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October 2011 Hispanic Heritage Heroes
Hispanic Heritage Month
People of Hispanic descent have played a major role in shaping American culture throughout history, from Francisco Vasquez de Coronado's pioneering exploration of North America to Sonia Sotomayor's appointment as the first Hispanic woman on the Supreme Court. Yet it took the efforts of hundreds of talented men and women, over a period of decades, to bring the importance of Hispanic culture to the forefront of American consciousness. Biography.com presents the profiles of many of these notable men and women, who encompass the rich legacy of Hispanic heritage, and explores their impact on people around the world— Hispanic and otherwise.
Old World expertise mixes with New
World ingredients and techniques in Hispanic cooking. The result: delicious foods, cooked with flair. Hispanic cuisine encompasses the culinary traditions of Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, South and Central America and other Spanish culture and origins, although each region bears its own distinct flavors and noble roots. But, what they all share is a sense of culinary adventure and emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients that can be easily incorporated into a healthy diet.
+ Greenwood Lakes Middle Healthy Monday Walk October 3, 2011 Location- GLMS Track Time- 9:00 am
Greenwood Lakes Middle School’s Healthy Monday is a wellness initiative program to promote health and learning activities. Healthy Monday is based on Michelle Obama’s national initiative “Let’s Move”. Healthy Monday promotes Cable in the Classroom resources and various web 2.0 site. Healthy Monday will have a new format for the coming year. Our newsletter will contain information for Healthy Students, Healthy Teachers/ Staff (Wellness Wednesday)/Cleo’s Biscuits (Healthy Pets), Healthy recipes, information from the Eagle Café, and lessons based on healthy fruit, vegetable selection of the month. Vegetable for the month of October is Pumpkin. Our newsletter theme for October is “Healthy Monday/Service/Heroes”.
This week our focus will be on … Hispanic Heritage Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month Lessons…
ACTIVITIES TO CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH U.S. geography. Many U.S. place names are derived from the Spanish language. Invite students to locate, tag on a U.S. map, and translate the following states and cities: States -- Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and Montana. Cities -- El Paso, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Pueblo, Colorado; San Antonio, Texas; San Diego, California; San Francisco, California; San Jose, California; and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Challenge students to find additional U.S. place names of Spanish origin. Study skills. Use the Hispanic Americans in History worksheet with this activity. Invite students to use classroom, library, and Internet resources to match each famous Hispanic American listed on the worksheet with the brief description (in the second column) that tells what that person is noted for. Students might work cooperatively to complete this activity. Hispanic Americans of the Past Answer Key: 1. i, 2. e, 3. a, 4. j, 5. h, 6. b, 7. g, 8. d, 9. c, 10. f. Hispanic Americans of Today Answer Key: 1. d, 2. h, 3. c, 4. f, 5. e, 6. a, 7. j, 8. i, 9. g, 10. b. Graphing. Invite students to use the following information from the U.S. Bureau of the Census to create a bar graph, a picture graph, or a circle graph showing the country of origin of U.S. Hispanics. The information below shows how many of every 100 Hispanic Americans list each of seven different countries as the nation from which their ancestors came. Mexico 67 out of 100 Puerto Rico 9 out of 100 Cuba 4 out of 100 Nations in Central & South 14 out of 100 America Other Hispanic Nations 6 out of 100 Art. Invite students to design a postage stamp that could be part of a Hispanic Heritage stamp series. The stamp might show a famous Hispanic American or some aspect of Hispanic-American history or culture. Keep on Moo’vin…
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Dictionary skills. Many common English words are very similar to Spanish vocabulary. Following are a list of Spanish words and their English translations. Invite students to read each Spanish word below and to tell what the English equivalent might be.
Spanish
ensalada inteligente (in-teh-leeHEN-teh)
English armadill o barbecu e cafeteria chocolat e salad intellige nt
mucho (MOO-choh)
much
no
no
papel (pah-PEL)
paper
rosa
rose
armadillo barbacoa cafetería chocolate
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Spanish
English
banana
banana
botella (boh-TEHyah) can (kan-YOHN)
bottle canyon
colores
colors
explorador
explorer
mapa
map
música (MOO-seecuh) números (NOOmeh-rohs) patio tomate (toh-MAHteh)
music numbers patio tomato
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World geography. Introduce students to the idea that the United States is a "melting pot." That means that people of many cultures have joined together to make this country great. Invite students to learn where their ancestors came from. Place a tag(s) with each student's name on the world map to indicate his/her place(s) of family origin. Bulletin board/current events. Create a big black kettle (representing the "melting pot" that is America) out of construction paper and staple it to the bulletin board. Use white chalk to write the cultures represented in your students' families on the pot. Then ask students to keep an eye out for articles in newspapers and magazines that include references to different cultural groups that are part of the American "melting pot." Hang those articles on the bulletin board.
