Tuesday, September 17, 2002

Lawmakers Question Beef Recall Delay. (AP Health) The Agriculture Department has failed to adequately explain how it handled a recall of 19 million pounds of contaminated hamburger meat, some members of Congress say. [News Is Free: Health] 10:04:34 AM     High-Fat Diet: Count Calories and Think Twice. High-fat, low-carb diets may be dangerous. The best way to lose weight is with a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, as well as vitamins. By Jane E. Brody. [New York Times: Health] 10:03:03 AM     Decades of Admonitions Fail to Get Americans Moving. Public health experts are gathering more evidence of Americans' inactivity and the health benefits that could accrue from even moderate exercise. By Gina Kolata. [New York Times: Health] 10:02:17 AM     Standards: Staying Vigilant for Weak Bones. All women older than 65 should be routinely screened for osteoporosis, along with women from 60 to 64 who have higher than average risk factors. By John O'neil. [New York Times: Health] 10:01:15 AM     When `Health' Supplements May Do Harm. A doctor specializing in the prevention of heart disease visits a "health" store and asks about supplements that can prevent heart disease. By Benjamin J. Ansell, M.d.. [New York Times: Health] 10:00:46 AM     This easy recipe is from Cooking Light Magazine. Comfort food plus! Chile Con Queso Dip This lightened version of the popular cheese dip is more flavorful than the original. It's great to snack on while watching your favorite games on TV. INGREDIENTS: 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon chili powder 6 ounces light processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta Light) Cilantro sprigs (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Drain tomatoes and tomatoes with chiles in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup liquid; set tomatoes and reserved liquid aside. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 4 minutes. Add cream cheese; cook until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, reserved liquid, and chili powder; bring to a boil. Add processed cheese; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring constantly. Garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve warm with baked tortilla chips. NUTRITIONAL INFO: calories: 63 carbohydrates: 6.4 g cholesterol: 7 mg fat: 1.7 g sodium: 400 mg protein: 5.5 g calcium: 132 mg iron: 0.3 mg fiber: 0.3 g © Copyright Southern Progress Corporation, 2000. All rights reserved. Privacy policy 9:12:14 AM

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