The White Falcon - 25.04.1986, Blaðsíða 4

Healthy heart program aimed at stomach
By 1st Lt. Ruth Meehan
Clinical dietitian
Air Force Medical
Center
Scott AFB, 111.
(AFNS) — Even though the
numbers of deaths due to heart
disease is declining, coronary
heart disease is still the No. 1
killer in the United States,
causing about 600,000 deaths
per year.
Being born with or maintaining a healthy heart
cannot be taken for granted. The way you live and
the type of food you eat strongly influences your
health.
The Healthy Heart Program, sponsored by the Air
Force Health Education Division at Brooks AFB,
Texas, is designed to introduce people to healthy
food choices with the emphasis on decreasing
cholesterol, saturated fats, sodium and calories.
Controlling intake of these items is the best bet
for fighting narrowing of the arteries, and obesity,
two of the major diet-related factors that promote
heart disease.
To help members choose healthy foods and
develop a better diet, certain items in the Brooks'
AFB commissary have been identified with yellow and
red stickers that have the Healthy Heart logo.
While the stickers should assist people in making
wise food choices, there are other guidelines to
consider when planning a healthy diet.
f Limit red meats to three meals a week.
Substitute poultry, fish dried beans or low fat
cheeses. All meats should have less than 15
percent fat.
f Use low-fat milk products such as skim milk,
skim yogurt and low fat cottage cheese.
f Use margarine and polyunsaturated oils in
place of butter, lard, shortening and animal fat.
These are high in fat and calories, so use sparingly.
f A maximum of three eggs per week is
considered moderate. Egg yolks are a large
contributor of cholesterol in the diet.
f Use specialty low-fat products to boost flavor
while reducing fat sodium and calories. Some
suggestions are herbs, seasoning powders in place
of salt, low sodium bullion and broths, and artificial
sweetners.
<f Serve moderate portions of three to four
ounces of meat, one half cup each of a vegetable and
side dish.
f Bake, broil or roast foods instead of frying.
The Healthy Heart program will help if you make
wise food choices. Eating sensibly could add years
to your life.
CULTUREGRAM - Icelandic holidays in May
Supplied by Family Service Center
In Iceland, May 1st is Labor Day, a national
holiday. It’s origin can be traced to the
International Congress of Socialist Parties which
convened in Paris on the centennial of the French
Revolution, July M, 1889, and formed the Second
International.
At the suggestion of the deligation from the
American Federation of Labor (AFL), May 1 was
approved as the international holiday of the working
class, dedicated to the continuing struggle for
better living conditions. The principal issue at that
time was the eight-hour working day.
The first May Day marches were held in several
countries in 1890. The first May Day march in
Iceland took place in Reykjavik in 1923. It is now an
annual event in all larger towns in Iceland.
In this Culturegram we will limit ourselves to the
May Day celebrations in Reykjavik.
A few weeks before May 1st each year, the labor
union leaders meet to decide what issues to
emphasize. Banners are made, however people can
bring their own if there is an issue they believe
needs attention. In the past certain groups have
even chosen to march on another route, in a
seperate parade, drawing attention the issues that
interest them.
The labor union's parade, led by the Labor Union
Brass Band, marches through the streets of
Reykjavik, heading for the ‘Walking Mall" where a
big meeting is held with intellectuals making
speeches on current issues.
The celebrations are usually very peaceful.
Although you may hear people shouting slogans,
waving banners and red flags, there is no need to
worry. The issues usually only pertain to Icelandic
politics, not international issues.
These celebrations are a tradition in Iceland and
the speeches are broadcast live on Icelandic radio.
One should be aware, however, that the issues are
of great concern to the participants. This event is
not meant to attract tourists.
White Falcon Fact:
There are three other Icelandic holidays during
the month of May they are;
Ascension Day — May 8th
Whitsunday — May 18th
Whitmonday— May 19th
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The White Falcon April 25, 1936