What produce is in season now in Georgia?
– Citrus: Satsumas, mandarins, grapefruit
– Root vegetables: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower
– Greens: Collard, turnip, mustard
– Lettuce: Romaine, loose leaf, bibb
– Squash and pumpkins: Winter squash
– Sweet potatoes
Source: Eat Learn Grow Georgia
7-ingredient Broccoli & Cheese Thanksgiving Recipe
Ingredients
– 1 can (10.5 ounces) Campbells’ Cream of Mushroom Soup
– ½ cup milk
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
– 4 cups fresh or thawed frozen broccoli florets (about 12 ounces)
– ¼ cup plain dry bread crumbs
– 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 F
2. While oven is heating, stir the soup, milk, mustard, and cheese in a 1 ½ quart casserole dish.
3. Add the broccoli and stir to coat. Season with salt and butter.
4. Stir the bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bow. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the broccoli mixture.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.
Tip – Stir in 2 cups of cooked brown rice before baking for added nutrients, such as fiber, iron and B vitamins.
Makes 6 servings with 175 calories per serving.
Source: Campbell’s
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.
Diabetes happens when blood sugar is too high. It affects approximately 38 million Americans and can cause harm to the kidneys, nerves, eyes, and heart. Managing your health can help prevent complications caused by diabetes.
Know Your Risk: You are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you are 35 or older, overweight, have a family history of diabetes, not physically active, have prediabetes, African American, American Indian, Asian American, Pacific Island, or Hispanic or Latino.
Healthy Habits: Being physically active, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and not smoking are all ways to prevent or manage diabetes.
Take Medications on Time: Take medications on time, even if you feel healthy. If you are having trouble, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Work with Your Health Care Team: Individuals who may be part of the team are primary care physician, dietician, diabetes specialists, or a diabetes educator. Your primary care physician may refer you to other specialists to manage or prevent diabetes.
Diabetes ABCs
A: A1c test can measure average blood sugar levels.
B: Blood pressure
C: Cholesterol
Ask your health care team about your ABC goals.
Maintain a Healthy Weight: Your primary care physician can help you reach or maintain your weight through healthy eating, physical activity, or other treatments.
Take Care of Your Mental Health: Feeling a range of emotions is normal. Using healthy coping strategies for stress can help. Support groups and mental health counselors may also be beneficial.
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases