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Spice Up Your Cooking! This me of year you can find a pumpkin spiceversion of every- thing – candy, cereal, coffee, and more! Pumpkin spice foods and beverages are typically flavored with a combinaon of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. This blend of flavors makes these foods quite popular! Flavor is one of the top reasons why we choose to eat the foods we eat. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends liming salt/sodium intake, however, salt is a common source of flavor in the food we eat. By familiarizing yourself with a few herbs and spices, you can en- hance the flavor while lowering the sodium content in foods you prepare. Spice and Herb Tips Storing dried herbs and spices in airght containers on a dry, dark shelf can help preserve its flavor for a few years. Spices and herbs have very minimal nutrional value, meaning they wont increase sugar, fat, salt, or calories in a food. They are simply used to enhance the flavor of a dish. Herbs and spices vary in strength of flavor. If you are experi- menng with flavors, its a good idea to start with just a pinch and then taste test. You can always add more but once its added, theres no going back. The following informaon may help you know where to start when it comes to flavoring dishes with herbs and spices: Strong flavor: bay leaf, cardamom, curry, ginger, pepper, mustard, rosemary, sage Medium flavor: basil, cumin, dill, fennel, garlic, marjoram, mint, oregano, thyme, turmeric Sweet flavor: cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, cardamom, mint, fennel Savory flavor: oregano, garlic powder, curry powder, dill, onion powder Peppery flavor: mustard, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder Since spices and herbs can be expensive - start with a few basics like pepper, basil, oregano, and cinnamon. For spices that you use a lot, it is cheaper per ounce to purchase the spices in bulk. Next me you cook, loosen your grip on the salt shaker and pick up some herbs and spices! Recipe of the Month Source: foodhero.org Pumpkin Fruit Dip Servings: 26 Makes: 3 cups Ingredients 1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin 1 cup plain yogurt or low-fat cream cheese ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg Directions 1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. 2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, yogurt or cream cheese, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add sugar a little at a time to reach desired sweetness. Stir until smooth. 3. Serve with sliced fruit. 4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Nutrients Per Serving: (2 tablespoons) 40 calories, 0.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 7 g total sugars, and 25 mg sodium Total Cost per serving: $$$$ USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDAs Supplemental Nutrion Assistance Program — SNAP. SNAP is an equal opportunity employer. If you believe your rights have been discriminated against, call (800) 720-5964. To learn more about the Supplemental Nutrion Assistance Program (SNAP) or to apply for benefits, visit www.yourtexasbenefits.com. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunies in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, naonal origin, disability, age, genec informaon, veteran status, sexual orientaon or gender identy. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperang. Schedule 2020 classes today! Be Well, Live Well A Fresh Start to a Healthier You Walk Across Texas with Walk & Talk Series Contact: Sharon Mitchiner, BLT Nutrion Educaon Associate Galveston County at 281-309-5048 Source: Better Living for Texans Compiled & Distributed by: Galveston County Extension, Family & Community Health, 281-309-5059 Distributed by: Sharon Mitchiner, BLT Nutrition Education Associate, 281-309-5048, [email protected] Adapted from:hps://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperave- extension/fact-sheets/using-herbs-and-spices/

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Spice Up Your Cooking!

This time of year you can find a “pumpkin spice” version of every-thing – candy, cereal, coffee, and more! Pumpkin spice foods and beverages are typically flavored with a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. This blend of flavors makes these foods quite popular!

Flavor is one of the top reasons why we choose to eat the foods we eat. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting salt/sodium intake, however, salt is a common source of flavor in the food we eat.

By familiarizing yourself with a few herbs and spices, you can en-hance the flavor while lowering the sodium content in foods you prepare.

Spice and Herb Tips

Storing dried herbs and spices in airtight containers on a dry, dark shelf can help preserve its flavor for a few years.

Spices and herbs have very minimal nutritional value, meaning they won’t increase sugar, fat, salt, or calories in a food. They are simply used to enhance the flavor of a dish.

Herbs and spices vary in strength of flavor. If you are experi-menting with flavors, it’s a good idea to start with just a pinch and then taste test. You can always add more but once it’s added, there’s no going back.

The following information may help you know where to start when it comes to flavoring dishes with herbs and spices:

Strong flavor: bay leaf, cardamom, curry, ginger, pepper, mustard, rosemary, sage

Medium flavor: basil, cumin, dill, fennel, garlic, marjoram, mint, oregano, thyme, turmeric

Sweet flavor: cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, cardamom, mint, fennel

Savory flavor: oregano, garlic powder, curry powder, dill, onion powder

Peppery flavor: mustard, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder

Since spices and herbs can be expensive - start with a few basics like pepper, basil, oregano, and cinnamon. For spices that you use a lot, it is cheaper per ounce to purchase the spices in bulk.

Next time you cook, loosen your grip on the salt shaker and pick up some herbs and spices!

Recipe of the Month

Source: foodhero.org

Pumpkin Fruit Dip

Servings: 26

Makes: 3 cups

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin

1 cup plain yogurt or low-fat cream cheese

¾ cup sugar

1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

½ teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.

2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, yogurt or cream cheese, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add sugar a little at a time to reach desired sweetness. Stir until smooth.

