Healthier grocery picks expand on shelves this month
Six new diet friendly items debut reflecting a trend toward lite and fat free foods. Healthy Sensation dressings from Wish-Bone offer fat free and low calorie options in several flavors at 1.45 for 8 ounces. Nabisco introduces Fat Free Fig and Apple Newtons at 2.79 per 12 ounces. Weight Watchers adds Stir-Fry Entrees at 2.59. Maxwell House Lite halves caffeine in regular style coffee. Kemps Sugar Free Frozen Yogurt serves 70 calories per 3 ounce serving in four flavors.
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Community Food Fight promotes healthy eating guidelines
The American Cancer Society urges nationwide participation in Food Fight on March 19 and daily adherence to guidelines such as reducing fat, eating high fiber foods, and choosing vegetables. Linn County hosts chefs creating appetizers at Elmcrest Country Club, featuring recipes like broccoli wrapped chicken strips and potato crab balls for tasting.
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American Cancer Society
Eveyone
Linn County
Order of the Sword
Elmcrest Country Club
Michael Shipman
Gary Gronwoldt
Sirloin
N’ Brew
Martin Ross
Witwer Senior Center
Dan Henn
Sheraton Inn
Dave Dettman
Kirkwood Community College
Janelle Kamerling
Kirk
Local chef Peter Devine blends faith and food at The Gallery
Peter Devine, raised in Hauppauge New York, leads The Gallery restaurant as maitre d now chef, blending Italian and French Canadian roots with a passion for fresh ingredients. He also studies theology and moonlights as a dulcimer player while crafting menus with Paula Peiffer and Leo in a gallery restaurant space. Recipes included Mango Chicken with Thai Ravioli and an herb filled ravioli pasta, showcasing his modern Midwest menu.
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Gallery
Mount Vernon Rd
Ann
Midwest
Paula Peiffer
Leo
Paula
Dark meat substitutes shine in economy meals
Dark chicken thighs offer cost savings at about half the price of skinless breasts while delivering rich flavor. They adapt to many recipes, though best in robust sauces. cooking times may extend slightly and juices should run clear to indicate doneness.
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Sherrie Rubi Dalumore
Beverly Cox
American Heart Association
Cox
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