We really are what we eat know that... Did \ you a How do we grow? Where do we get the energy we live on? Why do we need a balanc- ed diet? The answer to all of these questions -is we are what we eat! The food we eat helps us to become the people we are. Food provides us with two kinds: ‘OF. nutrients: ‘ The “‘macro’’ nutrients (the _ hutrients that we need lots of) and the ‘‘micro”’ nutrients (the ones we only heed a little bit of}. Sounds pretty technical, right? But really, we’ re all familiar with these nutrients. The “ Macronutrients are proteins, fats and carbohydrates, while the micronutrients are the vitamins and mnerals. Our bodies break down the foods we eat into small ‘building blocks’’. Then we use the blocks to build ourselves up. Digestion starts in our mouths, where ear- -bohydrates start to break down. Most people don’t chew their foods long enough for a lot of digestion to occur in’ their mouths though. After we swallow our foods, enzymes in our stomachs ‘start to digest the proteins in ‘our foods. The food empties from the stomach into the small intestine, and this is where most of our digestion occurs. Carbohydrates are fully broken down into little “pieces called glucose. (Think of it as taking apart a LEGO ‘sculpture — the sculpture isa ‘carbohydrate, and the in- dividual pieces are the “glucose molecules). Proteins are broken down into small ‘pieces called amino acids, . and fats are broken down in- fo » triglycerides. It’ § only when our food is : Broken down into these smail molecules that we can absorb ‘them from the intestine into ‘the bloodstream. Our bloodstreams . carry these -Molecules through our bodies to our cells. It's in the cells where these building blocks are used to build us! Every cell has a special ‘molecule stored in ils chromosomes called DNA. ‘DNA is the cell’s program and tells it to build other kinds: of molecules. When ‘the «building blocks (tike ‘amino acids) arrive at the “ell, they're absorbed and the Cell’ starts to’ build new - materials out of them. As the - cell builds. new compounds, “it takes energy to put them together, The cells get this energy from the glucose and triglycerides in the blood. Cells also use glucose and , triglycerides to burn to keep : themselves warm. When we _ have:stra energy, we store it. We reassemble the triglycerides into fat, and can “even turn: extra glucose and ‘|. amino 4cids.into fat! This is the familiar problem of being over weight. ~ In order for our cells to get the energy out of glucose and © triglycerides, they need to use the vitamins as helping hands, But these helping get all of these nutrients we - vings per day, but you can the process. They can be used over and over again. That's why we don’t need as much of these micronutrients as we do of the macronutrients. Minerals help us in a varie- ty of other ways. We use iron to help us carry oxygen in our blood, Calcium is used in making hard structure like bones and teeth. Zinc and copper are used to make en- zymes. So you can see that we need all kinds of nutrients to build our bodies. This is why we need to balance our diets. Canada’s Food Guide makes it easy for us. We get dif- ferent nutrients from each food group. And the food - guide tells us how many serv- ings of each group will give us the nutrients we need, in the proper balance. The meat and alternates group gives us proteins and iron, as well as B vitamins. If we pet two servings of 2-3 ounces of meat per day, we'll need. The milk group gives us more protein, and a good supply of calcium, and vitamins A and D. Canada’s Food Guide suggests that people get some every day. Adolescents need the most, at 3-4 glasses per day. The same for pregnant or nursing women. Children need 2-3 glasses per day, while most adults need 2 glasses a day. Fruits and vegetables are a good source of many vitamins, like vitamin C, as well as a source of car- bohydrates. We should all try to eat more of these . nutrient rich foods. The food guide says we need 4 or 5 ser- eat more if you like. Try to have about half fruit and half vegetables. A