Your week
YOUR HEALTH
Selecting healthier ice creams can be confusing with all the options in today’s stores. Here’s some advice from Gloria Tsang, a registered dietitian and author of the new book “Go UnDiet: 50 Small Actions For Lasting Weight Loss” (HealthCastle Media, $21.95):
• Don’t write off low-fat products; new whipping technology has made many brands much creamier.
• Try ice cream alternatives. Frozen yogurt and gelato typically are made with milk instead of cream, which can save 40 to 50 calories per half-cup. Most sherbet (made with low-fat milk, about 105 calories per half cup) and sorbet (milk-free, about 100 calories) is made from fruit puree, sugar and water; choose one that lists fruit puree as the first or second ingredient.
• Avoid mix-ins and syrups. Extra toppings add up quickly: an ounce of chocolate syrup adds 75 calories.
• Skip commercial popsicles. Water is usually the first ingredient and sugar the second, especially in brands with cartoon characters on the box. Make popsicles at home with real fruit juice instead.
» Find more health and fitness tips in Tuesday’s Today section.
YOUR HOME
Light your fire more easily with Zippo’s new Flexible Neck Utility Lighter.
The lighter has a flexible, extended neck with a slim nozzle that fits into the openings on most grills and lanterns. Other features include a fuel-level indicator, an adjustable flame and a child-resistant safety button.
The lighter comes in a satin silver or rubberized flat black finish and can be ordered for $19.95 plus shipping at www.zippo.com (look in the Products section, under Outdoor Line).
» Find more home and garden ideas in Sunday’s Today section.
YOUR FOOD
Honey, mustard and ginger combine to make a quick, flavorful glaze for grilled pork tenderloin. For the recipe, see page C7.
» Find more recipes and restaurant news in Wednesday’s Food section.
YOUR FUN
Here’s what’s on the schedule for this week:
On CD (Tuesday)
Old 97’s, “The Grand Theatre Vol. 2”
Lloyd, “King of Hearts”
Brian Eno, “Drums Between the Bells”
On DVD (Tuesday)
“Of Gods and Men”
“13 Assassins”
“Hobo With a Shotgun”
In theaters (Friday)
“Horrible Bosses” (comedy)
“Zookeeper” (comedy)
On TV
“Gene Simmons Family Jewels”: The Kiss bassist takes his increasingly fractured clan on a trip to his homeland in Israel. (Tuesday, 10 p.m., A&E)
“Big Brother 13”: Yet another round of the provocative public peep show. (Thursday, 9 p.m., CBS)
“Torchwood: Miracle Day”: The “Doctor Who” spinoff about alien-fighters in an immortal society returns on a new network. (Friday, 10 p.m., Starz)
“Curb Your Enthusiasm”: Larry David is back with an eighth season of offbeat escapades. (Sunday, 10 p.m., HBO)
On stage
“Noises Off”: Opens Wednesday, Idaho Repertory Theatre, Moscow
Neko Case: Thursday, Bing Crosby Theater
Ted Nugent: Thursday, Knitting Factory
Spokane Symphony: Saturday, Arbor Crest Winery
Around town
2nd Friday ArtWalk: Friday, downtown Coeur d’Alene
Cheney Rodeo: Friday-Sunday, Bi-Mart Arena
Chewelah Chataquah: Friday-Sunday, Chewelah, Wash.
Sandpoint Wooden Boat Festival: Saturday-Sunday, Sandpoint
Pend Oreille Valley Lavender Festival: Saturday-Sunday, Newport, Wash.
» Find a full arts and entertainment roundup in the Thursday and Friday Today sections.