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Chocolate and Eggs: Easter Food Superheroes or Arch-villains?

It’s Easter, the season of eggs and chocolate. But what’s the latest advice about these foods? Do they harm or heal? EGGS Research and improved understanding means eggs are no longer a nutritional Big Bad Wolf.

Packed with goodness A medium egg is very low in carbohydrates and supplies over 10% of our daily protein needs. Containing just 66 kcals and 4.6g of fat (only one third saturates), it’s a great source of nutrients often scarce in UK diets; around 20% of us DUH 9LWDPLQ ' GHÀFLHQW (JJV provide a third of daily Vitamin D requirements, around half our required Vitamin B12 and selenium, and Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, folate, biotin, iodine and phosphorous. What about cholesterol? And salmonella? Research shows that cholesterol found in eggs and other foods has a negligible effect on our cholesterol levels. Our body makes cholesterol and levels are raised by many factors. Saturated fat was the main suspect until recently, when a fresh look at the evidence cast some doubts. Regarding salmonella, the Food Standards Agency recommends, for now, that vulnerable groups should only eat hard-boiled eggs. However, a massive increase in chicken vaccination has more than

halved infection cases. All eggs with the Lion Mark come from vaccinated chickens and all 150,000 tested during the last two years were salmonella free. Chocolate Chocolate has been accused of causing acne, obesity, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and diabetes, among others. But it’s not necessarily JXLOW\ DQG PD\ KDYH EHQHĂ€FLDO effects. • Acne. 7KHUH¡V QR VFLHQWLĂ€F proof that chocolate causes acne; research suggests foods with a high glycaemic load may be guilty. • Obesity & diabetes. Due to high sugar and fat, overindulgence may show on the scales. However, recent studies show chocolate can lower your insulin resistance (potentially reducing diabetes risk). A study of 1,500 teens showed that those eating 1.5oz of chocolate daily had less body fat and more energy than those eating 0.16oz daily, so some scientists say 1.5 ounces a day may be EHQHĂ€FLDO WKDW¡V MXVW D VTXDUH and a half). Experts say diabetics can eat chocolate, but should monitor their total carbohydrate intake. • Cardiovascular health, cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Many studies suggest that cocoa KDV EHQHĂ€FLDO HIIHFWV RQ cardiovascular health, improving blood pressure, vascular function and blood

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Sat 5th April Ickenham & Swakeleys Horticultural Society Spring Show Ickenham Village Hall, Swakeleys Road. Entrance from 2.30pm

Exhibits featuring spring bulbs, owers, shrubs, pot plants and early vegetables. Additionally there are sections for handicraft, cookery & wine and photographic classes. There will be Junior competitive classes in all three sections for horticulture, cookery and handicraft - together with a display from our local junior school’s gardening club. New members are most welcome: For further information on the Society and its events please visit our website: www.ickenham-horticultural.org.uk

Forthcoming Events

Parking at St Martins approach car park, HA4 7BD. All are welcome. wwwbrushstrokeswithsue.co.uk

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Apr 10th, 11th, 12th, 7.30pm for 8pm “The Curse of the Pharaoh’s Tombâ€? St Mary’s Church Hall, High Street, HareďŹ eld, UB9 6BX. Tickets priced ÂŁ9.50 from The Box Office 01895 253346 or janscurr@hotmail.com

Apr 7th to 12th - FREE TO ENTER Art Exhibition ‘Brushstrokes with Sue’ Cow Byre, Manor Farm, Bury Street, Ruislip. HA4 7SU.

Brought to you by HareďŹ eld Amateur Dramatic Society. Between 1947 and 1951 Britain came to a standstill at 6.45pm and switched the radio to get engrossed in Dick Barton’s adventures. Barton, with his loyal cohorts, Snowy White and Jock Anderson were modern day musketeers of radio’s ďŹ rst all-action serial. In our tongue-in-cheek production, this adventure takes Barton from the clock face of Big Ben to the pyramid of ancient Egypt. The time is 6.45pm and this is the Light Programme!

Tue 15th and Mon 21st April Both events start at 7.30pm Plant Sale & Talk by Bob Brown St Lawrence Church Hall, Bridle Road, Eastcote.

Sat 26th April, 10am-12pm Plant & Seedling Exchange and Coffee Morning 106 Evelyn Avenue, Ruislip.

Members mini talk - all welcome.

Hosted by Margaret McIntosh.

Sun 27th April, 10-4pm Are you interested in playing Bowls? Come along to our Family Open Day all ages welcome. We have a thriving Junior section. Refreshments .

Fri 25th April Ickenham Festival Bollywood Night Vyners School Hall For details call Doug on 01895 633217 or visit www.IckenhamFestival.org.uk

Iver Heath Bowls Club, Church Road, Iver Heath, Bucks, SL0 0DH. For further information please call Brian Carter on 01753 817794 or Betty Helmsley Hon. Secretary on 01753 651775.

