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10/14 THRU 12/8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 The Reason to Season
3 Be Carb Smart
5 Beat the Holiday Hustle
6 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
8 Thanksgiving Harvest
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THE REASON TO SEASON
When you hear the word “antioxidants,”
what foods come to mind? Blueberries?
Pomegranates? How about cinnamon?
That’s right. When it comes to
antioxidant prowess, cinnamon vies
for top billing along with blueberries
and pomegranate juice. You may
be surprised that spices and herbs
are extremely rich in antioxidants
– with levels comparable to many
fruits and vegetables, including
today’s popular “super foods.”
Spices and herbs make food taste great.
You already know that. And you’re
probably aware of how they can help
you eat healthier by cutting down on
salt, fat and sugar when cooking. Now
there’s emerging evidence that these
kitchen essentials may help protect
your health. With each pinch, dash
and spoonful, spices and herbs can
help boost the antioxidant power of
practically everything on your plate.
So what exactly are these things called
antioxidants and why should you
care? Antioxidants are extraordinary
workhorses in our bodies. Studies
suggest antioxidants provide a range
of benefits, including giving our
immune system a boost. Antioxidants
may also reduce inflammation,
which is increasingly recognized as
a first step in heart disease, cancer,
diabetes and other chronic diseases.
Preliminary studies indicate that spices
and herbs have anti-inflammatory
properties that may hold tremendous
potential in promoting good health.
Other studies suggest spices and herbs
may help curb your hunger and boost
your metabolism – which might make it
easier for you to manage your weight.
The Reason to Season
Be Carb Smart
Beat the Holiday Hustle
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Thanksgiving Harvest
FRESH TIPS
THE LIFE
OF A SPICE
Spices, ground 2-3 yrs
Spices, whole 3-4 yrs
Seasoning blends 1-2 yrs
Herbs 1-3 yrs
Extracts 4 yrs
COLOR: Check the
color of your spices.
Make sure they’re still
vibrant. If their color
has faded, chances are
so has their flavor.
AROMA: Rub or
crush the herb or
spice in your hand.
If its aroma is weak
and flavor is not
apparent, then it’s
time to replace it.
Meredith Mensinger RD, LDN
Corporate Dietitian • HealthCents • Redner’s Warehouse Markets
Email your questions to HealthCents@rednersmarkets.com
STORAGE: Store
spices in a tightlycapped container
and keep them away
from heat, moisture
and direct sunlight.
Replace their lids
right after use. Avoid
storing spices and
herbs over the stove,
near a dishwasher or
sink, or near a window.
HANDLING: Try
not to sprinkle spices
and herbs directly
from the bottle into
a steaming pot.
Repeated exposure
to heat and moisture
will hasten flavor
loss and could result
in caking. Instead,
measure them into a
cup, measuring spoon
or bowl and then
add to your recipe.
Be sure to use a
completely dry
measuring spoon
when dipping it into a
spice or herb. Replace
bottle lids tightly
immediately after use.
Source: McCormick
Meredith Mensinger holds a B.S in Clinical Dietetics from the University of Pittsburgh
Redner’s Markets, Inc. • 3 Quarry Road • Reading, PA. 19605
Disclaimer: “The food and nutrition advice in this newsletter is not meant to take the place of your primary
care physician. We recommend that you ask your health care provider or registered dietitian for further
information specific to your needs.”
BE CARB
SMART
“I HAVE DIABETES. WHAT CAN I EAT?”
Contrary to popular myths, there are no foods that are taboo for
individuals with diabetes. There are certainly better choices but nothing
that is off limits. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
BE CARB SMART
Carbohydrates are not bad. They are actually the preferred
source of energy for our bodies. Carbohydrates include
starches, fiber, and sugars. By keeping track of how many
carbohydrates you eat and setting a limit for your maximum
amount, you can keep your blood sugars on target.
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
There are 24 hours in a day that your body needs a continuous
flow of energy. By eating only one large meal or even three
meals a day, your body may have to tap into the energy
reserves. The best way to maintain blood sugars, is to
eat small meals and snacks every two to three hours.
“HOW MANY
CARBOHYDRATES
COULD I EAT?”
A place to start is at about 45-60 grams of
carbohydrate at a meal. You may need more
or less carbohydrate at meals depending
on how you manage your diabetes.
