U ht sour cream in calUn for regul our cream. And, hat would hoUday with temptin ee? Thla hoUd Y eason, you can have your ca e d e t it too! The following deliclo recipe - using light our cream repl ce- ment for regular sour cream - i perfect for holid y brunch and pe­ cial get-togethers, or any morning you w nt to erve omething peci I to family and frien . Clnnamon-Ral In Coffee Cak 1 3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon �aking power 1/4 teaspoon sail 1 cup sugar, divided 1/4 cup raisin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine, softened 1 egg 2 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon vanilla ! container (8 ounces) light sour cream 1 teaspoon baking soda Light sour cream. glaze (recipe follows) Heat oven to 350 F. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; set ide. Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar with raisins and cinnamon; set aside. Beat margarine and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl until light and • Beat in e va 1. x ig r cream and baking soda. Beat in flour lxturee alternately with sour cream mixture, beginning and ending with flour mix- Health & Nutrition hy .Iudrth Sheldon T DI T A T CA C : For I y. h have ob- t eatin a low-fat diet may the ri of developin bet r. Die hi h in fat, however, ppear to be lin ed to the di ase, but til recently, no one w certain ho the linkage wor ed. A tudy rerrrted in the Joum lof • the National Cancer Institute indi­ cat th t high dietary fat can cause a type 0( DNA damage th t m y I d to cancer. The study w s done with two groups of worn n who were in the bigh risk category. On group was told to eat as usual; th other group ·w in ructed 'on how to follow a ow-fat diet, utilizing no more than 'IS percent of calorie d rived from at. � Analy is of blood mples from both groups m ured mounts of S-hydroxymethyluracil, which is an indicator of the type of DNA damage associated with cancer. Levels of this substance were three times higher in the women who ate their usual diet than in the women who ate the low­ fat diet. Another factor emerged from the study: dietary fat intake increased, so did the DNA damage. . MORE GOOD THI G ABOUT VIT AMI C: A study by the National Institute on Aging found that high blood levels of Vitamin C coincid d with a higher levels of the "good" cholesterol (HDL) and lower levels of the "bad" coolesterol (LDL) .. , E>ther studies indicate that vitamin � • appears to protect against an- o ,the chest pain caused ro . ng coronary men . If 5 also beeh suggested that vitamin C acts to reduce blood platelet activity, which is thought to playa role in coronary heart disease. Home Tips . CLEAN COFFEE CARAFE - 've found a wa� to clean the stains lrom my glass coffee carafe. I fill it With wann water and drop in one or two denture tablets. I let it stand for an hour or so, or even overnight. Then I empty it, rinse, and the stains are totally gone. Virginia H., Pueblo, ,:010. ST AND IT UP - When rm trying a new recipe, it's hard to read the card when it's lying flat on the �ounter. I arne up with this idea. Place the recipe card between the fines of a fork and stand the fork in a ilass. This makes following the recipe much easier. Sandy B" Hick­ r,N.C. I EASY FIND - Once out of their origina\ package, those little corncob holders become very elusive in the �hen drawer. I've found that if I rt them into the sides of a scrap ponge, not only are they easy to d, but it also eliminates the chance bf pricked fingets. Abby 0., Klamath Falls, Ore. , KEY FINDER - I'm definitely , at a morning person, so I was al­ ways forgetting to' take my lunch tihen I left for work. After doing this Several times, my husband suggested I put my car keys in the refrigerator with the lunch. Now, every night when I make tunches, I put my keys in my lunch \-g. The first morning was near disaster y'hen I couldn't find my keys, but I haven't forgotten my kutch once as a result. CamiJJe H., '. �ridgeport, Conn. : MOM·S MAGIC - To save time when preparing to take the children With me on short trips, I always have • small diaper bag pre-packed. : I fill it with diapers, wipes, a bottle (>f prepared juice, some small toy (such those receiv in fast-food cneals). wrapped crackers and a plas- . c bag for any wet or dirty item. The g i ready when I am, and any excursion is more pleasant when I'm Prepared: Cynthia K., San Francisco, (:jUf. I : SLIPPIN· AND SLIDIN' - To make ure my patio door always ,Udes smoothly, I pray the tracks with some spray lubricant. Mary tane W., Tul , Okla. The holiday e on i typically the time of ye r when rich, delicio foods bound. Unfortun tely, m yof the traditional di he odated with the holidays re 10 ded with unnece - ary fat and calorie . Thi holid y eason, you can enjoy all the tradi­ tional favorites with a few imple change that will help balance your diet. Here are orne h lpful tips and ub ti tution ideas to lighten up holiday meal without a rificing grea t tas te: - For the holiday dishes that call for frying, experiment with other cooking. methods. Bake, broil, roast or microwave food to lighten up recipes without crificing flavor. - Think low-fat rather th n