October 27, 2009
Fast Food Factoid: When it comes to maintaining or adopting healthy behaviors and eating habits, simply removing a few unhealthy behaviors or food items often provide significant health benefits.
Food For Thought: In its landmark report "Diet, Nutrition, and Cancer", the U.S. National Academy of Sciences emphasizes the importance of including fruits, vegetables, and
whole-grain cereal products in the daily diet, noting that these dietary guidelines are consistent with good nutritional practices and likely to reduce the risk of cancer.
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Healthy Lunch Recipe: Turkey and Kiwifruit Pasta Salad
Recipe Summary:
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.75
Ingredients:
1/2 cup wine vinegar
2-1/2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
2 tsp basil
1 clove garlic (large), minced
1 package (8 oz) spiral noodles
2 cups broccoli flowerets
2 cups sliced crookneck squash
4 kiwifruit
1 lb cooked turkey breast, sliced
1 cup red pepper strips
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Directions: Combine vinegar, oil, mustard, basil, and garlic; mix well. Cook noodles as package directs. Add broccoli and squash to the last 30 seconds of cooking the noodles and drain. Pour dressing over noodles, and allow to cool. Peel and slice kiwifruit. Toss turkey, red pepper, green onions and kiwifruit with pasta. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese to serve. Nutrition Facts Turkey and Kiwifruit Pasta Salad Serving Size 1/8 of recipe Amount Per Serving Calories 280 Calories from Fat 60 % Daily Value (DV)* Total Fat 7g 11% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Trans Fat 0g 0% Cholesterol 50mg 17% Sodium 140mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 31g 10% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Sugars 4g Protein 24g Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 130% Calcium 10% Iron 15% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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