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Cocktail of the week: Sweet Sangria by Myra Hester Staff Photographer MYRA HESTER/staff photographer Julien Malschaert, junior marketing student, raises a glass to sweet sangria. *Alcohol should not he consumed by those under 21. Drink responsibly, and don't do it in the dorms! Sangria makes something out of nothing. Call your friends and ask them to con tribute something to mix. Ask them to bring remnants from their last party, like the half empty bottle of white wine that’s been in the fridge for weeks or the cheap bottle of red wine someone sheepishly brought to the last potluck. The beauty of sangria is that the ingredients do not have to be expensive. Think of sangria as wine’s misfit cousin. Sangria combines the warm-hearted feel ing one gets from drinking a glass of wine with the pleasure of sipping an exotic liquor. The pieces of fruit absorb some of the alcohol. It has a smooth flavor capable of delighting even the most discerning of drinkers, making it an excellent choice for a mixed crowd. Sangria’s mild flavor also mingles well with most party snacks. This recipe will make enough sangria for a party. Ingredients: 3 gallons of red and white wine 1 gallon of orange juice 1 fifth of brandy A dozen oranges, limes, lemons or one watermelon, cut into quarters Assembly: Mix the wines, liquor, juice and fruits together in a large container. Let it sit for at least one full day, preferably in the fridge or somewhere cool. Serve on ice in a wine or juice glass with a wedge of cit rus as a garnish. ‘The fruit takes away the harshness of the wine and liquor,” said Julien Malschaert, junior marketing student. “It’s easy to drink numerous glasses of this stuff. Beware, sangria seems to affect cer tain sentimental emotions.” Fad diets promise results but not necessarily good health by Laura Eshelman Staff Reporter With summer approaching, some people may use controversial fad diets to lose weight quickly before swimsuit season arrives. The Atkins Diet, developed by Dr. Robert Atkins in 1972, is currently one of the most pop ular diet trends. Undeclared sophomore Abby Kramer lost 15 pounds when she decided to fol low the Atkins diet last summer. “My dad and my mom were going to start doing Atkins,” said Kramer. “Since I was home with them, they talked to me about it, so I decided to try it.” Diets such as Atkins, which promotes high pro tein content and restrictions on carbohydrates, are highly popular but draw skepticism from some doctors and nutritionists. “It limits all carbohydrates and groups all carbs, whether they’re good or bad, into one category and eliminates them from your diet,” said Dominique Ennis, assistant director of campus life-wellness. Participants are only allowed certain foods. “The first week or so is really strict. You can only eat meats and cheese and some nuts,” said Kramer. Variations on the Atkins Diet include the South Beach and the Zone Diets, which some people find less severe. “(The South Beach Diet) allows you to eat some carbs after a period of time. It does break down which ones are good and which ones are bad,” said Ennis. “The Zone is probably one of the bet ter ones that you could choose. If your complete diet was a pie chart, the Zone says you can have 40 percent carbs, 30 percent protein and 30 per cent fat.” Some think these diets are an ineffective way to lose weight. “I think all of those diets are just trying to cre ate a shortcut,” said Ezra Cates, sophomore envi ronmental science student. “Of course, when the public hears about this stuff, they immediately jump on it because it’s their chance to look good without actually doing exercise.” Aaron Rhodes, 19, said he ate Atkini. 1—110^ Mort 8 mentlis wrh jiUK-fte IR The Compete Controlaa Carbl^ ^ , i Pof Permanent MYRA HESTER/staff photographer Bookstore shelves are filled with diet litera ture such as the well-known Atkins Diet. so they can eat whatever they want. They have chefs that cook for them. They can have their meals sent to them. They’re at a bigger advantage than the rest of the average population.” Long-term health risks, such as cardiovascular dis ease, accompany diets like Atkins because of their emphasis on high-fat proteins, according to Ennis. “Eating a high-fat diet clogs up every blood vessel in your body,” said Ennis. More immediate effects may also be problematic. “I heard that a lot of people who took Atkins to the extreme had a real big problem with their digestive system,” said Rhodes. “They were getting constipat ed and getting hemorrhoids, all kinds of crazy stuff.” Middle-aged men and women attempt the fad diets most frequently. However, college students who try low-carbohydrate diets may run into problems, according to Ennis. “Those types of diets tend to be expensive,” said Ennis. “If you’re living on campus, rr-i ■ n p J J* y®'* cafeteria iypiC3ll^ iHCl diets has. It tends to have lots of breads , j ? 