“WHAT FOODS HAVE
CARBOHYDRATES?”
The main carbohydrate foods that
you should be aware of are: starches
like bread, cereal, pasta, rice, and
crackers, fruit and juice, milk and
yogurt, dried beans, starchy vegetables
like potatoes and corn, and sweets.
November is
American Diabetes
Month®. It is
the vision of the
American Diabetes
Association to
increase awareness
of this disease which
burdens nearly 26
million children and
adults in the United
States. Whether your
goal is to improve
your life with diabetes
or to prevent it, get
started NOW!
“WHAT IF THE FOOD
DOESN’T HAVE A LABEL?”
It’s easy to determine how much
carbohydrate is in a food by reading
the label. However, there are some
circumstances when you don’t have a
label to use as a reference. Here are a few
standard rules of thumb. There are 15
grams of carbohydrate in the following:
1 small piece of fruit
½ cup of fresh/canned fruit
1 slice of bread
½ cup of oatmeal
1/3 cup of rice
¼ of a large baked potato
2/3 cup of plan fat-free yogurt
½ cup ice cream
½ cup of casserole
On the nutrition label, the term
“total carbohydrate” is the
number you should use when
making your meal plans. This
includes all carbohydrates:
starches, sugars, and fiber.
Don’t forget, sugar includes
natural sugar and added
sugar. At this time, there is
no point of differentiation
made on the food label!
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“ARE ARTIFICIAL
SWEETENERS SAFE
TO USE?”
Sweets, goodies, and foods with added
sugars can be part of a diabetic diet but
they need to “fit in to” the meal plan.
Sometimes that is difficult. Artificial
sweeteners may have less calories
and less total carbohydrates allowing
them to fit into a diet with greater
ease. Currently there are five artificial
sweeteners approved by the U.S Food
and Drug Administration. They are:
SWEETENER NAME
BRAND NAMES
FOUND IN STORES
Acesulfame Sunett
Potassium Sweet One
Nutrasweet
Equal
Sweet ‘N Low
Saccharin Sweet Twin
Sugar Twin
Sucralose Splenda
Aspartame
A Sweet Leaf
Sun Crystals
Stevia/
*Stevia
Rebaudioside A
Truvia
PureVia
*Stevia has been generally
recognized as safe by the FDA.
SNACK LIGHT
Willamette Valley Granola Company™
has launched Granola chips! These
crunchy whole grain bite
size snacks are filled
with our favorite grains
such as oats, barley, and
even quinoa! With only
110 calories per serving,
these fiber filled goodies
are great to eat alone or
on your favorite yogurt!
www.w illamettevalleygranola.com
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ALTERNATIVE TO
SWEETNESS
ALL NATURAL SWEETNESS
Pillsbury has a line of sugar free cake
mixes and frostings for individuals who
are looking for baked goods without
the traditional added sugar. Sweetened
with Splenda®, these items have the
home baked taste without the sugar.
www.pillsbury.com
Although many artificial sweeteners
are approved by the USDA, some
consumers are still looking for that
natural sweetness. Splenda® now brings
us nectresse®, an all natural, zero calorie
sweetener made from the Monk Fruit,
a small green melon from Asia.
www.nectresse.com
SPICE IT UP
SLOW AND STEADY
Spices give us the ability to add aroma,
flavor, and depth to our favorite foods.
However, beyond the surface of our senses,
something even more powerful is added.
That something is nutrition! With a pinch,
dash, or spoonful,
spices help boost the
antioxidant power of
all the foods you eat.
Current research points
to spices aiding with diet
quality, weight management, and decreased
risk of chronic diseases. There are several
published studies that link the consumption
of cinnamon to help regulate blood
sugar levels. Sprinkle cinnamon on your
morning coffee grounds, in your yogurt,
or even in your favorite fall-time chili.
www.mccormick.com
The key to diabetic management is keeping
a steady, healthy blood sugar. Minimizing
“spikes” and “drops”
is imperative to feeling
good! Abott Nutrition,
the makers of Glucerna®,
have this science down
pat. Glucerna® products
contain “Carb Steady”,
which includes slowly
digestible carbohydrates to
help minimize blood sugar
spikes. These delicious
shakes are also packed with essential
vitamins and minerals, phytosterols for
heart health, and chromium picolinate to
help your body’s own insulin work better!
www.glucerna.com
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GO THE WHOLE WAY!
