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Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2376 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Healthy Eating Tips Lock In Pavers For Lasting Results (NAPSA)—If you’re like most homeowners and concerned about improving the value and appearance of your home, here’s an idea that could be a step in the right direction: putting in pavers. Installing driveway pavers is a relatively simple way to create curb appeal and add a dramatic look to the entrance of your home. Pavers can also be used to expand your home’s outdoor living space with an attractive patio, walkway or entryway. Regardless of the application, the variety of pavers available offers plenty of possibilities in creating decorative and functional hard surfaces around the home. To ensure your paver surface retains its beautiful appearance, you can use Quikrete PowerLoc Jointing Sand; a polymer-modified sand specially designed for sweeping into paving stone joints or replacing existing joints. Once placed and dampened, the nonstaining sand hardens to lock pavers in place, resulting in a surface that is resistant to erosion, weed growth and insects. Here’s how to do it: • Once your forms are installed and the site is prepared, create a firm, stable base with Quikrete Patio Paver Base Sand. • Place interlocking pavers, bricks and patio blocks into desired design on top of level base. • Next, pour the jointing sand across the entire surface of the pavers being installed. The approximate coverage per 50-pound bag varies between 50 to 55 square feet of tumbled pavers and between 85 to 95 square feet of regular pavers, depending on joint width. (NAPSA)—Here are healthful eating tips for when you’re starting a family: • Count Your Calories: Despite the adage of “eating for two,” a pregnant woman actually only needs to increase her daily calories by 10 to 15 percent, or 200-300 calories—equal to one small energy bar and an apple. Prevent paver erosion, weed growth and insects with a polymer-modified jointing sand. • Using a large push broom, sweep the jointing sand across the entire surface and into the paver joints, filling completely. • Pack sand down into the joints with a tamping tool. For larger paving projects, the sand can also be compacted with a plate vibrator. • Prior to dampening, remove all excess sand from the surface with a push broom or small brush. • With a garden hose sprayer, apply a gentle fine mist across the paver surface and sanded joints. • Repeat dampening at regular intervals (three times) for the first hour after initial wetting to ensure water reaches sand subbase. Be careful not to overwater or flood joints. • Protect from rain for at least eight hours. Allow surface to dry for 24 hours before light foot traffic and 48 hours before heavy use. For additional project ideas, visit www.quikrete.com. The essential building blocks for a healthy baby start before conception and continue throughout pregnancy and nursing. • Prenatal Vitamins: Pregnant women need increased levels of certain vitamins and minerals. For example, folic acid reduces the risk of neural tube defects, and iron prevents anemia. Take prenatal vitamins or enjoy fortified snacks. • Omega-3 DHA: This fatty acid is important for the baby’s brain, nerves and eye tissue. An easy and morning sicknessfriendly way to get prenatal vitamins and omega-3 DHA, as well as necessary protein, is with Bellybars, a line of all-natural snack bars designed for women’s pre- and postnatal nutritional needs. Consult your doctor about your and your baby’s nutrition and learn more at www.nutrabella.com. Turn Your Picnic Into A Party (NAPSA)—The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and there’s not a cloud in the sky—it’s the perfect time for outdoor entertaining with family and friends. While lemonade and sandwiches are delicious, why not serve something exciting with a tropical flavor? Try combining the exotic taste of mangos and the sweet snap of bell peppers with crunchy jicama. Add a dash of cilantro for a little extra “kick” and you’ll put the fiesta in your family outing! This tasty combination is the perfect way to take your traditional picnic from typical to tropical. The Fiesta Fresh Mango Salad is a convenient, portable way to pack a summery side dish into your basket or bring along for a potluck. The soft, creamy mango is not only rich in sweet flavor, but also in vitamins A and C, which makes it a great addition to a healthy lifestyle. Available yearround, the mango is a versatile and delicious way to add that special “something” to every meal. The bright red, yellow and green colors of the Fiesta Fresh Mango Salad are an appetizing, enticing invitation for your guests to celebrate the flavorful festivities of your outdoor summer meals. At first taste, it’s sure to be the life of the party—leaving everyone wanting more of its fun, fruity flavor. For more delicious recipes featuring mangos and information on selecting the right mango, visit www.mango.org. Fiesta Fresh Mango Salad 8 Servings Prep time: 15 minutes 3 large firm but ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and cubed 1 ⁄2 cup 1⁄2-inch diced jicama 1 ⁄4 cup 1⁄2-inch diced red bell pepper 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Lightly stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Salad may be served immediately or covered and refrigerated for several hours. Mango Tips • Mangos come in a variety of colors—green, yellow and red—but color isn’t the best indicator of ripeness. • Squeeze the mango gently to determine ripeness. It should give slightly but not be too soft. Choose firmer mangos to eat several days later. • To ripen, store mangos at room temperature. They will continue to ripen and become sweeter and softer. • Once ripe, store mangos in the refrigerator for up to five days to slow down the ripening. • Learn more at www.mango.org.