1 1 1 and pastas, so you’re left with sal- mostly carbohydrates when he don t iHSt long beCaUSC ads, and you end up hungry. Once ran cross-country in high school. “There was a lot of emphasis on breads,” said Rhodes. “In fact, the night before races, we’d have carb-loading nights where we’d just eat lots of bread. We’d eat a lot so we’d have plenty of ener gy-” Some celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston and Gerri Halliwell, endorse diets like the Zone. Ennis said she believes this contributes to the diets’ popularity. “We’re a very materialistic and visual society,” said Ennis. “We want to look like popular and famous people, so we follow whatever they’re doing. You have to realize they have money to afford a personal trainer that can work with them. again, you would end up binging. Once you get a little taste of carbo hydrates or whatever you’ve cut out of your diet, you’ll end up back to square one.” Mary Welton, undeclared sopho more, said she believes it is diffi cult for students to get the right nutrients. “When I’m at home, my mom always has the best food,” she said. “It’s organic and healthy, lots of vegetables and fruits. I think college really drains your body. I don’t get as much exercise, because I can get stuck sitting for hours.” Most people do not continue the diets for more than six weeks and often gain the weight back quick ly, according to Ennis. you’re eliminating everything that’s healthy” Dominique Ennis assistant director of campus Ife-wellness ASTROLOGY Do you want to know more about yourself and others? Personal Birth Charts, Composite Compatibility Readings, Personal Transits call Sara House for prices and appointments 828.551.1584 ASTROLOGY The Blue Banner is looking for your opin ions, photos and advice questions. Send us your thoughts at banner@unca. edu or drop it by the Banner office, locat ed at 251 Highsmith, ASTROLOGY Sensual Taurus settles in spring by Sara House On April 21, the Sun moves into the sign of Taurus. As the sp.. settles into the rhythm of itself, Taurus ushers us into the solidity7f being. Taurus, the zodiac’s only fixed earth sign, is represented by il* bull. In Greek mythology, the great god Zeus was unable to appearin' his godly form because the image would overpower mortals, ft would often appear in the form of animals in order to seduce virgiiij and other men’s wives. Upon falling in love with the beautiful Europa, Zeus appeared in the form of a white bull to court her and take I# away to become his lover. After he wisked her away to Crete, she had three sons by him. Htl placed the image of the bull in the sky to commemorate their love aul to represent strength, beauty and love.The metaphorical bulls you® likely to encounter in reality are just as determined as mighty Zeiij, They are strong people with a deep sense of integrity. They work very hard when they set their minds to it but are plagued by a recurrent ten dency towards slacking a bit. This is mainly because their ruling pi® et of Venus bestows upon them a deep appreciation for not only aet thetic beauty but also the pure delights of sensuality, i.e. indulgen«, Taurus makes good artists, jewelers, cooks, financial advisors anj friends. Some famous bulls include William Shakespeare, Orsoi Welles, Sigmund Freud, Audrey Hepburn, Sheena Easton and Adi Hitler. T Aries (March 21- April 20) You know that you’ve been experiencing a bit of exces- siveness lately. Perhaps you have been letting some tl slip into disrepair. You are advised to spend the week looking at could use a little improvement in your life. Taurus (April 21- May 20) fj Happy Birthday! As you prepare for the festivities com- memorating your birth, take in a deep breath and a swallov of satisfaction. Your personal outlook at this moment is bright shiny. Have a good time and worry a little less. Gemini (May 21- June 21) J L Your life has the outward appearance of utter tidiness rijll ^ ^ now. However, there are always a few small places when discrepencies can lie. Doing a bit of investigative cleaning si straighten everything out. Cancer (June 22- July 22) Now is the perfect time for you to put an end to somelhii| that makes you greatly unhappy. You may have been f ing a change that is needed. There is no better time to rectify that to this week. Focus on what you need. ^ Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) y Puzzles and mazes often seem to be at the brink of complt- Ssrt?-] tion when you run into an obstacle. To avoid this being yoii fate, Leo, I urge you to look back at your tracks and carefully tate your next move. ‘YYi Virgo (Aug. 24- Sept. 22) I' b Adjusting to the wake of a barage of changes can b S_Jficult. Thankfully, you are strong and thoughtful. Despil what has recently hit your fan, your recovery should be swift pro® ed you relax a bit and are good to yourself. Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 22) Stressed and guarded, you are bracing yourself for so® torrential times ahead. Someone you love dearly or c® about tremendously is putting some demanding things on you. u* important that you proceed with caution and serenity of being. ^r>r\ Scorpio (Oct. 23- Nov. 21) , II15 itching for a new you, an image overhaul at' personal space face-lift. As you whirr around your own 0*' ronment making everything just so, don’t pass up an oppo; socializing. An outing could do you good. / Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec. 21) Everyone else is being advised to address their r- this week. However, for you, I recommend a course ot resistance and direct action. It is in your favor to observe, gather mation and wait patiently for your situation to resolve. stto«! >5^ Capricorn (Dec. 22- Jan. 20) Things you have normally let roll off your , Capricomian back are starting to pile up in the form o flag distresses. You may be tempted to lose your normal austere c posure as you are pushed just a little too far. 'V/NTN Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 18) Is that a far away look in your eyes, Aquarius ?W —. and fantasizing about lovely things can be good. Than® because that is all you’re capable of now, I suggest you attempts ness some of your whimsical desires into more concrete projects X Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) . How’s that new perspective feeling there, Pisces. ^ 1 enjoying the new view of the world bestowed “P® recently? Hopefully you are and you can use your new look to up some cloudy situations from your past.
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