Dairy Food Group
Pidchayanin C
Why is the dairy food group important?
What is Osteoporosis?
- a weak bones
- bones to lose minerals like Calcium
- become fragile
- break easily
Mostly aged woman can be affected by this disease!
What are three ways a person can help prevent against the disease?
- build healthy bones while young.
- healthy diet
- healthy lifestyle
Healthy Food Choices for you...
pudding
ice cream
cereal
Brocolli
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Curried Squash & Apple Soup
- CourseSoups & Creams
- Prep. Time15 mins
- Cooking Time35 mins
- Yields6 to 8 servings
Ingredients needed
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp (10 mL) curry powder
1 medium butternut squash or
largeacorn squash, peeled and chopped (about 6 cups/1.5 L)
2 apples, peeled and chopped
2 cups (500 mL) low sodium chicken broth
2 cups (500 mL) Milk, warmed
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
In large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for about 5 min or until softened. Stir in curry powder, squash and apples; sauté for 2 min. Add chicken broth, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 min or until squash and apples are soft.
Using an immersion blender in pot or transferring soup in batches to an upright blender, purée until smooth. Return to pot, if necessary.
Stir in warm milk and reheat soup over medium heat, stirring, until steaming (do not let boil). Season to taste with up to 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt and pepper. Ladle into warmed bowls.
Some tips for the recipe...
Choose a squash that feels heavy for its size and had firm, smooth skin with no sign of wrinkling for the best texture and flavour.
Omit the curry powder and stir in 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme with the milk in third step.