9 NOVEMBER 1999

Foods that Heal

What you eat has a big impact on your health. According to the Australian Nutrition Foundation, research has shown that consuming a variety of foods every day, based on the Healthy Eating Pyramid, offers the best protection against many lifestyle diseases such as cancer, and heart disease.

Foods, in particular, fruit and vegetables, contain a number of naturally occurring substances known as phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are thought to interfere with the process that causes cancer. Antioxidants, found mainly in plant food, behave like phytochemicals and protect the body's cells against damage that may lead to cancer and heart disease. These are just two examples of how what we eat, affects our health.

To address this and other topical nutrition issues, the Australian Nutrition Foundation (ANF) is holding a seminar with Australia's leading health authorities, including, Professor Mark Wahlqvist, Sanitarium dietitian, Sue Radd, and Australia's well known nutritionist, Rosemary Stanton, consultant to Tip Top, on Monday 22^nd November 1999, in Darwin. The seminar will be held in the business building lecture theatre at the Northern Territory University.

This seminar will provide you with a rare opportunity to hear Australia's most respected health authorities discuss antioxidants and phytoestrogens. These plant substances found in soy products and linseeds are thought to assist with relieving menopausal symptoms. The importance of food variety in its role in the prevention of lifestyle diseases will also be discussed as will practical tips on how to include foods that have health giving properties. If you would like to attend the seminar entrance is $10 or free for ANF members.

Bookings are essential on 1800 673 392.

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For Further Information:

Kristie Birtwistle

Nutritionist

Australian Nutrition Foundation

Ph (07) 3876 2677