Sunday, December 17, 2023
Oatmeal Muffin Day,
Magical Oatmeal Muffins
yields: 12 muffins
Ingredients
– unsweetened coconut
– anything your heart desires
Directions
2. Throw all of the ingredients in the blender; blend until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with toppings of your choice.
4. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack.
Fat 2g
Sat 1g
Protein 5g
Carb 20g
Fiber 2g
Chol 32mg
Iron 1mg
Sodium 156mg
Sugar 8g
Sunday, December 3, 2023
December 3, International Day of
Persons with Disabilities
Persons with Disabilities
The International Day for Persons with Disabilities
From United Nations Enable
"Persons with disabilities make up an estimated 15 percent of the world’s population. Almost one-fifth of the estimated global total of persons living with disabilities, or between 110-190 million, encounter significant difficulties. Furthermore, a quarter of the global population is directly affected by disability, as caregivers or family members.
On December 3 this year, during the annual celebration of people with disabilities, the 2023 theme is "United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities."
The UN calls on domestic and international public health officials, political representatives, advocates, supporters, and every citizen in every community to learn from the experiences of people living with disabilities and push for more meaningful investments into the socioeconomic building blocks that will reduce the barriers faced by people with disabilities in every community on earth.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Giving Tuesday
Gifts that Make a Difference
Gifts that Make a Difference
Donate to a Food Bank
A Guide to Practical and/or Healthy Food Staples to your Local Food Bank.
Breakfast Foods to Donate
Whole Grain Cereal
Rolled Oats
Pancake Mix
Baby Cereal
Syrup
Lunch and Dinner Foods to Donate
Tuna Fish
Canned Chicken
Peanut Butter
No-Nut Butter
Jelly
Whole grain pasta
Brown Rice
Canned Beans
Dry Beans
Canned Vegetables (low sodium/no salt)
Canned Fruit (light syrup/in own juices)
Pasta Sauce
Condiments
Dry Goods – Sugar, Flour, Salt, Baking Powder, Baking
Soda, Spices
Baby Food
Snack Foods to Donate
Applesauce
Raisins
Dry Fruit
Granola Bars
Whole Grain Crackers
Trail Mix
Nuts
Fresh Foods (Not All Food Banks Offer)
Fresh Vegetables
Fresh Fruit
Yogurt
Milk
Eggs
Bread
Frozen Vegetables
The number one rule to remember is this: if your donation is perishable, i.e., it’s something with a limited shelf life if not refrigerated, food banks won’t accept it. But there are other categories of food that you can’t donate.
Items needing refrigeration: Food like produce, dairy, and meat can spoil quickly, and your local food bank may require the refrigerator or freezer space needed to keep these items fresh. Many food banks work directly with farmers, retailers, restaurants, and other companies to source these perishable foods for donation.
Expired food: When considering what to donate, think about what you’d be comfortable serving your family. Chances are, you don’t eat food past its “use-by” or “sell-by” date, so avoid donating anything past those dates to food banks as it could be unsafe to eat.
Leftovers: While sharing the bountiful food from big meals like Thanksgiving may be tempting, keeping leftovers for the family is best. To ensure the people they serve are safe, food banks can’t accept leftovers or anything made in personal kitchens because they aren’t individually sealed. The food bank can’t verify the ingredients or preparation process.
Just a note: You can ‘clean out your cabinets’ and donate, and some food banks can use the food after it is expired, but think of the Golden Rule. Would you want someone to give YOU their expired food? It’s better than wasting it, but be gracious and loving.
Charity Navigator
Gifts to Support a Cause
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Friday, November 24, 2023
National Pomegranate Month: All About Pomegranates
Select pomegranates that are plump, round, and heavy for their size.
How to Store
Whole pomegranates can be stored in a cool, dry area in the refrigerator for about 1 month or up to 2 months.
Nutrition Benefits
It is low in fat, saturated fat-free, cholesterol-free, and sodium-free and is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins C and K, and a good source of potassium, folate, and copper.
Visit POM for the Recipe
1. POM Wonderful: Website
2. POM Wonderful: Twitter
3. Wikipedia: Pomegranate
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
National Cashew Day: Nutrition, Serving Ideas, and Recipes
3. Add cashews to sauteed vegetables or salad greens
4. Sauté cashews with shrimp, beef or chicken
5. Add to hot cereals
6. Roast cashews
7. Use cashew butter to make a sauce for fish, vegetables, tofu, or rice.
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