Issue 480 September 30, 2013
The Vermilion Voice
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Hames
Dawns Eats Dawn Hames Columnist
I l ove g o i n g to salad bars and pot luck suppers. There is always such a nice variety. One of the best things about salads is that the vegetable that comprise them are full of beneficial nutrients. A pasta salad is very filling and satisfying. The combination of the grain amino acids from the pasta and the amino acids in the beans form a complete protein. The pasta can be regular elbow, fancy bowtie, whole wheat or brown rice pasta. Beans help to stabilize blood sugar because they are a low glycemic food that is high in fiber. A diet with adequate fiber lowers blood cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of
both heart disease and colon cancer. The fiber in black beans can provide you with digestive health by providing the nutrients needed for the development of the good bacteria in the lower digestive tract. Black beans are a good source of molybdenum, folate, fiber, manganese, calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, iron and tryptophan. Since beans are high in nutrients, fiber and low in fat, they are thought to raise leptin levels, which in turn raise metabolism. Black beans are also high in antioxidants. Broccoli is a very nutritious food, with a 1/2 cup providing your daily need for vitamins C and K as well as significant amounts of Vitamin A and at least 18 other vitamins and minerals. The benefits of broccoli include: antioxidant abilities, anti-inflammatory properties, and unique cell detoxification abilities.
Studies have shown broccoli to decrease cholesterol, inhibit the overgrowth of Helicobacter pylori (bad bacterium) in the stomach and aid in cancer prevention. Red pepper is very high in Vitamin C. Broccoli and Bean Pasta Salad 3 cups cooked pasta 1 can (19 oz.) Black Beans 1 small can of mandarin oranges 1 / 4 cup chopped onion 1 large broccoli floret 1 / 2 red pepper chopped 1 / 2 cup orange juice 1 / 4 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or oregano 1 clove garlic finely chopped or pressed 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper 3 / 4 teaspoon salt Drain and rinse the beans. Drain the oranges. Cut the broccoli floret into small
Consider Cooking With Canola Oil News Canada Submitted (NC) The bright yellow canola fields that span the Prairie provinces produce some of the healthiest cooking oil in the world. Canola seeds are crushed to form canola oil, a top choice for heart-healthy cooking oil. “Health professionals recommend that sources of saturated fat be reduced and replaced with unsaturated fat,” says Shaunda Durance-Tod, a registered dietitian with the Canola Council of Canada.
She adds that “canola oil contains less saturated fat than other common cooking oils – just 7 per cent. It is also rich in monounsaturated and omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, and provides vitamin E as well as plant sterols.” What many people may not know is that the vast majority of canola planted across Canada has been enhanced through biotechnology to make it resistant to herbicides. According to CropLife Canada, herbicide-tolerant canola is part of a sustainable farming system and helps reduce soil erosion, conserve soil moisture
25th Anniversary Great White North Pumpkin Fair and Weigh-off Saturday, October 5, 2013 Smoky Lake, Alberta
Friday , October 4, 2013
Registration for Pumpkin, Squash, Watermelon, Long Gourds and Field Pumpkin Free Family Entertainment by Christine Horne
Saturday, October 5, 2013
FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE throughout the day “Puff and Pant” Family Race (Ironhorse Trail, Downtown) Farmer’s Market (Beside Complex and at the School) Music by the “Northern Kings” & Food Fair (Complex Hall) Face Painting, Balloon Art and Children’s Crafts (Complex Hall) Entertainment by Christine Horne (Complex Arena) Seniors Garage Sale (Senior’s Centre, Downtown) Studio 28 Art Show and Sale (National Hall – Downtown) Museum Open (North of Complex) Threshing Bee (Next to the Museum) WEIGH-OFF for Pumpkins, Squash, Watermelon, Long Gourds and Field Pumpkins with Guest MC and Auctioneer Danny Hooper (Arena) Iron Cruisers Show and Shine (Downtown) Pumpkin and Squash Auction (Arena) HAK Archery Demonstration and Competition Beer Gardens, Pork Supper & Entertainment (Curling Rink, Downtown) Giant Pumpkin Drop (West of Complex) Old Time Pumpkin Dance – White Earth Community Hall (North on Hwy 855) Smoky Lake Ag Society Concert/Dance (Complex Hall)
Sunday, October 6, 2013 (Only Event)
Pumpkin Classic Golf Tournament (Smoky Lake Golf Course) (Weather permitting)
25TH ANNIVERSARY
PUMPKIN FAIR
CONCERT
FEATURING BRETT KISSEL Saturday October 5th, 2013 Doors open at 8 pm Smoky Lake Complex Tickets $25.00 in advance $30.00 at the door Tickets on sale at #7 Foodstore in Smoky Lake 780-656-3504 Proudly presented by the Smoky Lake Pumpkin Growers and Smoky Lake Ag. Society
and protect valuable wildlife habitat. There are a number of ways you can incorporate canola oil into your diet. Try adding it to your morning smoothie, which will provide omega 3 fats and vitamin E along with a smoother taste. www.newscanada.com
salad size pieces. In a large bowl combine the drained beans, the oranges, and broccoli, cooked and cooled pasta, the chopped onion, and the chopped red pepper. Make the dressing by combining the orange juice, vinegar, seasoning, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss.
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