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Biographies. Invite students to select one of the famous Latinos from the worksheet list (see Latinos in History) or one of the ones that follow and to learn two new facts about that person. Set up a "share time" when students will share with each other the information they've learned. Vasco Núñez Balboa Simón Bolívar Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Salvador Dalí Roberto Durán Julio Iglesias Antonio Carlos Jobim Keep on Moo’vin…
Explorer Statesman Writer Painter Sportsman Musician Musician 4
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Healthy Students Start your day with breakfast… Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. And it can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night's pizza! Get Moving! It's easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see friends. Take a 10-minute activity break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV. Climb stairs instead of - sodales. taking an escalator or elevator. Try to do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day.
Healthy Pet Corner… Cleo’s Biscuits
Tartar is the hardened form of plaque. Plaque is the substance that forms on teeth after a meal. Tartar creates two problems for your pet. First, it promotes the growth and multiplication of bacteria. These bacteria can enter the bloodstream through the gums and infect various internal organs. This may lead to heart, kidney, and liver disease. Second, tartar can buildup on the tooth. As the tartar builds up it can damage the gums and allow bacteria to invade the bone and destroy the periodontal ligament. This leads to abscesses and loss of the tooth. Additionally in cats it may lead to destruction of the outer enamel layer of the tooth. Site-http://www.healthypets.com/prevdendisin.html
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Healthy Monday Financial Tidbits… My son, Paul, wrote this article…
Darden Restaurants are set to reap financial benefits from the healthy kids menu… Paul Borosky, Orlando Finance Examiner September 24, 2011 The locally based and an Orlando favorite, Darden Restaurants, decided to followed McDonald and Burger King into a healthier menu for children. The decision makes Darden the first casual dining restaurants to embrace this movement. With the decision, Darden may reap several benefits. As a causal dining leader, Darden demonstrates social responsibility at its finest. The healthy kids menu will cost the company money in research, training, and menu modifications. Further, the adjustments will inevitably affect the bottom line for the business and thus burden shareholders with the loss. However, a leader in social responsibility has rewards. One such perquisite is the First Lady, Michelle Obama, publicly endorsed Darden’s choice. The testimonial led to free advertising in most the major newspapers and television networks. Further, Darden’s decision to embrace the healthy kids movement will delay or stop additional government regulations. This will save the business money on required compliance for the additional regulation. The savings in this area alone should more than compensate shareholders for the needed research and menu modifications to implement the healthy kids menu.
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Finally, Darden Restaurants is not children centered. The Restaurant’s main revenue generator is the adult portion meals. With Darden advertising their concern for children, parents are more likely to visit their restaurants with the children. The response will likewise increase revenue. Darden’s move to a healthy kids menu will have a positive affect for the shareholders in the long term. The positive effects will range from free advertising from celebrities and an image improvement with their
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Eagle Café’s Veggie of the Month… Pumpkin
October 2011
The Eagle Cafe would like to offer some healthy food, exercise tips and some great recipes. If you would like to share a favorite recipe or health tip just put it in our mailbox, email or come in person to the Eagle Cafe. Look for us weekly in the Healthy Monday’s newsletter. Food Tip of the Week‐ Instead of frying, try preparing foods by dry roasting, grilling, oven cooking, or steaming. (The Diet Solution) Control portion sizes and the total number of calories you consume. (Mayo Clinic) Exercise tip of the week‐ The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that healthy adults include aerobic exercise and strength training in their fitness plans, specifically:
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Valerie Hodge, cafeteria Greenwood Lakes Middle School Phone: 407-320-7652 Email: scfs0671@scps.k12.fl.us
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• At least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity — or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity — a week • Strength training exercises at least twice a week Regular exercise can help you control your weight, reduce your risk of heart disease, and strengthen your bones and muscles. But if you haven't exercised for some time and you have health concerns, you may want to talk to your doctor before starting a new fitness routine. (Mayo Clinic)
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Caribbean Pumpkin soup Here is a sunny, pantry‐friendly soup to get you through the cold winter season, or any time you start longing for a little tropical spice. Our Caribbean Pumpkin Soup is a richly‐flavored,
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vegan, antioxidant‐dense meal in a bowl that you can savor for lunch or dinner. Pair it with our chewy, crusty bread‐sticks for a delicious vegetarian meal that will nourish you and those around your table (Serves 4‐6) Recipe can be doubled Site:http://www.fitnessgoop.com/2011/03/recipe s‐for‐health‐caribbean‐pumpkin‐soup/ Directions: Ingredients: 1 tablespoons olive oil
Heat olive oil in a heavy medium saucepan (3 – 4 quarts) over medium‐high heat. Add garlic
2 teaspoons minced garlic
and onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add green
1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped green pepper
pepper and sauté for 5 minutes more over
1 tablespoon ground cumin 1‐2 teaspoons allspice 1 15 ounce can pumpkin purée
medium heat until vegetables are soft. Turn heat to high and add cumin and allspice. Stir continuously for 1 minute. Add pumpkin purée, coconut milk, chicken broth, black beans, and molasses and stir to
1 can coconut milk (about 13.5 ounces)
combine. Bring to a boil and reduce heat;
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth*
cover pan and simmer for 30 minutes. Add
1 15.5 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 3 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
lime juice, cilantro, cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot. Cook’s Note: Soup can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for up to three days a tightlysealed container. Leftovers can be stored in refrigerator for
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
up to three days. Rewarm over mediumhigh heat. .
