Breakfast Casserole

1 ½ c sausage browned

9 beaten eggs

3 c milk

1 t salt

3 slices white bread cubed

1 c grated cheddar

½ c onion

½ c mushrooms (optional)

1 t Italian seasoning

Drain sausage on paper towel. Combine eggs, milk and salt.   Add remaining ingredients.  Pour into 9 X 13 baking dish.  Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350°.  Bake for 1 hour. 

Yield: 12 servings 

Creamy Zucchini Casserole

4    c diced zucchini                    ¾ c shredded carrots

½ c chopped onion                      6 T melted butter

1 stuffing mix w/ flavor packet           1 can cream of chicken soup

½ c sour creams

Preheat oven to 350°.  Sauté vegetables in 4 T butter. Stir in ½ of stuffing mix and flavor packet.  Mix together soup and sour cream.  Add to vegetables.  Put in casserole dish.  Now add 2 T melted butter to the ½ stuffing mix and put on top of casserole.  Bake for 30 minutes.

 Yield: 12 servings                     Prep time: 30 minutes + baking time

Kaffee Kachen

 

½ c butter

1 c sugar

2 eggs separated

1 ½ c flour

2 t baking powder

1 ½ c milk

½ t salt

 

Topping: Mix 1/3 c flour, ¼ c brown sugar, 2 T butter

 

Preheat oven to 350°.  Cream butter and sugar, beat in egg yolks.  Sift together dry ingredients.  Add alternately with milk beating after each addition.  Beat egg whites to stiff peaks.  Fold in egg whites.  Pour into  greased 9 X 9 pan.  Sprinkle with topping.  Bake for 30 minutes. 

 

Yield:  16               Prep time:  30 minutes + baking time

Mighty Smart

Article review in What's New Newsletter Volume 30

Proper nutrition is essential for infants and children.  Children and adults alike are tempted by the onslaught of the fast food industry with the offer of quick and easy meals for children.

A study by the American Dental Association revealed that half  of all parents surveyed thought their children were buying healthy foods at school; but only 36%  of children were actually eating healthy foods at school.  The USDA reports that only 1% of children between the ages of 2 - 19 years old met all of the dietary recommendations outlined the Food Guide Pyramid.

Since teaching good eating habits at an early age is essential, families should practice eating balanced meals with plentiful fruits and vegetables.  Also to avoid future problems, children by age two should begin eating a diet that is moderately low in fat.  Also sugar intake should be monitored and kept to a minimum. If children aren't getting all the vitamins and minerals required daily from their diet proper supplementation with high quality supplements are essential. 

A report from the USDA also started that 85% of chldren eat fewer than the daily recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. This means only 15% of American children are receiving all the vitamins and minerals they need for proper development.  The CDC reports that 36% don't exercise at all during the day. 

It is important to keep your child active and teach them to eat balanced meals with proper supplementation. 

Cappuccino French Vanilla Smoothie

by Jill Horn

2 scoops of Café Latte Cinch shake mix

¼ c vanilla yogurt

1½ t Cappuccino French Vanilla flavor

4-6 ice cubes

Water to make 16 oz total

Ten Tips for Preventing Cancer

Review by Jill Horn of article in March 2009 Health Sciences Newsletter written by Dr. Jamie McManus.

Cancer ranks second only to heart disease as the leading cause of death in the US and Canada.  While improvements in detection, diagnosis and treatment have increased the survival rate of those diagnosed with cancer, Dr. McManus encourages doing all you can do to prevent the disease as a core strategy of your prescription for optimal health.  With prevention in mind, here are 10 things we can all do to reduce the risk of developing cancer:
1.  Avoid tobacco products and second-hand smoke.
2.  Achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
3. Exercise regularly - Be sure to gradually work up to 30 to 45 minutes of exercise a day for five or more days per week.
4.  Eat more fruits and vegetables and whole grains.
5.  Fresh foods are best - When it comes to eating most foods, it's generally best to eat fresh rather than salted, cured, or pickled. In general, the less processed the food, the healthier it will be for you.
6. Limit alcohol intake. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women, and, aside from carrying too much body weight, alcohol intake is the only other established risk factor for this disease. It's recommended that men who drink alcohol should limit their intake to no more than two drinks per day, while women should limit their intake to no more than one drink daily.
7.  Practice sun safety and check for changes in your skin.
8.  Reduce exposure to carcinogens.
• Dust and vacuum regularly to rid your home of toxins attracted to dust
• Open windows and use fresh air to freshen and minimize indoor pollution
• Filter your drinking water to remove pollutants
• Switch to green cleaning products that are safe but still powerful
9.  Know your family history and get screened.
10.  Choose your dietary supplements wisely.

The Care and Feeding of Superwoman

A summary of article in Making a Difference Newsletter Issue #103 with the same title. By Jill Horn

Since women live in today's stressful world where she has many different roles and is on the go much of the time, it is not surprising that she may have health problems because of these stressors.  Adding to the health concerns is the fact that we often consume commercially produced foods that don't supply the necessary fuel to energize us the way we need it.  Women are facing increased risk of heart disease along with increased risk of breast, cervical and other cancers. Add constant hormonal shifts and the emphasis on exercise, maintaining a healthy body weight and today's women are facing an entirely new nutritional challenge.  Proper nutrition becomes vital with all of the demands put upon today's woman.

Women need calcium in order to have a healthy bone structure, strong muscles, and an active nervous system functioning properly. Unfortunately most women do not ingest enough of this critical nutrient so taking a quality supplement is crucial.  Iron is another important mineral  because it facilitates oxygen transportation throughout the body.  Menstruating women have a higher need for iron that men because they lose iron each month during their menstrual cycle.  Folate and B vitamins are also imperative. Folate is a B vitamin that is essential for a healthy pregnancy. It enables the body to manufacture new blood cells. Without it women (pregnant or not) can develop anemia with resulting fatigue, depression and susceptibility to infection. Soy protein is necessary for high energy along with enhanced immune response, especially against certain cancers and heart disease.
These are just a few of the needs of women today for supplementation. In our world of processed food, everyone is in need of quality food supplements.