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(NAPSA)—Seafood lovers maywonder if there really are plentyof fish in the sea. Fortunately, theanswer is yes.

As the health benefits of eat-ing more seafood make it morepopular, a combination of wildand farm-raised seafood fromdomestic and global sources isready to meet the growingdemand.

The National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration(NOAA) closely monitors fishstocks in America to certify thatsupplies are cared for. The latestreports show that 80 percent ofU.S. fisheries and 75 percent ofinternational fisheries are sus-tainably managed.

Farm-raised fish, called aquacul-ture, complement the seafood sup-ply by providing more than 40 per-cent of the nutritious fish enjoyedby people around the world. Five ofthe top 10 types of seafood con-sumed—shrimp, clams, salmon,catfish and tilapia—are partiallyfarm-raised and sustainable.

Health and nutrition expertsrecommend eating seafood at leasttwice a week for health benefitsthroughout life—from improvedbrain development in babies to anearly 40 percent reduced risk ofdying of a heart attack in adults.Here’s a delicious recipe you canenjoy for years to come:

Tasty Tilapia TacosMakes 6 servings

2 pounds fresh tilapia fillets 8 - 10 whole wheat soft

tortillas 1⁄4 cup olive oil

Sauce 1⁄3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 jalapeños, seeded

1⁄2 cup plain yogurt1⁄2 cup reduced-fat sour

cream 1 avocado, peeled and sliced 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Toppings shredded cabbage salsa fresh lime wedges sprinkle of grated cheese

1. Combine cilantro andjalapeños in a food processor.Mix until coarsely chopped.

2. Add yogurt, sour cream,avocado and lime juice. Blenduntil smooth. Keep this saucerefrigerated until needed.

3. Brush tilapia fillets witholive oil and grill over mediumheat for 2-4 minutes per side,until cooked through.

4. Heat tortillas on grill.Spread 2 tablespoons of sauceon each warm tortilla.

5. Place half of a fillet incenter of each tortilla. Addshredded cabbage and a sprin-kle of shredded cheese if youlike. Fold tortilla and top withsalsa. Garnish with fresh limewedges.

Safe Seafood Now And Far Into The Future

Delicious seafood dishes suchas Tasty Tilapia Tacos offer manyhealth benefits.

(NAPSA)—Much like a houseor car, your body requires mainte-nance. That includes your teethand gums.

However, many people may notbe aware of the best ways to takecare of their teeth and gums andwhich foods can contribute to goodoral health.

According to David Russell,DMD, associate professor andassociate dean of clinical affairs atTufts University School of DentalMedicine in Boston, good oralhealth, good eating habits andgood general health are all linked.

Says Russell, “Your teeth aremeant to last as long as you do,and there are easy steps you cantake to maintain oral health.”

He also notes that most casesof tooth decay and gum diseaseare caused by a buildup ofplaque—a combination of food,saliva and bacteria that settles onteeth. If it is not removed eachday with brushing and flossing,plaque will harden into tartar,which is difficult to remove withhome care.

Problems caused by plaque andtartar include:

• Cavities—soft areas in teeththat can promote tooth decay;

• Gingivitis—swollen gumsthat can cause more serious dis-ease if left untreated;

• Periodontal disease—diseaseof the gums and jawbone that canlead to tooth loss;

• Abscess—infection that canarise from an untreated cavity ortooth infection;

• Toothaches, inability to useteeth, or bad breath.

Plaque and tartar can also con-

tribute to a range of health prob-lems outside the mouth, includinghigher risk of heart disease, strokeand certain types of cancer.

Besides visiting your dentalhygienist/dentist at least twiceeach year for professional clean-ings and oral exams, Dr. Russellsuggests these easy tips for keep-ing your teeth and mouthhealthy:

• Brush teeth at least twice aday and, if possible, after mealsand before bedtime. Use a soft-bristled brush and angle it intothe gumline and between teeth,where most plaque gets trapped.Be gentle when brushing—youdon’t have to scrub to removeplaque. Replace your toothbrushevery three to four months (morefrequently for children).

• Use a toothpaste that con-tains fluoride. Fluoride, a mineralthat helps harden tooth enamel,

can protect teeth from cavitiesand tooth decay.

• Use dental floss each day toclean around and between teethand under your gumline. Ask yourdental hygienist to show you howto floss.

• Avoid tobacco and limit alco-hol. Smokers and other tobaccousers are more likely to developgum disease than those who don’tuse tobacco. Excessive tobacco andalcohol use increases the risk oforal and throat cancers, especiallywhen used in combination.

• Eat healthful foods to helpthe body defend against oral infec-tions. Avoid high-sugar or high-starch snacks that can promotetooth decay and aim for at leasttwo servings of calcium a day tokeep teeth strong. Calcium-richfoods include milk products, greenleafy vegetables, and canned fishwith soft bones, such as salmonand sardines.

