Show r 1 Doctor Doctorin in the Kitchen Kitchens by Laurence M. M Hursh MD M.D. Consultant National Dairy Dary Council NEW YEARS YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS So you have resolved that during during dur duro ing the coming year you ou will not 1 drink too tOG much 2 cat eat too much and 3 sit around too much How many years e rs have you said that Too many probably Well here are arc some comments I wrote V once before on this topic and I think they bear repeating at this time Lots of men arc are finding that they can eat and drink almost as much provided they are more more more-M. dc- dc tire ti And light sports activities arc are getting more and more popular popular lar around the country Certainly the more you exercise the less you OU might have to cut down on overeating and drinking Women find that taking ballet or going to the Y for regular exercise and indulging more in sports help control con weight Nutrition Problems It is interesting that a major nutrition problem in the United States is that people cat eat too much It results from the we have in this nation nation na na- na tion for food production anti and dis Plus our affluence It is ironic however when you think of people in our midst who do not get enough to cat eat or for that matter the millions of starving stare ing people overseas overseas For our own good we could use more morl personal discipline Maybe rabe like the tile Spartans of old So So in detail what arc are some of the thi things gs we can resolve for this coming year that will make mak nutrition nu nu- sense First if youre you're overweight see your doctor and get on whatever regimen he prescribes and stay with it Hell He'll know what's best for you If you are not overweight your diet is undoubtedly at the right calorie caloric level for you But is it inas inas in inas as good balance as it might be I dont don't want to be fussy But you should be getting two or more servings each day of meat poultry poul try fish eggs or cr cheese ld also be getting four or more servings of enriched or 01 or whole grain breads and cereals and also of fruits and vegetables s. s Adults should be consuming two or more glasses of milk per day teen teen-agers and pregnant or lactating lactating lactating ing women four or more glasses three or more glasses for children For homemakers if your family is typical some members may be neglecting breakfast Try to get them to have breakfast They'll feel better Read The TIle Labels Read labels when you buy food You'll be more knowledgeable in iny y your ur purchasing more aware of where your money is going Prepare foods to conserve their food value and their greatest appetite appetite appetite ap petite appeal Here are arc some tips Cook vegetables close to the time tim t of serving not earlier and in as little water as possible Cook only until tender In general cook high protein foods such as meat poultry eggs ggs and cheese at moderate moderate mod mod- erate crate or low temperatures Use Usa meat drippings and juices as flavorings flavorings fla fla- for vegetables and nd other dishes |