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We've all heard stories about moms who go above and beyond the call of duty for their families, but when is too much too much? A classic example is the story of the mom who was determined to clean up the kitchen before calling 911, even though she had symptoms of an impending heart attack. According to Dr. Margaret Beahrs -- a cardiologist at St. Paul Heart Clinic in St. Paul, Minn., and advocate for women's cardiovascular health -- stories abound of women who put their family to-do list before seeking care. "Just last winter a grandmother chose to get the holiday baking done on time, ignoring the symptoms of chest discomfort and shortness of breath," she recalled. "Unfortunately, she waited too long and came into the hospital too late." "Women tend to put themselves and their heart health last during the holidays and family celebrations," said Dr. Beahrs. "Mother's Day is an ideal time to remind women to have a heart. Your family needs you for a long time!" Here's how the kids can give Mom a heart-healthy break. Set the mood and encourage her to relax on Mother's Day and throughout the year with colorful stained-glass votive candleholders. The kids can design the lovely gift in three easy steps using old, recycled juice glasses, bright tissue paper and household glue.
Here's how: 1. Cut plain tissue paper into 1-inch squares, triangles and rectangles. Older kids might want to try heart, fish, star and flower shapes as well. 2. Squeeze white household glue into a small bowl and dilute with a few drops of water. Brush a light coat of the glue mixture on the outside of a juice glass. In an overlapping pattern, apply the tissue shapes over the glue. Smooth out each piece with your fingers as you go along. 3. When the outside of the glass is covered, apply another coating or two of the glue mixture over all of the tissue paper. Let dry for several hours. When dry, the tissue paper will look bright and colorful once again. Set a votive candle inside and gift wrap it with love for Mom on Mother's Day.
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Note: For more information specifically about women and cardiovascular disease, go to www.americanheart.org and click on "Healthy Lifestyle" then "Women and Cardiovascular Disease."
*** Donna Erickson's award-winning television series "Donna's Day" airs on public television nationwide. Visit www.donnasday.com to find out when it airs on your local PBS station and to sign up for Donna's enewsletter. (c) 2009 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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Meat and Potatoes
Ingredients 4 3/4 cups (24 ounces) diced cooked potatoes 8 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 2 teaspoons chili seasoning 1 tablespoon Splenda Granular 1 (8-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup cubed Velveeta Light processed cheese
Directions
In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, sauté potatoes for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in another large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking
A great quick and easy meat and potato dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. spray, brown meat and onion. Stir in tomato sauce, undrained tomatoes, chili seasoning and Splenda. Add kidney beans and Velveeta cheese. Mix well to combine. Continue cooking until cheese melts and potatoes are browned, stirring both often. For each serving, place 2/3 cup potatoes on a serving plate and spoon about 3/4 cup chili mixture over top. Serves 6. • Each serving equals: 268 calories, 4g fat, 18g protein, 40g carbs, 683mg sodium, 166mg calcium, 6g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 2 Starch/Carbs, 1 1/2 Vegetable; Carb Choices: 2 1/2.
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