Message from the VMC Medical Spokesperson
Dr Joe |
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Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Heath eNews!
Bowel cancer is common in both genders. Learn about the symptoms as if it is detected early it is very treatable with good long term survival. Tell your doctor if there is a history of bowel cancer in your family, and if you are over 50 go get checked for free on the new government screening program.
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Yours in good health,
Dr Joe Kosterich
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Ingredients
1 cup All Bran® cereal
1 cup Australian reduced-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup sultanas
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup apple juice
25g Australian reduced-fat dairy blend
1 cup wholemeal self-raising flour
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pear, grated
12 dried apricots, extra
1 tablespoon apple juice, extra
Method
1. Combine cereal, yogurt, dried fruit and apple juice in a bowl and stand for 15 minutes.
2. Rub dairy blend into combined flour and spices. Add eggs, grated pear and cereal mixture, stir until just combined.
3. Spoon mixture into 12 lined 1/2 cup capacity muffins pans and bake at 200°C for 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked.
4. Top each muffin with a dried apricot, brush with extra apple juice and serve warm with a glass of milk.
Nutrient analysis per serve:
Fat: 3g
Saturated fat: 1.1g
Calcium: 60mg
Fibre: 5.1g
Sodium: 202mg
No added sugar
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