Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, September 13, 1995 TAG: 9509130079
SECTION: EXTRA PAGE: 8 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: ALMENA HUGHES FOOD EDITOR
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Coordinator K.C. Arntson-Morgan said that the day is being staged by various community agencies and volunteers in response to a January 1995 Community Health Profile that showed significantly high death rates in the Roanoke Valley from heart illnesses. Some factors that affect risk - age, gender and family history - can't be changed, she said. But in matters of physical activity, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking, you're in charge.
Then, too, there's what you do or do not eat.
Lori Corbin, an Arizona-based food coach and fitness advisor to numerous celebrities, says that a body usually wants to be refueled every 90 minutes. Feed it mini meals, she suggests. Ideally, Corbin says, you should consume 75 percent of your day's calories before 4 p.m. She says to skip the butter and oil when cooking and instead place vegetables on a nonstick pan over low heat with onion, garlic and a little water or wine. The vegetables will sweat and caramelize.
And, if you always seem to be hungry, it may be that you're not drinking enough water or getting enough sleep.
In determining what are heart-healthy foods, fat, cholesterol and sodium are the main counts to watch. An American Dietetic Association Hotline nutritionist, (800) 366-1655, said that in an average healthy diet, fat should comprise between 20 percent and 30 percent of total daily calories; sodium intake should be between 2,000 and 4,000 mg. per day; fiber should total 20 grams to 35 grams; 50 percent to 60 percent of the day's calories should be carbohydrates, which equal about 300 g for a 2,000-calorie intake; and no more than 300 mg. of a 2,000-calorie diet should come from cholesterol.
In an effort to better control cholesterol, many recipes now decrease or eliminate egg yolks. But separating eggs can be imprecise, to say the least. Just Whites, an all-natural powdered egg white product, long used by food service operations, has recently become available to home cooks. Testers say it worked well in cakes, muffins, souffles, even meringue - though not so well alone in omelets. Just Whites soon is expected to be in local supermarkets, health food stores and gourmet shops. Meanwhile, it is available for a minimum order of two cans for $9.99, plus $3.95 shipping and handling at Deb-El Foods Corp., 2 Papetti Plaza, Elizabeth, N.J. 07206; (800) 773-8822.
Morningstar Farms, makers of no- and low-fat, no-cholesterol products, including meatless breakfast patties, links, strips and egg substitutes, is offering a free brochure of fat- and cholesterol-cutting recipes and tips. Get it by writing "Low-Fat Breakfasts," Morningstar Farms, 900 Proprietors Rd., Worthington, Ohio 43085.
The American Heart Association and Healthy Choice foods, which on Nov. 5 will co-sponsor a local fund-raising heart walk, also is offering a free brochure of heart-healthy eating and exercise tips. Request it by writing to "First Steps to Heart Health," Healthy Choice Foods, P.O. Box 8797, St. Louis, Mo. 63101-8797.
Gloria Charlton, foods chairwoman for Saturday's festivities, said the edibles will include liquid refreshments from Deb's Lemonade and Boy Scout Troop 235; apples from Ikenberry Orchards; herbs and fresh produce from Gaia Gardens; and bagels and muffin samples from Chesapeake Bagels.
Arntson-Morgan said ongoing events will include in-line skating demonstrations, spinal evaluations, massage demonstrations, Frisbee golf and Carilion's senior walk and health-check area. There'll be races for crawling babies, toddlers and families; ring-toss and fishing games; kids' finger-printing; kids' crafts and plenty of activities for all ages.
Specific-time events include a "pee-wee workout" and a Tai Chi demonstration at 10 a.m.; storytelling at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Mayor David Bowers at 11 a.m.; yoga and Jazzercise demonstrations at 11:30 a.m.; gymnastics at 12:30 p.m. and aerobics at 12:45 p.m. From noon to 1 p.m., there'll be a tennis demonstration. At 2 p.m., there'll be karate and hi-lo impact aerobics; and at 3 p.m., there'll be slide aerobics and a presentation by the Dance Factory.
The rain date is Sunday . For more information, call Arntson-Morgan at 857-7136.
Recipes for: z Tomato and basil turkey bundles
Scallops dijon
Southern-style kale
Strawberry muffins
Carrot rice pilaf
Crispy apple coleslaw
by CNB