3. Serve with sliced fruit.

4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Nutrients Per Serving: (2 tablespoons) 40 calories, 0.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 1 g dietary fiber, 7 g total sugars, and 25 mg sodium

Total Cost per serving: $$$$

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP. SNAP is an equal opportunity employer. If you believe your rights have been discriminated against, call (800) 720-5964. To

learn more about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or to apply for benefits, visit www.yourtexasbenefits.com. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex,

religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Schedule 2020 classes today!

Be Well, Live Well

A Fresh Start to a Healthier You

Walk Across Texas with Walk & Talk Series

Contact: Sharon Mitchiner,

BLT Nutrition Education Associate

Galveston County at 281-309-5048

Source: Better Living for Texans

Compiled & Distributed by: Galveston County Extension,

Family & Community Health, 281-309-5059

Distributed by: Sharon Mitchiner, BLT Nutrition Education Associate,

281-309-5048, [email protected]

Adapted from: : https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/fact-sheets/using-herbs-and-spices/

¡Póngale sabor a sus comidas!

En esta época del año puede encontrar todo tipo de alimentos con "especias de calabaza": dulces, cereales, café, y más. Los alimentos y bebidas con especias de calabaza suelen ser condimentados con una combinación de canela, nuez moscada, jengibre y clavo. Esta mezcla de sabores hace que estos alimentos sean muy populares.

El sabor es una de las principales razones por las que elegimos co-mer los alimentos que comemos. Las Pautas Alimentarias para los Estadounidenses recomienda limitar la ingesta de sal/sodio. Sin embargo, la sal es una fuente común de sabor en los alimentos que comemos.

Al habituarse a algunas hierbas y especias, podrá mejorar el sabor y reducir el contenido de sodio de los alimentos que prepara.

Consejos prácticos sobre las especias y las hierbas

Almacenar hierbas y especias secas en envases herméticos en un estante seco y oscuro puede ayudar a preservar su sabor durante algunos años.

Las especias y hierbas tienen un valor nutricional mínimo, lo que significa que no aumentarán el azúcar, la grasa, la sal o las calorías de un alimento. Simplemente se usan para mejorar el sabor de un platillo.

Las hierbas y las especias varían en cuanto a la intensidad del sa-bor. Si está experimentando con los condimentos, es buena idea empezar con un pizca y luego hacer una prueba de sabor. Siempre puede añadir más, pero una vez que lo hace, no hay vuelta atrás.

La siguiente información puede ayudarle a saber dónde empezar cuando se trata de condimentar platillos con hierbas y especias:

Sabor fuerte: laurel, cardamomo, curri, jengibre, pimienta, mosta-za, romero, salvia

Sabor moderado: albahaca, comino, eneldo, hinojo, ajo, mejorana, menta, orégano, tomillo, cúrcuma

Sabor dulce: canela, clavo, pimienta gorda, jengibre, cardamomo, menta, hinojo

Sabor salado: orégano, ajo en polvo, curri en polvo, eneldo, cebolla en polvo

Sabor a pimienta: mostaza, pimienta negra, pimentón, pimienta de cayena, chile en polvo

Ya que las especias y hierbas pueden ser costosas, empiece con algunos condimentos básicos como la pimienta, la albahaca, el orégano y la canela. Para las especias que se usan con frecuencia, es más barato el precio por onza cuando se compran en cantidades mayores. La próxima vez que vaya a cocinar, ¡deje de usar tanto el salero y elija algunas hierbas y especias!

Receta del mes Fuente: foodhero.org

Salsa de frutas y calabazas Porciones: 26 Rinde: 3 tazas Ingredientes 1 lata (15 onzas) de calabaza 1 taza de yogur natural o queso crema bajo en grasa

¾ taza de azúcar

1 ½ cucharaditas de canela

½ cucharadita de nuez moscada Instrucciones

1. Lávese las manos y limpie el área donde va a preparar los alimentos.

2. En un tazón grande, combine la calabaza, el yogur o el que-so crema, la canela y la nuez moscada. Añada azúcar poco a poco hasta alcanzar la dulzura deseada. Revuelva hasta que la mezcla quede homogénea.

3. Sirva con fruta en rodajas.

4. Refrigere las sobras en el curso de las siguientes 2 horas.

Nutrientes por porción: (2 Cucharadas) 40 calorías, 0.5 g de grasa total, 0 g de grasa saturada, 1 g de proteínas, 8 g de car-bohidratos, 1 g de fibra dietética, 7 g de azúcares totales y 25 mg de sodio

Costo total por porción: $$$$

Linea Noticias BLT

El Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (United States Department of Agricultura, USDA) es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Este material fue financiado por el Programa

de Asistencia para la Nutrición Suplementaria (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP) del USDA. Para obtener más información sobre el Programa de Asistencia para la Nutrición Suplementaria (SNAP) o

solicitar beneficios, visite www.yourtexasbenefits.com. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension garantiza la igualdad de oportunidades en sus programas y ofrece trabajo a todas las personas, sin distinción de raza, color, sexo,

religión, nacionalidad, incapacidad, edad, información genética, condición de veterano, orientación sexual ni identidad de género. Es una colaboración del Sistema Universitario A&M de Texas, el Departamento de

Agricultura de los Estados Unidos y las Cortes de Comisionados del Condado de Texas.

Horario 2020 clases hoy!

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Contacto: Sharon Mitchiner,

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Condado de Galveston al 281-309-5048

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