December, 2002

Choosing Safe Toys and Gifts

Parents need to be vigilant to reduce the risk of toy-related injuries. These steps can help.

Recipe for Healthier Eggnog Replacing cream with evaporaed skim milk and eggs with egg substitutes cuts the fat by roughly 90% and the calories by about half per serving. Egg substitutes, which are pasteurized, are also a safer alternative to raw eggs. 1 1/2 cups egg substitute (equivalent of 6 eggs) 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmet 2 cups evaporated skim milk 2 cups low-fat or skim milk Refrigerate liquids in advance. Beat the egg substitute for 2 or 3 minutes with an electric mixer at medium speed until very frothy. Gradually beat in the sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Stir in the milk by hand. Chill before serving. Let guests add their own rum or brandy or a sprinkle of nutmeg, if desired. Yield: About six cups.

Source: Consumer Reports onhealth Vol. 14 No. 12

December is also:

National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

• How Alcohol and Drugs Affect Driving - Do you know how drugs and alcohol affect you?
  

• Tips for Party Givers - How to have a safe holiday party.

Holiday Health

• 20 Tips to Avoid Holiday Blues - You can beat the blues this holiday season!
  

December Anniversaries and Milestones:

Happy Birthday to:

12 - Nadeemafridi

Milestones:

25 - Deb (aka Twiggy) quit smoking - 4 years! Congratulations Deb!

Do you lose your motivation to exercise when the short, cold days come along? Here's a few ideas to keep you going.

December's Poll

Do you prefer a large serving of a low-fat food, or a small serving of a hi-fat food?

• I always prefer a small serving of the hi-fat food
• I usually prefer the smaller serving of the hi-fat food, but not for some foods
• I'm 50/50 on it, depends on the food or my mood
• I usually prefer the larger serving of a low-fat food
• I always go for bigger portions of lower fat food
• Small serving? Of something I like? You must be delusional!
• Other

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