Food, Nutrition and Health Chairman Information
Our overall goal is to promote a healthy lifestyle for KEHA members and all Kentuckians through education about health issues.
From Donna:
The temperatures are getting cooler and the holidays are upon us. The flu season is also here.
A few common sense tips to prevent the flu:
- If you are in the high risk category, get your flu and pneumonia shots.
- Wash your hands often.
- Stock up on canned soup, crackers, gelatin, lemon-lime soda, and cough and flu medicines. If you or a family member gets sick, you won't have to leave home.
- If you feel sick, stay home. Don't push yourself to keep going. It just spreads the germs to others.
- Take care of yourself and be considerate of others.
On a lighter note this is the time of year to think of pumpkins. Not only are pumpkins very tasty, they are also healthy. If you like fresh pumpkins, there are several ways to fix it so it can be used in your favorite pie, bread, or cake recipe. My favorite way to prepare for use is:
- wash pumpkin
- cut into large chunks about 4", removing seeds as you go
- put in pressure cooker with 2 1/2 cups water
- process 8-10 min
- rinse in cool water until you can handle
- peel pumpkin
- mash pumpkin
You can use right away, store in the refrigerator until the next day, or freeze until ready to use. I like to freeze 1 cup per freezer bag, so it is easy to get out what you need.
This is my family's favorite pumpkin pie recipe. (I'm often asked to share it this time of year.) My mom got this recipe as a new bride almost 50 years ago. We have changed it over the years to make it special.
Mom's Pumpkin Pie Filling
3 beaten eggs
2 Tbsp melted margarine
2 Tbsp syrup or sorghum
1 3/4 cup cooked or canned pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp self rising flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 cup evaporated milk
In a large bowl mix all ingredients with a spoon. Pour in your favorite pie crust-homemade, frozen (thawed), or graham cracker (bake for 5 min before filling).
Sprinkle a few nuts on top if you like ---pecan halves, English walnuts, or black walnuts
Bake at 455 for 12 min. Reduce heat to 350 & bake for 35-45 minutes until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Delicious warm. Chill leftovers. Also freezes well.
Hope you all have a happy, healthy holiday!
Ovarian Cancer Screening & Research
One of KEHA’s main health objectives has been to assist in funding ovarian cancer screening and research at the University of Kentucky. This program began in 1977, and members were asked to donate $1 each per year. In recent years, many homemakers have contributed or raised much more than $1 each. As of April 2009, donations totaled more than $1,000,000.If you would like to send a donation, mail check to:
Marena Nelson
KEHA State Treasurer
961 Stephens Branch Road
Martin, KY 41649
Please note “ovarian cancer fund” in the memo of your check and include a note indicating your county and club.
Educational Resources from the UK Ovarian Cancer Research Program
Kentucky Women’s Health Registry
Another important project is participation in the Kentucky Women’s Health Registry. There’s no cost but a little of your time to fill out a survey. The information collected will be used in research related to women’s health that will benefit not only you but your daughters, granddaughters, and all women in Kentucky. For more information or to join the registry, visit www.kywomensregistry.com.
Resources for You
Food, Nutrition and Health Program of Work
Food, Nutrition and Health 2009-2010 Awards Information
2008-2009 Food, Nutrition and Health Report Form
(club reports due January 1, 2010)
2009-2010 KEHA Report Form (club report due July 1, 2010)
For more information, contact:
Donna Shoemaker, State Chairman - donnasueshoe@gmail.com
or
Ingrid Adams, Advisor - ingrid.adams@uky.edu