eliminating dairy products and other ingredients that are good ources of nutrients. Try substituting low-fat or skim milk for whole milk, margarine for butter, and egg whites for whole eggs. - Make use of the broad array of reduced-fat and non-fat alternatives available in today's supermarket, in­ cluding sour cream, cheese, ice cream and baked goods. Whether you're attending a holiday party or hosting one of your own, chances are that the menu will include at least one snack dip. There is no longer a need to thin yo r favorite sour cream dip recipes to save fat and calories. Now yo can erve rea such traditional favorites spl th and French onion - by substituting Christmas Cookies Parcels lV2 cup aU-purpose nour 1 te poons bakin powder 1 Vl te poo groQnd cinnamon y .. cup (' Vl ticks) butter, Rened 1 cup granulated ular leu 1 te poon vaniUa extract Creamy Frosting· Prepared decoratin idn (purc�ased ill 4Vl-ounce tubes, litted with tips) In small bowl, combine flour,baking powder and cinnamon; set aside. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla extract. On low peed. gradually beat in flour mixture until combined. Divide dough in half; shape each half into a thick disk; cover with plaStic wrap. Refrigerate until finn, one to two hours. Preheat oven to 37SF. • On lightly floured board or between two pieces of wax paper, roll one portion into a 12x8-inch rectangle; cut into 2,Q-inch squares, Place 1 Vl inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until just golden, eight to 10 minutes; cool on baking sheets for one minute. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough. Frost with Creamy Frosting (recipe follows) and pipe on decorating icinp to form ribbons. Makes four dozen cookies. . CREAMY FROSTING I � eu confectionen u ar I te poon vanilla extract V .. teaspoon salt 3 to 4 table poo hall-and-hall or milk In a small bowl, combine sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir in half-and-half, one tablespoon at a time, until frosting is of spreading consistency. Makes about V .. cup. sorrsa COOKIE SANDWICHES 1 cup (two tickl) butter. Rened I cup granulated u ar 1 te poo vanilla extract � teaspoon It 1 cups aU-purpoee nour � cup apricot or raspberry prete" Chocolate Glaze· Preheat oven to 3SOF. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat butter, ugar, vanilla extract and salt until light and fluffy. Blend in flour until combined. Using half-teaspoons of dough, shape into l' .. -inch balls. Place·two inches, apart on ungreased baking sheets, Dip the bottom of a glass in flour, thel!l gently press each 'ball to flatten. Bake until lightly browned, five to seven minutes; remove from baking eets to wire rack to cool completely. Place � teaspoon preserves on the bottom 'de of a cookie; cover it with another cookie top side up to make a sandwich; repeat with remaining cookies. Place ndwiches on a wire rack placed over a sheet of waxed paper. U ing a small spoon, drizzle with Chocolate Glaze (recipe follow). Yield: four dozen dwich . , Cbocol te Glaze: In small uce .. n over very low heat, melt � cup chocolate chips with one tablespoon btJtter. Rehtat if chocolate begins to harden. Cinnamon-Raisin Coffee Cake ture. Spoon 1/2 of the batter into greased and floured 6-cup fluted tube pan or 9-inch round cake pan with removable bottom. Sprinkle with raisin mixture. Top with remaining batter. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center come out clean. Cool 10 minutes; loosen from sides of pan with spatula or Consumers interested in receiving additional recipes made with light sour cream can write to : Light n' lively Lightend Traditional Recipes. P.O. Box 23246, Kankakee, lllinois 60902-3246. , The free booklet features great­ tastmVv� �, �� l�tc �u�­ tiona!" lh(Gti«a�H tdr radillonal favorites. knife and gently remove cake. Cool completely on wire racck. Prepare light sour cream glaze. Drizzle over top of cooled cake. Makes 8 servings, Light Sour Cream Glaze: Mix 1/2 cup powdeted ablespoon Itft�.��1bI""MIIIJ!!Ifo 3 teaspoons 2% low-fat milk until smooth.Makes 8 servings. What do AI .... EI el. and .... have in common? Vegetarianism . As evidence links chronic disease to animal products. many Americans ' are changing their eating habits. Vegetarians get complete nourishment from grains. legumes, fruits and vegetables, A look at the choice for a meat-free diet: f ... � • leonardo da Vinci • Clara Barton • Michael Jackson • George • • Mahatma Gandhi Bernard Shaw .k.d.1ang .. ,.. .. 7 Vegetar*,s tall in 0 thrH types. None eat animal flesh. In order of strictne s: �:No animal products General guidetines for vegetarians: • Limit sw ts, fany foods. ·junk" foods . • eat a vari ty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes including vitamin C sources (citrus. broccoli. cabbage, tomatoes) • If you eat dairy. choo non· or Iow·f t • limit egg yolks to 2 per • Vegans should be sure to at a retiable 8-12 ource (fortified breakfast cereal. supplement) b_.tI TipS to help give up animal products: Take control of yoUr kitch n; de n out unhealthy ingredients Try "nnsition· toodI vegetarian hot dogI, Wan, Mexlcan. 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