P a g e H T h e P ortlan d O b serv er Ju n e 6 ,1 9 9 0 lia i SE C T IO N H 2 cups *ireiy shredded green or savoy cabfcage ’ a cup hnely shredded carrot ’ a cup each thin julienne green pepper and sweet red or yellow peppers 2 taolespoons thinly sliced green onion 2 taoiespoons vegetaoie oil 2 taoiespoon lemon juce 1 taoiespoon sugar 2 fresh USA Pea-s divided Questions & Answers Is your child a victim of snack The American Heart Associa­ attacks? If so, he or she is not alone. tion has recipes for healthful, between- Snacking is natural for growing, active meal snacks that your child can prepare children. Your challenge as a parent is at home with little supervision and in­ to find snacks that are not only pleasure struction. They include: packed, but packed with nutrition. FROZEN BANANAS “ Between-meal energizers- 2 bananas cut in half most people call them snacks-are 2 tablespoons peanut-butter important for growning younsters and 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk active teens,” said Victor Menashe, Chopped nuts or crunch bran cereal M.D., President o f the American Heart Association Oregon Affiliate. ‘‘Select­ Mix peanut butter with skim milk ing nutritious snacks puts your child on until m ixture is the consistency of egg the road to a healthier heart,” he said. w hites. Roll bananas in peanut butter According to the American m ixture, then roll in nuts and/or ce­ Heart Association, healthy snacks are real. Place in freezer until frozen. those which contribute needed protein, Serves four. vitamins, minerals and fiber while avoiding too much fat, cholesterol, salt FLAVORED POPCORN and sugar. P opcorn w ithout using oil. Season to “ Snacks can taste good and taste with any of the following items: still be nutritious,” according to Dr. chili powder, garlic powder, grated Menashe. “ One good rule is to ‘go for Parm esan cheese or cinnam on. If the the real thing’, and avoid snacks that popcorn is sprayed with a non-stick contain calories and little else.” vegetable coating while hot, the sea­ Many nutritious and tasty items soning will adhere m ore easily. This are available for your child, such as snack can be stored in an air-tight fresh fruits, unsweetened canned fruits, container for future snacking. dried fruits, crunchy vegetables, low- fat mils, cheeses and yogurts, unsalted Household tip: Drop a penny and a nuts (except cashews and macadamias), crushed aspirin tablet in the vase popcorn, whole-grain breads and muf­ with your fresh flowers, and they’ll fins. “ keep” longer. Also, cut the stems Household tip: When you’re out of diagonally so they can absorb water cleansing powder, you can use bak­ better. ing soda instead. I f you have any recipes, household hints, food events, or health! nutrition ques­ tions, please send them to: Angelique Sanders, d o The Portland Observer, 4747 N.E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., 97211.1 testeverything before includ­ ing it, and we reserve the right to edit or otherwise alter contributions before publication. To control the amount and kind of fat you eat: NCNW Excellence In Teaching Award The National Council of Negro Women is pleased to announce the NCNW Excellence In Teaching Award as part of its national promotion of excellence in education in the 1990s. This award is made possible by the Shell Oil Company in association with its “ Awards for Excellence” programs in cooperation with national organiza­ tions. NCNW’s award program has been developed to enhance the prestige of the teaching profession and to com­ mend teaching as a viable career op­ tion. This award underscores the im­ portance of education to African Ameri­ cans and highlights NCNW’s history and commitment to the advancement and recognition of educational excel­ lence. One national awardee and six re­ gional awardees will be selected from the top nominees in each region by a panel of judges appointed by the NCNW Commission on Education. Each re­ gional winner will be announced at the Black Family Reunion Celebration in his or her region, and will join then national winner at a gala ceremony in Washington, D.C. on September 8 at the National Black Family