Monday, June 11, 2012

Pork Chops with Salsa Verde

IngredientsServes 4 servings Change

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4 pork chops (thinly sliced)
4 tbsps olive oil
1 onion (thinly sliced)
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp black pepper
16 ozs salsa verde (herdez)
2 cups white rice (uncooked)
4 cups water
2 cups white rice (uncooked)
2 cups instant rice (quicker option 2 cups of white, prepared according to directions)
Pork Chops:
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2. Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet.
3. Once olive oil is heated place onion slices across the bottom of the skillet
4. Season pork chops with the garlic salt and pepper.
5. Place pork chops over onions and cover skillet with a lid.
6. Cook for 20 minutes.
7. Pour HERDEZ® Salsa Verde over pork chops and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Serve
Rice:
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Add rice, stir with a fork to ensure rice is level and covered in water.
Cover and reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.

Teen Abortion Facts

The Feminist Women's Health Center reports that a sexually active teenager who does not use contraception has a 90 percent chance of becoming pregnant within one year. Teenagers also become pregnant when contraceptive methods, such as condoms or birth control pills, fail. Of those teenagers who become pregnant, more than one-third obtain an abortion, a forceful termination of the pregnancy through the removal of the embryo or fetus from the uterus.

Teenagers and Sex

According to the National Abortion Federation, four out five Americans have had sex by 20 years of age. The average age that individuals lose their virginity is 17, although most do not get married until approximately 10 years after that. This means that teenagers and young adults are at risk for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy for several years. The National Abortion Federation also states that 78 percent of teenage pregnancies are unintended.

Abortion Statistics

More than half of abortions are obtained by women under 25 years of age. In fact, 35 percent of pregnant teenagers have an abortion, according to the National Abortion Federation. The Guttmacher Institute reports that in 2006, there were 200,420 abortions among teenagers, and the majority of these teenagers are ages 15 to 19 years.

Laws

Laws involving teenagers and abortion vary by state. In some states, a teenager is required to get parental consent in order to have an abortion. If her situation prevents her from getting parental consent, she can attend a hearing and obtain permission from a judge. The majority of the time, one or both parents of the teenage mother know of the abortion. However, the younger the teenager, the less likely she is to tell her parents. The Guttmacher Institute reports that as of 2010, 34 states require a minor teenager to obtain consent from her parents for an abortion.

Reasons

Teenagers seek abortions for many reasons. Some are concerned about how a baby would change their lives and feel that they are not prepared or mature enough for the responsibility. Lack of money, partner or family support are reasons as well. Teenagers who decide to have the baby are more likely to drop out of school and rely on state assistance, so there is some basis for the fear of how a child will affect future plans. Because of all the factors that affect a teenager's decision, teens are more likely than other women to seek late abortions.

Abortion Methods

According to Pregnant Teen Help, in 2000 there were more than 1,800 places to get an abortion in the United States. Abortions can be done both surgically and medically. Some are performed by administering medications orally and vaginally, and this is typically done in the first trimester. In the second trimester, the baby is removed from the uterus wall with a vacuum or electric pump. Third trimester abortions are usually not performed unless the mother is in danger. Teenagers are most likely to get a second trimester abortion.

References

     

Southwest Steak Salad




Ingredients:

1 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
4 boneless beef rib-eye steaks (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup raisins
1 package (10 ounces) mixed salad greens
1 cup crumbled goat cheese (about 4 ounces)
12 frozen onions rings, prepared according to package directions

Directions:
  • Stir 1/4 cup picante sauce, oil, cumin and oregano in a shallow, nonmetallic dish or gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add the beef and turn to coat. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Stir the remaining picante sauce, dressing, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar and raisins in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
  • Lightly oil the grill rack and heat the grill to medium. Grill the beef for 10 minutes for medium or until desired doneness, turning the beef over once halfway through the grilling time. Remove the beef from the grill and let stand for 10 minutes. Thinly slice the beef.
  • Divide the salad greens, beef and cheese among 4 plates. Drizzle each with about 2 tablespoons dressing mixture. Top each with 3 onion rings.

BLTs With Blue Cheese-Buffalo Aioli

Aaron McCargo, Jr.
Picture of BLTs With Blue Cheese-Buffalo Aioli RecipePhoto: BLTs With Blue Cheese-Buffalo Aioli Recipe
Total Time:
20 min
Prep
20 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy



Ingredients

For the aioli:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank's or Pete's)
  • 1 small clove garlic, grated
  • Freshly ground pepper

For the sandwiches:

  • 8 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style white, wheat or rye bread, lightly toasted
  • 16 strips good-quality thick-cut bacon, cooked and cut in half
  • 3 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 leaves Bibb lettuce

Directions

Make the aioli: Combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, hot sauce, garlic, and pepper to taste in a small bowl and stir well.

