You want nutritional magic?  Feast on fruits and vegetables every day.  Many studies show the more plant foods people eat, the more protected they are from cancer and heart disease.  Get serious about five a day.......

 Breakfast
Add sliced bananas or berries to your cereal.
Have a wedge of melon.
Include fruit in your pancake batter.
Blend fruit, yogurt and juice into a creamy shake.
Have a glass of 100% fruit juice.

Lunch 
Pack your sandwiches with tomato, 
cucumber, mushrooms, peppers, 
spinach, sprouts, etc.
Have a salad or vegetable soup.
Add sliced veggies or fresh fruit to every lunch.

Snack 
Have a glass of vegetable juice.
Dip sliced veggies in salsa.
Spread apple or banana slices with a thin 
layer of peanut butter.
Add sliced fruit or berries to your yogurt.

Dinner
Stir-fry vegetables for a fast, nutritious
topping for rice or pasta.
Add pineapple, mango or pear to stir-fried dishes
for a delicious change of pace.
Add sliced fruit as a garnish for main dishes.
Add sliced veggies to the toppings on your pizza.
Order extra vegetables when dining out.

Source: American Institute for Cancer Research

Does My Homeowner Insurance Cover It?

March winds and April showers may bring flooding to many areas of Ohio.  Does the typical homeowner’s insurance policy cover flooding?  NO.  Flood insurance is a federal government program but is marketed by private insurance companies.  Some damage or loss can be covered but some, such as basement flooding, may not be.  If you are in a flood-prone area, it may be wise to talk to your insurance agent about your concerns and needs.  Your home will be covered 5 days after you buy the policy.  Buy BEFORE the rain (or snow melt) starts!!

If, however, a pipe bursts and water flows over your floors, you are covered for accidental discharge of water from a plumbing system under HO-3 homeowner coverage (check to see if you have it).  To avoid unnecessary damage and inconvenience, it’s wise to check plumbing and heating systems at least every year.   Also, become more knowledgeable about homeowner’s insurance.  The OHIO SHOPPER’S GUIDE TO HOME INSURANCE can help.  Call 1/800-66-526 for a free copy from the Ohio Department of Insurance.
Source: Ohio Shopper’s Guide To Home Insurance (Columbus, OH: Ohio Department of Insurance, 5/95)