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Clinton News-Record, 1979-03-29, Page 24T. PAGE 2A --CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1979 Better breakfasts make for healthier children The most important and enriched cereals hot oatmeal or cold meal of the day is being supply protein and are cereal; a glass of eggnog, neglected by thousands of important sources of milkshake, hot young Canadians - among iron, several B vitamins chocolate; a glass of them a large number of and carbohydrates. vegetable juice cocktail. our school children who Moreau -Vena suggests Fried eggs are old aren't eating an adequate adding, according to stand-bys so try serving breakfast. Canada's Food Guide, them differently ... in a According to Carmen fruit or juice, toast and hole. It may just be what Moreau -Vena, a foodspread, eggs,, bacon or turns on an eight year - consultant at Agriculture cheese, and milk. old. The following recipe Canada, this is very If your child is inclined was tested at Food distressing. "Blood sugar to skip breakfast, make it A d v is o r y D i v is ion , is below the fasting levels too good to miss, says 1 Agriculture Canada to after a period of eight to Moreau -Vena. Variety is help keep your children ten hours so that the the key word. Here are going full steam all day, metabolic need for more ideas on what to in school and at play. breakfast in nutritionally serve a grateful morning They'll enjoy preparing it critical. Studies have tummy. Of course, you'll themselves too! shown that the hungry or need to round some of poorly nourished child them out into full-fledged Egg in the Hole has a low energy level breakfasts: a slice of Put a frypan on the and is likely to lack enriched raisin bread stove. Turn stove to concentration and be a with Muenster cheese; medium-high. Use 2 -inch poor learner." Graham crackers spread cookie cutter to cut a hole "There just isn't any with peanut butter; a in the center of a slice of other way to do it," bowl of sliced fruit- bread. Spread both continues Moreau -Vena, topped yogurt; hot rolls sides of bread with "than by eating a fair or muffins with dried butter. Put the bread in share of the day's food apricots and cheese; the frypan. Drop 1/2 needs before moving into hard cooked eggs or egg teaspoon of butter in hole. high gear. A nutritious salad stuffed into a Break an egg into custard breakfast should contain sandwich; ice cream or cup, then pour gently into foods from at least threefrozen yogurt balls the hole of the slice of of t e four Food Groups." topped with crushed bread. Sprinkle salt and Central to a balanced cereal; a slice of French Pepper over the egg. breakfast is cereal with toast with unsweetened Cook the egg 1 minute, milk. Milk is the best applesauce and nutmeg; then turn over using a dietary source of canned peaches or fruit lifter. Cook for 11/2 calcium, riboflavin and cocktail (preferably minutes on the other side. vitamin D. while grain packed without sugar) on 1 serving. Finicky eaters satisfied Finicky Eaters - Forceful tactics that make mealtime an un- pleasant experience can cause lifelong food aversions, say food consultants at Agriculture Canada. It's usually more effective to attack the problem by starting at the root causes. The portions may be too large and that can be discouraging to a small child. Also, you can often get a child to eat more by serving five or six small meals a day instead of three big ones. Participating in the meal preparation may help too. Boredom is another cause: food that looks good is often better for yob -a cookie cutter turns cheese slices and other foods into child - appealing shapes. Snack Grabbers Fresh Carrots have many good uses For an economical bundle of freshness, variety and nutrition, pick up a bag of fresh Ontario carrots, suggest the food specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. You'll be pleased,you did when you discover how good they really are. Their freshness is the first indication of goodness. Harvested last fall at their peak of quality, the carrots were stored under controlled atmosphere conditions around 0-1 degree C and 95 percent humidity with tops removed to help preserve their crispness. When the carrots are to be marketed, they are transported to the packing plant. There they are washed, graded and packaged in plastic bags. The procedure is fast. It usually takes less than 24 hours from the time the carrots reach the packing plant from storage to the time the retail store receives them to sell. Firm, crisp, colorful carrots in plastic bags are ready for you to buy. At home, discover