I have registered to ride in the MS 150 series. It is a two day 150 mile (actually 169 mile in this case, but who is counting ;) ) bicycle ride to raise money for the MS society.
It is a good cause so if you would like to learn more about the ride (or a ride near you--it is a national series that I HIGHLY recommend!!!---or if you want to donate to them, why not do it through this link. :)
thanks in advance!!
jim
Saturday, May 28, 2005
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Best new Product!--THomas Corn Bread
I am reluctant to even tell anyone about this since we have had difficulty keeping it on the shelves, but it is so good I could not keep it to myself!
Thomas' Corn Bread. WOW! Sliced corn bread. Great plain or for toasting (it is a "Toasting" bread). I have not yet had it as a sandwich (too valuable to waste!).
It is so new that I could not google it! and it is not on the firm's web site, but wow is it good!
I have not been as excited about a new product since Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Vanilla Creme!
Thomas' Corn Bread. WOW! Sliced corn bread. Great plain or for toasting (it is a "Toasting" bread). I have not yet had it as a sandwich (too valuable to waste!).
It is so new that I could not google it! and it is not on the firm's web site, but wow is it good!
I have not been as excited about a new product since Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats Vanilla Creme!
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Soyboy offers premium, all-natural organic tofu, organic tempeh, and soy products: Organic Tofu
I am have been very remiss for not mentioning this site sooner. It is the SoyBoy website.
For those of know me, I am a big fan of tofu and the best I have found (and the kind that we carry ;) ) is SoyBoy Organic Tofu. I have a package available at all times in the refrigerator.
Soyboy offers premium, all-natural organic tofu..../a>
They even have recipes! Although I like mine better! ;) Although I would like to try the vegan pumpkin pie!
For those of know me, I am a big fan of tofu and the best I have found (and the kind that we carry ;) ) is SoyBoy Organic Tofu. I have a package available at all times in the refrigerator.
Soyboy offers premium, all-natural organic tofu..../a>
They even have recipes! Although I like mine better! ;) Although I would like to try the vegan pumpkin pie!
Consumer Reports Rates Diet Plans
from WebMD and Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports Rates Diet Plans: " * Weight Watchers got the highest rating. On the 1 to 5 rating scale -- where 1 is best and 5 is worst -- Weight Watchers scored a 2.
* Slim-Fast came in second. It also scored a 2 on the rating scale.
* The Zone diet came in third, with a rating of 2.
* The Dean Ornish diet came in fourth, with a rating of 3.
* The Atkins Ongoing Weight Loss plan and the Atkins Induction plan came in last, both with a rating of 4.
Excerpted from Consumer Reports, June 2005"
Consumer Reports Rates Diet Plans: " * Weight Watchers got the highest rating. On the 1 to 5 rating scale -- where 1 is best and 5 is worst -- Weight Watchers scored a 2.
* Slim-Fast came in second. It also scored a 2 on the rating scale.
* The Zone diet came in third, with a rating of 2.
* The Dean Ornish diet came in fourth, with a rating of 3.
* The Atkins Ongoing Weight Loss plan and the Atkins Induction plan came in last, both with a rating of 4.
Excerpted from Consumer Reports, June 2005"
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Adding Color to Your Diet
The rainbow diet! Well sort of. This article from the Korea Times stresses the importance of eating a colorful diet. Short version? More nutrients in the form of phytonutrients!
Note: I am less willing than the article is to beleive some of these claims, but at the margin, the information is good.
The Korea Times : Adding Color to Your Diet: "Yoon Dong-hyuk writes in his recent book ``Let's Eat According to Color'' that the reason why the color of food has become the center of attention is because of the phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables."
Now where is that black sesame ;)
Note: I am less willing than the article is to beleive some of these claims, but at the margin, the information is good.
The Korea Times : Adding Color to Your Diet: "Yoon Dong-hyuk writes in his recent book ``Let's Eat According to Color'' that the reason why the color of food has become the center of attention is because of the phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables."
