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Mexican Street Corn Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

Soaking the corn in its husk in water for up to two hours before grilling is definitely a new approach to cooking corn on the cob, but give it a try! The addition of salt, spices and cheese takes this side dish to new levels.

• 8 small ears of corn with husks

• 2 Tbsp avocado oil or canola oil

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

• 1/8 tsp salt

• ¾ cup crumbled Cotija cheese (3 oz.)

• ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro

• Lime zest and wedges (optional)

Peel back corn husks, but do not remove. Remove silks; rinse corn. Fold husks back around corn. Tie husk tops with 100% cotton kitchen string to secure. Soak corn in enough water to cover 1 – 2 hours; drain.

Grill corn, covered, over medium 30 – 35 minutes or until kernels are tender, turning once. Remove string and pull back husks. Tie husks with string to hold open.

Place corn on a platter and brush with oil. In a small bowl combine chili powder, cayenne pepper and salt; sprinkle over corn. Top with cheese, cilantro, and if desired, serve with lime wedges.

Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark

Source: EatingWell.com, July2017

Lightly sweetened Greek yogurt gets studded with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips, then frozen so you can break it into chunks just like chocolate bark (but healthier!). This colorful snack or healthy dessert is perfect for kids and adults alike. Use full-fat yogurt to ensure the creamiest bark possible.

• 3 cups whole-milk plain Greek yogurt• ¼ cup pure maple syrup or honey• 1 tsp vanilla extract• 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir yogurt, maple syrup (or honey) and vanilla in a medium bowl. Spread on the prepared baking sheet into a 10-by-15” rectangle. Scatter the strawberries on top and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Freeze until very firm, at least 3 hours. To serve, cut or break in 32 pieces.

To make ahead: freeze airtight between sheets of parchment for up to 1 month. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

The FDA recently updated several elements of theNutrition Facts label. It is now on many food products,with others carrying it by next year. Take a look atthese new features:

• Calories are now displayed in larger, bolder font.• Some serving sizes have been updated to better

reflect what people actually eat and drink.• Added sugars, vitamin D and potassium are now

listed.• Daily values have been updated. The percent Daily

Value (%DV) shows how much a nutrient in aserving of food contributes to a total daily diet.

Check out the side by side comparison on the followingpage of the original and the newly revised label.

Tips on Good

Nutrition and Using

the Updated Nutrition

Facts Label

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shifted many of our daily routines, including the ways we eat. Perhaps you have stocked up on packaged foods and find yourself cooking at home more than usual. As we adjust, you may want to think about ways you and your family can eat more healthfully. “The Nutrition Facts label can help you learn more about the foods you have on hand or are purchasing online or in stores, especially if you are purchasing different foods because of temporary disruptions in the food supply chain or are buying more canned or packaged foods instead of fresh,” says Claudine Kavanaugh, Ph.D., MPH, RD, in the US Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN). “you can use the information on the label to assist in planning balanced meals and healthy total dietary intakes.”

The FDA has a very useful interactive tool at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/#intro