Healthy Eating Doesn't Have To Be Hard Work

Saturday, March 1, 2003

Healthy Eating Doesn’t Have To Be Hard Work (NAPSA)—Ever stand in front of your refrigerator knowing that you should have a salad with dinner, yet lacking the requisite fresh salad fixings? Fear not. There is a quick way to assemble a tasty salad course, and the ingredients are likely right in your own cupboard. Best of all, this salad can be a healthy way to combat heart disease. According to a recent report from the American Dietetic Association (www.eatright.org), eating sardines and other seafood is the best way to get a crucial dietary ingredient: omega-3 fatty acids. The ADA has determined that eating seafood two times a week may prevent heart disease, heart attacks and cardiac arrest. This recommendation comes on the heels of many years of studies that have suggested a preventative role for omega-3s in myriad health issues, including breast cancer, stroke and depression. Rich in omega-3s, sardines are a prime example. Theyoffer, on a per-serving basis, more potassium than an orange, more riboflavin than spinach and three times more vitamin D than milk. In addition, they’re loaded with calcium, making them an excellent weapon in the fight against osteoporosis. So the next time you are ata loss for a salad, just open up your cupboard and dig into a hearthealthy diet. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, sardines can be a quick solution to any salad emergency. Mediterranean Sardine Salad Recipe courtesy of the Food Network and Tyler Florence Prep Time: 5 minutes Difficulty: Easy 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, drained 1 can King Oscarbrisling sardines 1 can artichoke hearts 1 can hearts of palm Italian dressing to taste 1 box croutons In a medium-sized bowl, toss the tomatoes, sardines, artichoke hearts and the hearts of palm together. Add Italian dressing to taste and top with croutons.

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