Juicy Roasted Turkey Breast

1 turkey breast with bone or turkey breast without bone
1 medium onion
2 whole carrots
2 stalks of celery, halved
Olive oil
1 tablespoon ground lemon
Black pepper to taste
1 and 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 and 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika


Place the onion, carrots, and celery in the bottom of a roasting pan. Put the turkey breast on top of the vegetables and brush with olive oil. Combine spices in a small bowl. Rub the spices over turkey. Roast at 400 degrees for 5 minutes and then turn the oven down to 325 degrees. Roast until the turkey breast reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Place the turkey on a serving platter and let it stand for 15 minutes before carving. Prepare gravy by adding water to the pan with the vegetables. Allow everything to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the juice and thicken with flour or cornstarch.

Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:
Serves 14. Each 3 ounce serving contains 114 calories, 0.5 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 70 mg cholesterol, 44 mg sodium, 0 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, and 25 g protein.

ACAI BOWLS

 There are many food trends out there including acai bowls, the new craze. The acai berry has been known for its many health benefits, but its strongest benefit is definitely its taste. Acai is a delicious tropical fruit and when it comes served as a bowl, it makes waking up a whole lot easier. An acai bowl is basically a really thick smoothie that's been topped with oatmeal, fruit or peanut butter, and then you wolf it down with a spoon. After eating a bowl, you will not only feel happily full, you will have satisfied a sweet craving and done something that was good for you. Win win!!! You can purchase frozen or powdered acai berries. Here’s how to make an acai bowl with or without the acai.

 1. In a blender, add: 1 frozen banana, 1 cup berries (blueberries, strawberries or frozen acai), 1 peach or 1/2 pear

1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa, and 1 cup  of milk of choice

2. Add extra fiber (shredded zucchini, carrots, kale, spinach, etc.)

3. IF NEEDED, add extra sweet (2 tsp of honey or pure maple syrup)

4. Blend well and pour into a bowl.

5. Add toppings one or more of the following:

FRUIT SLICES: Strawberries, banana, mango or golden kiwi

SEEDS: Chia, pumpkin, flax or sunflower seeds

NUTS: Walnuts, cashews, almond slices or peanut butter

OTHER: Shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, dried fruit

GRAINS: Oats, granola, other cereals, quinoa

WHAT DOES A HEALTHY SNACK CONSIST OF?

Snacking can be an important part of healthy eating if you choose healthy choices for you and your family. Snacking can be useful and can improve endurance prior to exercise rather than eating an entire meal. Healthy snacks can meet our nutrient needs, increase our energy levels, control blood sugars, help with weight loss and manage our hunger.

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·       Choose foods a variety from the five food groups: protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy. Snacks should be at least two food groups.

·       Snacks should always include a fruit or vegetable in addition to other food groups. People who are losing weight or have diabetes should limit intake of fruit to 2-3 servings which is about 2-3 cups of cut up fresh fruit or 2-3 small pieces of fruit.

·       Lean protein as a snack in small amounts can last longer and help with feeling fuller so is believed to help with weight control.

·       Always carry snacks when away from home to avoid the temptation of choosing a high fat, sodium or sugar snack or beverage. Keep snack baggies, plastic storage containers, ice packs and lunch coolers on hand!

·       Water or low fat milk are the best beverage choices. Infused water or hot or cold naturally flavored ice teas are a great choice. Other choices are unsweetened soy or almond milk.

Snack Suggestions

· Baby carrots, grape tomatoes, peppers with hummus

· Half whole grain bread with all natural nut butter and bananas

· All natural nut butter and apples · Berries with nonfat, low sugar yogurt

· Smoothie with nonfat yogurt, 100% juice and frozen unsweetened or fresh fruit and spinach

· Low sugar, whole grain cereal (1/2 cup), nonfat milk and ½ banana

· Half whole grain sandwich with tuna or lean meat (leftover chicken or turkey)

· Half small pita loaded with vegs, reduced fat shredded cheese and hummus

· Dark leafy green salad, almonds and mango or unsweetened mandarin oranges

· Avocado and/or low sodium salsa with whole grain sweet potato corn chips

· Celery with all natural peanut butter

· Reduced fat cheese or part skim string cheese with whole grain crackers & 4 oz. 100% fruit juice

· Whole grain popcorn  with  Parmesan cheese & 4 oz. 100% juice or water with fruit slices

· Mini pizza made with whole grain pita or English muffin topped with vegetables, part skim mozzarella cheese and low sodium tomato sauce

· Yogurt parfait: berries, low sugar, nonfat yogurt and 2 Tablespoons of low sugar granola

· Trail mix: high fiber, low sugar cereal, unsalted nuts, unsalted pumpkin or sunflower seeds and
    1-2 Tablespoons craisins

· Nonfat cottage cheese and crushed unsweetened pineapple/fresh fruit

· Part skim mozzarella balls or sticks and tomatoes

DRESS UP YOUR POPCORN!

Corn is a whole grain and popcorn can be a healthy snack when prepared correctly. Three cups of plain popped popcorn is only about 80 calories. Kernels can also be purchased in yellow, white and Non- GMO. Here are some ways to dress up your popcorn and avoid the artificial colors and flavorings, unhealthy fats and sodium of the microwave popcorn.

First, start with the basics…

Ingredients:

½ cup popcorn kernels

1½ tablespoons of vegetable oil (sunflower, safflower, or canola)

Directions:

1.       Turn the stove onto medium heat.

2.       Place the oil in a medium sized pan.

3.       Add the kernels to the oil and cover to allow the kernels to pop.

4.       Remove the pan from the heat when the popping noise is 2-3 seconds apart.

Next… Dress it up!

Savory:

Add a small amount of parmesan cheese, garlic powder, chili powder and cumin, or any other savory spices

Sweet:

Add cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, or any other warming spices

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Serves: 4, 

Calories: 110, Total Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Sodium: 1mg, Carbohydrates: 13g, Sugar: 0g, Dietary Fiber: 2.5g, Protein: 2g

GET MOVING MANCHESTER 2019 WINNING SCHOOLS

School Food and Nutrition Services is proud to announce our Get Moving Manchester program winning schools! Congratulations to Parker Varney and Highland Goffe's Falls Elementary Schools for having the highest participation for all 4 weeks of the program.

Get Moving Manchester is a 4-week nutrition and physical activity school based program for students in grades 3-5. The program began on Monday, March 18 and ended on Friday, April 12. 

Get Moving Manchester demonstrates how parents, guardians and teachers can play a major role in influencing the overall health and wellness of our children/students. By making smart choices together, parents and teachers can set an example for a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that children’s behaviors are learned through the observation of others.

The program was made possible by our sponsors: Manchester School Food and Nutrition Services, Catholic Medical Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Manchester, Anthem, Anagnost Inc., Palace Theatre, Fisher Cats and Bike Barn.