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Published on September 28, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jeri HughesMarketing & Community RelationsEssentia Health(218) 828-7583
By Bonnie Brost, licensed and registered dietitian at Essentia Health.
It is fall and football season. Gathering to attend a game or watch one on television is part of life in the Northland.
Food and football usually bring out pizza, potlucks and snacks. It' hard to keep healthy eating on track during fall weekends. But with a little creativity and menu-planning, you can fit heart-healthy options into the fun.
We often think of heart-healthy as eating foods that don't taste good or foods that we should not have. Instead, let' focus on foods we should eat more, while still heeding recommendations to limit saturated fat, sodium and sugar.
The American Heart Association recommends eating at least four to five cups of fruits and/or vegetables each day and four servings of beans each week.
Introducing beans into a family' meal plan can be a challenge. So why not add them to the football snack buffet and help your family and guests give beans a try?
Beans are high in antioxidants, fiber, protein, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper and zinc. Eating beans regularly may decrease the risk of diabetes, heart disease and colorectal cancer. Beans also help with weight management.
Compare the Salsa Bean Dip recipe below with the popular "Top the Tater" sour cream dip. The salsa recipe provides more protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals with fewer calories and sodium. One-fourth cup of "Top the Tater" has no fiber but has 120 calories, 200 milligrams of sodium and seven grams of saturated fat, which is half of what most of us should have all day.
Southwest Black Bean Salsa is easy to make and adds great color to your buffet. Chicken Enchilada Dip, adapted from Eating Well, is full of fresh vegetables and beans that will fill up football fans with healthy ingredients. I used reduced-fat cream cheese and cheddar cheese to keep level of saturated fat and sodium down.
Salsa Bean Dip1 tablespoon chopped onion15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained1/4 cup Newman' Mild Salsa1/8 teaspoon cumin1/8 teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Tabasco sauce (optional)1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves, chopped2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
Place all ingredients, except cilantro, in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Add chopped cilantro. Serve with whole-grain tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition factsServings, 4; serving size, 1/4 cup; calories, 110; total fat, 1 gram; saturated fat, 0.5 grams; carbohydrate, 20 grams; protein, 7 grams; sodium, 150 milligrams; potassium, 370 milligrams; fiber, 7 grams.
Southwest Black Bean Dip2 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1-1/2 cups frozen corn 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 large red bell pepper, choppedJalapeno pepper, chopped (if desired)Tortilla chips or dipping vegetables
Mix the lime juice, oil and cumin in a small bowl. Combine the corn, cilantro, black beans, red bell pepper and jalapeno pepper; toss. Drizzle dressing over bean mixture and mix. Serve with whole-grain tortilla chips.
Nutrition FactsServings, 8; serving size, 1/2 cup; calories, 80; total fat, 1.5 grams; saturated fat, 0 grams; sodium, 60 milligrams; potassium, 335 milligrams; carbohydrates, 13 grams; fiber, 4 grams; protein 3 grams
Chicken Enchilada Dip3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (about 3 large tomatoes)1/2 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic1 fresh jalapeno pepper, cut in half1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon salt1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed1 cup frozen corn1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese2 tablespoons chopped green onion2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantroCombine tomatoes, onion, garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin and salt in a food processor. Process until smooth. Pour sauce into 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place chicken breasts in sauce. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours. Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker. Add cream cheese, beans, corn and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro. Serve with whole-grain tortilla chips or wraps.
Nutrition facts Servings, 12; serving size, 1/3 cup; calories, 150; total fat, 4 grams; saturated fat, 2 grams; sodium, 180 milligrams; carbohydrates, 22 grams; fiber, 7 grams; protein, 15 grams.
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