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Issue 112 | Tuesday 20 December 2011

Message from the VMC Medical Spokesperson

Dr Joe Kosterich

Dr Joe

Welcome to this edition of Health eNews!

Christmas is nearly upon us and now is the best time to start thinking about, and preparing for, your New Year’s resolutions. In this year's final newsletter we have some great ideas for your New Year's health resolutions, with tips to help you get motivated to achieve your goals in 2012.

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Yours in good health,

Dr Joe Kosterich
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Recipe

Christmas Banana Pannacotta

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 can (200 g) skim (0.2% fat) condensed milk
75 mL reduced fat (1%) milk
10 g (1 sachet) gelatine powder
1/2 tsp grated orange peel
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1 tsp instant coffee powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup coconut flakes
A few drops of red food colouring (optional)

Method

1. Place the condensed milk, orange zest, mashed banana, vanilla, cocoa and cinnamon into a pot.

2. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

3. Remove from the heat.

4. Combine gelatine powder and milk in a cup and stir for 2 minutes.

5. Add the milk and gelatine mixture to the heated mixture in the pot

6. Stir slowly for 2 minutes.

7. Pour the mixture into six individual serving moulds.

8. Place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes to set.

9. Top with coconut flakes.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Difficulty rating: Easy

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