Providence is in very good company. seder table to shopping. "You may see 20 things you like, but your budget doesn't allow you to buy it all." Decide whether you want to have a little of everything or to just pick and choose your favorite foods, Ms. Baumrind says. "There are certain foods you can only have on Passover, so go ahead and enjoy them — within reason," she says. /— "The bottom line is: You can eat anything — in moderation." Plan ahead: Consider what is being served and how to fit what you want to eat into your weight loss program, Ms. Baum- rind says. She suggests eating fewer starches and proteins (poultry or cheeses) at lunch and saving them for the seder. Avoid hunger: You can save /— up your calories several days be- fore for the seder, but don't starve yourself or you won't have the willpower to resist tempting Passover treats, Ms. Dershowitz says. "You are less likely to make good choices if you are very hun- gry." Eating vegetables or fruit be- fore you go to the seder also will curb your hunger, says Harriet /- Roth, an author of books on healthy Jewish and secular cook- ing. Dr. Rechtschaffen ensures his seder guests aren't famished by the main meal — which can be hours into the seder — by serv- ing hors d'oeuvres of matzah and vegetable yogurt dip, fresh veg- etables and plum brandy. J e :; 40,, ,b keZhN4 4 um. r* - The Providence team of physicians, associates and volunteers is proud to announce that we've made the list of America's Top 100 Hospitals. Two independent research firms rated over 3,500 acute- care hospitals nationwide, examining them for efficiency, financial stability, and quality of care. And PASS OVER page 88 — mpROVIDENCE One of America's top 100 hospitals and close to home. Member of • Practice portion control: Pay attention to portion sizes, Ms. Dershowitz says. "It's OK to eat a little of everything, just not a lot of everything." Instead of a large slice of kugel (made with potatoes or noodles, oil, eggs, salt, sugar and matzah meal), by a small, 3-inch square, Ms. Baumrind says. Health specialists also rec- ommended eating less animal protein, such as beef and chick- en, and more vegetables, fruits and grains. Dr. Rechtschaffen, who adds diet book publishing to his med- ical career, traditionally has fish and vegetables at the seder. What, no kugel? His mother nev- er made the high-fat delicacy, he says, so he doesn't crave it. Exercise: You can eat more food if you are active because you burn calories when you exercise, the health experts say. How about taking a walk after dinner to aid digestion instead of immediately retiring after the full meal? Dr. Rechtschaffen asks. Seconds anyone? If you go back for seconds, fill up on fruits and non-starchy vegetables such as green beans, squash, zucchi- ni and salads. "Naturally, horseradish is un- limited," Ms. Baumrind jokes. in the final analysis, Providence was ranked in the top 100. We're excited to be in such good company But then, after more than 150 years of serving metro Detroit we couldn't be anything less. - For more information. call: 1-800-968-5595 11 Daughters of Charity National Health System, Inc. *Named by I 1(:I:\-Mercer healthcare study in .110thyw Healthrein' magazine Ness For Life 541-6 820 120 S. Main Street Mk. S. oi Mile 1 Oak in ROO A PERSONALIZED PROGRAM FOR FITNESS & WEIGHT LOSS ► Measurement Evaluation qutritional Analysis .Personal Trainer ► Specialized Programs For People with Health Concerns V00135 1401110 04G our business Nutrition is Discount health food supermarket Call for free consultation in your hale or office (810) 299-4888 ALICIA T. FREIDINGER • M.ED Exercise Physiology • ACSM, ACE, Fit, CPR Certified STAI R- E LI DE STAIRWAY LIFTS THE CAREFREE WAY TO CLIMB STAIRS When you're disabled, or just not able to move around as freely as you once could, stairs can Ile a real problem. But there is a simple answer. STAIR-GLIDE powered stairway lift. Easily installed to fit curved or straight stairs. They give you back the ability to move around your own home. Folds back-gets in nobody's way. CALL OR STOP BY FOR A FREE DEMONSTRATION LARRY ARONOFF • Clinical Teaching • Testing/Evaluation • Therapeutic Tutoring STAIR GLIDE* ACTON RENTAL & SALES (313) 891-6500 545-6677 • 433-3323 0 - (810) 540-5550 LY r. 41. V Owner, Director • d http://www.metroguide.com/lynne 0) or) co co 87