FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com JANUARY 28, 2016 • QUEENS TOP DOCTORS 25 TOP DOCTORS Get the recommended amount of fruit in your daily diet No one questions that fruit is an essential part of the diet. But did you know that more than 70 percent of Americans do not eat the recommended amount of fruit? One hundred percent juice is a convenient way to help you get the important fruit nutrients you need. Juice doesn’t just taste good, it also fulfills an essential part of the daily diet. Nutritionist and registered dietitian, Diane Welland of the Juice Products Association provides information on what’s so good about juice. How does juice fit into a healthy diet? Because the majority of Americans aren’t eating the recommended daily amount of whole fruit, they’re missing out on many important nutrients. Fruit juice is an easy way to make sure you’re getting key nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, riboflavin and niacin. Some 100 percent juices are also fortified with vitamin D and calcium. How much fruit juice should a person drink each day? Recommended serving sizes vary with a person’s age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 4 to 6 ounces of 100 percent fruit juice for children ages 1 to 6 and 8 to 12 ounces for those ages 7 to 18. As an alternative to whole fruit, the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans consider one-half cup of 100 percent fruit juice to be equal to one half cup of whole fruit. Does fruit juice contain sugar? There is no added sugar in 100 percent fruit juice - it contains only the natural sugars found in whole fruit. Does drinking juice contribute to weight gain? Fruit juice is definitely part of a healthy eating plan. New scientific studies show that juice drinkers have better quality diets than those who do not drink juice. Other studies indicate that children and adolescents can drink juice in appropriate amounts without gaining weight. Welland suggests adding fruit and fruit juice into your diet in subtle ways like incorporating juice into traditional recipes. Fruit juice can add new flavors to any recipe from snacks like ice pops to savory dinners. Courtesy BPT Thomas G. Molnar, M.D. F.A.A.F.P. 83-39 Daniels Street Briarwood, N.Y. 11435 Tel. (718) 291-5151 Fax. (718) 297-2311 Board Certified - Family Practice Specialized in - Cardiology and Diabetes AGEWELL PT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE For more than a decade, AgeWell Physical erapy and Wellness has been helping people like you. We proudly celebrate physical therapy at its best for the senior population in Lake Success, Long Island and Delray Beach, Florida. Let us help you reach your goals with our highly skilled professional sta : Board Certi ed Geriatric Specialist, Certi ed Exercise Experts for Aging Adults, Specialists in Preserving Independence and Vitality in Mature Adults. AgeWell is a Medicare approved provider. We are a participating member of the Hospital for Special Surgery’s Rehabilitation Network and have been selected as the Courier’s “Best of the Boro” in physical therapy by our patients. If you can’t get to our o ce, AgeWell o ers E ective erapy Programs in the Comfort of your Home. “For professional and caring therapy, AgeWell is by far the Best.” For information or an appointment, please call 516-488-8808 WHY BE EMBARRASSED BY YOUR SMILE WHY BE EMBARRASSED BY YOUR SMILE We also speak Spanish 888-711-9636 Most Plans 888-711-9636 Accepted NO CHIPPING NO STAINING NO ACRYLIC We also speak Spanish Most Plans Accepted NEW VIBRA JET Painless Injections 25 Year Anniversary RAFFLE TICKET 1st Prize: $2500 In Dental Treatment 2nd Prize: One Zoom In-Office Whitening Procedure Each Month Through May 31st, 2016 Astoria Dental Group 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Donation: $0.00 NEW PATIENTS
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