Recently a friend commented, “Eating’s no fun anymore!” as we shared a coffee break contemplat ing her selection of the steaming brew, “Regular or Decaf? Water processed or not? Deciding on the “right” kind of coffee becomes a big deal, let alone whether to eat a piece of greasy pizza. My friend also com mented, “I love pizza but I haven’t had any in months because eating it is just not worth the guilt!” Right or wrong, good or bad, guilt or defiance—these are the words Americans are increasingly associating with food. And under standable. Rarely does a week go by that we don’t read or hear another story warning us of the health risks associated with eating certain foods, or trouting the longevity-producing virtues of others. Margarine or no? Oat bran or not? Should children drink cow’s milk? How about a daily TWJOaOMbMLE of Citrus Florida Fruit, Fish, Oysters and Shrimp Christ R. Bbersol 369 Old Dam Rd. Christiana, PA 1 mile east of Nickel Mine Dec. 21 7-7 Dec. 22 7-4 When things run well, we take them for granted... ...water flows when the tap is turned 0n... lights work when they are switched 0n... feed is distributed when the Big Dutchman feed chain starts up... Siq Putdiman. H€RSH€V ■■ ■■■ EQUIPMENT CO. dose of walnuts? One part of the population has become so frustrated with all this advice that they’ve given up and eat anything they like. On the other end of the spectrum are those who analyze every single food choice according to whether it’s good or bad for them, regard less of whether they even enjoy its taste. According to a survey commis sioned by the American Dietetic Association and the International Food Information Council, many Americans no longer find eating pleasurable because: •65 percent said they worry about fat and cholesterol •SO percent said they gain weight when they eat what they like •45 percent said the foods they like aren’t good for them •36 percent feel guilty about eating the foods they like If It's *tVort/i your Investment Tnun q j, Chain Feeder for Poultry Cage Systems The Most Reliable and Efficient Feeder Available for Layer and Pullet Cage Systems. 255 PLANE TREE DRIVE LANCASTER. PA 17603 (717) 393-5807 Yet for many of those surveyed, healthy eating seemed to rely not on a well balanced and diverse diet but rather a quick fix such as increasing consumption of the trendy health-food-of-the-day or taking vitamin supplements. Only 8 percent reported they were eat ing more vegetables and rally 6 percent said they were consuming more fruits or fruit juices. Surprisingly another national nutrition survey found that 70 per cent of Americans believe that a healthful diet needs to include., only one or two daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Only 23 per cent of those surveyed said they met the USDA Food Guide Pyra mid’s recommendation of at least five servings pe n day. On the other hand, a significant number of ardently conscientious folk are forgoing foods they really like altogether, including red meat and dairy products, thinking these are categorically bad for them. So why not return to a common & if." Vinyl Flooring ’ For Kitchens & Baths SECONDS call 717-273-4116 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Pacattibar 16, 1995-B5 sense approach to eating. There simply are no foods that arc “bad” or "good.” Any food is appropri ate in the context of the total diet. Healthful eating can be simple and enjoyable if people apply three basic principles—balance, variety, and moderation. This gives people permission to eat their favorite foods whether they’re high in fat, salt, or sugar. —Season So, you say you don’t know ¥ what to get that ce|&iin person for Christmas. »»* . Well, think no more' The Penn-Jersey Association Cookbook makes a great g gift for those hard-to-buy-for people you parents, sister/brother, w grandparents. aunts/ui#les, friends, employees. . tgt 0 For the price of just $10.95 each (includes ftt & postage), we can shm your of cookbooks immediately! _ Don’t deliy Christmas is just alSund the corner. ‘. PENN-JERSey'S OWN ••^iahoncook; The key is to eat only a moderate amount of such foods and only eat them once in a while. So there’s no need to stop eat ing your favorite foods such as roast beef and gravy. Just eat it less often, eat a smaller portion when you do, and be restrained with the gravy boat. Then just sit back and allow yourself to enjoy it.
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