• Drink plenty of water or otherhealthful liquids, which will helpprevent bacteria from settling onteeth. If you are taking medica-tions that cause dry mouth, be sureto increase your fluid intake or trychewing sugarless gum.

“Even with careful brushingand flossing, some plaque willdevelop,” says Dr. Russell.

“At your regular cleanings, den-tal hygienists can remove thisplaque. Your dentist will also makesure there are no signs of oral can-cer, check for tooth decay andinspect for receding gums, whichcan signal gum disease. Therefore,it is important to schedule visits,even if you don’t think you haveany problems.”

Tips You Can Smile About: Keeping Your Teeth And Gums Healthier

Experts say good oral health, goodeating habits and good generalhealth are all linked. Avoid snackshigh in sugar or starch and aim forat least two servings of calcium aday to keep teeth strong.

Photo courtesy of Tufts University photography

(NAPSA)—Much like a car needsan oil change, high-efficiency (HE)washing machines need regularmaintenance to ensure maximumperformance. This means regularcleaning and using specially for-mulated detergents for yourmachine’s needs. HE washingmachines, which have been a fast-growing trend, especially need sometender loving care in order to pro-vide maximum cleaning.

While HE washers offer con-sumers unmatched capacity,energy efficiency and increasedfunctionality, the efficient designmakes them prone to residuebuildup and potential odor issues.Traditional detergents, body oils,grime, soap and water can causeresidue and mold and mildewstains to accumulate behind thedrum of the washer.

Some HE washing machineowners have looked to chemistryfor the answer, cleaning these moldand mildew stains with everythingfrom bleach to vinegar. While theseand other products can adequatelymaintain the washer, results mayvary and are not always consistent.These solutions tend to eliminateodors, but are unable to completelyremove the residues that can causethis odor.

So what’s a HE washer user todo? The Whirlpool Institute ofFabric Science (www.instituteoffabricscience.org) suggests usingthe new-to-the-market Affresh™

washer cleaner once a month.Specifically designed for HEmachines, Affresh tablets helpremove and prevent odor-causingresidue buildup in all brands ofwashers.

The Institute of Fabric Sciencealso recommends the followingquick tips for maintaining andcleaning your HE machine:

1. Use HE detergent everytime you wash your clothes.

2. Measure the detergent to theappropriate level for each wash.

3. Leave the door open whenyou are finished washing to allowfor air to circulate.

C o n s u m e r s c a n v i s i twww.affresh.com to learn more.

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Traditional detergents, body oils,grime, soap and water can causeresidue and mold and mildewstains to accumulate behind thedrum of the washer.

HOW TO DATE MEN(NAPSA)—For women, the

hardest part of dating may beunderstanding how men’s mindswork. Fortunately, there’s experthelp.

Janis Spindel, known as“America’s Top Matchmaker,” haswritten a fun book, “How To DateMen” (Plume). Spindel uses her 14years of matchmaking expertise to

offer insightinto dating.

Her clients(all men) tend totell her exactlywhat they wantin a relationshipand in the pro-cess reveal manysecrets of themale brain.

In her book, she offers a step-by-step plan for winning a man’sheart, full of secrets and some sur-prising tips, such as: It’s okay toask a guy for his number as longas you do it with confidence. For-get the rules—always call himback within 24 hours. Don’t wearyour work clothes on a date. Payhim a compliment—he’ll love it.

Spindel explains what men arelooking for in the beginning of arelationship, what makes themcommit and how to tell when it’snot working out. Altogether, shehas 760 marriages to her credit.

Entertaining and empowering,the book can be the next bestthing to a private—and pricey—appointment with one of thenation’s top matchmakers. Visither Web site at www.janisspindelmatchmaker.com.

The book is available wherebooks are sold or can be found atwww.penguingroup.com.

Keeping Kids Warm(NAPSA)—It’s very heart-

warming to see the smile on theface of a child with a warm, newwinter coat—and such smiles hap-pen a lot on Coat PresentationDay.

That’s the day the KeepingKids Warm program hands outfree coats, hats, scarves, glovesand school supplies to needy ele-mentary school children aroundthe country. In the past 11 years,the program has donated over70,000 coats to kids. The coats are

donated by stores such as LaneBryant, Fashion Bug and Cather-ines Plus Sizes—all members ofthe Charming Shoppes company.

To qualify, schools must be pub-lic schools with grade levels ofpre-K or K through fifth or sixthgrade, with 75 percent or higherfree and reduced lunch rates and250 or more students.

If you know a school that couldbenefit from a visit by this pro-gram, you can send an e-mail [email protected] are accepted year-round.

A program provides free wintercoats to kids in need. There areno duplications, so each childhas a coat to call his or her own.