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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, April 19, 2012 · 26 Manage your next snack attack (NC)--Snacks don't always have a good reputation, but when created with taste, health and portion size in mind, they can be a healthy habit to keep hunger at bay. According to Cynthia Sass, registered dietitian and author of the New York Times bestselling book Cinch! Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose Inches, snacks including almonds are the smartest way to get through the day because they can help manage your cravings, satisfy your hunger and provide important nutrients. Use these top tips from Cynthia Sass to help beat the obstacles and stay on track with your snack. · Plan ahead: Planning your snacks is just as important as planning your meal. When you don't leave these things to chance, you're far less likely to overeat or miss out on important nutrients. Keep almonds on hand in storage containers, resealable plastic bags or in a perfect-portion almond tin to carry with you wherever you go. · Stick to a schedule: Going long stretches without food deprives your body of the fuel it needs and also slows down your metabolism. Slot in snacks between meals and reach for seasoned whole almonds with cheese, creamy almond butter and apple slices, or fruit and yogurt topped with sliced almonds. · Measure portions: When you eyeball foods, it's easy to be off, and those miscalculations can add up to a big difference over time. The more you measure, the more familiar you'll be with sizes, allowing you to judge more accurately. Almonds are easy to measure because the perfect portion is 23, or one ounce (28 g), or about a handful. · Separate the physical from the emotional: Our moods often determine our food choices. Keeping a food diary to record all snacks and meals, along with feelings and signs of hunger or fullness, helps identify eating patterns. Snacks like almonds are a wise choice since every oneounce (28 g) serving contains 3.5 grams of fibre and helps keep you satisfied for longer. · Listen to your instincts: You know yourself better than anyone else so let your instincts guide you. Satisfy your cravings by identifying the source: sweet or savoury, creamy or crunchy. To fulfill a sweet craving, try fresh sliced fruit with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of almond butter; for a savoury or crunchy option pair almond butter with whole grain pretzels or crackers. Or If you're looking for something creamy, try smoothie made with fruit and almond milk. Impress your dentist with these three simple steps (NC)--Canadians like to make a good impression, especially when it comes to the dentist. According to the third annual Crest and Oral-B Great Canadian Smile Survey, 63 per cent said they feel it's important to have a dental professional's approval of their oral health. However, only 8 per cent would rate themselves as having excellent oral health. Simply put, most Canadians need to step up their oral health routine if they want to impress their dentist. Only 30 per cent of us said we do indeed follow the recommended at-home oral-care regimen. To some it may be daunting to maintain an excellent oral health care routine at all times, but specialists in this field tell us it's as simple as following these three easy steps: floss, brush and rinse. "I'm always impressed by patients that take an active role in looking after their teeth and gums," says Dr. Janet Tamo, the consulting dentist to Crest and Oral-B. "I can absolutely tell the difference between a patient who follows the dentist-recommended oral care routine, and those who try to fake it by starting the week before their next appointment. But it's never too late to make a difference. Floss, brush and rinse daily: it really is that easy." The good news is that April is National Oral Health month, which is the perfect time for Canadians to recharge their routine so that they can make a positive impression with their dentist. It can all start with these three simple steps: 1. Floss: at leastonce a day. It's essential to help remove plaque from in-between teeth and under the gumline. 2. Brush: twice a day for two minutes each time using an all-in-one toothpaste such as Crest Pro-Health combined with a good toothbrush, preferably an electric one. 3. Rinse: twice a day with for 30 seconds each time with an antibacterial mouthwash, such as Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse, to help eliminate additional plaque-causing bacteria. Rite Bite Denture & Implant Clinic Our Services: · · · · · · · · · Precision Complete dentures Professional teeth whitening Immediate dentures Implant retained denture Mouth guard Anti-Snoring devices Reline, rebase and repair (same day service) Soft liner for sensitive gums Solutions for lower ill fitting dentures Get The Smile YOU ALWAYS WANTED R. Zaky DD (Denture Specialist) Call today at 905-338-2143 · 384 Kerr Street · Oakville FREE CONSULTATION - FREE PARKING - ALL INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED - WE DO HOUSE CALLS