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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 #2508 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Take Control Of Your Heart Health With Four Simple Steps (NAPSA)—You have tremendous power to prevent heart disease— the #1 killer of women— and you can start right now. One-third of women underestimate their own risk for heart disease and most fail to make the connection between risk factors and their chance of developing heart disease. In fact, if you have just one risk factor—such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking or being overweight— your risk of heart disease doubles. The good news is that you can lower your risk of heart disease by as much as 82 percent by leading a healthier lifestyle. The Heart Truth, a national awareness campaign for women, has four simple weekly activities to help you take action to control your heart health. This month, get serious about your heart health by doing one of these suggested activities per week: Week 1: Eat for heart health. Choose a diet low in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol, and moderate in total fat. Prevent and control high blood pressure by cutting down on salt and other forms of sodium. In cooking and at the table, flavor foods with herbs, spices, wine, lemon, lime, vinegar or saltfree seasoning blends instead. Week 2: Get moving. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most—preferably all— days of the week. Take a walk or dance to your favorite music. A little activity goes a long way in maintaining a healthy weight. Week 3: Spread the word. Spread the heart health message to three women in your life. One in four American women dies of heart OF TECHNOLOGY Attacking Allergies A little activity goes a long way in maintaining a healthy weight: Take a walk or dance to your favorite music. disease. Help those closest to you know their personal risk for heart disease by urging them to talk to their doctor about their blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and body mass index numbers. Week 4: Set a heart health goal. Set one specific, achievable heart health goal for yourself to help keep up the good work throughout the year. It could be walking more, eating more foods high in fiber or quitting smoking. The Heart Truth is a national campaign for women about heart disease sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The campaign introduced the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease awareness. To learn more about women and heart disease, visit www. hearttruth.gov. Note to Editors: February is American Heart Month, National Women’s Health Week is in May, and September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month, but this story can be useful to your readers at any time. (NAPSA)—Finding relief for the allergies plaguing as many as one in five Americans seems to be turning a corner. Doctors are now suggesting a drug-free treatment that effectively teaches the body not to react to allergens, helping to relieve symptoms ranging from watery eyes to runny noses to itchy skin and even irritable bowel syndrome. It’s a state-of-the-art laser technology used by trained practitioners at AllergiCare Relief Centers across the country. It’s noninva- Idaho Potato Broccoli And Mushroom Soup (NAPSA)—There are few better ways to warm up than with a hearty helping of healthful homemade soup. At under 75 cents per serving, Idaho Potato Broccoli and Mushroom Soup is sure to please your wallet and your palate. This simple recipe serves up nicely as a light snack or wholesome main course. With less than 100 calories per serving, you can enjoy every bite of this classic comforting dish. Idaho Potato Broccoli And Mushroom Soup Serves 6 Active Time: 25 Minutes Total Time: 40 Minutes There are now cutting-edge therapies available to treat allergies without shots or medication. Ingredients: Potato Soup Base 1 Idaho Potato, peeled, diced small 1 ⁄2 cup water 1 Tbsp. Butterbud Sprinkles (no-fat butter powder, butter sprinkles) 1 Tbsp. onion powder 1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules 1 ⁄2 cup low-fat evaporated milk 1 ⁄8 tsp. white pepper sive and once successfully treated, patients can recommence contact with the substance that had previously caused the allergic reaction or sensitivity. More than 50 million Americans are afflicted with allergic diseases, with over 37 million sufferers having a pollen allergy. As the fifth-leading cause of chronic disease in the U.S., allergies cost the health care system $18 billion annually. For more information, visit www.allergicare.com. Idaho Potato Broccoli And Mushroom Soup pint Idaho Potato Soup base small yellow onion, diced oz. frozen cut broccoli, thawed medium mushrooms, sliced cup low-fat evaporated milk tsp. chicken bouillon granules tsp. garlic powder tsp. ground fennel tsp. thyme 1 1 8 8 ⁄2 1 1 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄4 1 Hot and hearty soup can warm you up without giving your budget the cold shoulder. Directions: To Prepare Potato Soup Base 1. In a saucepan, bring Idaho Potatoes and water to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes. 2. Add remaining ingredients. Stir to blend. Reduce heat to low. 3. Using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, blend until smooth. To Prepare Potato Broccoli And Mushroom Soup 4. Prepare Idaho Potato Soup Base. 5. In a nonstick skillet, saut diced onion over medium heat until tender. 6. Add broccoli and mushrooms. Saut until mushroom slices are tender. 7. Add mixture and remaining ingredients to soup base. Stir and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes. Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: Calories, 78; Cholesterol, 3 mg; Sodium, 88 mg. Percent calories from: Protein, 5 g; Carbohydrates, 13 g; Fat, 1 g.