Whole grain that is! People who eat whole
grains as part of a healthy diet have a
reduced risk of some chronic diseases.
Whole grains are also proven to help with
weight management and constipation. What
tastier way to get whole grains then with
Snyder’s® of Hanover’s Naturals
line. With many varieties to
choose from, you can pick
the snack that’s right for you.
You can select a chip, pretzel,
puff, or crisp that is made with
whole grains, packed with
protein, or even gluten free.
www.eatsmartnaturals.com
GET SOME ZZZ’S
Current research shows that inadequate
sleep can effect glucose metabolism,
consequently putting sleep deprived
individuals at a higher risk of diabetes.
If you are having trouble sleeping and
counting sheep just isn’t working, look for
other options! ZzzQuil™ is a non-habitforming sleep-aid for the relief of occasional
sleeplessness that helps you
sleep soundly, so you can
wake up feeling refreshed.
www.zzzquil.com
STILL EAT WHAT
YOU LOVE!
When the diagnosis of diabetes is
delivered, immediate horror is felt.
Not because of medications or serious
complications, but because individuals
feel they have to give up all of their
favorite foods. Dreamfields® pasta
is high in fiber but low in digestible
carbohydrates, and has a lower glycemic
index than traditional pastas. This
translates to a lower blood sugar after
eating your favorite pasta dish!
www.dreamfields.com
RETHINK YOUR DRINK
Needing a refreshing drink shouldn’t
cost you tons of calories and sugar!
Trop50® offers that thirst quenching
fruit taste with 50 percent less sugar
and calories. Available in great flavors
like Pomegranate Blueberry, Raspberry
Lemonade, and others; this beverage
is made with real fruit juices and is
naturally sweetened with PureVia®.
www.tropicana.com
CHOOSE SUPERFOODS
The American Diabetes Association
classifies a diabetes superfood as a
food that has a low glycemic index
and provides key nutrients that are
lacking in the typical western diet.
One of the top foods on this list is
fish high in omega-3 fatty acids. Of
course the most convenient food in
this category is tuna. Starkist® Tuna
is a great addition to any sandwich,
wrap, or salad, while contributing only
60 calories and 0.5 gram of fat per
2 ounces and plenty of omega 3s!
www.starkist.com
Good news for coffee drinkers! Individuals who drink regular or decaf coffee, have a decreased risk
of diabetes compared to non-coffee drinkers. This is due mainly to the antioxidants, magnesium, and
chromium found in coffee. Get your morning started off right and enjoy a cup of your favorite coffee
(be cautious with the “extras”). Not only is Folgers® the best part of wakin up™, it can help keep
your blood sugars in check too!
www.folgers.com
FOOD FOR LIFE
IN THE FAST LANE
ENERGIZE YOUR DAY
In only 60 seconds, you can have whole
grain pasta, covered in a flavorful
traditional sauce, with chunks of your
favorite vegetables. All this with NO
preservatives, makes
Barilla® Microwaveable
Meals a pantry
essential for last
minute meal needs.
www.barilla.com
The busy holiday season requires plenty
of energy to make it through each day.
Breakfast will be key to making it through
the morning. Quaker® Instant Oatmeal’s
whole grain goodness
has hearty textures,
natural flavors, and can
be ready in no time.
Check out the lower
sugar varieties today!
www.quakeroats.com
LET’S GET IT STARTED
NATURALLY OATstanding!
Just because a meal is prepared in
minutes, doesn’t mean it has to taste
like it. Progresso® Recipe Starters™ is a
quick an easy way to have that savory
sauce without hours of prep. Use the
Creamy Roasted Garlic to make a delicious
lemon chicken or Creamy Portabella
Mushroom to whip up
a scrumptious
chicken marsala.
www.progresso.com
Sneaky Pete’s is the first oat based
beverage, which tastes great. Now there
is a refreshing way to easily get
the fiber your body needs in
a great tasting, fruit flavored,
heart healthy, oat based
beverage that is low in calories
and all natural. Sneaky Pete’s
contains 3 grams of dietary oat
fiber in each 12 ounce bottle.
www.sneakypetesbeverage.com
BEAT THE
HOLIDAY
HUSTLE
Holiday shopping, party
planning, gift wrapping, and
baking leave little time for
activities of “normal” daily
living. Family meals quickly
take a backseat to the holiday
hustle. Look for a quick fix to
stay on top of healthy eating!
