November 2015

108 W. Interurban St., Suite A - Rockwall, Texas 75087

Upcoming Workshops

Metro Number
Toll Free
Dayhome Fax
Center Fax

972-772-3200
877-208-9490
972-203-9429
866-380-5488

Healthy Children - Healthy Adults Contest!

A NutriBullet is the grand prize!

SAVE THE DATE!

Our annual conference has been scheduled
for Feb 27, 2016 at the Region 10 Service
Center in Richardson, TX.

Contest Period: September 15, 2015 to November 25, 2015

Winner Announced: December 1, 2015
Adults that try new activities are great role models for children!
Make activity an important part of your dayshare it with the
children. Selecting healthy foods is a big part of the Health
picture! These ideas are all using fresh food, not processed
food. Avoiding foods with harmful ingredients will contribute to
your health. Help your children learn these habits and WIN! Go to
www.nutriservice.org for more info.

Home Daycare Providers

Next months reimbursements mail date
nd
if complete claim is in by the 2 : Dec 17

Centers
Next months reimbursements mail date
th
if complete claim is in by the 4 : Dec 21

Celebrate Food
November: Good Nutrition Month
November: National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
November 17: National Homemade Bread Day
November 22: National Cashew Day
November 23: Eat a Cranberry Day
November 28: National French Toast Day
December 1: Eat a Red Apple Day
December 6: National Gazpacho Day
December 14: Bouillabaisse Day
December 17: National Maple Syrup Day

Egg free French Toast from www.superhealthykids.com

We wish everyone a safe and

Happy Thanksgiving!

1 banana

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 loaf of bread

1.

Blend all ingredients together and pour into a pie plate or other shallow
dish. Dip bread into batter and cook until golden brown.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.
20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). Nutriservice is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Pumpkin Turkey Chili from www.seriouseats.com

Did you know that pumpkin is a

great source of Vitamin A, Fiber,
Vitamin C, and B Vitamins?

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 pound ground turkey
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can red kidney beans
2 cups (1 14.5 ounce can) pumpkin puree
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cayenne pepper to taste (at least 3 good shakes)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

Directions
1.

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

2.

2. Saute the onion, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green
chiles, and garlic until tender, about 10 minutes. Make room in the
center of the skillet, add turkey, and brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in
tomatoes, beans, and pumpkin. Season with chili powder, cumin,
pepper, salt, and cayenne.

3.

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3. Reduce heat and simmer at least 20 minutes. Stir in fresh cilantro.

If preferred, serve topped with Cheddar cheese and sour cream.

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Go to www.pinterest.com/nutriservice/fun-food-christmas or www.pinterest.com/nutriservice/fun-food-winter for fun food for next month!