The Association for Dressings & Sauces Encourages Healthy Eating During American Diabetes Month

ATLANTA, Oct. 27,2006 -- Along with The American DiabetesAssociation, The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) encourageseveryone, young and old, to take time this month to become educated aboutdiabetes and the risks associated with the disease. "Determine your riskand take appropriate measures to lower your chances of developing thisdisease," says the Atlanta-based trade association of salad dressing andsauce manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. Diabetes is a serious disease that affects the body's ability toproduce or respond properly to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose(sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. According toThe American Diabetes Association, nearly 21 million children and adults inthe U.S. have diabetes, the fifth deadliest disease.

Though the cause of diabetes remains a mystery, it appears thatgenetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exerciseplay roles in contributing to the disease. During November, take steps tolower your risk and jumpstart your journey down the path of healthy eatingfor life! - Eat lots of vegetables and fruits from all colors of the rainbow, which offer numerous health benefits; don't forget salad dressings and dips to add extra flavor and pizzazz - Watch your portion sizes - Choose fish and lean meats regularly; remove skin from poultry - Choose whole grain foods over processed grain products; try whole wheat pasta or brown rice - Choose non-fat dairy foods including milk, yogurt and cheese - Choose fats wisely; try to eat more of the good fats like those found in fish and olive oil; in fact, research has shown that salad dressings with fat increases the absorption of cancer-fighting carotenoids - Cook with liquid oils instead of solid fats Founded in 1940, The American Diabetes Association is the nation'sleading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research,information and advocacy. Their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes andto improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

The Association for Dressings & Sauces is an international tradeassociation representing the manufacturers of salad dressings and condimentsauces and the suppliers to the industry. Visit us on the web athttp://www.dressings-sauces.org to learn more about the nutritionalbenefits of salads and salad dressings.

SOURCE The Association for Dressings & Sauces

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