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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 (DGA) recommends eating nutrientdense foods and beverages such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, lean meats and poultry, eggs, beans, peas, nuts and seeds. MyPlate is an easy to undervisual stand representation of the DGA and a helpful road map for building balanced meals made from the five food groups. Make Half Your Plate Veggies and Fruits MyPlate encourages consumers to fill half of their plates with a variety of vegetables and fruits because they contain a variety of essential nutrients, are associated with reduced risk of many chronic diseases and, when prepared without added fats or sugars, are relatively low in calories. California avocados are a delicious nutrient-dense fruit. Onefifth of a medium avocado has 50 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients including 8 percent of the Daily Value for dietary fiber and 4 percent of the Daily Value for potassium, nutrients of public health concern identified by the DGA. “MyPlate inspires us to make half our plate veggies and fruits because doing so is critical to good health. Unfortunately, many Americans are not getting enough of these important foods,” notes Elizabeth Pivonka, PhD, RD, president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation. “I feel good about recommending California avocados to consumers as a tasty way to help meet daily fruit needs. Everyone should take advantage of the nutrition package avocados offer.” This recipe will help you fill yo u r p l a t e w i t h v e gg i e s a n d fruits, including delicious California avocados. Fit in Your “Good” Fats California avocados are one of the few fruits that deliver “good” monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that can have a beneficial effect on health, providing 3 grams of monounsaturated and 0.5 grams of polyunsaturated fat per 1 oz. serving. According to the American Heart Association, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, when consumed in moderation and eaten in place of saturated or trans fats, can help reduce blood cholesterol levels. This refreshing, flavor-packed recipe will help you fill out your plate with produce. Pan-Seared Scallops with Fennel Slaw and California Avocado-Papaya Relish Serves: 4 California Avocado-Papaya Relish 1 ripe, fresh California avocado, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1⁄4-inch cubes 2 ⁄3 papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1⁄4-inch cubes 1 ⁄3 red bell pepper, cut into 1⁄4inch cubes 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice In a small bowl, combine avocado, papaya and bell pepper. Add lime juice and gently stir to coat; set aside. Fennel Slaw 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 ⁄4 tsp. salt 1 ⁄4 tsp. white pepper 3 cups thinly sliced fennel 2 green onions, green part only, thinly sliced lengthwise 1. In a small bowl, combine lemon peel, lemon juice, vinegar, oil, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper; stir until well mixed. Set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, combine fennel and green onion. Top fennel mixture with dressing. Mix well, cover and set aside. Pan-Seared Scallops 16 scallops, rinsed and patted dry 1 ⁄4 tsp. salt 1 ⁄8 tsp. white pepper 1 Tbsp. olive oil Fennel Slaw (see makeahead recipe above) California AvocadoPapaya Relish (see makeahead recipe above) 1. Season scallops with salt and pepper. 2. Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Place scallops in skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side. 3. Divide Fennel Slaw evenly among plates. Place equal servings of scallops on each plate. Spoon California Avocado-Papaya Relish over scallops. For other recipe ideas that feature California avocados, visit the California Avocado Commission website at www.CaliforniaAvo cado.com. When Buying A Booster Seat, Check With The Experts (NAPSA)—Before you shop for a booster seat, there’s one thing you ought to know: Not all booster seats on the market will provide the right fit for the car you drive. Using a booster seat is important. With a booster seat, children ages 4 to 8 are 45 percent less likely to sustain injuries in crashes than when they’re in belts alone. Fortunately, your efforts to choose the right seat can get a boost from some expert guidance. Following the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ratings can make it easier to select boosters. Unlike child restraints with built-in harnesses, a booster seat relies on a vehicle safety belt to buckle the child in. Its purpose is to make the adult belt fit the child better. Safety belts are designed with adults in mind, not kids, but when a booster seat does its job, the vehicle belt will fit a child correctly. That means the lap belt will lie flat across a child’s upper thighs, not across the soft abdomen, and the shoulder belt will cross snugly over the middle of a child’s shoulder. The Institute assigns tested seats into four categories: Best Bets are seats that provide good fit for typical 4- to 8year-olds in almost any car, minivan or SUV. Good Bets provide acceptable fit in most cars, minivans or SUVs. Not Recommended don’t provide a good fit and should be avoided. Check Fit applies to booster seats that have varied results depending on child size and vehicle model. Unlike child restraints with builtin harnesses, a booster seat relies on a vehicle safety belt to buckle the child in. Checking Booster Fit Both the lap and shoulder belts must fit your child correctly. To check the lap belt fit, make sure it lies flat and on top of the thighs, not higher up on the abdomen. To check the shoulder belt fit, make sure it fits across the middle of the child’s shoulder. If it falls off the shoulder or rests on your child’s neck, it won’t work as well. An improper fit could encourage your child to move the belt to a dangerous position, such as behind the back or under the arm. The Institute assesses boosters using a special crash test dummy representing an average-sized 6year-old. Engineers measure how three-point lap and shoulder belts fit in each of the tested boosters under conditions that span the range of safety belt configurations in vehicle models. For more information, visit www.iihs.org.