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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dietitians don't just talk about eating healthfully, they make healthy foods, too. Members of the American Dietetic Association's (ADA's) Food and Culinary Professionals (FCP) practice group participated in a 2008 "Fast, Fresh & Flavorful" recipe contest sponsored by CanolaInfo. Cash prizes were awarded to the top three submissions that were both healthy and delicious.

Criteria for the contest recipes were that they must include at least 2 tablespoons of 100 percent pure canola oil, use 12 or fewer ingredients that are readily available and be low in calories, total and saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol per serving.

Linda Simon, personal chef and registered dietitian in Janesville, Wisc., won the grand prize with her "White Fish with Herb Duxelle" recipe. She received an all-expense paid trip to the ADA annual meeting and $1,000 for her fish and veggie creation made with canola oil. Her award was announced at the FCP reception on Oct. 26 at the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago.

"Canola oil is my go-to oil," Simon says. "I use it for baked goods, entrees and even healthy treats. Its neutral flavor easily combines with everything. And since it has a healthy fat profile, I feel great about choosing canola oil."

Runners up in the contest were registered dietitians Kristina Keilson of The Woodlands, Texas, and Kim Galeaz of Indianapolis, Ind. Keilson won the best vegetarian entree with her "Barley and Carmelized Veggies" recipes. Galeaz topped the side dish/snack food category with her "Asian Sweet and Sour Bean Salad." They each received $500. All contest winners had their recipes published in the 2009 CanolaInfo calendar and online at www.canolainfo.org.

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