Make the sandwiches: Lay 4 slices of bread on a cutting board. Spread 2 to 3 teaspoons or so of the aioli on each slice, then top each with 8 half-pieces of bacon, a few slices of tomato, some red onion and a single piece of lettuce. Top each with another slice of bread. Slice the sandwiches in half.

Photograph by Kang Kim

Want your child to sleep? You need to do this...

Want your child to sleep? You need to do this | BabyCenter

Record Shows Rise In Multiple Births

Posted: Monday, June 11, 2012 12:15 pm | Updated: 12:27 pm, Mon Jun 11, 2012.



NEW YORK — For Luke Foreman, seeing double has always been the norm.
Growing up alongside twin Megan, the California-born 16-year-old has never thought twice about the frequency of twins around him. But, late last year, Luke was surprised to learn his school could tie the world record for the most twins in the same academic year at one school.
A dramatic rise in multiple-child pregnancies has left many schools with record-smashing numbers of twins and triplets. Luke Foreman’s Staples High School in Westport, Conn., tied the Guinness World Record this year for most sets of twins in a grade at 16.
The high school shares the title with Valley Southwoods Freshman High School in West Des Moines, Iowa.
The schools, however, may not hold the record for long. Connecticut’s Greenwich High School hopes to beat the world record with 18 pair of twins in its class of 2016.
“I was kind of stunned,” Nancy Lanzoni, mother of twins Ben and Willy, said when she learned the Greenwich High School boasts a total 62 sets of twins in four grades.
The surprising numbers reflect a rise in multiple births in the United States.
“There’s no question that the number and rate of multiple births has increased substantially in recent years,” Joyce Martin, an epidemiologist at the National Center for Health Statistics, explains.
In a report published earlier this year, the center found there has been a 76 percent increase in the incidence of twins from 1980 to 2009. One in every 30 babies born in the United States in 2009 was a twin, compared to 1 in every 53 babies born in 1980.
“The increase of triplets and higher was almost 400 percent,” Martin says. “You don’t typically see that kind of change occurring naturally.”
The remarkable increase is largely attributed to the increasingly older age of mothers and the increased use of infertility treatments, which gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.
“A lot of it is driven by demographics,” Martin explains. “Moms tend to be older. When older women give birth naturally, they are more likely to have twins spontaneously and are more likely to have treatments.”
It comes as little surprise that two Connecticut high schools have competed for the top twin-related prize. Connecticut saw the highest twin birth rate in 2009 with nearly 5 percent of all births in the state being twins. Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Rhode Island were not far behind.
“I’ve noticed there are more twins and triplets,” John Dodig, principal of Staples High School, says. “I’m sure (our record) will be very short lived in the Guinness World Record history.”

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Benefits of Breastfeeding | Medela

Benefits of Breastfeeding | Medela

Hawaiian Beef Sliders Recipe

Hawaiian Beef Sliders RecipeHawaiian Beef Sliders Recipe photo by Taste of HomeHawaiian Beef Sliders RecipeRating 4
Sweet and savory with just a hint of heat, these dynamite burgers are packed with flavor. Pineapple and bacon may sound like an unusual combination, but you’ll find they’re the perfect match. Mary E. Relyea - Canastota, New York
This recipe is:
Healthy
Diabetic Friendly


  • Prep: 30 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
30 10 40

Ingredients

  • 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 18 miniature whole wheat buns
  • Baby spinach leaves
  • 3 center-cut bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • Sliced jalapeno peppers, optional

Directions

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice and 1-1/2 cups pineapple (save remaining pineapple for another use). In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup reserved crushed pineapple, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 18 patties; place in two 11-in. x 7-in. dishes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and reserved pineapple juice. Pour half of marinade into each dish; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning once.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
  • Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
  • Grill buns, uncovered, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with spinach, remaining pineapple, bacon and jalapeno peppers if desired. Yield: 6 servings.

    Editor's Note: If miniature whole wheat buns are not available in your area, you can also use whole wheat hot dog buns cut into thirds.
Nutritional Facts 3 sliders (calculated without peppers) equals 350 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 444 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 27 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Hawaiian Beef Sliders in Healthy Cooking June/July 2010, p28
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Friday, June 8, 2012

Susan G. Komen for the Cure | Understanding Breast Cancer | Breast Facts | Facts For Men | Breast Facts for Men

Susan G. Komen for the Cure | Understanding Breast Cancer | Breast Facts | Facts For Men | Breast Facts for Men

Homemade Play Doh

Best Play-Doh recipe ever!
 
