MAKE THE MOST OF
YOUR TIME IN DECEMBER
How you manage your time dur
ing bust periods such as the holi
day season may make the
difference between holidays with
periods of stress and frustration or
which provide an enjoyable
change of pace. Most of us look
forward to the added excitement
which comes with this time of
year, but all too often we reach a
point where fatigue and the "too
much to do" syndrome take away
from the joys of the season.
While no one has invented the
twenty-nine hour day, you can
accomplish more in the time you
do have by following some of
these guidelines.
Plan Ahead and Set Priorities
Carefully think through all the
things you must and all the things
you might do this holiday season.
The first thing to do is think
about your goals—what you want
to accomplish. Two types of goals
probably come to mind—one cen
tering on activities, family and
friends, church and community.
The other includes all die organi
zational and housekeeping chores.
Decide which is most important—
cleaning the back of the refrigera
tor or joining in the family fun
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and keep your top priorities in
mind.
Plan Backwards to
Meet Your Deadlines
Sometimes it is easier to "Plan
Backwards" when you have a tight
schedule with firm deadlines. List
the dates when things need to be
finished parties, gifts to be
made, packages and cards to be
mailed, shopping to be dome. Then
decide how long it will take to
accomplish each of these projects
and fit blocks of time for these spe
cial projects into your calendar of
on-going activities. Then you will
know if you have to start on
December 5 or can wait till the
ISth to begin your preparations.
Use a Check List
An easy way to keep from
forgetting things is to write down
everything you need to do. Check
each task as you complete it
Get Organized
It is always helpful to be sure
you have die necessary supplies
and tools on hand. Check your
stock of gift wrap, ribbon, tape,
mailing materials and cards or
labels before you setde down to a
package wrapping session. Check
on your food inventory, too. Many
holiday recipes use spices and
other ingredients not used on a dai-
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Impact Of Saturated Fat On Blood Cholesterol
WASHINGTON. DC Indi
viduals respond to dietary choles
terol in different ways. Some
experience an increase in blood
cholesterol while others experi
ence no significant change at all.
In fact, most person’s blood
cholesterol level is not significant
ly changed by dietary cholesterol
intake.
An 88-year-old man recently
made headlines because he habitu
ally ate 25 eggs per day, not exact
ly “normal” intake. The man
maintained a normal blood choles
terol level (150/200 mg/dl) and
there were no other medical prob
lems apparent. Researchers at the
University of Colorado found that
despite this unusually high choles
terol intake he maintained a nor
mal blood cholesterol by absorb
ing and manufacturing less
cholesterol.
While eating 25 eggs per day is
highly unusual, most people (an
estimated two-thirds of the popu
lation) who consume more reason-
ly basis, so take stock before you
begin your cooking sessions.
Schedule all the activities in
which you and your family expect
to participate. Write dates, times,
and locations on one calendar to
reduce conflicts and extra trips.
Maintain some balance. Allo
cate some time to work and some
to rest Alternate quiet with active
activities. Prepare for the unex
pected. Get a few extra all-purpose
gifts. Do as much ahead of time as
possible and enjoy the festive
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respond in similar ways. Scientific
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of the cholesterol that we eat is
absorbed, and as dietary cholester
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absorbed. A high-fiber, low-fat
diet also reduces cholesterol
absorption. Other studies show
that most of us produce less
cholesterol when more dietary
cholesterol is consumed. In other
words, the body automatically
responds by striking a balance.
Saturated fat, on the other hand,
influences the blood cholesterol in
a totally different manner. When
saturated fat widely distributed in
the food supply is consumed, it
causes the body to create more
cholesterol, hence increasing
blood cholesterol levels. As a
whole, we consume 100 much
saturated fat, about 50 percent
more than is recommended. On
average, this results in a 13-14
mg/dl increase in blood cholester
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What Does This Mean?
The fact that one person can eat
25 eggs per day and maintain a
normal blood cholesterol level
does not mean that you can eat
whatever you want! It is simply an
individual case which supports
research that dietary cholesterol
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has a minor impact on blood
cholesterol because of the
mechanisms that regulate it. It is
still important to choose a health
ful diet low in fat and saturated
fat. Most dietary guidelines
recommend no more than 30 per
cent of calories from total fat and
less than 10 percent from satur
ated fat. Select a variety of low-fat
foods, including lean meats, fish,
poultry, eggs, reduced fat dairy
products, fruits and vegetables,
and whole grains and cereals. Go
easy on added fats, sweets, alco
hol, and fried and sally foods.
Moderation is the key to any
succcsssful diet. You should per
sonalize your diet so it can be fol
lowed for a lifetime. Don’t elimi
nate the foods you enjoy the most,
just consume them less frequently
in smaller servings. Especially if
your favorite foods are high in fat
and saturated fat. If you’re not
sure how much fat you’re con
suming, read the label! Food
labels provide nutrient informa
tion on a per-serving basis so
watch your serving size.
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