European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 17, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                It takes More than just an Apple a Day by Anne Byrn Cox news service m of said Quot eat your  we did a to stay out of trouble. But we could t wait to grow up so wed never have to look at a Carrot stick again. A now health experts offer a More powerful incentive to heed mom s advice eating More fruits and vegetables May significantly reduce our risk of cancer. That is if we eat enough of them a five to seven. Servings a Day is recommended a and if we eat the right kinds. A a a. A a a a a a a a. ,. One serving could be any of. The following a ounces of fruit or vegetable juice a v 1 cup fresh canned or Frozen fruit or vegetable. A 1 cup of Leafy vegetable. A i cup dried  a t the biggest cancer fighters Are. A Vitamin c Citrus tomatoes spinach Boja carotene carrots Squash Sweet potatoes a cruciferous veggies Broccoli cauliflower cabbage a.  ouija their is no guaranteed  cancer what  can have a role in cancer a invention a third of All in s. Cancer deaths Are diet. Related according to t in a american cancer society. A  it  Low in  calories High in fiber and includes a i eaten variety of fruits and. Vegetables. I a. ,. Yet despite americanism burgeoning interest in v health surveys show that won actually eating fewer be Gelaides than a decade ago now health advocates and actively seeking ways to Ohann that. / 7. For looks who ase tins of Slit dues or. Sa.la.ds., eating five to seven serv Nuj of. In ills and vegetables daily May seem like a tall order s even with the knowledge that if gives them another weapon against cancer. A  for the stuff is Only one Leason.  hams director of the non Pioli human. Nutation Institute which studies the relationship of. Nutrition and cancer said Many people Don t eau Ore. Ties a fruits and beget autos because they think those floods arc inconvenient and expensive. Quot. Actually though a diet higher in fruits vegetable s and. Grains  than one based on meat. And Harris a former agriculture  assistant said that fruits and vegetables invariably replace meats and fat when people go on Low fat diets f still Many of us remain unconvinced. A 1987 Survey by the us a showed that americans were eating about the same amount of fruit a but fewer vegetables. Compared with a decade ago. _. And in a us a diet and health knowledge Survey of 1.900 participants in 1989, a third of the Wespon jets said Tiey wore not concerned although they knew then families were not eating  seven Servings of funks and veggies daily. Susan Feister Duel of. Nutation and cancer prevention programs for the  department said that while americans Aie not in the habit cheating Funis and vegetables she wants to reposition limits and vegetables so that when they think of  food they. Think of a healthful alternative to the . A Foi example people can snack on a banana lion this ii no lease of an Apple in the cat. Reducing your risks by Anne Byrn Cox news service c Ance it experts make tie Fot owing recommendations in flow you can reduce Tyx of Cham 1 of developing cancer by changing your Drel those suggestions Are Tor adults n Good health a not for children pregnant women convalescent and the elderly a eat vegetables Rich in Beta carotene Bela carotene is a compound that converts to Vitamin a in the body excellent sources include Broccoli Cantaloupe carrots spinach Squash and Sweet potatoes obtain it through food said Suzie hams director of the human nutrition Institute. Mega doses found in some vitamins May be toxic. Studies have shown that Vitamin  lower the risk of cancer of the Larynx oesophagus lung and , a eat fruits and vegetables High in Vitamin c. Not Only is Vitamin c beneficial for the common cold in is believed to help Ward off gastric and esophageal cancers. Try Citrus fruits Green and red peppers strawberries Broccoli and Brussels sprouts for excellent sources of Vitamin c. W a a eat a diet Rich in Calcium. About 1.500 milligrams of Calcium a Day a quart of milk a is now thought to reduce your risk of Colon cancer. But obtaining this much Calcium is difficult for most people. Harris Calls dietary Calcium a Quot problem nutrient quo because teen age girls anti women in particular avoid Rich sources of Calcium a Dairy products a because they tear they Are fattening. A. They end up depriving their bodies of Calcium and osteoporosis or Bone tissue loss results Harris said Quot unless growing girls get enough Calcium their Bones will never fully  recipes for cancer fighting dishes Cox news service. Diet and cancer risks Are related experts say so Here Are some recipes that incorporate High fiber foods lots of fruits and vegetables Low fat a combinations and  methods such As. Steaming and microwaving. They Are adapted from a Ruth Spear s Low fat amp Loving it Warner books a $19.95 ,. A a. Oatmeal Apple muffins makes. 12 muffins preparation time 8 minutes cooking time 15 to 20 minutes vegetable Oil Spray 1 Large egg a/4 cup skim milk i cup vegetable Oil vib cup sugar 1 medium Apple peeled cored and chopped % cup raisins 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup Quick cooked Oats 1/2 Teaspoon Salt or to taste 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1/2 Teaspoon ground Nutmeg 2 Teaspoons ground cinnamon. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly Spray 12 muffin tins. In a medium mixing bowl beat egg. Lightly. Add milk Oil and sugar beat lightly. Stir in Apple and raisins. In another bowl stir together flour Oats Salt baking powder Nutmeg and cinnamon. Add to egg mixture stirring just enough to moisten. Fill prepare tins three quarters full and bake 15 to-20 minutes Salmon in foil with vegetables makes 6 Servings preparation time 20 minutes cooking time 20 minutes 6 Salmon fillets about 5 ounces each coarse Salt freshly ground Black Pepper Page 14 the stars and stripes Friday