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M MN USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrion Assistance Program—SNAP. The Beer Living for Texans and Supplemental Nutrion Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrion assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutrious foods for a beer diet. Educaonal programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, naonal origin, age, disability, genec informaon, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperang. Individuals with disabilies who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodaon in order to parcipate in any Extension acvity are encouraged to contact the Galveston County Extension Office at 281-309-5059, five days prior to the acvity. Whole Grains Grains provide our bodies with many nutrients, in- cluding dietary fiber, fo- late, and several B vita- mins. Grains also provide us with needed minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and selenium. There are two subgroups of grains: whole grains and re- fined grains. Whole grain foods are the healthier choice because they provide more fiber due to their use of the entire grain kernel—the bran, germ, and endosperm. Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. Refined grains have a finer texture and a longer shelf-life, but the dietary fiber, iron, and many B- vitamins have been removed. Most refined grains are en- riched, meaning certain B-vitamins and iron are added back after processing, but fiber is not added back to en- riched grains. The amount of grains a person needs to eat daily depends on several factors, including age, gender, and level of physical activity. The USDA recommends that half of all the grains eaten should be whole grains. Examples of whole grains include whole wheat flour, bulgur (cracked wheat), oatmeal, whole cornmeal, and brown rice. Whole vs. Multi-Grain Many people assume that the terms multi-grain and whole grain are interchangeable. In reality, they are not. Multi- grain simply means that there is more than one grain product found in the food, but it does not mean that the grains found in the multi-grain food are whole grains. The same principle holds for food products marketed as “seven- grain.” Be sure to read the food label carefully when choosing grain products. Look for products that list a whole -grain first. Also, check the fiber value. Look for products with at least 10% Daily Value. Source: Excerpts taken from Jon Perro, Program Coordinator,Beer Living for Texans Recipes Distributed by: Jymann Davis, Galveston County Extension Agent- Family & Consumer Sciences, Contact: 281-309-5049 Sharon Mitchiner, BLT Program Assistant, Contact: 281-309-5048 Recipe of the Month: Banana Berry Muffins Ingredients: (Makes 12 servings) Nonstick cooking spray 4 tablespoons applesauce ¼ cup sugar 1 egg 2 ripe bananas, mashed 2 tablespoons water ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup quick cooking oats ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup blueberries or strawberries (fresh or frozen) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium- size bowl, combine applesauce, sugar, egg, banana, and water. Mix well. In a large bowl, mix flours, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the applesauce mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients; mix just until batter is moist. Gently add berries into the mixture. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full of batter. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly brown. Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan. To schedule or aend nutrional & weight maintenance programs in Galveston County call 281-309-5059 for quesons or to register.

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—SNAP. The Better Living for Texans and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in any Extension activity are encouraged to contact the Galveston County Extension Office at 281-309-5059, five days prior to the activity.

Whole Grains

Grains provide our bodies with many nutrients, in-cluding dietary fiber, fo-late, and several B vita-mins. Grains also provide us with needed minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and selenium.

There are two subgroups of grains: whole grains and re-fined grains.

Whole grain foods are the healthier choice because they provide more fiber due to their use of the entire grain kernel—the bran, germ, and endosperm. Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ. Refined grains have a finer texture and a longer shelf-life, but the dietary fiber, iron, and many B-vitamins have been removed. Most refined grains are en-riched, meaning certain B-vitamins and iron are added back after processing, but fiber is not added back to en-riched grains. The amount of grains a person needs to eat daily depends on several factors, including age, gender, and level of physical activity. The USDA recommends that half of all the grains eaten should be whole grains. Examples of whole grains include whole wheat flour, bulgur (cracked wheat), oatmeal, whole cornmeal, and brown rice.

Whole vs. Multi-Grain Many people assume that the terms multi-grain and whole grain are interchangeable. In reality, they are not. Multi- grain simply means that there is more than one grain product found in the food, but it does not mean that the grains found in the multi-grain food are whole grains. The same principle holds for food products marketed as “seven- grain.” Be sure to read the food label carefully when choosing grain products. Look for products that list a whole -grain first. Also, check the fiber value. Look for products with at least 10% Daily Value. Source: Excerpts taken from Jon Perrott, Program Coordinator,Better Living for Texans Recipes Distributed by: Jymann Davis, Galveston County Extension Agent- Family & Consumer Sciences, Contact: 281-309-5049 Sharon Mitchiner, BLT Program Assistant, Contact: 281-309-5048

Recipe of the Month: Banana Berry Muffins

Ingredients: (Makes 12 servings)

Nonstick cooking spray 4 tablespoons applesauce ¼ cup sugar 1 egg 2 ripe bananas, mashed 2 tablespoons water ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup quick cooking oats ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup blueberries or strawberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium- size bowl, combine applesauce, sugar, egg, banana, and water. Mix well. In a large bowl, mix flours, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the applesauce mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients; mix just until batter is moist. Gently add berries into the mixture. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full of batter. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly brown. Cool for 10 minutes and remove from pan.

