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Show " " Sr m SECTION 3. 2004 WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER UFE ft STYLE EWTOS I Byssa Andrus eandnisOheraldextia.com 344-255- 3 I m an apple a dan doni cross mur. eves - 4 $ ' i K!-urday - H' wL t Menure)21 Uve- V V bH "Sat- So, f I v AsWeeSimp-- i old younger sis- ter of goads' Schoif wica Simpso'icenl-v ly got caught pulling a MiS -- li . Vanilli on nation- ' old wives Elizabeth Bennett fales Starve a fever, Although it's possible that you might feel less hungry while your temperature is up, starving yourself is never a good idea. "Your body needs nutrition when you're sick," said Jenny Oler", a dietitian at Timpanogos Regional Hospital "It needs the energy." Having a fever simply means your body is fighting an infectioaSo, don't force yourself to eat, but make sure you're getting good food when your body says you need it. And the same goes for a cold proper nutrition is the key. But it's important to note that an apple isn't a cure-al- l. It won't keep the doctor away if you are smoking, using drugs or engaging in other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. sort of. This one is actually true "Carrots contain carotene, which your body uses to improve vision," Oler said. "Although, it would be more accurate to say it makes your vision optimal it doesn't really make it better. And carotene is available in a number of other foods." Orange and yellow vegetables are also generally rich in carotene, along with broccoli so rL . Absolutely not true, said Dr. Uma Karnam, a gastrointestinal specialist at Timpanogos Regional Hospital "You can eat anything, and nothing will stay in for seven years," Karnam said. It's also not true that gum will stick to your ribs or major organs. Oler said that gum might not be as easily digested as most food, but "it still goes down your digestive system. It doesn't have access to your ribs or organs:" You know what this means: Oatmeal doesnt stick to your ribs, either. a song by The Wiggles. Ashlee, who was holding her microphone at her waist when the vocals started, looked like a Fabrice Morvan , the headlights. She made some in exaggerated hopping dance moves and then quickly exited thestage. 1 hate it when that happens. Ashlee's . manage- Joe r-father, Simpson, came to her rescue saying she only used the backing track because acid reflux disease made her , voice hoarse. Letmebethe what?" The jury's still out on what, exactly, knuckle cracking does to your hands. However, the general consensus is that it does not cause arthritis in and of itself. According to the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sportsmedicine Web site, "There is no evidence that cracking one's knuckles can cause arthritis directly. However, repeated injury of a joint or repeatedly causing it to swell can injure the cartilage and potentially lead to degenerative joint disease." Kennedy said that cracking tends to become habitual, and that he See . first to say, "So joints causes arthritis for gum to digest Dr. Michael Kennedy, an Orem family practitioner, said that eating an apple a day could have any number of benefits: Apples are loaded with vitamins and minerals, the calorie count is low, and it satisfies some people's need to chew. Kennedy said he would recommend apples to peo- pie with the munchies as a quality substitute for the junk food too many of us eat. That, in turn, might help people stay fit and need a doc Are you one of legions of adults whose mother told them to eat the apple peel or bread crust because it was the healthiest part? Well, Mom was right ... and wrong. A lot of times, the skins of fruits and vegetables are better, "because they have more fiber in them," Oler said. "A diet high in fiber is healthy for your gastrointestinal tract, it can help prevent colon cancer. It keeps you full longer, and a lot of people notice a weight loss component. They are a very healthy thing to eat." However, Oler said, there is no difference between the crust and the meat of bread the crust is just baked harder, exposed to the hottest temperatures because it's the outermost layer. We guess it really would have been OK for mom to cut the crusts off all those sandwiches. Cracking your It takes seven years the doctor away Me," inadvertently emanated from the speakers. It could have been worse .... it might have been better for you Carrots improve eyesight tor less. An apple a day keeps SNUuh,ef, rjerformance" when her band started playing its second song, but Ashlee's vocals from the first song, "Pieces of 5. The 'skin' is always , well, supposing anybody still watch--; es Saturday Night live. Ash lee was nabbed during an Daily Herald Who says Mom is always right? Remember the time she told you crossing your eyes would make them stick that way? Or that gum you swallowed would still be in your digestive system seven years later? Remember how she would force-fee-d you bread crusts, claiming they were healthier? Some old wives' tales are rooted in truth; others fiction. We asked local experts to debunk or prove true com mon sayings we heard as kids. V feed a cold al TV TALES, D6 Am I wrong in believing that the key word in the phrase "live performance" is the first one? "Just like any artist in America, she has a backing track that she pushes so you don't have to hear her croak through a song on national television, said Joe Simpson. "No one wants to hearthat" Agreed. But then how would you explain the nation's fascination with Jessica it (alien'"seven vears to digest gum Simpson? Today's "performers" take way too many liberties when it comes to the 'skin' walwans better for gou From Madonna and Britney Spears all the way down now to Ashlee Simpson. And they all attempt to rationalize their Ready to make like a tree and leaf Janelle Erlichman Diamond THE WASHINGTON POST A fall weekend away can be an easy pack if you know what basics to bring. The key to traveling lightry for the weekend is putting together a layered look that can be added to and subtracted from with ease," says Maxim fashion director Stan Williams. Start with a sturdy tote and stuff it (neatly) with pieces that can be mixed and include a smart blazer, matched Must-have- s dress shirts, argyle sweater, , comfy tee and premium denim that can tran button-dow- n them. Live means five. I'm surprised a show that has built its entire premise around the word "live" would allow . such juvenile to going-ou- t. sition from ("Go with a basic dark wash or a lightly washed denim something that looks like you've had it for a while," says Bruce Pask, Cargo magazine's style director.) British catalogue and online clothing company Boden has a men's collection designed for "active-minde- d boys who are champing at the bit on Friday afternoons to jump into their cars and peel away for the weekend," says Sue Jones, head buyer. Her favorite piece is the corduroy artisan jacket. "An easy and versatile piece to ; keep handy for those impromptu dinner engagements." laid-bac- k trickery. What's next ... people standing just off camera with cue cards when the SNL actors perform their skits? Dougfox i Man's fashion basks for a fall weekend, from left Boden artisan corduroy jacket ($168), and purple vine Italian Stallion shirt ($78) at miniboden.com; Blue Cult denim pants ($160) and Eddie Bauer pieced rivet belt ($20); black Prada shoes ($440); Jean 1 Ludlow low-ris- e jeans ($99) and Johnny belt ($29); Banana Republic checked shirt ($88) and merino argyle sweater ($78); Scam-C- o "Toy Soldier" tee, $30 at shopstylecouncU.com; Puma sneakers, ($155);RaltyeTfavelerbag($169). , 1 .I,,.,.,.. v - - . n rr .(l 1 |