good estimate of a serving size is one piece of fruit or a vegetable. A half cup of cooked or canned vegetables is also a serving. The last food group is the brads and cereals group. We get most of our car- bohydrates from this food group. The guide recom- mends we eat 3 to § servings per day. Each serving is a slice of bread, or half a cup of cereal, noodles, or rice. We also get iron and other minerals like zinc from this food group, | The fats we need in our diet come from the meat group and the milk group. Other fats come from what are called extra foods. These are foods that provide fat or sugar, but no other nutrients. These are the foods that give us lots of calories, without much nutrition. They also can contribute to overweight. So you can see that a balanced diet will help you to be well built and healthy, without being overweight, or missing any nutrients. What are your questions and concerns? Write us at: “Did You Know That’, Skeena Health Unit, 3412 Kalum &t., Terrace, B.C. V8G 4T2. -hands don’t get used up in CFNR RADIO BINGO Played every Friday at 9:30 a.m. on 9.90 AM Radio in Terrace and 96.1 FM Radio in the Nass Valley 2 games for $1,000 each week MULTIPLE GAME FORMAT - TICKETS ONLY $1.00 4 games for $1,000. every other week Tickets Available At: i House of Slmoighets, Benson Optical, Northern Drugs, Shelfiaid & Son, Northam Health .. Cara, Wast End Chevren, East End Chewon, Agar Red & White, 8'& G Grocery, Waysida Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 4, 1992 — Page B5 REAL ESTATE Tynan Weekly Features Plan of the Week Family Home .Has Master On The Main By M. Tynan Having ihe master bedroom on tha main floor has becema a popular design feature because il ensures privacy and eliminates (he need for a cumbersome climb up tha stairs,” | This stylish two-storey beasts many other © features as well, An angled front entrance and a corner bay window provide an attractive look -from_-the side as well as the front, making thls home Suitable for a corner lot, At just over 36 feet wide, it would also fit on a variety: of narrow ots Low square footage is used efficiently fo Create a spacious and comfortable living en- vironment, Enter into a good sized foyer. To the eff, the living room ‘features a~cozy” fireplace, and a large. corner. bay window which provides plenty of natural, light. A- pocket door separates the living roam fram a gourmet kitshen complete with a work island and a handy breakfast bar. The family roam, open to the kitchen provides an araa for ~ felends to gather. A large carousel nook takes - the place of the more traditionally formal .din- ing room. Two bedraams upstairs share a three piece bath, and a small den which would make. and ideal study or computer room. The master © , bedroom downstairs features a walk-in. closet and a three piece ensuite with a soaker tub. Plans for’ U-780 may be ob{ained for $335.00 for a package of five camplete sels of working prints and $29.00 for each additional set of the same plan. Allow $15.00 extra ta cover the cost of postage and handling (B.C. residents add applicable sales tax to plan total) (All Canadian residents add 7% GST to plait total plus postage and handling}, This is one of our new designs, Many innovative plans are now available in our NEW Two Storey plan catalogue for $13.85 including postage and handl- ing and 7% GST. 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FT. pleted courses through the University of 8.C, Salesmans Licence. may be contacted at NAS Pruden & Currie (1 Phone 635-6142 or after hours al 635-373 i sly : peer: STUNNING MODERN ARCHITECTURE with an abundance of cedar and ash accents. The vaulted cedar celling with passive solar heating am huge spiral staircase to the upper lavel gives a futuristic flair to the- design, Separate double gafage/shop is insulated and wired. A must to see at only $139,000. Gali Joy or Suzanne. BACK TO THE BASICS OPEN HOUSE 7, Saturday 12-2 p.m. 4741 Tuck Ave. "Owner Translerred!! Stop by and have a look at this absolutely super startar home located in the tight neighvourhood. Inside