Fresh Cranberry Fluff-For a Fabulous Holiday!

By Ruth Lahmayer Chipps, MS, RDN, CD, Jackson In Action Communications Director 

Fresh Cranberry Fluff Salad Photo: Katie Schmidt Recipe/Food Styling: Ruth Chipps

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Cranberries

Harvest of the Month November

 Harvest of the Month is a Jackson County, Wisconsin initiative that highlights a different produce item every month. September features cooking demos on WEAU-TV 13, Eau Claire, Wisconsin and a taste-testing event at Black River Memorial Hospital. A video of each Harvest of the Month recipe is also available at www.brmh.net/recipes. 

Turn Out for These Events:

Watch WEAU-TV-13 Thurs. Nov. 21 on the 4 p.m. Newscast. “Live” cooking demo with Black River Memorial Hospital Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Ruth Lahmayer Chipps, MS, RDN, CD

BRMH Hospital - Harvest of the Month Cranberry Fluff is featured on the Black River Memorial Hospital Salad Bar on Tuesdays throughout November. Taste test recipes on Wed. Nov. 20 from 11:30am-12:30p.m. More info at www.brmh.net

Fresh Creamy Cranberry Fluff

Cranberries & Nutrition 

 NUTRITION A native superfood  with antioxidants, fiber, phosphorus, vitamins A, C and K.. May help reduce risk of risk of cancer, heart disease and stroke.

1 cup consists of 51 calories, 0g fat, 0g protein and 13 g carbohydrates.

FYI: Dried cranberries are usually sweetened with sugar and concentrated in calories.

 USES:

Add cranberries when making muffins, breads or pancakes  (fresh, dried or frozen)

Make salads with fresh, frozen or dried cranberries.  Make a cranberry relish to pair with lean meats, such as turkey;  Add dried cranberries to oatmeal or yogurt.

 More Cranberry information here.                  

Ruth Lahmayer Chipps, MS, RDN, CD is Communications Director for Jackson In Action and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Black River Memorial Hospital. She develops B-WELLthy Harvest of the Month recipes and videos and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

RECIPE: Creamy Cranberry Fluff

Light and tasty —sure to  be the star of your holiday spread                                                                                                 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and coarsely chopped (1 (12) oz. bag)

  1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained very well

  3 medium apples, chopped

  ½ granular sugar or sugar substitute (equivalent to 1/2 c. regular sugar)  i.e., stevia or sucralose.

  1 carton (8 oz.) light whipped topping (or vanilla Greek yogurt)

  ¼ cup fine chopped walnuts (optional)

  In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, pineapple, apple, and sweetener.  Cover and refrigerate overnight if desired.

  Just before serving, gently stir in cool whip and walnuts.

  Makes 16 servings, each 1/2 cup, for 100 calories, 3 g. fat w/ walnuts, and 18 g. carbohydrate (1 carbohydrate choice) per serving.

  Nutrition Analysis (made with regular sugar and Greek Yogurt:) 98 calories, 1.5g fat, 20g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 2.25 g fiber.

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 MORE RECIPES: www.JacksonInAction.org/recipes

VIEW THE LIVE previous appearance on WEAU-TV 13 from Thurs. July 25 at 4 p.m. (Green Beans)

To view a video of the recipe and printable recipe, go to www.JacksonInAction.org/recipes

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Harvest of the Month is a partnership between Jackson County Department of Health and Human Services, Black River Memorial Hospital, Together for Jackson County Kids, Ho-Chunk Nation, UW Extension-Jackson County, Lunda Community Center, Boys and Girls Club, Hansen’s IGA, local school districts, The Library and the community. 

More at:  www.JacksonInAction.org

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Crunch Time! October Harvest of the Month is Apples

By Ruth Lahmayer Chipps, MS, RDN, CD, Jackson In Action Communications Director 

Cinnful Apple Chips Photo: Katie Schmidt Recipe/Food Styling: Ruth Chipps

Apples

Harvest of the Month October

 Harvest of the Month is a Jackson County, Wisconsin initiative that highlights a different produce item every month. September features cooking demos on WEAU-TV 13, Eau Claire, Wisconsin and a taste-testing event at Black River Memorial Hospital. A video of each Harvest of the Month recipe is also available at www.brmh.net/recipes. 

Turn Out for These Apple Events:

Watch WEAU-TV-13 Wed. Oct. 16 on the 4 p.m. Newscast. “Apples” live cooking demo with Black River Memorial Hospital Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Ruth Lahmayer Chipps, MS, RDN, CD

BRMH Hospital - Harvest of the Month Apple Cabbage slaw is featured on the Black River Memorial Hospital Salad Bar on Tuesdays throughout October. More info at www.brmh.net

Cinn-ful Apple Cinnamon Chips

Apple Tips & Nutrition 

Cook it: Everything is better with apples. They pair very well with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger.

 NUTRITION Apples have virtually no fat. One medium apple has about 80 Calories and a good source of fiber.

Apples are rich in fiber and

 USES:

• Fresh apples can be made into salads, sauces and crisp.

• Add a thin slice to sandwiches.

• Try using a Mandolin for thin slices.

Local Apples: Orchards in the area are teaming with apples. Varieties include honey crisp, gala, Mcintosh,

•  More Apple information here.                  

Ruth Lahmayer Chipps, MS, RDN, CD is Communications Director for Jackson In Action and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Black River Memorial Hospital. She develops B-WELLthy Harvest of the Month recipes and videos and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

RECIPE: Cinn-ful Apple Chips

FRESH Apple Cinnamon Chips

These crispy sweet treats are sweet and cinn-ful.                                                                                                    

• Ingredients:

• 2 large apples

• ½ c. lemon juice

• 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar (or substitute)

• 1 t. cinnamon

• ½ t. nutmeg

  Rinse apples and cut into thin slices.  The thinner you cut them the crunchier they will be. Aim for about 1/8in thick. Remove seeds/core after cutting.

  Toss the apple slices with a lemon juice. Lay them on a baking sheet closely together but not overlapping. 

  Arrange apple slices in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet.  Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar.

  Bake at  200 F for about 2 hours or until apples are dry and crisp.  Flip apples over after the first hour.

  Pull out a chip and test. If crispy, remove all from oven and let cool.  A food dehydrater can also be utilized.

  Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  Makes 2 servings (12 chips each).Nutrition info/Serv.:

  Approx. 110 Cal, 0g fat, 31g Carb, 4g Fiber, 0g protein

   Note: Crisp apples work the best. Ambrosia, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Pink Lady, and

  Gala apples are favorites.

PRINTABLE RECIPE HERE

 MORE RECIPES: www.JacksonInAction.org/recipes

VIEW THE LIVE previous appearance on WEAU-TV 13 from Thurs. July 25 at 4 p.m. (Green Beans)

To view a video of the recipe and printable recipe, go to www.JacksonInAction.org/recipes

Watch This Month’s B-WELLthy Recipe Video:

Harvest of the Month is a partnership between Jackson County Department of Health and Human Services, Black River Memorial Hospital, Together for Jackson County Kids, Ho-Chunk Nation, UW Extension-Jackson County, Lunda Community Center, Boys and Girls Club, Hansen’s IGA, local school districts, The Library and the community. 

More at:  www.JacksonInAction.org

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Apple Crunch Day at Black River Memorial Hospital is Sweet Success

Black River Memorial Hospital celebrated Great Lakes Apple Crunch Day 2018 and joined nearly 1.7 million cruncher’s at noon on Thurs. Oct. 11, 2018. @GreatLakesAppleCrunch #WIGreatLakesAppleCrunch