| Recipe
for the month of June
FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Serves 6; 1/2 cup per serving
 Ingredients:
1 cup evaporated skim milk
1 teaspoon acceptable margarine
1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
8 ounces dried fettuccine
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Black pepper (freshly ground preferred)
 Directions:
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine milk and margarine. Cook over medium heat until milk mixture simmers, about 7 minutes. Add cream cheese. Cook and stir with a wire whisk until cream cheese melts and mixture is smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Cover and remove from heat.
Meanwhile, cook fettuccine in a large stockpot of boiling water according to package directions or until desired doneness. Do not add salt and oil. Drain thoroughly.
Add fettuccine to pan with milk mixture. Cook over low heat, tossing fettuccine until well coated, about 1 minute. Add Parmesan cheese and season with pepper. Toss lightly to combine.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 to 2 minutes (this gives liquid a chance to slightly absorb into the pasta). Serve immediately.
Calories: 242
Protein: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 46 mg
Sodium: 327 mg
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| For a lifetime
of healthy living. |
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| 1.
Drink at least
eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day, more if exercising
heavily |
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| 2.
Eat a variety of foods, practice moderation, and remember "fresh is best." |
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| 3.
Pay attention to your body's needs: eat when you're hungry, stop before you're too full, rest when you're tired. |
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| 4.
Ask your physician's advice when dieting to lose weight or embarking on an exercise program. |
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| 5.
Limit your intake of high-fat fast food meals; have a salad instead. |
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| 6.
Eat breakfast because, in general, the body handles food better when you eat several small meals starting in the morning. |
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| 7.
Plan ahead if
you know your schedule may tempt you to make poor eating
choices. |
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| 8.
Vegetables, grains, beans, peas and fruit are naturally low in fat, so make them the center of the meal, and use meat as a side dish. |
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| 9.
When eating out,
don’t be afraid to make your special dietary requests
known (for example, ask that sauces, toppings and dressings
be served on the side). |
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| 10.
Make the
transition to a new heart-healthy diet slowly by adding or
replacing one or two items at a time (for example, replacing
2% milk with skim milk and replacing butter with a
reduced-fat margarine product). It’s the small changes
that add up over time. |
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The
Team