Reunion Celebration. Awards for regional winners will include a cash award of $1,000, a spe­ cially commissioned commemorative sculpture, a Certificate of Recognition, and a plaque to be placed at the school where the recipient teaches. In addition to the sculpture, certificate and plaque, the national winner will receive a cash award of $5,000. Please join this effort to promote excellence in teaching in the African American community by: 1) distribut­ ing a copy of the enclosed announce­ ment and nomination forms to your members as soon as you receive this mailing, and 2) by nominating your favorite teacher now. Remember all nominations must be postmarked bv June 15. with ORANGE SAUCE ■ < STIR-FRIED PEARS AND CHICKEN 12 1 2 ’ 2 To control your intake of cholesterol-rich foods: • Use no more than three egg yolks a week, including those used in cooking. • Limit your use of shrimp, lobster and organ meats. FRESH DUCKS Comcme caooage. carrot peppers and green onion, toss Combine oil lemon juice sugar, mix until sugar dissolves Pourovervegetabies mix well Cover and refrigerate at •east 2 hours Core and dice 1 USA Pear add to caooage mixture and toss Serve on individual serving plates or in serving bowls Quarter and cere remaining USA Pear Slice each quarter 5 times leaving ’ z-inch of stem end >ntact Fan slices and garnish salad just before serving. Waives 4 servings. • Limit your intake of meat, seafood and poultry to no more than 6 ounces per day. • Use chicken or turkey (without skin) or fish in most of your main meals. • Choose lean cuts of meat, trim all the fat you can see, and throw away the fat that cooks out of the meat. • Substitute meatless or "low-meat" main dishes for regular entrees • Use no more than a total of 5-8 teaspoons of fats and oils per day for cooking, baking and salads. ounces skinless chtcxen breasts tablespoon vegetable oil fresh, ripe, USA Pears, cored and sliced cup each celery, sliced diagonally, and onion, sliced vertically 8oz can bamboo shoots drained cup fresh Chinese pea pods (one 6 oz package frozen pea peds. thawed can be substituted) cup reduced-sodium chicken broth tablespoon low sodium soy sauce tablespoon corn starch teaspoon sugar Cut sxmless chicken breasts into 2 < ’ a x «-inch strips In wok or skillet stir-fry chicken m hot oil 3 to 4 minutes o r until barely cocked Ada USA Pears, celery, onion, bamboo shoots and pea pods Stir-fry 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender Combine chicken broth soy sauce, cornstarch and sugar Add to skillet Cook and stir until thickened and dear simmer one minute Wakes 3 to 4 servings (M A P IE LEAF V FARMS . F \PLfc LEAF FARMS J Duckling Oi.vngv ij.xiu c • a 4 to 5 POUNDS m Recipe Section llo n e y - M u s t a r d P o r k T e n d e r lo in POUND A LEAN GROUND The sweet and the sour add zest and interest to this pork entree. Cut leftovers into strips and stir-fry with vegetables for another mealtime. Sauce 4 tbsp. 2 tbsp. 2 tbsp. 1 tbsp. Vi Lsp. 1 lb. pork tenderloin honey cider vinegar brown sugar Dijon-style mustard paprika Less than 20% Fat Preheat oven to 375° F. Remove any visible fat from the pork. Combine sauce ingredients. Coat pork well. Roast 20 to 30 minutes, basting occasionally, until meat thermometer registers 160° F. Slice thinly to serve. Serves 4 POUND W E reserve THE RIGHT TG LIMIT QUANTITIES THE FRIENDLIEST STORES IN TOWN SINCE 1908 SPECIALS EFFECTIVE JUNE 5 thru 10, 1990 MEMBER O k UNITED GROCERS One serving has approximately 235 calories, 43 g fat (1.4 g saturated fat). 107 mg sodium, and 79.1 mg cholesterol ANNUAL BAR-B-Q PLANNED Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church will be holding its Annual Bar- B-Q on June 22-23: 2-7 p.m. on June 22-23: 2-7 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. M T. ZION MISSIONARY B.C. 831 NE Frem ont Street P ortland, OR DONATION: $5 The members of Mt. Zion wish to invite the public to attend this annual feed of tasty delights. For more infor­ mation, call 281-0608. Rev. Percy Manuel, pastor. • WINTER PEAR CABBAGE SALAD Health & N u tritio n Origins of Everyday Foods •••••• • i H ? ::: :::? 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