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Seguin, Texas The Gazelle-Enterprise Tuesday, August 17 1999 Page 3 HHHI Hv MMHMH HMHH BIBHMSi BRBHRBMHBMv Dear Abby Abigail Van Burcn Women in the dating pool have their own way of swimming Dear Abby: I lake exception to the dating guidelines offered by "20-Something in L.A." I see no reason why a gainfully employed adult should expect her date to pick up Ihe tab for everything. Moreover, a young woman who lets her date pay for everything may well have a hard time refusing to "repay" her dale with sex. Take it from a woman with a few more years of dating experience. Play fair and play safe. Carrying My Own Weight in Portland Dear Abby: Here a couple of additions to the dating guidelines for females: Return his call even if you don't want to go out with him.

It is rude and poor manners not to. If you don't want lo go out with him, tell him so. Belter lo be honest than to get his hopes up and make him chase you. If he breaks up with you for someone else, don't automatically blame her. It might be a blessing in disguise.

There are lots of other fish in the sea, and hope the next one will realize what he has and hang on. Be careful. Even though you may think you know someone, you might not. Respect yourself enough to insist he gets "tested" before you have sex. It could save your life.

There are enough surprises in dating; eliminate at least one. Also, my friends and I have discovered that the time when you are least likely to be looking for love is when it finds you. 20-Something in Kansas Dear Abby: May I add my own two cents? Remember that men can smell desperation. If you are still reeling from a broken heart, take time off before re-entering the dating pool. Second, remember mat sex does not equal love.

Do not mistake one for the other. Jennie G. in Missouri Dear Abby: I think the dating guidelines from "20-Something" are tacky and old-fashioned. 1 have never depended on a man for money, and it's worked out fine for me. When I date, we always split the costs.

If I'm broke, I'll ask my date for a loan, and I always pay him back. If he offers to pay, I gently refuse. If he persists, I accept the offer as a gift. Abby, I do not need anyone to help me with my coat or open doors for me. At 24, I'm old enough to dress myself and strong enough to open doors.

1 do, however, agree with the sex guideline. If a man can't accept the fact that his dale isn't interested in having sex, he should be mature enough lo call it quits. 24 in Massachusetts Dear Abby: ll annoys me thai there are women in this world thinking up rules for how to relate to men. I would like to believe that I can think for myself and so can Ihe men I'm dating. I'm an individual with individual ideas and desires.

Will the men who read her list of rules conform? I hope not. If "20-Something" doesn't want to pay, she should have Ihe enough guts to say so up front instead of making a list of rules and expressing her disappointment in men who don't follow them. Abby, it horrifies me lo imagine a world in which everyone acls Ihe same and has the same ideas about how lo live. Diversity is essential for human survival. 24 in San Francisco Cool off with nutritious kiwifruit dishes Moderation, variety and balance.

These are the keys to good nutrition and a healthful did. Add movement and you have the essential building blocks for a healthy lifestyle. Because in this busy world, the choices you make what you eat and how you exercise have as much to do with fitness and looking your best as they do with fueling your energy and good health. But counting calories and diligent exercise are only part of the picture. Making wise food choices that include plenty of nutritious vegetables and fruits like Zespri' New Zealand Kiwifruit is essential.

So is paying attention to the nutrient density of foods, another important tool for creating a healthy body and a healthy lifestyle. Nutrient density is the measure of a food's nutritional value relative to energy intake and serving size. Portion size does not necessarily correspond to the amount of nutrients supplied by that food. Large amounts of some foods must be consumed in order to supply an adequate level of nutrients and sustain energy levels. However, you can eat a small amount of some other foods and enjoy great nutritional benefits.

Recent research by Dr. Paul LaChance of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, compared the nutritional contents of 27 popular fruits. Kiwifruit emerged as the most "nutrient dense," even when compared with such nutritional standouts as bananas and oranges. It doesn't give you concentrations of just one or two nutrients. Kiwifruit brims over with a full range: vitamin potassium, vitamin folic acid and fiber, to name a few.

This juicy, bright green fruit also is an excellent source of antioxidants agents that inhibit or retard harmful oxidation levels in your cells. In this process, antioxidants guard against the wear and tear of stress, heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. What kiwifruit can do for you A serving of two medium-sized kiwifruit contains more vitamin than an orange. Vitamin is a powerful antioxidanl which helps arrest the damage 1 done by free radicals, which arc natural byproducts of stress and exposure to pollution. Vitamin (' intercedes before free radicals can harm your cells and, subsequently, your immune system.

