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Delicious recipes for
Stronger Bones ...

Creamy
Garlic Dip
Creamy Fruit Smoothie
Zesty Potato Salad
Banana Nut Bread
Confetti Frittata
(Family Features) - If an ounce of prevention is worth
a pound of cure, it's good to know that a convenient pantry product
can help fight osteoporosis by the spoonful. Over 44 million
American women and men aged 50 and older have osteoporosis or low
bone mass. About half of American children under 5 years of age
don't get enough calcium in their diets. And once children reach
their teen years, more than 85% of girls and 60% of boys don't get
their recommended daily allowance of calcium.
Since low lifetime calcium intake is one of the risk factors for
osteoporosis, it makes sense to start building stronger bones in
childhood, then continue through life. One easy and delicious way
to automatically increase your family's calcium intake is to sprinkle
nonfat dry milk into your recipes. Sprinkle nonfat dry milk into
your favorite meatloaf mixture to help keep it moist. Add it to
breads, muffins and cakes for better texture and browning. Fortified
with vitamins A and D, with D aiding calcium absorption, the "magic
crystals" can also enrich smoothies, egg dishes, dips, puddings,
mashed potatoes, soups and sauces. Sprinkle it on!
For more calcium-boosting recipes and information, visit VeryBestBaking.com/calcium.
... by the spoonful
Look how easy it is to boost your calcium intake. Get the most calcium
by adding 1 tablespoon of nonfat dry milk to many of the foods you
eat every day. Make it a habit to get more calcium this wholesome
and natural way.
| 1
tablespoon of ... |
Amount
of calcium |
| Nonfat
dry milk approximately |
= 55mg |
| Fat-free
evaporated milk approximately |
= 45mg |
| Fat-free
plain yogurt approximately |
= 30mg |
| Refrigerated
fat-free milk approximately |
= 20mg |
Creamy Garlic Dip
Makes 10 (2-tablespoon) servings
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup dry Nestlé Carnation Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
COMBINE sour cream, dry milk, green onions, vinegar, garlic,
salt and pepper in small bowl; stir until smooth. Serve with assorted
cut-up vegetables.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 70 calories, 5g protein, 3g
fat (25 calories from fat), 7g carbohydrate, 10mg cholesterol, 0g
fiber, 190mg sodium, 15% daily value calcium
Creamy Fruit Smoothie
Makes 4 servings
3 cups fresh, frozen (unsweetened) or canned fruit, drained
1 1/3 cups (3.2 ounce envelope) dry Nestlé Carnation Nonfat
Dry Milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ice cubes
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PLACE fruit, dry milk, water, ice, sugar and vanilla extract
in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
NOTE: For a tropical drink, try a mixture of mango, papaya
and pineapple to make up 3 cups fruit. Follow directions above.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 150 calories, 9g protein, 0.5g
fat (5 calories from fat), 28g carbohydrate, 5mg cholesterol, 2g
fiber, 125mg sodium, 30% daily value calcium
Zesty Potato Salad
Makes 8 servings
1/4 cup dry Nestlé Carnation Instant Nonfat Dry Milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds (about 6 large) red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes,
cooked, drained and cooled
2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces, blanched
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Lettuce leaves (optional)
COMBINE dry milk, water, mustard, salt and pepper in small
bowl until well mixed. Combine potatoes, green beans, bell pepper
and onions in large bowl; add milk dressing and toss well to coat.
Serve immediately or refrigerate. Serve over lettuce leaves.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 160 calories, 8g protein, 1.5g
fat (15 calories from fat), 30g carbohydrate, 5mg cholesterol, 4g
fiber, 330mg sodium, 20% daily value calcium
Banana Nut Bread
Makes 2 loaves
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups (3.2-ounce envelope) dry Nestlé Carnation Nonfat
Dry Milk
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
3 1/2 cups (about 7 medium) mashed very ripe bananas
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped walnuts
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
COMBINE flour, dry milk, baking powder and cinnamon in medium bowl.
Beat eggs, bananas, sugar and vegetable oil in large mixer bowl
on medium speed until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture;
stir in nuts. Spoon into prepared loaf pans.
BAKE 60 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center
comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes; remove to
wire racks to cool completely.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 310 calories, 6g protein, 14g
fat (120 calories from fat), 43g carbohydrate, 35mg cholesterol,
2g fiber, 115mg sodium, 10% daily value calcium
Confetti Frittata
Makes 4 servings
2 cartons (8 ounces each) egg substitute
1 1/3 cups (3.2-ounce envelope) dry Nestlé Carnation Nonfat
Dry Milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 cups (about 6 ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 medium green onions, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Spray 10-inch ovenproof skillet
with nonstick cooking spray.
COMBINE egg substitute and dry milk in medium bowl; mix thoroughly.
Stir in cheese, mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions, salt and black
pepper. Pour mixture in prepared skillet.
BAKE 30 to 35 minutes or until set in center. Cool on wire
rack 5 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 300 calories, 38g protein,
8g fat (70 calories from fat), 17g carbohydrate, 15mg cholesterol,
1g fiber, 980mg sodium, 60% daily value calcium
SOURCE: Nestlé Carnation
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