cr at ae A ARTIS Fanta fs Paced ea anranBient ite anion rea roe pated “awarded to walkers. It’s time for us guys to come into the k HAT ARE women really saying about us Men? In terms ' oF nutrition, that is. Women otten tell me the major stumbling block preventing them from improving their diets is resistance from their partners. ‘Yep, that’s us, guys, Like many of you, I was raised ina household where Dad’s likes (or more often his dislikes) ‘determined whal was served on our table. T think I was sixteen before I realized that rice wasn’l just for making pudding - potatoes ruled at our table, But hold on: I’m not suggesting ‘(hat we give up our old standbys. I’m merely saying thal we should expand our horizons, and leam to try some new foods, as well..as new. ways of cooking those old slandbys - ~ after all - itis the 90's. Now I know some of you guys. are saying thal eating healthy means tasteless food in portions so small that a working man couldn’t possibly feel satisfied. } might have agreed with you a decade ago, but not today. Just so we're all on track, let’s review -what healthy eating is. Basically, it’s holding back on I think I was sixteen be- fore I realized that -rice wasn’t just for making pud- ding - potatoes riuded at our table. fats and boosting the fruils, veg- gies, and whole grains. High fibre foods are especially good for satisfying our hunger pangs. Don’t forget to experiment with spices to give that extra flavour boost ~- their combinations are endless. a, Besides being good for us big kids, healthy eating habits are equally important for our chil- dren. We know too well that eating habits are hard to break. By en- couraging good eating habits at an carly age, our children will de- velop healthy habits that will last “Walkers help out the blind More than $2,700 has been -raised:by the Terrace Downtown Lions and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind following their successfull ~: walkathon May 2nd. “Seventy-five walkers partici- several, prizes were ~The: prize for the largest tcam ‘went to Skeena Sawmills, which 2 fielded 22 walkers. -The ‘most kilometres completed award went to ‘Alan and Heath’ » from McDonalds. ‘The fastest walker was Safeway * manager Eric Johanson. And Shawn Oliver won the : award: for the most money col- Be lected by an individual. “Terrace. Downtown Lions Club ~ officials. ate calling this year’s - Journey: For Sight a very. suc- - eéssfull as well as fun event. "They plan to make it an annual community event, which is to be _-expanded.to include fun-filled - family activities, Free. food and drinks were en- oyed by the walkers. -CNIB district administrator Al- ae Ruel, himself visually im- and expressed his thanks to everyone who. participated in and organized the event. He also enjoyed his trips to 1o- cal schaols, where children got a chance to meet and question him. “Students were very interested in his’. presentations, His talking computer and talking wrist watch in. ‘particular raised children’s curiousity, “They: found his talk on every- The Terrace Downtown Lions also ‘host a Fathers Day Dance at 9 p.m. on June 19 at the Thornhill Community Centre, - ~Music is being provided by the Low Budget Biooz Band. Tickets are $10. from Central Gifts or Lions members, - For. more: information on the the’ Terrace. Downtown Lions, é fact Phil Grocott at 635-3271. Thornhill © day life situations both enlighten- - dance. or any other activities of . TM a lifetime. Have you ever noticed how when Dad doesn’t eat something, the kids usually follow suit, thus reducing the likelihood of that food ever being served again? Of course, this might be.a good thing with some of those less healthy foods, but nol when we're experimenting with new healthy recipes. No one would dispute the fact that men have mastered the fine art of barbecuing, but let’s face it - it’s time to come in out of the cold and into the kitchen. Imagine it’s Friday night at the end of a long week and you offer to make something for dinner (besides a reservation, that is). Most . women would be delighted with any of our crea- Nutrition Notes by Gerry Kasten tions, so long as they can put their feet up and relax while it’s being - made. But hold on a minute - before . we develop too many culinary skills, let’s learn some that meet with today’s healthy lifestyles. Let’s face it, no nutritional ex- pert is ever going to come out and suggest that we eat more fat. It’s just not going to happen (despite all of our prayers to the Potato Chip King.) Meals should be high in 1 fibre, lower in fat, and quick. Stir- frying, microwaving, and broiling are good examples. Your local bookstore or library will have a wide selection of cookbooks filled with healthier recipes and nutrition information. And with practice, you'll be 50% BUSHES otspecialRetat Prices > 30' POTATO Sof Special Retalt Prices 0% SHRUBS Off Regular Retall Prices | FERTILIZER 1 0% Off Special Retail Figs While Stocks Last On All Garden Items}} POTATO CHIPS Party Pride. Assorted Varieties. 200 g bag. Bel-air. Frozen Concentrate. 355 ml tin. itchen able to adapt your old favourites ty into healthier meals for the whole family, For those of you with no inten-_ tion of ever going into the kitch- en, except for meals and to help with the dishes, trying new. foods goes a long way in supporting our partners in their quest for health. Gerry: Kasten- is the-commiuinily nutritionist for the Skeena Heaith Unit. The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, June 2, 1993 - Page B3 ter KSAN HOUSE SOCIETY 3224 KALUM STREET TERRACE, B.C.. Notice of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING June 16, 1993 at 9 p.m. Terrace Public Library Meeting Room Ksan House Society Members and Members of the Public are invited to attend | JUNE IS... Customer INUTE UFFLER & BRAKE We Do It Right The First Time 4526 Greig Ave. 635-7707 Appreciation Month FREE MEAL* From Cheers Restaurant With Every Muffler or Brake Set Sold * Monday through Friday ae - Smorgasbord or Breakfast Special Oe Chow depron’ ‘Offer not valid with free inspection ™ FINE DINING U.S. Grown, | New Crop Regular or Light, or 1% Frozen Dairy Dessert. Assorted fines FOR” 2 Lilre carton. 7-UP OR PEPSI or Schweppes, Orange Crush, Hires Root Beer, Hawaiian Punch or Mountain Dew, 355 ml tins. CASE OF 12 A Hew way to pau. Maple Leaf. 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