Adding Zest And Nutrition To Mealtime

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Authentic Mexican salsa is made with the finest vegetables and can add zest to favorites like enchiladas, tacos and tostadas but also enhance the flavors of many mealtime classics like chicken dishes or burgers. You can even use it on top of eggs to give your family an eye-opening burst of taste in the morning. Beating The Heat Whether you enjoy spicy foods or prefer mellow flavors, there’s likely a Mexican salsa to please your palate. For instance, long known for its authentic refried beans, Rosarita now offers salsa in three flavors: Mild Salsa Mexicana, Medium Salsa Verde and Hot Salsa Taquera. The salsas, made in Mexico, are a versatile ingredient and are new to the U.S. You can try them with your favorite foods or as part of this recipe: Recipe for Enchiladas Verdes —Green Enchiladas Ingredients PAM Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 jar (16.75 oz) Rosarita Medium Salsa Verde, divided 3 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided 12 corn tortillas (6 inch) Directions • Preheat oven to 375˚F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish Smart Shopping ABCs (NAPSA)—This year, make a resolution you can keep: Adopt the ABCs of smart shopping. A: Always check the store circular for sales Deals and steals in your local paper’s circular are an excellent road map for maximizing your shopping trips. Don’t forget to check online if you missed the print editions. Authentic Mexican salsa can add flair to a variety of dishes, from burgers to breakfast. with cooking spray. Spread cup of the salsa over bottom of dish; set aside. • Combine chicken, cup of the salsa and cup of the cheese in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside. • Spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray. Heat one at a time in skillet over medium-high heat on both sides until slightly puffy and softened. • Top each tortilla evenly with about cup chicken mixture; roll up. Place seam-side down in prepared baking dish. Cover with the remaining salsa; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. • Bake 30 minutes or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly. The salsas are available at Walmart and select Kroger and Safeway grocery stores. Note to Editors: The salsa is only available in the Western and Southwestern U.S. B: Buy store brands to save up to 30 percent Opting for store brands when it comes to such staples as batteries, personal care items and over-thecounter medications is a great way to save. Not only are the national-brand alternatives less expensive, purchasing them needn’t mean sacrificing quality. CVS/pharmacy store brands, for example, undergo the same stringent, three-phase FDA testing as their national-brand counterparts. C: Cash in coupons for extra savings Most retailers let shoppers use both in-store and manufacturers’ coupons. Check for coupons online or in the paper. To ring up even more savings, carry a loyalty card, such as the CVS/pharmacy ExtraCare card, for instant and quarterly rewards. The Best Things In Life Are Often Free—Including Eye Exams (NAPSA)—Sometimes, “The Best Things in Life Are Free.” To remind seniors that you can’t put a price tag on love, friendship or the importance of eyesight, EyeCare America says those age 65 and older can call its Seniors EyeCare Program to see if they qualify for a free exam. This program offers eye exams and up to one year of medical care at no out-of-pocket cost for seniors who are without an ophthalmologist (a medical eye doctor). To see if you, a loved one or a friend is eligible to receive a referral for an eye exam and care, call (800) 222EYES (3937). The program help line operates 24 hours a day, every day, year-round. “Blindness and vision impairment have enormous personal, social and economic costs, limiting the activities of otherwise healthy and active people,” said Richard P. Mills, M.D. “EyeCare America bridges the gap between the senior community and the quality eye care they need. By increasing awareness of eye disease and its risk factors and connecting more people with the exams and medical treatment, EyeCare America works to reduce preventable blindness in the U.S., thereby allowing our seniors to live more fulfilling and active lives.” EyeCare America, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, operates one of the largest programs of its kind in American medicine. All eligible callers receive Seniors age 65 and over should have eye exams every one to two years. a referral to one of 7,000 volunteer ophthalmologists. The seniors program provides a comprehensive eye exam and care for any disease detected in the initial visit for up to one year, at no out-of-pocket cost. The Seniors EyeCare Program is designed for people who: • Are U.S. citizens or legal residents • Are age 65 and older • Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years • Do not belong to an HMO or the VA. Volunteer physicians have agreed to accept Medicare or other insurance as payment in full, resulting in no out-of-pocket cost to the patient. Individuals without insurance of any kind are seen at no charge. The program is designed for seniors without an ophthalmologist and is co-sponsored by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. Learn More More information can be found at www.eyecareamerica.org.