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VALENTINE'S DAY DESSERT Show how much you care by serving Kiss of Persuasion Desserts as a fabulous finale to any Valentine's Day dinner. A rich, chocolate-almond mousse layered with bananas and almonds makes deliciously pretty parfaits . . . and thanks to unflavored gelatine, they can be prepared in less than one hour leaving olentv of time for romance. KISS OF PERSUASION DESSERTS 2 envelopes Unflavored Gelatine 2 cups (lpt.) whipping or heavy cream 1 cup milk, heated to boiling 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup setiii-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup ice cubes (about 6 to 8) 2 bananas, sliced 1/4 cup chopped almonds In 5-cup blender, sprinkle unflavored gelatine over 1 cup cream; let stand 3 to 4 minutes. Add hot milk and process at low speed until gelatine is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add sugar, chocolate, almond extract and remaining cream; process at high speed until blended. Add ice cubes, one at a time; process at high speed until ice is melted. Let stand until mixture is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. In parfait glasses or dessert dishes, alternately layer gelatine mixture with bananas and almonds; chill until set. Garnish, if desired, with additional whipped cream and chocolate kisses. Makes 6 servings. From The Desk Of Illinois State Council On Nutrition by Virginia Hill PROTEIN A KEY NUTRIENT Protein is a key nutrient for nutritional health. Along with fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water, protein is important for good health and well- being. When protein breaks down in the human body, it is the amino * acids, or the break-down products or "building blocks" that the body uses for the main­ tenance and repair of tissues. The body needs certain amino acids in particular proportions from food sources. These are called the essential amino acids, of which there are eight: isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan and valine. Protein comes from two sources, animal and plant. Animal proteins, such as meats, fish, poultry, eggs and cheese, contain all eight essential amino acids in the proper proportions. So they are referred to as complete proteins. Plant proteins, such as legumes, grains, nuts and seeds are missing one or more of the essential amino acids or have one or more in short supply. Plant protein is call incomplete. And. when one amino acid in a plant source of protein is in short supply, all the others become short to the same degree. So one amino acid limits all the others and is known as the limiting amino acid. In order for plant protein to become complete, it must be mixed with another plant protein that is limiting in a different amino acid. This mixing is called com­ plementing. Combining two proteins that complement each other in the same meal results in a complete protein. In general, legumes like dried beahs, peas and lentils are limited in methionine, but they are high in lysine. Grains like wheat, corn, rice, oats, rye and barley are limited in lysine. So mixing the two classes of plant proteins, such as legumes and grains, in the same meal gives the body complete protein. Many familiar foods are com­ plementary protein foods, such as peanut butter and crackers, beans and rice, or tortillas and refried beans. Another way of com­ plementing plant protein is by combining the legumes, grains, or seeds with a Small amount of animal protein. In this way, you get all the benefits of the plant protein as well as the animal protein. This is the basis for such foods as macaroni and cheese, tuna and noodle casserole, cereal and milk, 6r beans and franks. With the cost of meat going up, it might not be a bad idea to think of getting our protein in other, less ex­ pensive combinations. For more detailed in­ formation on com­ plementary proteins and ways to combine plant proteins, contact the Illinois State Council on Nutrition, 524 vS. Second street, Suite 405, Springfield, 111. 62706. There's An Answer (by Norman Vincent Peale and Ruth Stafford Peale) Not a doormat Can you tell me how to deal with a job supervisor who gives owing reports of my energy, enthusiasm, attitude and capabilities to her supervisor, but to my face she constantly undermines my confidence with sarcasm? She is 20 years younger than I am, extremely bright and an excellent teacher. I have been praying for her and I always smile and "turn the other cheek". I think she suspects I am a doormat But I'm not a doormat. I'm just pleasant and I need the job. At firsfl reacted only with hurt feelings, but now they are being replaced by anger. If this keeps up I will surprise her - and one day soon! What can I do? A. The fact that your supervisor follows this tactic indicates a desire to put you down in order to enhance her own ego. She knows that you do a good job and is honest enough to report that. But still she doesn't want you to feel too secure. The best policy is lust to continue being a competent and pleasant person. Visualize yourself as bigger than this problem. That takes strength, and strong people are not doormats. We are sending you our booklet "You Can Overcome Any Problem" which may be of help to you. Any reader wishing a free copy may write to us at Box 500, Pawling, N.Y. 12S64. Heavy and hurting Q. Men are sometimes cruel. It seems they only think of women who are beautiful and slender and have money. I am a little on the heavy side, and my life is very lonesome since my husband passed away. We were very close, and after six years of loneliness I would like to find a new companion. We heavier people have the same love and understanding, or more so, than beautiful ones. But some men don't agree. And why is it that married men want to come and see me but single men don't? I know there are many women like myself who would like to find companionship and don't know how. I hope you have an answer. A. 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