8 Thurlay, May 8, 1997 Pahrump Valley Gazette
Food Health and Fitness
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Sweet Onions Now a Winter Treat
Sweet onion lovers rejoice. You don't have to wait until
Spring or Summer anymore to enjoy delicious sweet on-
ions. They're now available throughout the Winter months.
Sweet onions are incredibly mild, easy on the stomach,
and won't cause tears. Studi have shown that eating
onions regularly can reduce the risk of some forms of cancer
and heart disease; onions
Or try this easy and satisfying Southwestern pasta dish, a
sure way to take the chill out of long Winter days.
Enjoy this Southwestern-style pasta as a first course,
side dish or entree. For variation, try adding a bit of
grated dry Monterey Jack or Parmesan instead of the
goat cheese.
can help lower LDL cho-
lesterol (the bad stuff),
lower blood pressure, and
stop dangerous blood clot-
ring.
No other type of onion
shows as well in its natural
state than a true sweet on-
ion. They're great on sand-
wiches, burgers or hot
dogs; in salads, relishes -
or try them with dips like
guacamole, instead of
chips.
Sweet Onions retain
their texture, shape and
intense, rich flavor in cook-
ing better than regular on-
ions. Boil, bake or micro-
wave with herbs or add to
stir frys, soups or stews.
00;weet Southwestern Pasta
3 large Sweet onions (about 2 1/4 lbs.)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, or more to taste
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned diced tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of cayenne pepper
3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
2 jalapeno or serrano chili peppers, seeded and
finely chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium
canned chicken broth
12 ounces fettuccine or other pasta, cooked as
packag e directs
6 ounces goat cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish
Peel sweet onions and cut into slices about 1/4 inch
thick; separate slices into rings. In a large deep skillet,
heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions,
cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne and cook, stir-
ring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden,
about 25 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, corn and chiles and cook 2
minutes longer. Pour in the chicken stock and increase
heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the
sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
Combine the sauce, cooked pasta and goat cheese,
stirring and tossing to soften the cheese. Serve on
warm dishes and garnish with cilantro.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Heart Walk Health Fair
Cardiovascular Disease is the number one killer of people
over the age of 45. However many of these deaths are
avoidable.
On Saturday, May 10, starting at 8 a.m. the Southern Nye
County Division of the American Heart Association will
hold its annual American Heart Walk and Health Fair.
The walk is a 5K fun walk starting and stopping at
Wheeler Plaza. Some of the sponsors for this event are
Summit Family Health Care, Wheeler Plaza, Tom Terry
Homes, Preferred Equities Corp., and Longstreet Inn &
Casino.
"A Heart For MoflC will be held on Saturday, May 10, at
Wheeler Plaza. The 3-hour training session will be offered
free to the public starting at 10 a.m.
At "A Heart For Morn', you will have the opportunity to
watch videos, hear lectures and practice CPR on training
manikins in small groups. The Nye County Ambulance
Service, Pahrump Training Center and the Pahrump Volun-
teer Ambulance Association have teamed up with other area
CPR Instructors for this special event.
For more information call 727-0724. To register for the
CPR-A Heart for Morn, call 727-4411.
Help for trimming thickened toenails
Thickened toenails are a common condition - particu-
larly if you're older - and one of the most frequent reasons
people see a podiatrist. Causes can include injury, tight
shoes, fungal infections and psoriasis.
If you're having trouble, try these tips:
*Soak your feet - Soften your toenails first by soaking
them for 10 minutes in a tub of warm water.
*File with an emery board - After you towel off, gently
stroke the thickened part of your toenail with an emery
board. Filing may help thin the nail by taking off upper
layers.
*Use the right clippers - Mayo doctors recommend the
long-handled toenail clippers that resemble pliers or
wirecutters. The long handles give a better grip and more
control.
*Take small "bites" - Cut off a small piece at a time.
*Make a straight cut - Be sure to cut straight across your
toenail to help keep it from becoming ingrown.
*Wear roomy shoes- Leaving enough room for your toes
may prevent some of the friction and wear that can cause a
toenail to thicken.
Toenails affected by psoriasis or fungal infections may
also flake, have pits or become discolored. Your doctor can
help you decide the best way to treat these conditions.
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