 
Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups of water
  • 1/2 cup salt (regular table salt)
  • 1 tablespoon Alum (in the spice aisle)
  • 2 tablespoons mineral oil (in the laxative aisle)
  • 1 tablespoon glycerin (near rubbing alcohol)
  • food coloring
  • 2 cups flour
 
 
 
Instructions:
  1. Mix water, salt, Alum, mineral oil, and glycerin together in a pot, warm the pot but don’t let it boil. Just get it nice and hot. You want the salt to almost dissolve BUT not quite. Stir sparingly (it’s okay to stir, but not too much). When you have reached this obscure temperature put the mixture in your mixer and add the flour.
  2. Start mixing, as the flour mixes with the liquid add in a few drops of your food coloring color of choice. Let it all mix for about two minutes, till it looks like dough.
  3. Let sit until cool (it will get less sticky as it cools).
 
 
Notes:
You can add a drop or two of peppermint oil if you like.  If your dough is stickier than you would like after it cools, just add some more flour!

Tropical Temptation Recipe

Tropical Temptation Recipe : Sandra Lee : Recipes : Food Network

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Almost-Famous Fried Pickles

Picture of Almost-Famous Fried Pickles RecipePhoto: Almost-Famous Fried Pickles Recipe
 

Almost-Famous Fried PicklesRecipe courtesy Food Network Magazine

 
 
 
 

Ingredients

For the sauce:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon drained horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

For the pickles:

  • Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cups sliced dill pickles, drained

Directions

Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup and Cajun seasoning in a bowl; set aside.

Fry the pickles: Heat 1 inch peanut oil in a pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, whisk the flour, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl until smooth. Spread the pickles on paper towels and pat dry.

Add half of the pickles to the batter and toss to coat. Remove from the batter using a slotted spoon, letting the excess drip off, and add to the oil one at a time. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Return the oil to 375 degrees F and repeat with the remaining pickles and batter. Serve immediately with the prepared sauce.

Photograph by Kang Kim

Ingredients

For the sauce:

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon drained horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

For the pickles:

  • Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cups sliced dill pickles, drained

Directions

Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup and Cajun seasoning in a bowl; set aside.

Fry the pickles: Heat 1 inch peanut oil in a pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, whisk the flour, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl until smooth. Spread the pickles on paper towels and pat dry.

Add half of the pickles to the batter and toss to coat. Remove from the batter using a slotted spoon, letting the excess drip off, and add to the oil one at a time. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Return the oil to 375 degrees F and repeat with the remaining pickles and batter. Serve immediately with the prepared sauce.

Photograph by Kang Kim

Thrifty Nifty Mommy: BABY Month! Stork Craft Hoop Glider & Ottoman Review and Giveaway

Thrifty Nifty Mommy: BABY Month! Stork Craft Hoop Glider & Ottoman Review and Giveaway

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Adolescent pregnancy




Adolescent pregnancy is pregnancy in girls age 19 or younger.

 

 

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Adolescent pregnancy and babies born to adolescents have dropped since reaching an all-time high in 1990. This is mostly due to the increased use of condoms.
Adolescent pregnancy is a complex issue with many reasons for concern. Kids age 12 - 14 years old are more likely than other adolescents to have unplanned sexual intercourse . They are more likely to be talked into having into sex.
Up to two-thirds of adolescent pregnancies occur in teens age 18 - 19 years old.
Risk factors for adolescent pregnancy include:
  • Younger age
  • Poor school performance
  • Economic disadvantage
  • Older male partner
  • Single or teen parents

Symptoms

Pregnancy symptoms include:

Signs and tests

The adolescent may or may not admit to being involved sexually. If the teen is pregnant, there are usually weight changes (usually a gain, but there may be a loss if nausea and vomiting are significant). Examination may show increased abdominal girth, and the health care provider may be able to feel the fundus (the top of the enlarged uterus).
Pelvic examination may reveal bluish or purple coloration of vaginal walls, bluish or purple coloration and softening of the cervix, and softening and enlargement of the uterus.

Treatment

All options made available to the pregnant teen should be considered carefully, including abortion, adoption, and raising the child with community or family support. Discussion with the teen may require several visits with a health care provider to explain all options in a non-judgmental manner and involve the parents or the father of the baby as appropriate.
Early and adequate prenatal care, preferably through a program that specializes in teenage pregnancies, ensures a healthier baby. Pregnant teens need to be assessed for smoking, alcohol use, and drug use, and they should be offered support to help them quit.
Adequate nutrition can be encouraged through education and community resources. Appropriate exercise and adequate sleep should also be emphasized. Contraceptive information and services are important after delivery to prevent teens from becoming pregnant again.
Pregnant teens and those who have recently given birth should be encouraged and helped to remain in school or reenter educational programs that give them the skills to be better parents, and provide for their child financially and emotionally. Accessible and affordable child care is an important factor in teen mothers continuing school or entering the work force.

