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| Recipe of the Week Summer Citrus Ceviche Ingredients 1/4 c fresh orange juice 3/4 c fresh lime juice 1/2 c olive oil 2 Lbs of one kind or of mixed seafoods (shrimp, scallops, octopus, clams) 3/4 c minced red onion 1/2 c minced green onion 1/4 c minced red bell pepper 1 c cooked sweet corn 1/4 c fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 3 Tbsp jalapenos or any other hot pepper salt to taste Directions Mix all ingredients well in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight to marinate. Enjoy! *Serves 6 as appetizer or 3 as main dish Tip of the Week A Spoonful of Sugar Although the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans don’t set a specific cap on sugar, if you consume foods in the proportions recommended for your particular calorie level, it’s tough to take in too much sugar. Nevertheless, it’s a good idea to try to limit portions, especially when you consume sugary foods such as candy, non- diet soda, juices that aren’t 100% fruit juice, cakes, cookies, jams and jellies, to name a few. The Dietary Reference Intake Reports of the National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition boards currently suggests that not more than 25% of your total calories should come from added sugars. Following a dietary pattern consistent with the Dietary Guidelines will help you achieve optimal health and will inevitably limit your consumption of sugar and other low-nutrient foods. |