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Peanut Butter Katie Sharpton
November is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month. There are many ways to enjoy this pantry staple: sweet and savory! Peanut butter is a relatively unprocessed food. It is basically just peanuts, often roasted, ground until they turn into a paste. Commercial brands may contain various added ingredients such as sugar and vegetable oil. Peanut butter is a fairly balanced energy source that supplies all of the three major macronutrients: carbohydrate, protein, and fat. PB causes a very low rise in blood sugar, making it a good option for people with Type 2 Diabetes. It is rich in heart-healthy fats and is a good source of protein.
Smoothie: Peanut butter and chocolate is a winning combo no matter how it’s paired. Add a banana for extra flavor! Snack: Peanut butter crackers
Sauce: Try spicy peanut sauce paired with grilled chicken or wings.
Sandwich: Can never go wrong with a peanut butter banana sandwich!
Sweet: Peanut butter cookies!
Three ways to increase your happiness:
1. Buy Peanut
Butter 2. Eat Peanut
Butter 3. Be Peanut
Butter
How to make homemade Peanut Butter: incorporated. Pour into an airtight jar and store in the fridge until ready to use.
4. Homemade peanut butter should last up to a month in the fridge, as long as there is no moisture in the jar. Enjoy on toast, smoothies, and any other homemade goodies!
1. Pour 16 ounces of dry roasted peanuts into blender or food processor.
2. After 2 minutes, the peanuts will become a paste. After 2 more minutes, they will become smoother.
3. Within 5 minutes, the peanut butter should be very smooth and runny. Add up to ½ teaspoon of fine salt and blend until Katie Sharpton, MPH Family and Consumer Science/4-H Agent McKinley County Cooperative Extension Service
Savory options: Sweet potato and peanut stew with kale, peanut butter hummus, spicy peanut soba noodles with pork, chicken satay with peanut sauce
Get Ready for the Return of the Gallup12s!
The First Event Will be January 2022
Some events will be on Sundays $5 dollar registration fee on the day of the race
Hoodies will be given out to those who complete all 12 events!
To our valued community members,
The last year has been one of hard work and determination as we planted seeds of transformation. In addition to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, our team continued to serve the health needs of our community, impacted the economic health of our region and worked to ensure the long-term sustainability of our hospital.
We Continued our Commitment to Care for our Community
We Invested in our Community’s Economic Health*
Gave 16,000 COVID vaccines and our hospital team is nearing a 100% vaccination rate Reopened Women’s Services earlier than expected and plan to start renovations this fall Adding tele-ICU services later this year to care for some of the most serious conditions Launched new orthopedic program Re-established urology services
$85 million dollars in payroll, taxes and goods and services Almost $2 million in discounted or free medical care We employ about 500 people and are one of the largest contributors to the area workforce.
We Fostered High Ethical Standards
For the first time in five years, external auditors concluded a financial audit with no significant findings. This is a testament to the hard work addressing past findings that occurred under previous leadership. We are setting a course for future improvements.
For more than 100 years, Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services has served the health needs of Northwestern New Mexico. We continue to make plans that ensure RMCHCS’ legacy for the next century.
Thank you for your continued support of RMCHCS. Interim CEO
*Figures from last fiscal years 1/1/2020 – 12/31/2021
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