PAGE 18, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1p)90 Il lui î îu - - --1: * We Speciaize In Cake Supplies & Pan Rentai FJamieson Vitamm- Granola's SOAT BRAN j\ Bread (16 Flour Varieties tBUIk Dyied ----p---s. Fruits SEA SALT AsoLtd Patism Senior Discoumt Special - 10%v Off Thesday QUIT SMOKING WITH LASER THERAPY *Personalized consultations and treatments N *Totally painless, no negative side effectsi\N$ Professionally trained therapists* Diets points included WEIGHT LOSS c# ALSO AVMILABLE AJ,4 OSHAWA 192 King Street West 571-7867 NEN 1 CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINT Fats ab-out fibre (NC)-Fibre is an important part of a healthy diet. Fibre has been said to "aid in weight loss, control cholesterol, re- lieve constipation, regulate bowel func- ;ions. prevent intestinal disorders and possibly even cancer, control diabetes, and help maintain a healthy heart." Many consumers have become aware.of the important role fibre plays in general health. Protein Technolo- gies International conducted a study on consumers' opinions regarding fibre. "In general, consumers indicated avery strong concern about health and nutri- tion. Many exhîbitcd awareness of the benefits of dietary fibre and claimed they would purchase products fortified with fibre. Respondents over 40 years old expressed substantial, but general- ized, interest in daily fibre intake. con- surners over 50 expresscd even more interest in fibre, are more knowledge- able about fibre's health benefits and make a greater effort to actually have more fibre in their diets.'" One of the main reasons for fibre's popularity is that itcan aid incorrecting constipation. Without the proper in- take of fibre, there is not enough water combined with stools: as aresuit, elimi- nation can become painful. This condi- tion is also characterized by a decrease in the frequency of bowel movements. O Vour Very Good Health Dr. Allan Somersail Hence theterm, 6'irregularity". Consumption of fibre can aiso help preventdiverticulosis. During theearly part of the twentieth century, diverticu- losis was virtually non-existent. To- day, an estimated one-fourth to onze- third of middle-aged and older people in Western nations have this condition. One of the main reasons for this in- crease in occurrence of diverticulosis during the twentieth Century is that the diet of Western nations has focussed more on calorie-dense processed foods and meats, instead of fibre-rich foods. In his book, "The Vitamin Connec- tion", Dr.- James Scala states, "In the last few decades, medical scientists have suggested that diseases common to af- fluent modemn societies are due, in part, to a shift from diets high in fibre to those characterized by refined white flour and sugar. A decline in the con- sumption of foods high in fibre is now thought to play a role in the develop- ment of colon cancer, diverticular dis- ease, obesity, varicose veins, hemor- rhoids, galîstones, diabetes, and hiatus hernia. In addition, fibre has a special role in the elimination of toxic sub- stances from the body." Perhaps the greatest advantage of fibre consumption is that it can havç almost immediate effects for better health. Unfortunately, while many consumners have reali>ed the benefits that fibre can offer, others remain un- aware of these benefits until personal health problems become serious. Dr. Scala writes, "You can opt for a fibre supplemnent and choose to leamn to cook with old-fashioned grains, beans, and produce- but don 't procrastinate. The health problems brought on by lack of fibre in the diet build up over the years and tend to strike in old age when we're most vuinerable. The sad thing is that s0 many of these problems could be avoided entirely or lessened. So get into the fibre habit and enjoy the many benefits it offers." rToday's Healthy Lifestyle Choice To become aware of the important role fibre plays in good health. Alcohol, drug use at same level PICKERING V RtOUGEMOUNT SQUARE SKgton Rel RN286-9444 'MENT A new survey by the Addiction Research Foundation shows that drug and alcohol use among Ontario aduits remained at the same level between 1987 and 1989. "In the general population, there are no significant changes in the use of alcohol, sleeping pis, stimulants, tranquilizers, cannabis and cocaine over the last two years," says Dr. Reg Smart, head of Prevention Studies at the ARF, who conducted the survey with scientist Ed Adlaf. However, there wete changes within a few subgroups of the population: daily drinIng decined among 18- to 29-year olda and among professionals and managers; tranquilizer use increased among 18- to 29-year old women, cannabis use increased among residents of Northern Ontario and among the unemployed. "At first glance the study resuits may seem to contradict recent reports of dramatic increases in drug use," say the authors. "However, in this survey we attempt to show the broad picture of drug use in Ontario. Certain communities or neighborhoods nlay be experiencing increasing drug problenis which are not fully reflected in a broad survey." The study shows a number of long-term trends in aduit drug use since 1977: daily drinking declinded among the total population; binge drinking - five or more drinks at a single sitting - increased among men over 50; use of cannabis increased among 30- to 49-year old mn "The most perplexing Iong-term trend is the increase in drug use by young women. The survey shows that the use of sleeping pilîs, stimulants, tranquilziers, and cannabis increased among 18- to 29-year old women. Binge drinking also increased among young women. We looked at a number of factors in trying to explain this trend. However, an analysis of the data show that drug use among young women increased regardless Of employment status occupation or marital status. Further reports will examine this trend in greater detail,"' say the authors. CORPORATION 0F THE TOWN OF WHITBY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT WINTER PROGRAMS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS Belîwood Community Sohool, 30 Bellwood Drive, Whitby (571-4770) and Pringle Creek Community Centre Sohool, 80 Ribblesdale Drive, Whitby (668-0666) wilI be holding registration January l6th and l8th from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. and January 2Oth from 10:00 - 11.3 a.m. at the sehools. For more information telephone each location or 668-5803, Extension 217. SWIMMING Limited openings in semi-private lessons are stili available. Telephone 668-7765 for more information. PERMIT INFORMATION BASEBALL AND SOCCER PERMITS Requests for field permits should be made through the Parks and Recreation Department at 668-5803, Extension 216. FACILITY PERMITS Facility booking procedures have been revised. Telephone 668-5803, Extension 229 for further information. DIET WITH MEDICAL SUPERVISION DR. S. K. BERNSTEIN 9PHYSICIAN OFFICES IN: TORON~TO, SCARBOROUGH, NORTH YORK, MISSISSAUGA, BRAMA LEA, BRAMPTON, THORNHILL, RICHMOND HILL, STOUFFVILLE, OSHAWA PHONE 434-2525 2