OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 15, 2009 · 32 3-COURSE EXPRESS LUNCH BUFFET $ Available from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Monday to Friday. Taxes and gratuity not included. 8.99 $ for SUNDAY BRUNCH Available from 11:30am to 2:00pm Taxes & gratuity not included 1 5.95 Return to real food For many Canadians, taking care of themselves is not always a priority. Fulltime jobs and busy home and social lives mean that they are neglecting their own health. And, when it comes to daily eating plans, many seek out seek out preparation short cuts which may add up to nutritional short falls. "Some Canadians admit that to compensate for their poor nutritional habits, they turn to vitamin and mineral supplements," says Helene Charlebois, an Ottawa-based registered dietitian. "That is like putting icing on a cake that has a crumbling foundation. Our first stop to achieve nutritional health should be our kitchen, not the medicine cabinet." Charlebois recommends as a general rule to try to eat foods that are as close to the farm as possible, like Quaker Oats, which are 100 per cent Canadian grown. A hearty bowl of Quaker oatmeal for breakfast is a great way to kick start your morning. It can contribute to healthy cholesterol levels and can keep you feeling full longer so you can avoid high-fat, mid-morning snacks. Try adding complimentary ingredients such as fruit, spices or nuts to a bowl of Quaker oatmeal to create a personal formulation that's great-tasting and good for you. Celebrity chef, Christine Cushing, developed this delicious recipe for Quaker oatmeal adding a combination of simple and tasty ingredients. Maple Banana Oatmeal 3 cups water (750 mL) 1/4 tsp salt (1 mL) 1 1/3 cups Large Flake Quaker Oats (325 mL) 2 tsp grape seed oil (10 mL) 2 medium-size ripe bananas, sliced 1/4 cup maple syrup (50 mL) 1 tsp ground cinnamon (5 mL) Pinch grated nutmeg 1/4 cup chopped pecans (50 mL) In a medium pot bring water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the salt and oats and stir. Reduce heat to medium low and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until tender. For Reservations call 905-842-5000 OAKVILLE CENTRE 590 Argus Road, Oakville www.hioakville.com OPEN UNTIL 3:00 AM 7 DAYS A WEEK PRESENTS Sports Bar & Entertainment Meanwhile in a small skillet, heat oil and toss bananas over medium heat until golden. Add the maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg and simmer for 1 minute. Add the chopped pecans and remove from heat. When oats are cooked, pour the banana mixture over the oats and gently stir, just to combine. Divide equally among 4 bowls and serve warm. - News Canada TUES., APRIL 28TH 8:00-10:00 PM Small cover charge in effect. If Mus isn't L ic IVE it's DEAD! 485 MORDEN RD., OAKVILLE exit Dorval Drive South 905-844-2613 www.arnoldssportsbar.ca Taking the confusion out of choosing supplements Women today are living longer, but are they living better quality lives? Today, it is a fact of life that many women are juggling career, family, household responsibilities, and often sacrificing their own needs to take care of those around them. Some of the main health concerns that women face today are a result of these stressful and hectic lifestyles. Stress is linked to heart disease, cancer, depression, anxiety, diabetes, and insomnia. When we are super busy, we don't take time to eat properly, exercise and get adequate sleep, all factors that take their toll on our health physically and emotionally. Sherry Torkos, pharmacist, author, and certified fitness instructor explains how women need to make their health and well-being a priority and how this will also benefit those around them. There are many reasons why people should consider taking a supplement, she says. The most obvious reason, like it or not, is that people just don't eat healthy. "Numerous surveys have demonstrated that we are not eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables," says Torkos. Not only that, but the produce we do eat is often short on nutrients for many reasons. Fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides, picked befor