::: CeCe Cole, President- The Official Website of Silke Endress, Lifestyle of the Lady CEO, International Professional Women's Magazine :::

"Wellness" has become a buzzword among the public, health care practitioners
and legislators alike. But what exactly does it mean, and how can people
benefit from it? According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA),
wellness is "an active process that promotes health and enhances quality of life."

"With the enactment of health care reform legislation earlier this year, the public
is going to hear more and more about the importance of wellness, staying
healthy and ultimately reducing health care costs caused by chronic diseases
such as heart disease and diabetes," says ACA President Dr. Rick McMichael. "If
you're interested in health and wellness, a good place to begin is by talking
about it with a doctor of chiropractic."

A doctor of chiropractic (DC) will screen you for diseases, but he or she also will
talk to you about your lifestyle and behaviors that may put you at risk for injury
or illness. It important to note that chiropractic's approach is drug-free; instead
of writing a prescription, a DC offers spinal adjustments, rehabilitative exercises,
nutritional counseling and lifestyle modifications to move patients toward
optimum function and wellness.

Forty percent of Americans say they are cooking
at home more often, as a result of the current
economic situation, according to a new survey by
the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR).

Cooking at home is the latest, and possibly
smartest, thing to be doing in light of the economy,
nationwide healthy eating habits and the interest in
creating more family together time. Cooking at
home means that there are no mystery ingredients
and you can serve yourself customized, high
quality products.

By incorporating fewer preservatives, less fat and
less salt into your menus, you can help your family
feel healthier. You can also save money by
stocking your refrigerator, pantry, and cupboard,
rather than paying tips to waiters.

The key to success in the kitchen is to learn how
to cook what's on hand, maximize the menu as
much as possible, and use leftovers wisely. One
perfectly versatile staple to have in your pantry is
DOLE canned fruit, which can be used in
appetizers, main dishes, salads, desserts, and
even beverages. As fat-free, saturated fat-free, and
cholesterol-free ingredients, mandarin oranges,
pineapple, and tropical fruit make the perfect
ingredients for tasty and affordable meals.

For your next meal, try the recipes found at
www.DoleCookOff.com. And if you discover you
have a knack for mixing pantry staples, consider
entering the Dole California Cook-Off recipe contest
(through April 30) for a chance to win a four day
getaway to Los Angeles to compete for cash and a
chance to have your recipe printed on thousands of
DOLE canned fruit or juice labels. The DOLE
California Cook Off will be held at the Epicurean
School of Culinary Arts on June 26 and judged by
celebrity chef Ben Ford.