Now where is that black sesame ;)
Friday, May 20, 2005
Elderly might not benefit from regular aspirin - Yahoo! News
A good reminder that there are dangers of too much aspirin!
Elderly might not benefit from regular aspirin - Yahoo! News:
Elderly might not benefit from regular aspirin - Yahoo! News:
"To further investigate the matter, the research team constructed a mathematical model based on clinical trial data and demographics to compare risks and benefits of low-dose aspirin in a theoretical cohort of 10,000 men and 10,000 women ages 70 to 74. The virtual participants were 'followed' until they died or reached 100 years of age.The study is by Dr. Mark R. Nelson.
The model suggested that, for men, routine low-dose aspirin therapy would prevent 389 heart attacks and 19 strokes; for women, the numbers were 321 heart attacks and 35 strokes.
However, this benefit was offset by an extra 499 episodes of gastric bleeding in men and 572 in women. On top of that, the team calculated that 76 more men and 54 more women would suffer bleeding in the brain.
'On balance, there was no indication of a net benefit or harm in terms of deaths, years of life saved, or years of healthy life saved,' the researchers report."
Thursday, May 19, 2005
BBC NEWS | Health | Vitamin E cuts Parkinson's risk
More good news on the healthy eating front!
Diets high in vitamin E appear to cut risk of Parkinsons.
BBC NEWS | Health | Vitamin E cuts Parkinson's risk: "A study in Lancet Neurology pooled available data and found people who ate plenty of [foods rich in vitamin E] were far less likely to develop Parkinson's."
"Dr Mayhar Etminan, from Queen's University in Canada, and colleagues scrutinised eight studies published between 1966 and 2005 looking at the effects of vitamins E and C, and the nutrient beta carotene.
Both moderate and high doses of vitamin E appeared to reduce the risk of Parkinson's.
Neither vitamin C or beta carotene had a similar effect, however. "
I have a friend/co-author who's mom has a severe case of Parkinson's and trust me, NO ONE wants it! So eat your spinach and peanut butter and improve your odds.
Diets high in vitamin E appear to cut risk of Parkinsons.
BBC NEWS | Health | Vitamin E cuts Parkinson's risk: "A study in Lancet Neurology pooled available data and found people who ate plenty of [foods rich in vitamin E] were far less likely to develop Parkinson's."
"Dr Mayhar Etminan, from Queen's University in Canada, and colleagues scrutinised eight studies published between 1966 and 2005 looking at the effects of vitamins E and C, and the nutrient beta carotene.
Both moderate and high doses of vitamin E appeared to reduce the risk of Parkinson's.
Neither vitamin C or beta carotene had a similar effect, however. "
I have a friend/co-author who's mom has a severe case of Parkinson's and trust me, NO ONE wants it! So eat your spinach and peanut butter and improve your odds.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Oats and Cholesteral - How Oats Work
Oats and Cholesteral - How Oats Work
Yeah it is biased, but Quaker Oats has put together a pretty cool description of how oatmeal may reduce cholesterol.
Super Short version:
"Think of rolled oats as tiny sponges that soak up cholesterol and carry it out of the bloodstream."
As an aside, Oatmeal is really a staple in my diet. I have it virtually for all meals--as a cereal, mixed with mashed potatoes, mixed with frozen squash, or as a desert. Truly one of my favorite foods!
Yeah it is biased, but Quaker Oats has put together a pretty cool description of how oatmeal may reduce cholesterol.
Super Short version:
"Think of rolled oats as tiny sponges that soak up cholesterol and carry it out of the bloodstream."
As an aside, Oatmeal is really a staple in my diet. I have it virtually for all meals--as a cereal, mixed with mashed potatoes, mixed with frozen squash, or as a desert. Truly one of my favorite foods!
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Experts Debate Study on Fat, Breast Cancer - Yahoo! News
you probbaly saw the study suggesting a low fat duet and aspirin can reduce the reoccurence of certain cancers. Maybe the study needs some more analysis.
