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THE VANCOUVER COURIER FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2012
healthwise SPECIAL ADVERTISING FEATURE
January 2012
Five alive:
FILL YOUR DAY WITH CITRUS Wise food choices and regular exercise are steps in the right direction when it comes to improving our overall health. However, one of the easiest (and tastiest) means of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is being ignored. While Health Canada recommends consuming between seven and 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, Statistics Canada research shows that less than half of Canadians are even making it to five. “We’re taught from childhood that fruit
is good for you,” says registered dietician Lydia Knorr. “Yet even
Canadians who are moving towards healthier diets and more active lives aren’t making room on their plates for those recommended servings.” Incorporating citrus into daily snacks and meals is a simple way to get to that recommended intake. For example, at breakfast time, one 250 mL glass of 100 per cent pure orange or grapefruit juice equates to two servings. Need a reason to sack the sweets in favour of citrus? Here are five: 1. HEALTH HELPER— Give your body a boost with a tasty grapefruit. Citrus contains essential vitamins, minerals and fibre, all of which may aid in the prevention of disease. 2. FAMILY-FRIENDLY—citrus can be packed in lunches or used in grown-up foods like marinades or glazes. For parents looking to make sure kids are getting their vitamins, a fruity treat is a great way to keep them energized without having to hide the healthy stuff.
3. GUILT-FREE GOODNESS—Say goodbye to eater’s remorse: citrus fruit is light and healthy and can help you maintain a weight you’ll feel positive about. 4. QUICK AND COST-EFFECTIVE— Your grocery budget may be shrinking, but your appetite doesn’t have to. Drinking a glass of 100 per cent pure orange juice is convenient, inexpensive and filling compared to other beverages like pop or punch—and it’s healthier too. 5. SWEETEST SNACK—Throw those candies away and start fresh with a snack that’s naturally sweet. Fruit can be incorporated into other snacks for diet variety. For example, add some 100 per cent pure orange juice into a smoothie or fresh grapefruit slices into loaves or muffins. “Replacing high-calorie candies and fatty snacks with fresh fruit doesn’t have to mean compromising on cost or taste,” says Knorr. “Fruit like grapefruit not only helps you look and feel great, but also delivers when the sweet tooth hits.” Info. courtesy www.newscanada.com.
Gluten Free Expo Date: Sunday, January 22, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Location: 3250 Commercial Drive Join the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society at the Gluten Free Expo on January 22nd. With information sessions, product and service displays and more, this is the perfect opportunity to plan your
Smoothie Tip: Blend up a large batch of fresh and frozen fruit (mix and match fruits with high and low glycemic index) with o.j., in the blender. Add a dollop of lowfat yogurt for a creamy effect. Don’t add any water or ice. Then… now this is the good part… pour the remaining beverage that you don’t want now into popsicle trays (available at the loonie store), cover with the plastic sticks and freeze. The popsicles will last for about a week at optimum freshness. You can grab a couple of popsicles when you’re in a hurry and want a serving of fruit to provide healthy energy!
healthier lifestyle – from shopping for gluten-free products to cooking gluten-free meals the whole family will love to share. Entrance is by donation to the Vancouver Food Bank (ideally gluten free donations). Registered Expo visitors will also be entered for a chance to win prizes! For more information, visit www.glutenfreeexpo.ca.
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