22 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 31, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com Think delicious tips for preparing healthy and delicious meal Maintaining a healthy diet all year round can be challenging. With Canada's Food Guide recommending that Canadian adults consume 7 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruits each day, the options may seem limited. What's more, a healthy diet also means high fat snacks and desserts are often replaced by unappealing substitutions. However, healthy doesn't have to mean bland and boring. Available all year round, a "super food" like strawberries from California, can be a nutritious and delicious addition to any meal. What's more, the berry counts towards the daily recommended servings for fruits and vegetables. Jam-packed with a variety of nutrients, low in calories and fat, strawberries can help maintain a healthy heart, protect the body from cancer, and improve memory and cognitive function. Research has found that strawberries have been credited with these protective effects because they contain high doses of fibre, vitamin C, folate, potassium, and antioxidants. To help maintain a healthy and balanced diet, try some of the following tips for incorporating strawberries into your daily meals: Think breakfast on the go · Spread low-fat cream cheese on a whole grain English muffin and top with sliced strawberries for a sweet and creamy breakfast sandwich you can take on-the-go. · Make a smoothie with low-fat soy milk, frozen or fresh strawberries, honey and ginger. Think lunch with a crunch · Start with a base of leafy greens and some of your other favourite salad ingredients and strawberries for a healthy twist. For maximum flavour, puree a few strawberries and mix with balsamic vinegar to create a tasty strawberry vinaigrette dressing. Think dinner all dressed up · Healthy meal options like grilled chicken or beef are low in both fat and carbohydrates but can get boring night after night. Dress up these meal options by creating colourful chicken or beef kebabs with chunks of strawberries and your favourite vegetables. Think dessert that's healthy · Add strawberries to a small bowl of fat-free vanilla yogurt and top with chopped nuts and granola. · Create a small cheese plate with sliced strawberries and assorted cheeses. Strawberries pair well with soft cheeses like camembert or brie and firmer ones such as Edam or Gouda. - News Canada Buy one Entree & Receive $6.00 OFF Second Entree Expiry Date Dec. 31/07 376 Iroquois Shore Rd. (at Trafalgar & the QEW) Oakville 905-845-7937 11 PEARL ST. (at Thomas & Pearl St.) STREETSVILLE 905-816-9964 Online menu: www.MontfortRestaurants.com G EYFRIARS R LICENSED UNDER A.G.C.O. THAI & VIETNAMESE CULTURAL CUISINE WEEKLY SPECIAL EVENTS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY All one has to do is savour the tastes of Siam Land of Smiles for specialized Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. ROYAL WINDSOR DRIVE FORD DR. CORNWALL WINSTON CHURCHILL PHO tasty TAKE OUT DELIVERY LUNCH EXPRESS PICK-UP · Falafel · Shawarma · Souvlaki · Taboule · Seafood Mixed Grill Dorval 2300 Royal Windsor Dr. NOW OPEN Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11:00pm, Sun. 11am-7:30pm OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 11-11 Fri.-Sat. 11-11:30 905.338.1888 Lakeshore Rd. Kerr 905.337.8888 134 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville