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Food Health and Fitness
PahrumpVaile Gazette,.'fhurrday, May 29,
1997 9,.,,
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Back to basics cool:ing
Enjoy the great taste of tamales without fussing
with dried corn
husks in Quick
Mexican Ta-
male Pie. This
one-skillet meal
features a richly
flavored ground
turkey filling
seasoned with
onion, oregano,
garlic and Stir-
Fry sauce. Even
though it's not a
usual staple in
Mexican cuisine,
bottled Stir-fry
sauce - a blend of
naturally brewed soy sauce, sherry, garlic and select
seasonings - has a
complex piquancy
that works very
well with the other
ingredients to give
this tamale pie a
savory, tempting
flavor. The top-
ping, made with
corn muffin mix,
is a snap. This fam-
ily pleasing dinner
takes under an
hour to make, so
you can serve it
any evening of the
week.
Quick Mexican Tamale Pie
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
I tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey or lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup Stir-Fry Sauce
1 can (11 oz.) Mexican-style corn, drained
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh tomatoes
Corn Bread Topping *
Cook onion and oregano in hot oil in 10-inch skillet with
oven-proof handle over medium-high heat until onion is
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tender. Stir in turkey and garlic and cook until turkey is
browned. Add stir-fry sauce, corn, bell pepper and toma-
toes; cook and stir until bell pepper is tender, yet crisp.
Remove from heat. Prepare Corn Bread Topping: spread
evenly over turkey mixture. Bake in 400 degree oven 15-18
minutes, or until topping is golden brown.
Makes 6 servings.
* Corn Bread Topping: Stir together I package. (8-1/
2o ) corn muffin mix, 1 egg and 1/2 cup milk in bowl until
just blended.
Each serving: 446 calories, 18g fat, 86 mg choles.,
998mg sodium, 47 g carb., 24g protein.
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The ABCs for fun in the sun
Warm, sunny days are wonderful especially after a gru-
eling winter. But what feels so good on your skin, warming
your soul, can be very bad for you, your family, and
especially the delicate skin of a baby. Sun exposure has long
been seen as a healthy benefit of outdoor activity. Recent
.information has shown some unhealthy effects of sun expo-
sure, including early aging of the skin, cataracts of the eye
and skin cancer.
"Parents need to realize that freckles are not cute - they're
a sign of sun damage. And even one or two blistering
sunburns can significantly increase a child's risk for devel-
oping melanoma skin cancer later in life," said Roger
Ceilley, M.D., president of the American Academy of
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Dermatology.
The sun is the main cause of
skin cancer, the most common
form of cancer in the United
States. There will be one mil-
lion new cases of skin cancer
this year. Skin cancer can and
does occur in children and
young adults, but most of the
cases occur in middle aged and
older people. Adults get skin
cancer because they have al-
ready received too much of the
sun's damaging rays. Our skin
remembers each sunburn and
each suntan year after year.
All skin cancers are harmful,
and some, especially malignant
melanoma, can be deadly if left un-
treated. Sun exposure in early child-
hood and adolescence contributes to skin
cancer. "Sunburn is the most preventable
risk factor for skin cancer, including malignant melanoma.
We can't change our skin type of family history, but we can
change our sunbathing habits," Dr. Ceilley said.
Sun protection should begin in infancy and continue
throughout life. It is estimated that children get about 80
percent of their :total lifetime sun exposure in the first 18
years of life. That's because children spend more time
outdoors than most adults, especially in summer. Therefore,
sun prevention in childhood is important to prevent skin
cancer later in life.
How can parents protect their kids? Teach your children
to follow the ABCs for FUN in the SUN. A = Away. Stay
away from the sun in the middle of the day. B = BLOCK.
Use 15 or higher sunscreen. C = COVER UP. Wear a T-shirt
and a hat. S = SPEAKOUT. Talk to family and friends about
sun protection.
The sun's rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Try to keep a baby, and even young children out of the sun
during these hours. The sun's damaging UV rays are in-
creased by reflection from sand, water, snow and concrete;
so be particularly careful in these areas. In addition, don't let
those clouds fool you -- most of the sun's rays can come
through the clouds on an overcast day, so you must use
protection even on cloudy days.
When choosing a sunscreen, look for the words "broad
spectrum" on the label-it means that the sunsereen will
screen out both ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A
(UVA) rays. The sun protection factor (SPF) should
always be at least 15. Use a generous amount of
sunscreen and rub it in well, making sure to
cover all exposed areas, especially the face,
nose, ears, feet and hands, and even the back
of the knees. Put it on 20 minutes before
going outdoors. The sunscreen needs time to
work on the skin. Reapply after swimming
or excessive sweating, Take a minute to
carefully choose a sunscreen. Read the
product label. Look for a waterproofhrand
if you will be sweating or swimming. Buy
a non-stinging product or one specially
formulated for use on faces if you're
using it on your face or your children.
Look for a PABA-free brand if you are
sensitive to that ingredient. If you have
oily skin or are acne-prone, select a water-
based lotion. Remember, expensive is not
always better. Although a costly brand may
feel or smell better, it isn't necessarily more effective.
Always cover up with a hat and tightly woven clothing
when outdoors. Don't play or work outdoors without a shirt.
Put on a shirt and hat after swimming or even wear a T-shirt
while swimming. Tightly woven clothing not only filters
out the sun, but it also reflects heat and helps to keep you
feeling cool. Speak out for sun protection now. Make it a
part of your daily regime. Show family and friends how to
apply sunscreen. Take a minute to talk to the coach, camp
counselor, Scout leader, gym teacher and other leaders
about the ABCs for FUN in the SUN. Make them a part of
the simple changes that can prevent sun damage.
