Bonnie Dunn (Parsons) Extension Specialist Family and Consumer Sciences

African American Residents in Rural West Virginia 6,308 – 2010 Census

Fayette County, West Virginia London, Boomer, Montgomery 2010 Census 5.57 % African American = 2,532

Healthy Lifestyles Cooking School Objectives Increase knowledge of healthier food choices Demonstrations that offer quick and easy cooking techniques Encouraging the use of herbs and spices that create taste pleasing recipes without the use of salt, sugars and fat. Promote physical activity Provide basic diabetes education from a Registered Dietitian Provide activities that allow the participants to share and learn from each other using the U.S. Diabetes Conversation Map. This provides conversations that lead to better healthcare decisions and outcomes

Oven Fried Parmesan Chicken You’ll Need- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips 1 Cup non-fat plain yogurt ¾ Cup bread crumbs 4 Tbs. grated parmesan cheese 2 Tbs. flour 1 tsp. paprika Pinch of cayenne pepper Non-stick cooking spray Directions- 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray 2. Place chicken strips in yogurt and refrigerate while preparing the rest of ingredients 3. In a medium bowl mix the rest of the ingredients 4. Coat each piece of chicken well with yogurt and dredge in the crumb mixture, pressing down on both sides to get a thick coat of crumbs 5. Place chicken strips on the cookie sheet, spray lightly with vegetable spray 6. Bake for minutes or until chicken is fork tender and the juices run clear Nutritional Information- Calories: 140Sodium: 210 mg Fat: 3 gCarbohydrates: 12 g Cholesterol: 38 mgProtein: 17 g

Collard or Turnip Greens Serves 4 1 pound collard or turnip greens 1 packet low sodium beef bouillon 1 small onion, chopped ¼ cup vinegar variation: eliminate the vinegar and use a no-fat raspberry vinaigrette Pepper to taste Directions- Cook greens in 2 cups of water seasoned with the bouillon and onion for 4 minutes (may need to cook longer if greens are older.) Add vinegar and pepper to taste. Calories: 21Sodium: 35 milligrams Carbohydrate: 4 gramsProtein: 1 gram Fat: 0 gramsExchanges: 1 vegetable

Lemon Cake 1 purchase angel food cake 1 box (4 serving size) sugar free lemon instant sugar free pudding) ½ cup skim milk 1-8 oz. carton lemon flavored fat free no sugar added yogurt ½ 8 oz. carton Lite frozen whipped topping thawed Cut angel food cake in half-horizontally, using a serrated knife in a sawing motion. Place bottom layer on serving platter. Beat pudding with milk until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir in yogurt. Frost bottom layer of cake with lemon mixture. Place top layer on and frost with remaining mixture. Chill and serve. Garnish with strawberries, lemon or kiwi slices. Make 16 medium servings Can Substitute Lemon flavor with other flavors Calories: 143Sodium: 317 mg Carbohydrate: 28 gramsProtein: 3.6 grams Fat: 2 gramsExchanges: 2 starches

?What needs to be done? In the presenters opinion The Land Grant Universities have a responsibility to provide programming, knowledge, resources and empowerment that would enable these under served communities to affect change. Public forums, focus groups and dialogue should be held with community members, local and state governing officials.