October is
Breast Cancer
Awareness Month.
Learn More at www.cancer.org
BEATING
BREAST CANCER
Breast cancer is the most common cancer
among American women, except for
skin cancers. According to the American
Cancer Society (ACS), about 1 in 8
women in the US will develop invasive
breast cancer during their lifetime.
TAKE STEPS NOW TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH!
Prevention and early detection are necessary when battling breast cancer. Approximately one-third of the 577,190
cancer deaths expected to occur in 2012 are attributed to poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and obesity.
HERE ARE A FEW STEPS TO GET STARTED
STEP 1
STEP 2
Early detection tests
for breast cancer
save thousands of
lives each year. The
goal of screenings is
to detect a disease
before they start to
cause symptoms.
Consumption of
alcohol is clearly
linked to an
increased risk of
developing breast
cancer. The risk
increases with the
amount of alcohol
consumed.
STEP 3
Being overweight
or obese after
menopause has
been found to
increase breast
cancer risk.
STEP 4
STEP 5
Evidence is growing
that physical
activity in the form
of exercise reduces
breast cancer risk.
Eat a healthy diet, with
emphasis on plant foods.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Women age 40 and
older should have a
mammogram every
year and should
continue to do so
for as long as they
are in good health.
The ACS
recommends
that women have
no more than 1
alcoholic drink a day.
Women in their
20s and 30s should
have a clinical
breast exam
(CBE) as part of a
periodic (regular)
health exam by a
health professional
preferably every
3 years.
The ACS
recommends
maintaining a
healthy weight
throughout life
by balancing your
food intake with
physical activity and
avoiding excessive
weight gain.
To reduce your risk
of breast cancer, the
ACS recommends
45 to 60 minutes of
intentional physical
activity 5 or more
days a week.
Choose foods
and drink within
moderation that can
help you achieve
and maintain a
healthy weight.
www.progresso.com
Eat at least 2 ½ cups
of vegetables
and fruits daily.
www.delmonte.com
Choose whole
grains instead
of refined grain
products.
www.hodgsonmill.com
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THE POWER OF PINK
GR
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to raising
awareness and educating individuals about breast cancer.
And although great strides have been in made in these areas,
there remains much to be accomplished. During the month of
October, many companies will donate a portion of sales to
breast cancer research. Support the brands that give back!
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ANOTHER CANCER CONNECTION
Women who have not had children or who had their first
child after age 30 have a slightly higher breast cancer
risk. Having many pregnancies and becoming pregnant
at an early age reduces breast cancer risk.
Repay for the favor and feed your children
the very best. Gerber® has been a trusted
source of infant and child nutrition for
many years. Now with an extensive line
of Organic products, parents can rest
assure that they are feeding only the
best ingredients nature has to offer.
www.gerber.com
LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD
Don’t forget that maintaining emotional and spiritual health,
a good attitude and a positive outlook are also keys to
quality of life and are integral to staying physically healthy.
This October, Honest Tea® and Fuze have partnered with Susan
G. Komen for the Cure® to help raise breast cancer awareness.
Bottles will be outfitted with limited-edition Komen for the
Cure® pink labels and caps and will be donating $150,000 this
year to the charity to help in the fight against breast cancer.
Think Pink
Buy Healthy Ones and help
fight breast cancer.
During the month of October 2012, Healthy Ones is donating
$0.05 per lb sold of each purchase to The Breast Cancer
Research Foundation,® up to a maximum donation
of $50,000 for all participating products.
www.bcrfcure.com
Light candles, lock the bathroom door, and turn on your
favorite tunes. With our hectic lives today, sometimes the only
time we get to ourselves is in the bathroom. Take this
time to relax and meditate in a warm bath or shower.
With NIVEA’s® special Skin Sensation Technology
your skin will continue to feel silky smooth even
when you have to enter the “real world” again.
