January 2000

National Fiber Focus Month

Dietary fiber has demonstrated benefits for health maintenance and disease prevention. Fiber is important to a child’s health -- and an eating plan high in fiber with moderate amounts of fat may help children reduce their risk of developing heart disease and some types of cancer later in life. Good sources of high fiber foods include whole grain breads and cereals, legumes and fruits and vegetables.

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Recipe of the month:

New England "Maple Baked Beans"

30 minutes or longer Serves: 6

1.12 oz cans vegetarian baked beans (1/2 cup beans/serving/child)
½ cup maple-flavored syrup
1/3 cup onion, chopped
¼ cup ketchup
1 Tbsp prepared mustard
¼ cup lowfat white cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

Preheat oven to 350° F.

1. Mix all ingredients together.
2. Pour into a greased casserole and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or longer.
3. Sprinkle cheddar (optional) on top for the last ten minutes of baking.
4. Serve warm.

Nutrients per serving (1/2 cup)

Calories 198 Saturated Fat 0.2 g Iron 1.8 mg Protein 6 g Cholesterol 0 mg Calcium 55 mg Carbohydrate 46 g Vitamin A 24 RE Sodium 581 mg Total Fat 0.8 g Vitamin C 5 mg *Dietary Fiber 6 g

*For a meal, 1 serving (1/2 cup) counts as one meat/meat alternate.

Source of recipe: Food, Family & Fun. U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Last updated on 2/25/2008 11:52:48 AM