ADA
Healthy Lunch Recipe: Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint
Recipe Summary:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.00
Ingredients:
2 large cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp white sugar
1 tsp salt
3 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 Tbsp olive oil
Directions: In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato, Cucumber and Red Onion Salad with Mint
Serving Size 1/6 salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value (DV)*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 7g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 4%
Iron 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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