The great aroma of alluring scents will sink
all of the day’s worries down the drain where
they belong. When you are done, make sure to
take a few more minutes to lather up with
NIVEA’s® Essentially Enriched or Smooth
Sensation Lotion to improve your skin’s
condition for touchably soft skin every day.
www.nivea.com
I can speak for myself that I blow dry my hair much more in the
winter than during the warmer months. Heat is an obvious
source of damaged hair’s dryness, causing your hair
to look unhealthy and brittle. Pantene® recognizes
that all people are different, and so is their hair. Each
hair type has specific needs, so with Pantene’s®
unique formulas, you can have customized hair care
to keep your hair strong, healthy, and smooth.
www.pantene.com
Honest Tea’s® green teas are brewed with organic tea
leaves and are loaded with the free radical-fighting
antioxidant EGCG, epigallocatechin gallate.
FUZE® juice drinks offer many fruity flavors; you’ll
have a hard time choosing just one. Plus FUZE®
Slenderize drinks have only 10-20 calories per
bottle. Skimp on calories but not on taste.
Certified by the American Heart
Association check mark program,
Healthy Ones lunch meat is made
from the finest cuts of meat to
produce an excellent flavor with
no added fillers. During the
month of October, Healthy
Ones will donate a portion
of sales to the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation.
www.healthy-ones.com
STAY STRONG
WITH SUPPORT
Cancer is an ugly word. When that diagnosis is
delivered, individuals are scared and overwhelmed.
It is imperative to be surrounded by the support of
family, friends, and other loved ones. The American
Cancer Society has many resources to help individuals
going through cancer treatment along with help
for cancer survivors. Check out www.cancer.org
or call 1-800-227-2345 for more information.
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THANKSGIVING HARVEST
Ken’s® Lite Options bring
you the big, fresh taste
you expect without the
extra calories. And to
make these dressings
even healthier, Ken’s®
used some special
healthy ingredients
too, like heart-healthy
omega-3 fatty acids and
extra virgin olive oil.
www.kensfood.com
Cranberries
contain powerful
antioxidants such as
proanthocyanidins, which
protect your body from
bacteria build up, and
flavonoids that protect
your heart. Ocean Spray®
makes it easy to get
cranberries any way
you want them. Serve
cranberry sauce on the
side of turkey, sprinkle
Craisins® in a salad or
in stuffing, and have
an after dinner drink
cocktail made with Ocean
Spray® Cranberry Juice.
What a great way to get
your fruit servings!
www.oceanspray.com
Whisk Crisco® olive oil
with thyme, 2 teaspoons
salt, garlic powder,
pepper and paprika in
small bowl until blended.
Reserve 1/4 cup olive oil
mixture for vegetables
and 1 tablespoon to brush
turkey after roasting.
Brush turkey with
remaining 3 tablespoons
olive oil mixture.
www.crisco.com
Broths are something that
your pantry should never
be without. They add
pizzazz to recipes and are
easy to cook with. Check
out the College Inn line
of Fat-Free and Reduced
Sodium Broths to lighten
up your recipes even more.
www.collegeinn.com
Savoring the holiday
dishes in limited amounts,
however, is key to a
healthy, happy holiday.
The best way to do that
is to get filled up on fruit.
Fruit is full of water but
not calories, and is a great
way to satisfy your sweet
tooth. Delmonte® has a
wide variety of fruits that
are loaded with nutrition
and flavor. For even less
calories, look for the No
Sugar Added varieties or
fruits in their own juices.
