Health & Safety Committee News
Great American Smokeout Slated for November
The American Cancer Society’s Nov. 19 Great American Smokeout encourages smokers to quit for a day in hopes they may quit for good. Pharmacotherapies, behavioral therapies, and counseling are all services that can help patients quit and increase their chances of abstinence. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for more information.
Healthy Helpings Recipe of the Month
Microwave Snack Mix
Ingredients
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2 (1-oz.) envelopes Ranch dressing mix
2 (1-oz.) envelopes Ranch dressing mix•1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup canola oil•3 cups crisp oatmeal cereal squares (Quaker)
3 cups crisp oatmeal cereal squares (Quaker)•3 cups corn-and-rice cereal
3 cups corn-and-rice cereal•3 cups crisp wheat cereal squares
3 cups crisp wheat cereal squares•2 cups pretzel sticks
2 cups pretzel sticks•1 cup dried cherries or other dried fruit
1 cup dried cherries or other dried fruit •1 cup craisins or raisins
1 cup craisins or raisinsPreparation
1.Whisk together Ranch dressing mix and 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large, microwave-
Whisk together Ranch dressing mix and 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large, microwave- safe glass bowl. Stir in oatmeal cereal squares and next three ingredients.2.Microwave mixture on high for two minutes, and stir well. Microwave on high for
Microwave mixture on high for two minutes, and stir well. Microwave on high for two more minutes, and stir well. Spread mixture in a single layer on wax paper, and let cool 30 minutes. Add cherries and raisins. Store in an airtight container up to five days.Mountain View Elementary
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