Recipe - Sugar Free Raisin Bars

1 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup margarine
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon sugar substitute
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a saucepan, over medium heat, cook the first 5 ingredients until margarine is melted; continue cooking for 3 minutes.

Add all remaining ingredients.

Spread into an 8-inch square baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Bake at 350° F. for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals
92 calories,
97 mg sodium,
13 mg cholesterol,
15 gm carbohydrate,
2 gm
protein, 2 gm fat

Diabetic Exch. 1 starch, 1/2 fat

Recipe - Cranberry Nut Tea Cake

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoons powdered sugar

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick pan spray.

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix to blend. Stir in the orange juice, oil, and egg. Fold in the cranberries, walnuts, and orange zest.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan. bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is firm and an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean.

Cool on a wire rack.

Before serving, sift powdered sugar on top of the cake and cut it into nine 2-1/2 inch squares.

Calories: 299
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 218 mg
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Fat: 16 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Exchanges: 2-1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 2-1/2 Fat

Recipe - Mock Tuna

1 Can chickpeas (garbanzo bean) drained and mashed
Celery
Scallions
Pickle relish
Mustard
Mayo

Chop celery and scallions mix into mashed beans.
Stir in pickle relish, mustard and mayo.

Chill

Eat and enjoy.

Teflon chemical "PFOA" a carcinogen

Epa Report
Dupont Statement
EPA Statement
DOVER, Del. (AP) - A chemical used in the manufacture of Teflon and other nonstick and stain-resistant products should be considered a ``likely'' carcinogen, according to an independent scientific review panel advising the Environmental Protection Agency.