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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2432 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Celebrity Chef Offers Tips To Get More Citrus In Your Diet ( N A P S A ) — H e r e ’s f o o d f o r thought: Citrus fruit may do more for you than you realize. As chef Jill Davie, Food Network’s “The Next Iron Chef” finalist and Chef de Cuisine of Josie in Santa Monica, Calif., says, “As a chef, understanding the seasons brings a sense of structure, rhythm and rightness to my cooking. I love infusing fresh ingredients into my menu; in particular, seasonal ingredients that make sense for the palate. California Navel Oranges offer a unique versatility, from their sweet and tangy taste and vibrant color to their wonderful nutritional benefits. I stock my pantry full with fresh oranges and am always sure to use them when creating sweet and savory pairings. They are a natural addition to my fresh citrus marinades.” She offers these tips to help “citrus-ize” your menu: • Whittle Your Waistline. California Navel Oranges are low in calories and contain cholesterol-fighting fiber. Studies show that people who eat fruit and other whole foods tend to eat less at subsequent meals, compared to people who eat “lighter, more calorie-dense foods” such as chips, snack crackers, desserts or candy. • D e f e n d Yo u r s e l f F r o m Colds. California Navel Oranges are chock-full of vitamin C, an excellent immunity booster. One California Navel provides 130 percent of your daily value of vitamin C. • “Scentsational” Citrusizing. Save and dry orange peels and add them to your favorite potpourri. • Pretty In…Orange. Mix a tablespoon of fresh-squeezed California orange juice with a cup of plain yogurt for an effective face mask. Bone Up On Osteoporosis • Sweet Tooth Satisfaction. Use orange section wedges to decorate a cake or simply top o ra n g e we d ges wi t h l ow-fat whipped topping. • Citrus-ize Your Spa. Drop fresh orange peels or orange slices and a cup of oatmeal into your bathwater for a revitalizing, aromatic, citrus spa experience. • Table Toppers. Brighten your home with an eye-popping fruit bowl that tastes as good as it looks. • Make Your Home Citrus Clean. For a chemical-free way to freshen your kitchen, run a few orange quarters and half a cup of baking soda down your garbage disposal. Microwave smelly sponges for 30 seconds in a bowl of water with the juice of one orange slice. • Citrus-ize Your Cookbook. Adding the juice or zest from a California Navel Orange can add a refreshing and healthy kick to traditional recipes. Chef Davie says, “I love to be creative with navel oranges in my cooking. The robust flavor of this versatile fruit pairs wonderfully with rich seasonal dishes, while adding a dose of wellness with every bite. I enjoy mixing orange juice into my favorite marinades or vinaigrettes for a refreshingly sweet burst of citrus flavor.” You can find more tips and citrus recipes at www.devouroranges.com. (NAPSA)—When it comes to protecting their health, women can take a step in the right direction by learning more about osteoporosis— the deterioration of bone mass— one of the greatest health threats for women over 50. Effective communication with your doctor is essential for better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, which is a silent disease. Many people don’t know they have it until they break a bone. A little knowledge and planning can mean osteoporosis won’t have a leg to stand on when it comes to affecting your health. A woman’s risk of hip fracture from osteoporosis is the same as her combined risk of getting breast, uterine and ovarian cancer. In fact, one in every three American women will experience a spinal fracture due to osteoporosis, and one in six will fracture her hip. Women can lose up to 20 percent of their bone mass in just a few years, reports the National Osteoporosis Foundation. The good news is you can learn more from Standing Strong: Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis, a program of the Alliance for Aging Research. See www.agingresearch.org or call (202) 293-2856. Bringing Water Conservation Back To School (NAPSA)—From swimming pools to the ocean, kids have an innate love for playing in the water. But do our future generations really understand the importance of water in everyday life? As the preservation of Earth’s most precious resources becomes a prime issue, all generations are faced with the task of making sure there are enough of Earth’s resources for everybody. Engaging children at an early age is key to developing a solid foundation of water-wise habits and can be a fun, hands-on learning activity. The garden is a terrific place to start teaching children about using water intelligently and can help grow an interest in the environment, as well as the critical role that water plays on planet Earth. There are many hands-on garden activities in which children can participate and, at the same time, learn about the value of water. For instance, parents and educators can teach children about: • The importance of grouping plants with similar water needs and placing them according to conditions in the yard—hot, dry, shady or damp. • Enriching soil with compost or peat moss. Good soil has better water absorption and water-holding capacity. • Watering in the early morning or in the evening to avoid evaporation by the hot daytime sun. To further help children understand these concepts, a leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services has developed an elementary school curriculum that lets students explore the critical role that water plays on Earth. A new teaching curriculum can help inspire interest in the environment and water conservation. The Explorations Into Water teaching curriculum—developed by Rain Bird along with educators at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona—is well organized, self-explanatory and easy for teachers, parents and students to use for related course work, projects or research in natural history, ecology, biology, physics and chemistry. Geared for use by students in grades 3-6, the curriculum contains projects that integrate science with art; data gathering, observation and inference; analysis of physical matter; in-class demonstrations that can be presented by teachers for students; and at-home projects that illustrate scientific principles in a manner that is understandable and meaningful to school-age children. To download a free curriculum and start teaching kids about the intelligent use of water, visit www.rainbird.com.