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ON, THEY HAVE NO WINE! Reflections on the Importance of Devotion to Mary

There is a growing trend in some Catholic institutions/communities that should be a cause for alarm to anyone entrusted with the care of souls and particularly with the spiritual formation of the youth. This trend is the ever lessening focus on the role of Mary in the faith journey of the disciples of Jesus.
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Tips for Keeping Your Health in Check


Avoid Portion Distortion

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In order to maintain a healthy weight, we must follow the American Dietetic Associations serving size recommendations. Most of us don't realize that we are eating more servings than necessary to go about our daily routines. If you're not in the habit of reading labels, now is a good time to begin. A small kitchen scale is also handy. The following are examples of serving sizes for most food categories:

Vegetables contain 25 calories and 5 grams of carbohydrate. 3-5 servings are recommended daily.


One serving equals:
1/2 cup Cooked vegetables (carrots, broccoli, zucchini, cabbage, etc.)

1 cup

Raw vegetables or salad greens

1/2 cup

Vegetable juice

If you’re hungry, eat more fresh or steamed vegetables.


Fat-Free and Very Lowfat Milk contains 90 calories per serving. 2-3 servings are recommended daily.


One serving equals:
1 cup Milk, fat-free or 1% fat

3/4 cup

Yogurt, plain non fat or low fat

1 cup

Yogurt, artificially sweetened


Very Lean Protein choices have 35 calories and 1 gram of fat per serving.


One serving equals:
1 ounce Turkey breast or chicken breast, skin removed
1 ounce Fish fillet (flounder, sole, scrod, cod, etc.)
1 ounce Canned tuna in water
1 ounce Shellfish (clams, lobster, scallop, shrimp)
3/4 cup Cottage cheese, non fat or low fat
2 each Egg whites
1/4 cup Egg substitute
1 ounce Fat-free cheese

1/2 cup

Beans- cooked (black beans, kidney, chick peas or lentils): count as 1 starch/bread and 1 very lean protein


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