Message from the VMC Medical Spokesperson

Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Heath eNews!

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. However, there are very high survival rates, which is why you hear of so many women who have “had” breast cancer and are still alive and doing well. Prevention and early detection through breast awareness is the key. Read on to learn more.

If you have any comments about this newsletter or Virtual Medical Centre, share them with me here.

Yours in good health,

Dr Joe Kosterich
MBBS

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Ingredients
1/2 Cup Australian extra light Spreadable cream cheese
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint
4 small sheets mountain bread
4 large lettuce leaves, shredded
185g canned tuna in springwater, drained
1 small Lebanese cucumber, cut into strips
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and blanched
1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced with a peeler
1/2 bunch chives
1/2 cup grated Australian reduced-fat cheddar cheese


Method
1. Combine cream cheese and mint. Spread thinly over each sheet of mountain bread.

2. Working from the longer edge of the mountain bread, arrange remaining ingredients beside each other in lines.

3. Roll up mountain bread tightly, pressing firmly. Wrap each roll tightly in cling wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

4. Remove, unwrap and slice into 'sushi' rounds.

Nutrient analysis per serve
Fat: 5.2g
Saturated fat: 3g
Calcium: 152mg
Fibre: 1.4g
Sodium: 238mg
No added sugar

TIP: Lay all ingredients neatly and compact on mountain bread to achieve a 'sushi' effect when slicing.

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