For more information, please visit: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-emergencies/Pages/dehydration.aspx https://medlineplus.gov/dehydration.html https://www.huskyhealthct.org/members/Fat_Attack/Learn.html References: 1. National Library of Medicine: Edwards M., Mohiuddin S.S. Biochemistry, Lipolysis. [Updated 2022 Jul 18]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan. Retrieved from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560564 2. National Library of Medicine: Medline Plus, 2023. Vitamins. Retrieved from: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002399.htm 3. National Library of Medicine: Lykstad J., Sandeep S. Biochemistry, Water Soluble Vitamins. [Updated 2023 Mar 6] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538510
Cooking Matters Corner - Delicious Dips Summertime into early fall is the best time to buy fresh produce in CT. It’s in season locally and therefore more affordable in stores and at farmers markets. Eating raw vegetables is quick and convenient and prevents you from having to stand over a hot stove on humid days. It’s recommended that older kids, teens, and adults consume at least two cups of fruit and three cups of vegetables, daily. 1,2 If eating plain produce doesn’t sound appealing to you, and even less so to the kids, a delicious dip can make the difference! Rather than paying extra for premade dips at the store that are loaded with fat, sugar, salt, and preservatives, you can make your own healthy dips with just a few ingredients (see recipes below). Eating snacks that combine two to three food groups gives us more energy and keeps us full longer between meals. 3 Since fruits and vegetables are low in fat and calories, dipping them into some guacamole, bean dip, or a yogurt-based dip will add filling, nutrient-dense calories from lean protein and healthy, unsaturated fats. 1,4 Fruits and vegetables add fiber and potassium to our diet, which many people in America don’t get enough of. 1,2 We can also get calcium from leafy greens and cruciferous vegetable such as broccoli, cauliflower, and bok choy. This is especially important for people who don’t consume dairy. 3 Since we certainly don’t want to add germs and bacteria to our body, click here for safety tips on choosing, preparing, and storing raw produce. 5
Healthy Dip Recipe Links: https://cookingmatters.org/recipes/hummus https://cookingmatters.org/recipes/spicy-white-bean-dip https://cookingmatters.org/recipes/fruit-yogurt-dip https://cookingmatters.org/recipes/guacamole
References: 1. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) MyPlate, 2023. Daily Fruit Table. Retrieved from: https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/fruits 2. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) MyPlate, 2023. Daily Vegetable Table. Retrieved from: https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/vegetables 3. Cooking Matters, 2023. Retrieved from: https://cookingmatters.org/tips/#nutrition-basics 4. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) MyPlate, 2023. Retrieved from: https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/protein-foods 5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2023. Fruit and Vegetable Safety. Retrieved from: https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/communication/steps-healthy-fruits-veggies.html
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