26 - ~ Friday, January 17, 1992 ~ 17, 1992 — North Shore News Soy milk is not a calcium replacement From page 25 at least six grams in a good mar- garine, Quinn said. At the same time that we are reducing the fats, we should be increasing our intake of complex carbohydrates — starches, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. These sources, she said, are also typically high in fibre and an ‘‘ex- cellent source of nutrients."’ The average diet contains more protein than is necessary, so maintaining a moderate protein intake allows room in our diet for more carbohydrates, she said. We si:ouid eat a wide variety of foods to ensure that we get all of the needed nutrients, Quinn add- ed. Also on her list of nutritional resolutions was ‘‘avoid too much sugar,’’ suggesting that we cut NEWS photo Stuart Davis. «© down rather than trying to elimi- Volunteering with programs like Meals on Wheeis, offering hot meals to people in their homes, can be beneficial to your com- munity and yourself. FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS ALOE VERA PRODUCTS FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL USE nate things like sugar because eliminating things that taste pleas- ant from our diet is ‘‘an unrealistic approach,” she said. Quinn also suggested limiting your salt intake. Maintainig an adequate calcium intake to maintain strong bones and teeth is important. .source of calcium,’’ She said we need two or three servings of calcium each day, with one serving equal to one cup of low-fat milk or %4 cup of yogurt. “Soy milk is not an excellent and cannot be used to replace cow’s milk, she said. Volunteering helps others, improves our mental health MAKING THE most of your leisure time is as important as managing your stress levels and keeping yourself organized at work. Call RUBY ANDERSON OVERWEIGHT? “One of the new risk factors’ for illness is loneliness, said Jean Thompson of North Shore Health. 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