I've been able to learn things that I never learned in school. I learned all about HIV, STDs, how to publicly speak, do workshops, interact with our community, and participate in festivals. The experience is unforgettable!
Macy,
former Teen Clinic peer leader
Asian Health Services stays involved with patients and the community through a variety of events and happenings in order to educate, honor and support the community. We also offer healthy recipes, tips and other information aimed at promoting good overall health.
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Health tip of the Month
Stay Well During Holiday Seasons
Holiday gatherings mean special people, special foods and lots of temptation to indulge. But you can keep everything under control with a plan.
- Start your day with a small meal that includes whole grains, fruit, dairy foods and protein like eggs, ham or peanut butter.
- Have smaller snacks throughout the day, saving most of your calories for the main meal.
- Don't starve yourself beforehand. The longer you go without eating, the more you eat when you sit down.
- Select carefully: foods you definitely will eat, those you will sample and those you will skip.
- Include vegetables and fruits on your plate.
- Be smart on beverage choices. Limit alcohol, soda, and juice.
- Enjoy yourself. Pace your eating and spend more time visiting with family and friends.
- Take a 30-minute walk after your meal with family and friends.
More Tips
Recipe of the Month: Tofu with Chives and Beef
Serves Six
Submitted by: Donna Jung
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 109
Fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 19 mg
Sodium: 295 mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon wine or sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 pound lean beef
- 1 pound firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried black beans, mashed
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons peanut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chee hou sauce
Preparation
Slice beef thinly and marinate in first three ingredients for 15 minutes.
Cut chives into 1/2" pieces. Cut tofu into 1" cubes and set aside.
Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup water and set aside.
In a hot wok or skillet, add 1 teaspoon peanut oil. Stir-fry garlic for 30 seconds.
Add beef and stir-fry for 1 minute or until brown. Remove from wok and set aside.
Add peanut oil and stir-fry tofu.
Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Add black beans and chee hou sauce.
Stir-fry until tofu is browned. Add 1/2 cup of water and oyster sauce.
Bring to a boil. Add chives and cornstarch mixture. Bring to boil for 1 minute.
Add beef. Mix thoroughly for another 30 seconds. Serve immediately with rice.