Experts Debate Study on Fat, Breast Cancer - Yahoo! News
"However, the only women who benefited were those whose tumors were not helped to grow by estrogen. These women had 42 percent lower risk of recurrence if they ate low-fat diets, but they accounted for just 1 out of 5 women in the entire study — similar to breast cancer cases in the general population.
Results for the other 4 out of 5 women in the study did not reach statistical significance, meaning they could have occurred by chance alone — a point the
American Cancer Society noted in a statement posted on its Web site Monday."
Experts Debate Study on Fat, Breast Cancer - Yahoo! News
"However, the only women who benefited were those whose tumors were not helped to grow by estrogen. These women had 42 percent lower risk of recurrence if they ate low-fat diets, but they accounted for just 1 out of 5 women in the entire study — similar to breast cancer cases in the general population.
Results for the other 4 out of 5 women in the study did not reach statistical significance, meaning they could have occurred by chance alone — a point the
American Cancer Society noted in a statement posted on its Web site Monday."
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Low-Fat Dairy Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Men - CME Teaching Brief - MedPage Today
Preliminary, but very interesting. I would warn you however, that the last time a big dairy study came out about weight loss, many questions later came up about the vailidity. However, I would argue, this one makes more sense to me (like that means anythig!)
Low-Fat Dairy Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Men - CME Teaching Brief - MedPage Today: "The more men consume low-fat dairy food the less their risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a big prospective observational study.
Indeed, each additional serving per-day in total dairy intake was linked to a 9% drop in type 2 diabetes risk, Hyon K. Choi, M.D., of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and colleagues reported in the May 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine."
Low-Fat Dairy Reduces Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Men - CME Teaching Brief - MedPage Today: "The more men consume low-fat dairy food the less their risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a big prospective observational study.
Indeed, each additional serving per-day in total dairy intake was linked to a 9% drop in type 2 diabetes risk, Hyon K. Choi, M.D., of the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and colleagues reported in the May 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine."
Friday, May 06, 2005
More evidence that antioxidants are good for you!
Research out of the University of Washington suggests that free-radicals cause ageing.
"Free-radicals have been linked with heart disease, cancer and other age-related diseases. "
"Free-radicals have been linked with heart disease, cancer and other age-related diseases. "
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
Study: Only Broiled, Baked Fish Help Heart - Yahoo! News
Aong similar lines to the story below that says all low fat diets are not the same, all fish is not the same according to a new Harvard study.
Study: Only Broiled, Baked Fish Help Heart - Yahoo! News: "'All fish meals may not be equal,' said Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian of the Harvard Medical School."
Short version? Low fat fish probably do not have enough Omega-3 in them and frying is not good for you:
"people who regularly consumed broiled or baked fish were more likely to have a lower heart rate and blood pressure, and better blood flow to the heart.
In contrast, those who regularly consumed fried fish or fish sandwiches showed signs of hardening arteries and other cardiac problems."
So ask for the baked fish, not the fried :)
Study: Only Broiled, Baked Fish Help Heart - Yahoo! News: "'All fish meals may not be equal,' said Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian of the Harvard Medical School."
Short version? Low fat fish probably do not have enough Omega-3 in them and frying is not good for you:
"people who regularly consumed broiled or baked fish were more likely to have a lower heart rate and blood pressure, and better blood flow to the heart.
In contrast, those who regularly consumed fried fish or fish sandwiches showed signs of hardening arteries and other cardiac problems."
So ask for the baked fish, not the fried :)
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Veggie, low-fat diet lowers cholesterol more-study - Yahoo! News
As if you weren't convinced already!
More evidence that all low fat diets are not created equal and that it is best to eat your fruits and vegetables!