www.delmonte.com
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Leftover
RECIPE
SOLUTIONS
Turkey & Cranberry Panini
America’s Garden Soup
Leftover Turkey Chili
Turkey Pot Pie
Makes: 2 sandwiches
Total Time: 15 mintues
Makes: 10 servings
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Total Time: 35 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
Total Time: 50 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENTS:
2 ciabatta rolls or 4 thick
slices Italian bread
2 tablespoons Ocean Spray®
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 chipotle chile canned in
adobo sauce, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh spinach
2 slices onion
8 ounces sliced turkey
2 1-ounce slices Monterey Jack
or Pepper Jack cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte Cut
Green Beans-No Salt Added
1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® Whole
New Potatoes, cut into cubes
1 can (15.25 oz.) Del Monte® Whole
Kernel Corn-No Salt Added
1 can (14.5 oz.) Del Monte® Zucchini
with Italian Style Tomato Sauce
1 can (8.25 oz.) Del Monte®
Sliced Carrots
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Del Monte®
Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic
and Oregano-No Salt Added
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) College
Inn® Light & Fat Free Chicken
Broth 50% Less Sodium
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each)
kidney beans, drained
1 can (28 ounces) stewed
tomatoes, crushed
1 cup red wine
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 tablespoon McCormick®
Chili Powder
1 teaspoon McCormick®
Cilantro Leaves
1 teaspoon McCormick®
Red Pepper, Crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon McCormick®
Garlic Powder
2 packages McCormick®
Turkey Gravy Mix
1 teaspoon McCormick®
Poultry Seasoning
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup water 2 tablespoons butter
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 refrigerated pie crust (from
15-ounce package)
DIRECTIONS:
Cut rolls in half lengthwise. Stir
cranberry sauce, mayonnaise and
chipotle chile. For each sandwich,
spread cut surfaces of roll with
cranberry mayonnaise mixture. Place
1/4 cup spinach, an onion slice, 4
ounces of turkey and a slice of cheese
on bottom half of roll. Place top of
roll on sandwich and flatten. Brush
both sides of sandwiches with olive
oil. Heat sandwiches in panini press
according to manufacturer’s directions.
Or heat sandwiches in a large skillet
over medium heat. Place a heavy pan
on sandwich and cook 10 minutes,
turning once or until sandwich is
toasted and hot throughout.
Nutrition Facts: 465 calories; 25g
total fat: 112 mg cholesterol; 252
mg sodium; 22 g carbohydrates;
1 g fiber; 38 g protein
Source: Ocean Spray
®
DIRECTIONS:
Drain liquid from all vegetables,
except zucchini and tomatoes.
Combine all ingredients in 5-qt.
soup pot. Bring to boil. Reduce
heat and simmer 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts: 70 calories; 0
g total fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 480
mg sodium; 15 g carbohydrates;
4 g fiber; 3 g protein
Source: DelMonte
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oil in large saucepan on
medium-high heat. Add onions and
bell peppers; cook and stir 5 minutes
or until vegetables are tender. Stir in
remaining ingredients. Bring to boil
on high heat. Reduce heat to low;
simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts: 366 calories; 8 g
Total fat; 49 mg cholesterol; 954
mg sodium; 36 g carbohydrates;
12 g fiber; 31 g protein.
Source: McCormick
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix Gravy
Mix, poultry seasoning, milk,
water and butter in large skillet or
saucepan. Bring to boil on medium
heat, stirring frequently. Stir in
turkey and vegetables. Return to
boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5
minutes. Spoon into 9-inch deep dish
pie plate or 2-quart baking dish. Top
with pie crust. Seal edges and cut
several slits on top. Bake 30 minutes
or until crust is golden brown. Let
stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts: 318 calories; 14
g total fat; 55 mg cholesterol; 563
mg sodium; 28 g carbohydrates;
2 g fiber; 20 g protein
Source: McCormick
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Chocolate Pumpkin Eater Treats
SERVES 12 • TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR
PAIR your FAVORITE
Trick or Treats
with LOW-FAT chocolate milk,
the OFFICIAL drink of
Halloween!
© 2012 Peanuts LLC | © 2012 America’s Milk Processors.
got milk?® is a registered trademark of the California Milk Processor Board
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter
or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about
40) regular marshmallows
--or-4 cups miniature
marshmallows
6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice
Krispies® cereal
6 pretzel rod sticks,
broken in half
--or-12 wooden ice cream sticks
1 cup semi-sweet
chocolate morsels
1 tablespoon shortening
Multi-colored sprinkles
DIRECTIONS
In large saucepan melt
butter over low heat. Add
marshmallows and stir until
completely melted. Remove from
heat. Add KELLOGG’S RICE
KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well
coated. Using 1/2-cup measuring
cup coated with cooking spray
divide warm cereal mixture
into portions. Using buttered
hands shape each portion into
ball. Push one pretzel piece into
each. Cool. In small saucepan
combine chocolate morsels
and shortening. Cook over
low heat until melted, stirring
constantly. Dip tops of balls
into chocolate. Decorate with
sprinkles. Place on wax-paperlined baking sheet. Refrigerate
until chocolate is firm.
Individually wrap in plastic wrap.
Best if served the same day.