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Creamy Garlic Dip
Creamy Fruit Smoothie
Zesty Potato Salad
Banana Nut Bread
Confetti Frittata

Creamy Garlic Dip(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!

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... 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 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 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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