ca ” ‘ SE AAAS ARICA ITU ES PR ETT SPEAR GLEN E EEL RH BEASTIE TIN LM TAR ARE YOU struggling to resist certain foods, and failing that, falling into a pattern of unbri- - dled eating? Fortunately, it is possible to Marry good taste with good nutri- tion and lower the risk of develop- ing diet-related health problems. . The Food-Health Connection Over: the last decade public health experts have come to agree ’ that food plays a significant role in faising (or lowering) the risk of developing heart disease, some forins of cancer, hypertension, ‘osteoporosis, anemia, tooth decay, - some bowel disorders and obesity. After years of reviewing the “many issues surrounding food and “health, the federal government came out with five key nutrition ‘recommendations geared to the “ general, healthy population. Here's “ what they are, and how to put them "into action. “Enjoy a variety of foods - This is the best way to get the right. balance of nutrients and to avoid the cravings that can lead to unhealthy binges. . © Have fun with different flavors, colors and: textures. Try experi- : menting with unusual herbs and spices. Remember, no single food is bad or harmful. Healthy eating : habits are not created or destroyed by. any one food or even a day’s ‘meals. it’s the average of what you eat over time (your pattern of eat- ing) that is important to your health. * Select foods every day from the q° four groups in Canada's Food ‘Guide, within the range of servings listed for each group. Highly active people, male teenagers and preg- nant and breast-feeding women _ heed the higher number of servings, while children and very sedentary © people generally require the lower . Numbers, _ «Wise up to serving sizes if you're « trying to manage, your weight. For ‘ example, one bagel. roll or pita rep- resents two servings from the grains group. Check the suggested serving size mentioned on many Canadian “food labels. “e Use moderation with what the » guide calls other foods, such as but- ter, margarine, coffee, alcohol, candy and other snack foods. If moderation frequently escapes you, seek advice from a physician. There ‘may be emotional and/or physical factors influencing your. eating or drinking kabits. Choose cereals, breads, veg- etabies and fruits more ; often These foods provide the fibre, “vitamins and minerals associated ‘with maintaining health and pre- venting some diseases. Fill two-thirds of your dinner plate with these foods, leaving the Temaining third for a meat or meat “alternative, such as beans or lentils. ¢ Make grains, pasta and vegetables “the ‘star ingredients in’ casseroles and other combination dishes. e Keeps bow!s of fruit and raw veg- etables handy for quick snacks. * Go for whole grain breads and _ cereals. The high fibre content pro- “motes regularity and the starch con- ‘tent might stave off hunger pangs ‘ longer than a sugary snack. Choose dark green and orange vegetables and orange fruit more often.» These « foods provide the antioxidants (betacarotene and vita- min. C,.. for example) that researchers believe may help pro- ect | against some forms of cancer. NEWS photo Mike Wakefield JHE FEDERAL government recently came out with five key nutrition recommendations geared to the general, healthy pop- ulation. Not surprisingly, fruits and vegetables top thie list. Corner of Edgemont’ ne ‘8 Queens 983-9330} We reserve the right to tmit quantitiss. Prices in stiact Wed. April 26, to Tues. May 2, 1995 | 12 for $599 1 That's Right! Buy 1 - 12 inch unbaked Pepperoni #4 Pizza at the regular price of $5.99 and receive a 2nd 12” Pizza = FREE. Just Bake & Serve! Expires Tues., May 2/95 - Westlynn Bakery ‘LYNN VALLEY CENTRE 985-1622 ° 17199 Lynn Valley. Rd., North Van. Wednesday, April 2 26, 1995 — North Shore News — 35 ree pork butt steaks * bone in club pack™ 554801 3.04 kg bakeshop, unsliced economy pack bread 5 - 454g loaves 989491 White or 100% whole wheat McCain, 400g pizza pockets or superpockets 418830 assorted Viau maxi fruit soft oatmeal cookies 272971 Berry Crocker, assorted, 110g fruit roll ups 040444 Catelli, assorted, 900g 753012 Bick's, 3 varieties, 1L On Sale Meow As Extra Foods Conveniently located at LONSDALE - Prices i in effect until closing Saturday, April 29, 1995, while stocks tast.: 7 Wer reserve the right t to limit quantities. ;