Starting in May Sing and Sign - Britain’s favourite Baby Signing Classes Thurs 1st May at Futunity UK, Uxbridge Town Centre Fri 2nd May at The White Bear, Ruislip Suitable from 6 months. FREE TASTERS IN APRIL! Contact Cathy 07712 047 621 cathyseddigh@singandsign.co.uk or visit singandsign.co.uk

Sun May 4th, 5:30pm - 7.00pm Mediation Taster Class - Increasing Your Self-Esteem Ickenham Village Hall Free classes, booking required, 020 8574 3699 or 020 8578 8625 or www.brahmakumaris.org/uk

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May Bank Holiday - Mon 5th May, from 10am Sponsored Walk in aid of the ‘Pets As Therapy’ Charity Black Park Country Park, Wexham, Nr Slough. Everyone is welcome, with or without a dog. We do request that dogs are on a lead for the actual walk. Contact Walk Organiser on 01753 531584 for further details and a sponsor form.

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Spend Now, Save Later These days, we’re all being urged to return to ‘make do and mend’; to reduce, reuse and recycle because it’s economical and ‘green’. But sometimes this can be false economy – and false ecology, too. Some things may be worth replacing or investing in.

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In and Around Reader Travel Free Drinks & Champagne Check-in

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AS the supermarket aisles fill with Easter eggs and the seemingly nonstop adverts for chocolate treats appear on TV, Easter can be a difficult time for anyone trying to slim down for summer.

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But there’s good news for slimmers in Ruislip. Local weight-loss expert Lisa Denham says it’s possible to stick to your weight loss plans and indulge your love of chocolate. In fact Lisa, who runs a Slimming World group in Ruislip, says you could be two stone lighter by summer if you start slimming this Easter.

“Slimming World is completely different to any other weight loss plans that people might have tried before. Our Food Optimising healthy eating plan allows slimmers to eat lots of every day foods without counting, weighing or measuring, like fruit and veg, potatoes, pasta, rice and lean meat, so members never feel hungry and can still enjoy ‘normal’ family meals like roast dinners, curries and spaghetti bolognese. Even better they don’t have to go without the treats they love, whether that’s chocolate, crisps or a drink – after all, any slimmer will tell you that the minute you can’t have something you want it more than ever. That’s why nothing’s off limits with Food Optimising and many of my members enjoy their favourite chocolate every day and lose weight beautifully.�

Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with a Jaffa cake.

Add cooked skinless cubes of chicken to dried, cooked pasta along with spring onions, red peppers and red onion. Toss to mix well. Sprinkle with chopped tarragon and parsley. Serve with fat free salad dressing on the side. Follow with a pear and a Mullerlight vanilla yogurt sprinkled with dark chocolate.

Have a break with a diet or sugar-free drink and a two-finger Kit-Kat.

To make healthy chips, preheat the oven to 220°C/ Gas 7. Boil 700g large, chipped potatoes in a saucepan of lightly salted water for 7-8 minutes. Drain carefully and spread in a single layer onto a non-stick baking tray lined with baking parchment. Spray with low calorie cooking spray and season well. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden. Serve with a lean grilled steak and vegetables of your choice. Have a fresh fruit salad for dessert and an Options or Highlights hot chocolate drink before bed.

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Gardening Bringing Up Babies

by Pippa Greenwood

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A visit to any nursery or garden centre at this time of year will reveal a brilliant array of herbaceous perennials. Right now they might be small and not look particularly enticing but just take a look at the illustration on the label and you will see that these small plants have great potential. They’re also great value, usually somewhere around the £1.50£2.50 mark. It’s essential that newly planted perennials are given that little bit of extra tender loving care. Small plants such as these are more likely to be prone to any weather extremes and even plants in larger pots should be well established. When you ease the plants out of their pots, if you see a really plentiful supply of roots that usually means you have purchased a good plant. Check the plant labels to see the ultimate spread of the plant. For the best effect you &

It’s also essential to plant at the correct depth. With herbaceous perennials you need to make sure that you place the plant in the ground to the same depth that it was in the container and although you may decide to mulch the soil afterwards, do remember not to mulch right up to or over the crown of the plant, as this is likely to lead to poor growth and maybe even dieback. Weed control is essential and you can either hoe regularly between the plants to prevent the weeds causing competition or you can use a deep mulch or perhaps even place squares of landscape fabric or black polythene around each plant. Do remember however, if you use polythene, rain will not be able to penetrate through it and so the plants are more likely to suffer from drought. With landscape fabric this is not a problem. I’m a great fan of copper-impregnated and coated fabrics as these help to keep weeds and slugs and

snails at bay. Once you have dug over the whole bed, then it’s well worthwhile adding a general fertilizer. If you notice that the soil is on the heavy side, I suggest incorporating plenty of bulky organic matter and grit. Similarly, if the soil is excessively dry, then you could try to improve its texture by incorporating large quantities of any good bulky organic matter. Once the plants DUH LQ SRVLWLRQ ÀUP WKH VRLO thoroughly and do take care not to compact it if it’s on the heavy side. Regular watering is essential and if the ground is not already quite moist, you should water the plants in well. Check them regularly for signs of any pests or diseases as it will be much easier to stop something in its tracks if you start to take action early on in the season.

Pippa loves growing gorgeous veg and wants to persuade you to as well; visit Pippa’s website www.pippagreenwood.com for the ‘Grow Your Own with Pippa Greenwood’ veg growing system where she will send you garden ready plants and weekly advice and tips emails, making veg growing easy, productive and fun.

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