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Opening The Door To A Greener Home (NAPSA)—Four out of five people are interested in being “green,” according to a nationwide survey among homeowners. And, nine out of 10 homeowners agree that improving the energy efficiency of their homes is one of the most useful actions to help the environment. This notion is a step in the right direction, as the home is a leading source of pollution. In fact, about 17 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in houses nationwide. Fortunately, homeowners can go green with three quick and easy home energy tune-ups: • Caulk gaps and cracks • Switch to ENERGY STAR-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) • Install a low-flow showerhead. According to ENERGY STAR, the most cost-effective action homeowners can take to improve energy efficiency is sealing and insulating their homes. Sealing gaps and cracks with silicone caulk, such as GE Silicone II, and insulating the home can reduce total energy costs by up to 10 percent. CFLs use up to 75 percent less energy than regular incandescent bulbs. High-efficiency showerheads can cut hot water demand by an estimated 40 percent. Together, these three easy actions can save homeowners hundreds of dollars a year in energy costs and remove hundreds of pounds of greenhouse gases from the environment. by Mark Moyad, M.D. (NAPSA)—No matter whether it’s from orange, kiwi or guava, however you get your vitamin C, it’s a great-tasting boost for your body. In addition to being a powerful antioxidant (for cellular health) and immune booster, research suggests The right caulk can help seal a home and save energy. “Caulking is a small expense for a big step toward a greener world,” said Rodney Hawkins, general manager of Momentive Performance Materials, an exclusive licensee of General Electric. “The key is to be sure to use silicone, not acrylic caulk, when sealing. If it’s not silicone, you may not get the same impact.” Silicone is waterproof and permanently flexible, unlike acrylic caulk. And silicone won’t shrink or crack like acrylic caulk. Acrylics shrink up to 25 percent, leaving cracks and gaps for air and water to leak through, meaning an additional afternoon spent resealing the home and more waste put in the environment. Also, GE Silicone II XST, a paintable silicone formula, has the benefits of silicone and the paintability of acrylic all in one. For additional energy-saving and how-to tips and for information on sealing your home, visit www.gesealants.com. Vitamin C can promote good health in a variety of ways. it may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Vitamin C also promotes good eyesight, the formation of collagen for healthy skin and, for allergy sufferers, helps balance histamine levels. New research shows it may also improve your bone health. Yet four out of five people get less than the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables daily. For those individuals, I recommend vitamin C supplements like Ester-C, a nonacidic form of vitamin C that appears to stay in the immune system longer and is gentler on the stomach. For more information, visit www.ester-c.com. Dr. Moyad, a professor and practicing physician at the University of Michigan, is a researcher and the author of a new book, “Dr. Moyad’s No Bogus Science Immune Boosting Step-by-Step Guide to What Works and What’s Worthless.” Keeping It Real In The Kitchen (NAPSA)—Here’s food for thought: more than 80 percent of moms believe ‘real’ ingredients are an important consideration when making food purchases, according to a national survey by MARC Research. The survey also revealed the top three deciding factors for moms when purchasing foods are taste, nutrition and inclusion of real ingredients. “Foods made with real ingredients just taste better,” said Gale Gand, nationally recognized restaurateur, cookbook author and pastry chef. “As a pastry chef, I prefer fresh ingredients that are either homemade or taste like it but, like many busy moms, I don’t always have the time to make meals and treats from scratch. “A whipped topping, like Reddiwip, is my first choice when I can’t make whipped cream from scratch because it contains real dairy cream, unlike some other leading brands that contain a mix of hydrogenated oil and water. Also, it’s fun for kids and pleasing to parents because it’s made from real ingredients and has only 15 calories per serving.” The kitchen can be a great place to whip up some family togetherness, yet some moms are faced with serving picky eaters. In fact, one in four moms have a hard time getting their kids to eat whole grains, such as oatmeal, and more than 10 percent of moms face a similar challenge in getting their children to eat dairy foods and fresh fruits. A dollop of Reddi-wip can help moms by turning a simple bowl of fruit, oatmeal, pancakes, pudding and simple snacks into fun, delicious treats for the family. One simple dish that kids and grown-ups can enjoy making and eating is this Pineapple Cornucopia recipe, courtesy of Gale Gand. A delightful way to get kids—and adults—to enjoy snack time together can be with this tasty Pineapple Cornucopia. Pineapple Cornucopia Hands On: 5 minutes Total: 10 minutes Makes: 5 servings (1 fruit cup with Reddi-wip each) 5 teaspoons seedless strawberry jam 1 can (20 oz each) pineapple slices packed in juice, drained Reddi-wip Fat Free Dairy Whipped Topping 1 ⁄2 can (11 oz each) mandarin oranges, drained Spread 1 teaspoon strawberry jam in the bottom of five 4-ounce custard cups. Cut each pineapple slice into 5 sections. Place 5 pineapple sections around the bottom of each cup. Top with a second layer of 5 pineapple sections. Add a serving of Reddi-wip in the center. Tuck 5 mandarin oranges in a pinwheel around edge of Reddi-wip. Serve immediately. Free Recipes For more recipes and information, visit www.reddi-wip.com or call (800) 745-4514.
