Healthy+Eating

= **__Healthy Eating Fairs at Lunchtime __** =

During lunch hours we were able to educate students on healthy eating choices and different alternatives to drinking energy drinks, soda and other unhealthy beverages. We used sugar cubes to show the equivalent of how much sugar was in popular drinks of high school students (i.e, Pepsi, Aquafina vitamin water, fruit drink etc.)

Jamie Oliver Ted Talk (20 mins)

We always tried to offer healthy snacks to the students when we had lunchtime activities!



We also were able to show the different amounts of saturated and unsaturated fat in popular foods (fries, double cheeseburger, ice cream, fried chicken, pizza,nuggets, etc.). Many students were surprised how much fat was in their favorite foods.



=   Can my nutrition help prevent diabetes? = Yes. While your eating habits alone can’t prevent diabetes, some of the best ways to delay or prevent the onset of diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes are to have a lifelong healthy weight, be physically active, and not smoke. There are many other risk factors also associated with developing diabetes. Take a minute to check out if you are at risk.

= Where can I go for help to find out more about diabetes? = If you’re concerned about diabetes or think you are at risk, see your doctor for questions and for regular physical checkups. Other health professionals can also be very helpful including nurses, diabetes educators and pharmacists. For help with your nutrition and healthy eating, managing your weight or managing your eating with diabetes, find a registered dietitian in your area. The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) provides a wealth of information about diabetes prevention, management and treatment.

= __**Healthy Snacks **__ = = __**Brought to you by the UNB Student Nurses **__ = More recipes at: [|www.dietitians.ca]  [|www.hc-sc.gc.ca]

**Pineapple Pops ** <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-2 cups of plain yogurt <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple (packed in its own juice instead of packed in syrup) <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 can frozen pineapple or orange- pineapple juice concentrate, thawed <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Directions <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">1. Drain the can of crushed pineapple so all the juice runs out <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">2. Put all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix them together <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">3. Spoon the mixture into small paper cups. Fill them almost to top <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">4. Stretch a small piece of plastic wrap across the top of each cup <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">5. Using a Popsicle stick, poke a hole in the plastic wrap. Stand the stick straight up in the center of the cup <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">6. Put the cups in the freezer until the mixture is frozen solid <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">7. Remove the plastic wrap and peel away the paper cup. You’ll have pineapple pops to eat and share.

**<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Chicken Tortilla Soup ** <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/2 Onion, chopped <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/2 tsp. Garlic, minced <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-4tsp. Cilantro, chopped <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1Tbsp. Butter <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-30 oz. Chicken Stock <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-8 oz. can tomato Sauce <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-½ package of Taco seasoning <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-14 oz. can Mexican Style or Plain stewed Tomatoes <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-4 ½ oz can Diced, Green Chilies <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 small can of corn, drained <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1Tbsp. Worchester Sauce <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast (These can be frozen)

<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Directions: <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Put all the ingredients into a Crock Pot and cook on low for 8 hours. A half and hour prior to serving, pull out the chicken and shred. Put chicken back into the soup and cook the remainder of the time (half and hour). Serve with cheese, tortilla chips, avocado, and sour cream.

**<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Healthy Oatmeal Cookies ** <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/2 cup whole-wheat flour <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/2 cup all-purpose flour <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 teaspoon baking powder <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/3 cup vegetable oil <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 large egg <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/2 cup rolled oats <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/2 cup dried currants or raisins

<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Directions: <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flours and baking powder; set aside in a large bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Add flour mixture and stir to combine; mix in oats and currants. Using two tablespoons of dough per cookie, roll into calls; place on two baking sheets lines with parchment paper, 1 ½ inches apart. Bake until lightly browned, 15-17 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

**<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Berry Pizza ** <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-4 fajita-size (6-inch) flour tortillas <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/3 cup seedless raspberry all-fruit jam <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 cup raspberries <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 cup blackberries <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved, or quartered if large <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 cup blueberries

<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Directions: <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place tortillas on a baking sheet and top each with a tablespoon of jam, spreading it almost to the edge. Bake until tortilla is crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove and cool to room temperature. <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Spoon ¼ cup of ricotta over each tortilla, spreading it almost to the edge. Divide the berries among the tortillas, making alternating rows of raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries. Brush tops with remaining jam. Serve immediately, cutting into wedges like a pizza.

**<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Pita Nachos ** <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 regular size (6-inch) whole-wheat pita, split in half horizontally and cut into quarters <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/3 cup mild salsa, plus more for serving (optional) <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/2 cup shredded cheese (2 ounces), such as cheddar or Monterey Jack

<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Directions: <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Heat boiler, with rack set in top third of oven. Arrange pita pieces in a single layer, cut side up, on a baking sheet; dividing evenly, top each first with salsa, then cheese. <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Broil until cheese has melted and edges of pita are crisp – 2 to 4 minutes. Serve with extra salsa if desired.

**<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Oven-Baked Carrot Fries ** <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 1/2 lbs carrots <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 teaspoon sugar <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-2 tablespoons olive oil <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/2 teaspoon salt <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-pinch of pepper

<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Directions: <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a shallow pan with foil. Peel each carrot and cut off the tip and the end of each one. Cut carrots in half cross-wise, then cut length-wise, then cut length-wise again.

**<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 130%;">Peanut-Butter Granola Balls ** <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/3 cup of honey <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/4 cup of natural peanut butter <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-2 Tablespoons unsalted butter <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 cup crisp rice cereal <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1 Cup old fashioned rolled oats <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">-1/4 cup dried fruit

<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Directions <span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">In a small saucepan, over medium heat the honey, peanut butter, and butter. Stir until loosened and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in cereal, oats, and dried fruit.

<span style="color: #0d8a0d; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 120%;">Drop mixture by the tablespoon into mini paper cupcake or candy liners. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, and refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. To store, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.

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