At the Food Bank, I chose a bag of purple cabbage (shredded) and a bag of Rainbow coleslaw. I put the two together and put some Poppyseed Dressing over it that I also chose (the Raspberry Vinaigrette would have been tasty also!)
Cabbage has been shown to be a cancer fighter so this was a VERY healthy salad! It was quite pretty also, now that I think of it.
Monday, November 28, 2011
He Who Has Health Has Hope
"He, who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything." Thomas Carlyle
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Brown Lentil Stew
At the Food Bank, I was given some brown lentils, carrots, potatotes, an onion and some canned diced tomatoes. I put the lentils into my large crockpot along with some water. I added the carrots, potatoes, onion (all diced very small) and the diced tomatoes. I then added the leftover Home Fries I had in the freezer and the Red Bell Pepper mixture from last week.
I added some Lawry's Seasoned Salt, some Basil and some Parsley.
I cooked it in the crockpot for about 6 hours. It had a wonderful flavor!
I added some Lawry's Seasoned Salt, some Basil and some Parsley.
I cooked it in the crockpot for about 6 hours. It had a wonderful flavor!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Food Banks Ask Donors for Healthier Foods
Food banks ask donors for healthier fare
MILWAUKEE — The season of giving has started, with schools, churches and businesses kicking off food drives that have become annual holiday traditions. But many food banks are asking donors to think twice before dropping ramen noodles and frosted cereals in donation barrels.
Many commonly donated foods are high in salt, sugar or calories, making them poor choices for people with high blood pressure, diabetes and other diet-related health problems.
With more people turning to food banks and for longer periods of time, agency officials say they need donations but they'd like to see people give the kind of healthful and nutritious items they'd serve to their own families.
Many commonly donated foods are high in salt, sugar or calories, making them poor choices for people with high blood pressure, diabetes and other diet-related health problems.
With more people turning to food banks and for longer periods of time, agency officials say they need donations but they'd like to see people give the kind of healthful and nutritious items they'd serve to their own families.
By DINESH RAMDE
The Associated Press
The food bank
So what foods are healthful, in demand and inexpensive enough not to bust donors' budgets? Recommended:
• low-sugar cereal such as Cheerios or Chex
• peanut butter
• cans or plastic containers of juice (make sure it's 100 percent juice)
• canned vegetables, any variety, marked lite or low-sodium
• bags of pinto or black beans
• rice
• canned tuna fish
• and powdered milk fortified with vitamin D
Donors should avoid:
• Foods high in sodium, fat, oils or sugar
• Chips, candy, cookies and crackers
• Sugary beverages
• Items in glass bottles
• Items that are expired or in damaged packaging
The Associated Press
• low-sugar cereal such as Cheerios or Chex
• peanut butter
• cans or plastic containers of juice (make sure it's 100 percent juice)
• canned vegetables, any variety, marked lite or low-sodium
• bags of pinto or black beans
• rice
• canned tuna fish
• and powdered milk fortified with vitamin D
Donors should avoid:
• Foods high in sodium, fat, oils or sugar
• Chips, candy, cookies and crackers
• Sugary beverages
• Items in glass bottles
• Items that are expired or in damaged packaging
The Associated Press
Poor But Healthy Blog Moved to this Blog!
I had some comments on the URL for "poor but healthy" and so I've moved the blog over to this, apparently, less controversial address. Today is Thanksgiving and I will be having baked squash (recipe is on the other blog), dressing from the organic dressing mix I got at the Food Bank (with the additional celery and onions I also got at the Food Bank), some non-turkey gravy I had on hand (Chef Bonneau's Instant Turkey Gravy-which does have MSG so I only use it once a year at this time) and Cranberry Waldorf Salad that my friend is making (recipe to come but it's apples, dried cranberries, walnuts and celery with Nayonaise). We'll also have Bake and Serve rolls that I got at the Food Bank, cranberry jelly and cranberry juice. YUM!
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