Take Steps to Keep Healthy in the New Year!

Consider setting family goals for improving nutrition and physical activity in the New Year.  Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Eat family meals together at least 5 times a week.
• Start each day with breakfast.
• Drink 2-3 cups of low-fat milk every day.
• Use small salad plates (7 inch) for meals.  This will encourage proper portion sizes at each meal.
• Choose physical activities that keep you active 60 minutes a day.

Quesdilla con Huevos

Great for breakfast or lunch!

• ½ cup grated cheddar or cojack cheese
• 2 scrambled eggs
• 4 (6-8 inch) flour tortillas
• 4 Tablespoons salsa (optional)

Directions:  Put 2 Tablespoons cheese and ¼ of the scrambled eggs on each tortilla.  Heat 2 quesadillas at a time in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds or until cheese melts.  Top with salsa and fold tortilla in half to serve.

Makes 4 quesadillas.

Make them plain or add peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, or onions.  Instead of using the microwave, you can heat them on a skillet or griddle until the cheese melts.

200 calories, 10 g fat, 18 g carbohydrates, 10 g protein, 1 g fiber, 420 mg sodium.

Source:  http://recipefinder.nal.usda.gov/index.php

Author:  Linnette Goard, Extension Educator, Ohio State University Extension

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