To schedule or attend nutritional & weight maintenance programs in Galveston County

call 281-309-5059 for questions or to register.

USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual para todos. Este material se desarrolló con fondos proporcionados por el Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP en inglés) del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE.UU. (USDA siglas en inglés). El Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP en inglés) ofrece asistencia relacionada con la nutrición para gente con recursos limitados. Estos beneficios le pueden ayudar a comprar comida nutritiva para una mejor dieta. Los programas educativos de la Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service están abiertos a todas las personas sin distinción de raza, color, sexo, religión, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, información genética o condición de veterano. La Texas A & M University sistema, U.S. Department of Agriculture y los tribunales de Comisionados del Condado de Texas cooperando. Personas on discapaci-dad que necesiten una ayuda auxiliar, servicio o alojamiento para participar en cualquier actividad se anima a contactar con la oficina de extensión del Condado de Galveston en 281-309-5059, cinco días antes de la actividad de extensión.

Asegúrese de leer detenidamente las etiquetas de los alimen-tos cuando elija productos con granos. Busque productos en los que el primer ingrediente de la lista sea integral. Además, verifique el valor de la fibra. Busque productos con al menos un 10 % de valor diario.

Receta del mes: Muffins de plátano y baya Ingredientes: Rinde: 12 porciones Aerosol vegetal antiadherente 4 cucharadas de puré de manzana ¼ taza de azúcar 1 huevo 2 plátanos maduros, puré 2 cucharadas de agua ¼ de taza de harina común ¼ de taza de harina de trigo integral ¼ taza de avena de cocción rápida ½ cucharadita de polvo para hornear ½ cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio 1½ cucharadita de sal ¼ taza de arándanos o fresas (frescos o congelados)

Instrucciones:

Precaliente el horno a 350 grados F. Rocíe un molde para 12 muffins con aerosol vegetal antiadherente. En un reci piente mediano, coloque el puré de manzana, el azúcar, el huevo, el plátano y el agua. Mezcle bien. En un recipiente grande, mez-cle las harinas, la avena, el polvo para hornear, el bicarbonato de sodio y la sal. Agregue la mezcla del puré de manzana al recipiente con los ingredientes secos. Mezcle solo hasta que la masa de humedezca. Añada suavemente las bayas en la mez-cla. Llene ¾ de cada molde de muffin con la masa. Hornee durante 25 a 30 minutos hasta que se doren. Deje enfriar du-rante 10 minutos y retire del molde.

Para programar o asistir a los

programas de mantenimiento de nutrición y peso

en el condado de Galveston como

Caminar a Través de Tejas con caminar & Hablar o

Prepárese y reduzca proporcionalmente

Llame 281-309-5059 para preguntas o para registrarse

Jymann Davis, Familia y Ciencias del Consumidor Agente de Extensión del Condado de Galveston,

Oficina: 281-309-5049,

Lilian Mezquida, Agente de Extensión del Condado de Cameron — FR, Oficina: 956-361-8236,

[email protected],

Sharon Mitchiner, Asistente del programa de BLT, Condado de Galveston,

Oficina: 281-309-5048, [email protected]

Mayo 2015 Granos integrales

Los granos proporcionan diversos nutrientes a nuestro organismo, incluidos la fibra alimentaria, el folato y varias vitaminas B. Los granos también nos ofrecen minera-les necesarios como el hie-rro, el magnesio y el selenio.

Existen dos subgrupos de granos: los integrales y los refinados.

Los alimentos a base de granos integrales son la opción más saludable dado que aportan más fibra porque se aprovecha la totalidad del grano: el salvado, el germen y el endospermo.

Los granos refinados son granos molidos mediante un proceso que elimina el salvado y el germen. Los granos refinados tienen una textura más fina y duran más, pero se les ha quitado la fibra alimentaria, el hierro y varias vitaminas B. La mayoría de los granos refinados están enriquecidos, es decir, se les vuelve a agregar ciertas vitaminas B y el hierro después de ser procesados, sin embargo la fibra no se añade nuevamente a los granos enriquecidos.

La cantidad de granos que una persona necesita diaria-mente depende de varios factores, incluida la edad, el sexo y el nivel de actividad física. El Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (United States Depart-ment of Agriculture, USDA) recomienda que la mitad de los granos que se consumen sean integrales. Algunos ejemplos de dichos granos son: harina de trigo integral, trigo burgol (trigo partido), avena, harina de maíz integral y arroz integral.

Los granos integrales frente a los multigranos

Mucha gente cree que los términos multigrano e integral son iguales. En realidad, no lo son. Multigrano simple-mente significa que hay más de una clase de grano en un alimento, pero esto no significa que los granos que se encuentran en estos alimentos con multigranos sean in-tegrales. El mismo principio se aplica a los productos alimenticios comercializados como "siete granos".