Sky Lakes Medical Center | Live Smart | Summer 2020

SkyLakes.org | LIVE smart 5 Makes 7 servings. A cool and creamy salad using one of summer’s sweetest vegetables, this quick and simple recipe is perfect for cookouts and picnics—or even just a side for an easy weeknight dinner. Ingredients 3 cups corn, cooked and cut off the cob (about 6 medium cobs) 2 cups seeded and chopped cucumber 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup chopped fresh dill ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions ▸ ▸ Mix together corn, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and dill in a medium bowl. ▸ ▸ Stir in the Greek yogurt, Parmesan, salt and pepper. ▸ ▸ Serve immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until serving time. Nutrition information Serving size: 1 cup. Amount per serving: 85 calories, 1.5g total fat (0.5g saturated fat), 17g carbohydrates, 5g sugars, 4g protein, 2g dietary fiber, 74mg sodium. WHAT’S ON THE MENU? Find more healthy, delicious recipes a t SkyLakes.org/Recipes . BLUE AND PURPLE Anthocyanins are a disease-fighting phytochemical that give many blue and purple fruits and vegetables their deep, royal color. These fruits and vegetables can help boost your memory, slow the aging process, fight inflammation, and promote heart health. Top your cereal or yogurt with blueberries, try frozen grapes for a sweet summer snack, or grill up some eggplant at your next barbecue. Creamy dill corn salad Taste the rainbow Support our farmers and your health by shopping for local and in-season produce! Eating locally grown fruits and vegetables when they’re in season means less nutrient loss. Instead of undergoing storage and transportation from another location, produce can go straight from the farm to your table. Our community provides several opportunities for direct access to fresh produce. Check out the Klamath Falls Farmers Market downtown on Saturdays during the summer, visit the Klamath Farmers Online Marketplace (KFOM) or even get involved with community-supported agriculture (CSA) to show some appreciation for our local growers. Take care, Klamath—eat a rainbow and remember that good things are to come. Go local!