their variety of uses. Carrots are ideal cooked or raw as a vegetable, in casseroles or soups, for salads, as snacks, as appetizers and even in desserts. Keep a bag or two in the refrigerator crisper. They'll keep well for several weeks. Bite into a carrot assured you're eating a nutritious food. One medium-sized raw carrot or one-third cup cooked diced carrot provides more than an adult's daily requirement of Vitamin A. And There's only 20 calories in one medium raw carrot. When shopping, pick up a bag of fresh carrots. Look for the Foodland Ontario symbol on the plastic bag or at produce displays. It tells you the carrots were grown in Ontario. Applicants must be - 1. a teenager 2. in the Auburn Community , 3. be prepared to work and en- Ioy a new experience using Auburn's history. Register with Lillian Hallam any Soturdoy morning in April Snacks need not be a problem - in creative hands, they solution sultants Canada. • chosen sidering content health. Mild -flavored, colorful finger foods are ideal. Stock up on fruit and raw vegetables, unsweetened juices, cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, plain muffins, nuts and seeds, granola, whole grain or enriched bread and crackers. Take the time to peel and cut up raw vegetables and fruit so they'll be just as con- venient for youngsters on the run as cookies or candy bars. can be a say food con - at Agriculture They should be carefully con. - both nutrient and dental 7 Home gardening course set Gardening enthusiasts 1 he Flower (Arranging can sharpen their skills course explains how to by taking home study select and arrange a courses sponsored by the variety of common plant Ontario Ministry of materials. Fifteen film Agriculture and Food. strips, containing 300 - Three gardening colour pictures, illustrate Bourses are available various concepts in floral now, through the Office of design. Continuing Education at Home gardeners, in - the University of Guelph. terested in reproducing Several new courses will indoor and outdoor be available in April. plants, will learn how to "These courses are propogate plants by root designed for use by in- cuttings, seeding, bud- dividuals, horticultural ding and gratfing, in the socieities, garden clubs course Plant Propagation and other groups," says for the Home Owner. This Harold Crawford, Office course is an easy-to-use of Continuing Education. manual for commercial All of the courses in the and hobby gardeners. Creative Self -Learning Plant Use in the Home series include audio Landscape is a course cassettes, text materials, illustrating different and film strips and plant uses in residential viewer. No assignments landscape design. The are required for these course provides detailed non-credit courses. information about the use Better breakfasts for healthier' children: If your children are inclined to skip breakfast, make it too good to miss. This "Egg in the Hole" will help keep them going full steam all day, in school and at play. (Agriculture Canadahoto P ) news home news Try this money saver Ground beef continues to be a favorite meat. However, in view of current meat prices, here are some serving tips from the food consultants at Agriculture Canada. Make ground beef go further by adding bread crumbs or rolled oats, skim milk powder, chopped onions, egg and seasonings. Shape in thir patties and grill. Extend meat loaf and other ground beef dishes with mixed vegetables, mashed white or sweet potatoes, rice, barley or pasta. Combine meat with protein -rich but less costly beans, peas, lentils, eggs or cheese, or else serve at the same meal. It takes less ground beef mixture per serving if you use it as stuffing for green peppers, cabbage leaves or squash for colorful main dishes. The following "Cab- bage Beef Bake" from Food Advisory Division costs about $0.50 per serving --.and cpntains 17 grams of proteiin, almost one third an adult man's daily requirement. Cabbage Beef Bake 500 g ground beef 100 mL margarine 11:10 mL all-purpose flour 100 mL skim milk powder 5 mL caraway seed 7 mL salt 1 mL pepper, 700 mL water 1.5 L shredded cabbage Brown beef. Drain, off excess fat. Melt margarine. Blend in flour, skim milk powder and seasonings. Gradually add water. Stir and cook until smooth and thick. Combine beef and cabbage with sauce. 'Pour into greased 2.5 L baking dish. Bake at 180 degrees C until cabbage is tender - crisp (about 1 h). 6 servings. of evergreens, deciduous trees, shrubs, annuals and biennials. Flower Arranging, and Plant Propagation for the Home Owner courses cost $50 each. 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