Pinch of cayenne Salt and freshly ground black pepper
*You can use chicken broth for a nonvegetarian soup.
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Latin American Empanadas (Pipian Empanadas)
Healthy Hispanic Heritage
From EatingWell: Spring 2004
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Ingredients:
Recipes… DOUGH
3 cups all‐purpose flour
1 1/2 cups cornmeal
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup canola oil
1‐1 1/4 cups water
FILLING To prepare dough: Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking
1/2 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup reduced‐sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or red‐wine
powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add oil and work with your fingertips until the mixture becomes crumbly. Add water and knead until dough just comes together (do not overwork). Press the dough into two disks. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. To prepare filling: Heat a medium skillet over medium‐low heat. Add pumpkin seeds and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender or spice mill and grind to a fine powder.
vinegar
Cook ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat,
2 cups potatoes, diced, cooked (about 8
crumbling with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink,
small red potatoes)
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 scallions (white part only), chopped
1 hard‐boiled egg, chopped
1 egg, mixed with 1/4 cup water for glaze
about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Add onion to the pan and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in tomato, cumin, broth, vinegar, potatoes, salt, ground pumpkin seeds and the beef. Reduce the heat to medium‐low; cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes to intensify flavors and reduce liquid.
Fold in scallions and hard‐boiled egg. Let cool completely
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Latin American Empanadas (Pipian Empanadas con’t…)
Hispanic
From EatingWell: Spring 2004
Heritage
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 6, place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and freeze until
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solid. Transfer to a plastic storage bag and freeze for up to 2 months.
Tips: You can use 1 cup whole‐wheat
pastry flour to replace 1 cup all‐purpose flour.
If you don't have the right‐sized cookie
cutter, an empty 28‐ounce can or plastic lid will also work.
Ingredient Notes:
Hulled pumpkin seeds, also know as
pepitas, are medium‐dark green and have a
Aji Sauce From EatingWell: Spring 2004
delicate nutty flavor. They are sold salted, roasted and raw, and can be found in the health‐food sections of many supermarkets.
Sherry vinegar, made from the popular
A piquant South American sauce, aji complements almost any dish in which plain hot sauce might be used. INGREDIENTS
Spanish fortified wine, has a subtly nutty flavor. It is great in salad dressings and can be found in
10 scallions, (white part plus 1/2 inch of green), very finely chopped
most grocery stores.
2 serrano chiles, or jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
NUTRITION
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Per empanada: 205 calories; 9 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono );
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
15 mg cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 2 g
1/4 cup lime juice
fiber; 235 mg sodium; 144 mg potassium.
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste PREPARATION
Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2 Exchanges: 1 1/3 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 1/3 lean protein, 1 1/2 fat
Combine scallions, chiles, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and salt to taste in a small bowl.
TIPS & NOTES Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
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Cuban‐Style Pork & Rice
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From EatingWell: March/April 2007
Hispanic
Full of spice and exotic flavors, this Cuban take on the classic Spanish paella is an easy way to
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feed a hungry crowd.
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup paprika 1/4 cup lime juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons rum, (optional) 2 teaspoons minced garlic, plus 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, divided 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, cumin 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork chops, (3/4-1 inch thick), trimmed, cut into cubes 2 cups onion, chopped 2 cups arborio rice, or short-grain brown rice 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium
chicken broth
1 cup canned diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, 16 large raw shrimp, (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined (optional) 2 cups frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, or cooked green beans, fresh or frozen, thawed 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, cut into strips
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Cuban‐Style Pork & Rice From EatingWell: March/April 2007
Full of spice and exotic flavors, this Cuban take on the classic Spanish paella is an easy way to feed a hungry crowd.
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PREPARATION Combine paprika, lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, rum (if using), 2 teaspoons minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper and cumin in a medium bowl, stirring to make a homogeneous paste. Add pork and stir to coat. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the pork, leaving any excess spice mixture in the bowl to add later. Cook the pork, stirring, until just cooked on the outside and the spices are very fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the pork to a plate. Add onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons garlic to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until well coated with the onion mixture. Stir in broth, tomatoes, capers, saffron and any remaining spice mixture. (If using brown rice, also add 3/4 cup water now.) Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes for arborio, 30 minutes for brown rice. Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir shrimp (if using) and artichokes (or green beans) into the rice. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Stir in the pork and any accumulated juices from the plate; scatter roasted peppers on top. Cover and continue baking until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed (if you’ve added shrimp, they should be opaque and pink), 10 to 15 minutes more.
TIPS & NOTESNUTRITION Per serving: 257 calories; 9 g fat ( 2 g sat , 5 g mono ); 40 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrates; 19 g protein; 5
g fiber; 257
mg sodium; 414 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (40% daily value), Vitamin C (35% dv), Selenium (32% dv), Folate (17% dv).
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