Veggie, low-fat diet lowers cholesterol more-study - Yahoo! News: "A low-fat diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans has twice the cholesterol-lowering power"
Christopher Gardner of Stanford University was lead author:
"Of the volunteers, 61 ate a conventional low-fat diet, which included frozen waffles, turkey bologna sandwiches, frozen pizza and similar foods. The other 59 ate a plant-based diet including whole-grain cereals, dark lettuces, bean burritos and vegetable soups....Both diets contained identical amounts of total and saturated fat, protein, carbohydrate and cholesterol. Calories were carefully controlled to keep each volunteers' weight constant....The plant-based diet lowered LDL by more than twice as much, by 9.4 percent, the researchers reported."
More evidence that all low fat diets are not created equal and that it is best to eat your fruits and vegetables!
Veggie, low-fat diet lowers cholesterol more-study - Yahoo! News: "A low-fat diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans has twice the cholesterol-lowering power"
Christopher Gardner of Stanford University was lead author:
"Of the volunteers, 61 ate a conventional low-fat diet, which included frozen waffles, turkey bologna sandwiches, frozen pizza and similar foods. The other 59 ate a plant-based diet including whole-grain cereals, dark lettuces, bean burritos and vegetable soups....Both diets contained identical amounts of total and saturated fat, protein, carbohydrate and cholesterol. Calories were carefully controlled to keep each volunteers' weight constant....The plant-based diet lowered LDL by more than twice as much, by 9.4 percent, the researchers reported."
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Fruits and Vegetables made easier
A giant trend in teh produce deptartment is to try to make the food easier to eat. For instance, few now buy heads of lettuce when they can buy premade salads. Similarly, fruit companies are now trying to get in on the act:
"Sunkist's Fun Fruits are sliced oranges, apples or pineapples, or red grapes with no stems, available in half-cup serving packages that have pictures of kids on them. The products will be in supermarkets this year; Sunkist is working on a version for grown-ups."
We have a long ways to go however, as few Americans are eating enough fruits and vegetables!
Stores Use Fresh Produce to Lure Shoppers - Yahoo! News: "Consumer research shows that the average person eats 1.8 cups of fruits and vegetables a day, according to the nonprofit Produce for Better Health Foundation. That total is less than half the amount recommended in the government's new food pyramid, which says the average person should consume about 5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day"
"Sunkist's Fun Fruits are sliced oranges, apples or pineapples, or red grapes with no stems, available in half-cup serving packages that have pictures of kids on them. The products will be in supermarkets this year; Sunkist is working on a version for grown-ups."
We have a long ways to go however, as few Americans are eating enough fruits and vegetables!
Stores Use Fresh Produce to Lure Shoppers - Yahoo! News: "Consumer research shows that the average person eats 1.8 cups of fruits and vegetables a day, according to the nonprofit Produce for Better Health Foundation. That total is less than half the amount recommended in the government's new food pyramid, which says the average person should consume about 5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day"
Need another reason to eat your vegetables?
New studies suggest that low levels of magnesium can lead to artery disease.
"In a study of 2,977 men and women, researchers used ultrafast computed tomography (CT scans) of the chest to assess the participants' coronary artery calcium levels. Measurements were taken at the start of the study -- when the participants were 18 to 30 years old -- and again 15 years later.
"The study concluded that dietary magnesium intake was inversely related to coronary artery calcium levels."
"Most dietary magnesium comes from dark green, leafy vegetables."
"The researchers from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago were to present their study Saturday at the American Heart Association's annual conference on cardiovascular disease, epidemiology and prevention."
- Forbes.com
"In a study of 2,977 men and women, researchers used ultrafast computed tomography (CT scans) of the chest to assess the participants' coronary artery calcium levels. Measurements were taken at the start of the study -- when the participants were 18 to 30 years old -- and again 15 years later.
"The study concluded that dietary magnesium intake was inversely related to coronary artery calcium levels."
"Most dietary magnesium comes from dark green, leafy vegetables."
"The researchers from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago were to present their study Saturday at the American Heart Association's annual conference on cardiovascular disease, epidemiology and prevention."
- Forbes.com
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