yau'll lind a spacious floor plan (1,152 sq. fl.) 3 bedrooms chen & separate dining room. All this plus more ona 80 x 131 ft. Jandscaped lot, Don't hasitate or this one will be gone, Join your host Suzanne Gleason on Satur- day. Offers to $79,900 MLS. March 7 + eal in kit- STARTER HOME WITH REVENUE SUITE This 1,184 sq. ft. 3 bedroom home, alse has ad bedsoomn suile for extra income. This older home has been extensively renovated with new roof, carpets & fino, plus 4 pce. bathroom. A good buy at $88,500, Cail Wanda, EXCL. A LARGE CITY LOT 1.98 acre lot on Haugland, At last QUALITY HOME with quality features in a prime iocation, over 2,500 sq. fl. of liv- ing afea. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths plus ensuite. Vaulted ceilings in living room and hardwood flearing in dining area, large {amily room. Mountain view. {rom the sundeck. MAIN FLOOR PLAN 1418 S50. FT. ‘WANDA WALBERG John Currie, Presidant of NAS Pruden & Currie {1976} Ltd. would tike to welcome Wanda to the NAS Marketing Team. Wanda has recently com- qualifying hertor a a Real Estate A twenty-six year resident of Terrace, Wanda invites her many irlends and associates to contact her for all of their Real Estate requirements. Wanda 976) Lid., 4650 Lakelse Ave. 4, bs ‘ MODERN DESIGN and qualily 2x6 construction maka this 1 year old home acul § abova the rest. The spacious kit- chen with all the modern conve- niences is tha caoks dream. 3 baths and 5 bedrooms and a ground level family raom pro- motes happy family togetherness. § Listed al $154,500 No GST. Call Joy or Suzanne. . For more details catl Dave, Asking $148,500 NLS. a lat big enough far all those valuable things that are pushing CLOSE TG THE LAKE you out of your present place. Two small parcals of land con. {Asking $30,000. Cali Derick. sisting of 5.42 and 5.13 acres. GOOD RESI Both within walking distance ta 70 * 197 has excellent soil for Picturesque 105 acre farm near Cedarvale has some of the finest growing soil in (he area. Bordared by the Skeena River with part of the farm as a large island, this hemestead has 3 homes. Nestled in the valley under the Saven Sisters Mountains the- setting js beautilul. Priced at $199,500, Call Joy to view MLS. LEVEL ACREAGE This 2.20 acres is level and par- tally cleared. Located near the Pantecostal camp its ideal for a mobile home set-up or to bulld your dream home. An added bonus of low taxes make this acreage 3 good Reduced to $18,9000 MLS. Call Suzanne today! investment. the lake. Idea! lor mobile home or gardening . or-fandscaping. Has buildings. Vendor motivated. Ask- potential for side by side 2 ing $19,000 each. Call Dave MLS | bedroom unit duplex. Asking FIXER UPPER STARTER |__ $13,900. Call Joy, MLS. TOTALLY RENOVATED! _ {s what you will get when you pur- chase these 1-2 bedroom condos featuring spacious ftoor plans, pleasant views, balconies and large in-sulle storage ‘reams In avery unit, Choose from 3 dit- ferent. colour schemes ollering naw paint, lino, arborlte, carpeting as well as new dining room lix- HOME MOBILES WELCOME — Located on South side close to | Two lots provide over / acre Ina hospital and schools, 1,050 sq. | ‘tasidential area of Thornhill with ft. 3 bedrooms. For more details, } water and natural gas available. ture.:1 badroom from $29,000 & MLS and 2: bedrooms {rom - $37,500 MLS. Maka the move now and stop by to see the shaw suite. or .phona Suzafine at 635-6142 or In the evenings at. call Dave now. Asking $49,500 | Ollers to $10,000 tor both lots.” MLS Call Joy, MLS. 635-6952. Joy Dover 635-7070 PRUDEN & CURRIE 1976) LTD. > Grocery, Terrace Shall & C/W, Hilltop Grocery, Arthur Wilson, Coppersida Ill, Rhoda j bs "> Seymour, Kitselas; Gloria Morvan, NNB; Riverside Grocery, Thornhill; Gitlakdamix Youth John Currie | 2 Group, New Alyansh; Roberta Clayton, New Aiyansh; Ron Sampare, Greanville: Wayna ,. 636-9598 eS Ta Greenville and Mercl Moore, Canyon Clty. ww Call 638-8137 for more info. “8 Dae Derick Kennedy Wanda Walberg 635-3042 636-3734 4650 LAKELSE AVE. 635-6142 | Suzanne Gleason 636-6952 ' Dave Reynolds 635-3126