Expectations (prognosis)

Having her first child during adolescence makes a woman more likely to have more children overall. Teen mothers are about 2 years behind their age group in completing their education. Women who have a baby during their teen years are more likely to live in poverty.
Teen mothers with a history of substance abuse are more likely to start abusing by about 6 months after delivery.
Teen mothers are more likely than older mothers to have a second child within 2 years of their first child.
Infants born to teenage mothers are at greater risk for developmental problems. Girls born to teen mothers are more likely to become teen mothers themselves, and boys born to teen mothers have a higher than average rate of being arrested and jailed.

Complications

Adolescent pregnancy is associated with higher rates of illness and death for both the mother and infant. Death from violence is the second leading cause of death durig pregnancy for teens, and is higher in teens than in any other group.
Pregnant teens are at much higher risk of having serious medical complications such as:
Infants born to teens are 2 - 6 times more likely to have low birth weight than those born to mothers age 20 or older. Prematurity plays the greatest role in low birth weight, but intrauterine growth retardation (inadequate growth of the fetus during pregnancy) is also a factor.
Teen mothers are more likely to have unhealthy habits that place the infant at greater risk for inadequate growth, infection, or chemical dependence. The younger a mother is below age 20, the greater the risk of her infant dying during the first year of life.
It is very important for pregnant teens to have early and adequate prenatal care.

Calling your health care provider

Make an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of pregnancy.
Your health care provider can also provide counseling regarding birth control methods, sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention, or pregnancy risk.

Prevention

There are many different kinds of teen pregnancy prevention programs.
  • Abstinence education programs encourage young people to wait to have sex until marriage, or until they are mature enough to handle sexual activity and a potential pregnancy in a responsible manner.
  • Knowledge-based programs focus on teaching kids about their bodies. It also provides detailed information about birth control and how to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Research shows knowledge-based programs help decrease teen pregnancy rates. Abstinence-only education without information about birth control does not.
  • Clinic-focused programs give kids easier access to information, counseling by health care providers, and birth control services. Many of these programs are offered through school-based clinics.
  • Peer counseling programs typically involve older teens, who encourage other kids to resist peer and social pressures to have sex. For teens who are already sexually active, peer counseling programs teach them relationship skills and give them information on how to get and successfully use birth control.

References

  1. U.S. Teenage Pregnancy Statistics: Overall Trends, Trends by Race and Ethnicity and State-by-State Information. New York, NY: The Alan Guttmacher Institute; January 2010.
  2. Elfenbein DS, Felice ME. Adolescent pregnancy. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 112.
  3. Kohler PK, Manhart LE, Lafferty WE. Abstinence-only and comprehensive sex education and the initiation of sexual activity and teen pregnancy. J Adolesc Health. 2008;42:344-351.
  4. Abma JC et al., Teenagers in the United States: sexual activity, contraceptive use, and childbearing, National Survey of Family Growth 2006–2008, Vital and Health Statistics, 2010, Series 23, No. 30.

Veggie Tacos

Roasted Veggie Tacos Recipe


  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

  • Yield: 6 Servings
  • 20 15 35 Ingredients:
    • 2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
    • 3 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
    • 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
    • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans, warmed
    • 6 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
    • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

    Directions:

    • In a large bowl, combine the green peppers, tomatoes, onion, taco seasoning and oil. Arrange in a single layer in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
    • Spread about 1/4 cup refried beans over each tortilla; top with 1/3 cup vegetable mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese. Yield: 6 servings.

    Easy Lemon-Chicken Piccata

    What you need:
    1 cup RITZ Crackers, finely crushed
    1 tablespoon capers
    3 large lemons, divided
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 cup chicken broth
    4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves
    1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
    1 tablespoon butter
    2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
    Directions:
    PREP: 10 minutes / COOK: 25 minutes / SERVES: 4
    1. Cut 4 thin slices of lemon and set aside. Squeeze the remaining juice from remaining lemons. Coat chicken with mayonnaise and cracker crumbs.
    2. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 5 minutes. turn and cook on medium heat for an additional 5 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Transfer chicken to platter and sprinkle with parsley. Cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe any crumbs from skillet with a paper towel.
    3. In the skillet add lemon juice and broth; cook on medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until slightly reduced. Add butter, lemon slices and capers. Cook and stir on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve over chicken.
    Here's a good idea:
    Try serving this recipe over hot cooked angel hair pasta.
    Nutrition Facts per serving:
    Serving Size: 1 chicken breast. Calories 370, Total Fat 21g., Saturated Fat 5g., Cholesterol 75mg., Sodium 480mg., Carbohydrate 22g., Dietary Fiber 4g., Sugars 4g., Protein 27g.

    Soft Lemonade Cookies

  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

  • Yield: 36 Servings
  • 10 10 20

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter, softened
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate, divided
    • Additional sugar

    Directions

    • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with 1/3 cup lemonade concentrate, beating well after each addition.
    • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Brush with remaining lemonade concentrate; sprinkle with sugar. Cool. Yield: 6 dozen.
    Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 117 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.