It also promotes healing of wounds and helps your body absorb other nutrients, like iron. Kiwifruil is also a source of vitamin another anlioxidant. Vitamin has been known to help prevent heart disease and may have a role in reducing the narrowing of the arteries leading to your heart. Many sources of vitamin are high in fat, but a serving of kiwifruit contains only a single gram. As you strive to create a healthy lifestyle thai includes regular exercise and smart food choices, look to kiwifruil as a refreshing source of potassium.

Its inviting, juicy texture is perfect after a workout or race, and kiwifruit's potassium concentrations help regulate blood pressure and keep the fluid in your cells balanced after any exercise. Many athletes rely on the potassium contained in bananas to help them avoid muscle cramping after exercise. Kiwifruit offers a refreshing alternative source of this nutrient. Since kiwifruil also contains carbohydrates, the fuel for active muscles, it's terrific for anyone who exercises from serious athletes to those who just enjoy being fit. Thai's especially true in summertime as activity levels increase and an extra boost of energy is welcome and, in a happy coincidence, kiwifruil from New Zealand is plentiful.

Kiwifruit also has no cholesterol and is a source of fiber. Its low Glycaemic Index (a measure of how quickly foods affect glucose levels in blood) means it is also suitable for those with diabetes. Craving a sweet snack without the guilt? Kiwifruit is every dieter's delight. With its distinctive sweet-tangy taste, it's a natural treat that's both satisfying and easy to eal on the run. Simply eat whole, or peel and eat or cut in half and scoop with a spoon.

Nu- tric'nt dense foods like kiwifruit are especially valuable while you're dieting when it's easy to inadvertently ignore your body's nutritional requirements by culling back on all foods, not just those that are fally or high in calories. Kiwifruil is also superb for restoring blood sugar levels slowly first thing in the morning or when (hey sag mid-afternoon. Kiwifruit Yogurt Snack I cup plain, unsweetened yogurt 1-2 Zespri' Green New Zealand Kiwifruil, peeled and cut into chunks Pumpkin and sunflower seeds Toasted muesli Shredded coconut Put Ihe yogurt in a container wilh the kiwifruil. Sprinkle the seeds, muesli and coconut on lop and serve. Makes I serving.

Kiwifruit Mint Smoothie 1 cup milk 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (or frozen yogurt) 1 ripe banana 2 tablespoons fresh mini 2 Zespri' Green New Zealand Kiwifruil, peeled and finely diced Blend milk, ice cream, banana and mini together in a blender until smooth. Add the kiwifruit and blend briefly, then pour inlo glasses. Serve immediately. Makes 2 servings. Fresh Fruit Kebabs with Honey Citrus Dressing I tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey Zespri' Green New Zealand Kiwifruil, peeled and cut inlo chunks 1 cup strawberries, hulled Small bunch grapes Mix the lemon juice and honey in a small bowl.

Prepare the fruil and thread onto skewers. Serve fresh, drizzled wilh citrus honey dressing. Makes 4 servings. Kiwi Tips Zespri Green Kiwifruil will ripen at room temperature in three lo five days. Fruit is ripe when slightly soft lo the touch, Kiwifruit is a sweet and versatile ingredient which is high in vitamin and many other nutrients.

like a peach. The firmer the flesh, Ihe more tart the flavor will be. Ripe kiwifruit can be stored for two to three weeks when placed in a closed plastic bag in the refrigerator. Plastic is important to prevent moisture loss. Do not store kiwifruit near ethylene-producing fruits such as apples, bananas or pears unless you want to speed up the ripening process.

The easiest way to serve kiwifruit is to cut it in half and scoop out Ihe flesh with a spoon. Or simply pare off the skin and slice. Add kiwifruit last to blended drinks. Pulse off and on to blend well, but make sure seeds remain unbroken (broken seeds may add a bitter taste). (D OB Tupperware site ORLANDO, Fla.

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Can Deliver. The Country Doctor by Bruce R. Alia; M.I). Women and Heart Disease Heart disease affects more women than men. Heart and blood vessel disease strikes of women and kills 250,000 of them annually, more than any form of cancer.

Risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, menopause, smoking, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle. If you have more than three risk factors, you may have an increased risk of heart disease. Your doctor can screen you to determine your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar. An ideal blood pressure is less than but is considered normal. An ideal blood cholesterol level is 140 to 200 milligrams of cholesterol per deciliter of blood A normal blood sugar level is 70 to 110 on an empty stomach.

Everyone remembers Fred Sanford, in Sanford and Son, and his "head attacks," yet does anyone wonder why his wife was the first to go? Maybe it's because women's complaints of chest pain, have only recently been taken seriously for what they are; symptoms of advanced heart disease the number one cause of death of women over fifty. Every woman over forty should have an annual exam which includes screening for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. To schedule your annual exam, please call 303-1551. You'll find out offices located at 219 S. Leonard Lane.

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