THESE ARF confusing times for people who want to learn a few simple rules of thumb for a healthy diet. soya and every red mer- The joys of oat bran, fibre are trumpeted trom headiine whide the evils of meat, eggs and butter are cilessly preached. But there is a way out of this maze of health information and niisinformation, and that is by simply taking a tour through the local supermarket. Initiated a few years azo by two dietitians to promote Miarch as nutrition month, shop Smart Tours are now +*preading throughout the province. “We're trving lo promote good health through good oautrition,"” says North Vancouver nutritionist consultant Danielle Bergstrom. Bergstrom and colleague Bar- bara Rothdram are running a series of tours at Save-On-Foods on the North Shore in March and April, Bergstrom is hoping the popular tours will come to be a year-round, ongoing program. A tour with Bergstrom is an educational experience not to be missed. As she energctically pro- pels her group through the super- market, she discusses certain prin- ciples involved in a healthy diet. First, she says people should eat a varied diet, including all four food groups. “The more varied a diet is the less likely it is to be deficient and the less likely that you'll be getting too much of a certain substance,”’ ELIMITED * TIME ONLY... [RIVIERA By ELIZABETH COLLINGS News Reporter she says, using preservatives or chemicals as an example. Decreasing fat intake is another key to improving dict and one which Bergstrom says is more a matter of choosing the right pro- duct than making an unrealistic at- tempt to cut fat out of the diet. On average, people consume 40 per cent of their calories in fat. To reduce that amount to 30 per cent, Bergstrom encourages shoppers to look at the fat content in the pro- ducts they buy. For example, an adult could eas- ily move from whole milk down to 2 per cent milk, or from 2 per cent down to skim milk. “What we're trying to da is point out foods in the store thar are still tasty but have less fat."* Increasing fibre intake is another goal shoppers should aim for. This can be achieved by buving more wholegrain bread and cere- als, legumes, and fruit and vegetables. But Bergstrom warns against in- troducing fibre too quickly to a diet. Sudden large quantities of oat bran and fibre may cause cramp- ing. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is another topic the tour hits on. Again, Bergstrom counsels a BLI Unbelievable prices for blinds. Custom made by Levolor, the leading name in window fashions. Includes life time warranty. TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE, &... EXPERIENCE lial: LEvOtOR DIFFERENCE HURRY _ LAST DAY TO ORDER — MARCH 31, 1990 — 43 - Sunday, Daughter must be tolerant PAGE 44 March 18, 1990 - North shore News NEWS photo Paul McGrath NUTRITION CONSULTANT Danielle Bergstrom (right) explains to shoppers Annette Blair (left) and Corina Opitz the merits of fruits and vegetables in a healthy diet. Bergstrom is a leader in the Shop Smart Tours at both North Shore Save-On-Foods. varied diet with the occasional treat as a healthy alternative to the starvation and binge cycle many dieters find hard to break. “If people eat the same amount but less fat, there will be a decrease Monarch Furniture Gallery decorator consultants take pleasure in creating a practical home environment that's just right for you! in calories and a gradual weight foss,’’ she says. The final order of the day from Bergstrom: Drink six glasses of water a day, not including tea and coffee, which are diuretics. As Bergstrom takes the group through the different departments, she answers questions from the group. See Read his Pewter and Brass Canopy Bedreom Suite has a relaxed comfortable look of traditional styling. Visit Monarch Furniture Gallery Showroom and many, many m to view this suite, ore. a Traditional - Contemporary - Provincial + Country Casual = wy 50 DAY NO a # INTEREST PLAN & OR TERMS 0.A.C.§