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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-02-02, Page 66 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR. Feb. 2. 2005 FREE DELIVERY Prescriptions, Home Hea th Care & More! KEATINOS PHARMACY 67 Main St., Seaforth 527-1990 "Zacetted lit a zrrecvtt V141444C emote," ALBERT STREET DENTURE CLINIC Denture Specialist Dean R. McTaggart D.D. Complete and Partial Dentures Denture Repairs Relines - Additions 482-1195 50 ALBERT STREET CLINTON act ord 4anoir 6eG€wenme>r-Gt esc(h'-, ce 100 James St. Seaforth 527-0030 Be our guest for a tour and complimentary lunch at Seaforth Manor. Mark your calendar... FEBRUARY 8`h, AT 5PM CANDLELIGHT DINNER 6:30 music by BOB BURCHILL ..for more information call Charlene Forton, Retirement 1lome Director or Cathie Sc/talk, ,lclminiVlrutnr at 527-0030 RVING THE GREATER SEAFORTH AREA Healthy eating for seniors As we get older, we need fewer calories, but still require the same amount or more of many nutrients. Meal planning is very important to ensure optimum nutrition. To maintain a healthy weight, aim to eat foods that are high in nutrients, but not excessively high in calories. There are many nutrients in the foods and beverages you enjoy everyday, including carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water Keep in mind that the daily requirements for calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B6 are higher for seniors than adults under age 50. Seniors' Healthy Eating Checklist What changes could help you improve your eating habits? This checklist can help you see how well you are eating. I eat at least three meals a day at regular times. YES NO You need to eat a variety of foods from all four food groups. This will give your body all the protein, vitamins, minerals and energy you need. Regular meals and healthy snacks help keep your energy up. Regular meals help make sure you eat enough. I eat five or more servings of grains each day. At least three servings are whole grains. YES NO Grains give us carbohydrates for energy. They also give us B vitamins and iron for healthy blood. Whole grain breads, cereals and bran have a lot of fibre. Fibre and healthy fluids like water, juice and milk help prevent constipation. I eat five or more servings of vegetables and fruit each day. YES NO Vegetables and fruit give us many vitamins and minerals. They also give us fibre. Be sure to eat dark green and orange vegetables and orange fruits for vitamins A and C. I eat two or more servings of milk products each day. YES NO Milk products are a great source of calcium. Calcium helps keep our bones strong. I drink at least six to eight glasses of liquid each day, not counting coffee or tea. YES NO Liquids help prevent constipation and dehydration. I try not to have too much salt, alcohol, coffee and tea. YES NO Most people get more salt than they need. Cut down on salt by' eating less salty foods, and using less salt at Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home A Family Owned Business Since 1975 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth 527-1390 Ross W. Ribey - Funeral Director www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com Agent for: STRATFORD MEMORIALS LTD. Mary McClure, a resident the Manor recently. the table and when you cook. Most adults should not have more than one alcoholic drink a day. Heavy drinking is bad for your health. Coffee and tea keep your body from getting iron and calcium from foods. Drink less than two to four cups of coffee and tea each day. I check with my doctor or dietitian before 1 take any vitamin and mineral pills. YES NO Taking vitamins and minerals can help but they can never replace a healthy diet. High doses are bad for you. Your doctor, registered dietitian, or a pharmacist can help you decide what is right for you. Other drugs can affect the way your body uses nutrients. I enjoy regular activity. YES NO Regular physical activity helps give you a good appetite. It also burns energy. This means you eat more and get more of the vitamins, minerals and protein your body needs. Did you answer YES to all of the boxes? Congratulations! If you answered NO, you may need help to change your diet. Here are some ways to Jason Middleton photo at Seaforth Manor retirement home, sits down to a meal at meet your nutritional needs: • Consume enough calories to stay at a healthy weight and to fuel your body so that you can be physically active. •Eat a variety of foods from Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. •Eat a variety of fibre -rich whole grain products, fruits and vegetables to keep your bowels healthy. •Drink plenty of fluids. •Enjoy eating by sharing meals with family and friends. For more information •Visit the Senior Friendly Fact sheets available on the Dietitians of Canada Web site at http://www.dietitians.ca. •Visit Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating available on the Health Canada Web site at http://www.hs-sc.gc.ca. Here are two recipes that are chock-full of nutrition: Fruited Yogurt (serves 2-4) Plain low fat yogurt, 1 cup Grated or chopped apple, 1 cup Chopped walnuts, 2 tbsp Maple syrup, 2 tbsp Cinnamon and nutme, a pinch Raisins. 2 tbsp Alternatives: other fruit (kiwi,pear) other nuts honey or a dash of vanilla Combine all ingredients and chill. Eat alone or with fresh/canned peaches/pears. Refrigerate unused portion. Bean Salad (serves 4-6) Red kidney/black beans, 1 can (19 oz/540mL) Red bell pepper (diced), 1/2 whole Green bell pepper (diced) 1/2 whole Tomato (diced) 1 Large Red onion (finely chopped) 1/2 small Corn, .1 can Lime,fresh, 1 Vegetable oil, 2 tbsp Cumin, 1 tsp Red pepper,dried flakes, .to taste Parsley to garnish, ..optional 1.Drain and rinse the beans and corn. Mix with red and green bell peppers, tomato and onion 2.Squeeze juice from lime. Mix with vegetable oil, cumin and red pepper flakes. Stir into bean mixture. 3.Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, mixing occasionally, before serving. • Kayla Glynn MHSc, RD Huron County Health Unit Queensway's talent show brings resident,98, into the spotlight Queensway Nursing and Retirement Home's Talent Show on Sunday, Jan. 30 was definitely the highlight of the week. Young and old contributed their many talents. Fred Fry at 98 years of age singing "The Ring Your Mother Wore" was a hit as was the piano solo by six- year-old Tori Mittelhotz. Staff member Diane Volland had everyone in stitches with the jokes in her comedy routine and these were just a few of the wonderful entertainers that Queensway took part. January birthdays were celebrated Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Entertainment was provided by Harvey Smith and guitar, Devon Martene on fiddle, Harold Mills with accordion and Don F i n k b e i n e r accompanying on the piano. Birthday celebrants were Dorothy Hovey and Wanda Lawrence. The 20 senior dining guests all stayed to enjoy the great music with residents. Pastor Harry Frielink of the Exeter Christian Reform Church led worship service on Tuesday. Volunteer Belva Fuss was organist for the service. Monday evening, Julie Battjes, Michelle Hern and Jo Ann Masse of Arbonne International Organization presented a Health and Wellness seminar and hands on demonstration. All in attendance found the seminar very enlightening.