Fructose Metabolism By The Brain Increases Food Intake And Obesity, Review Suggests

Fructose Metabolism By The Brain Increases Food Intake And Obesity, Review Suggests:

"Two papers in the journal PNAS...showed that glucose and fructose act quite differently in the brain (hypothalamus) - glucose decreasing food intake and fructose increasing food intake....have inverse effects on food intake.

Lane commented: 'We feel that these findings may have particular relevance to the massive increase in the use of high fructose sweeteners (both high fructose corn syrup and table sugar) in virtually all sweetened foods, most notably soft drinks. The per capita consumption of these sweeteners in the USA is about 145 lbs/year and is probably much higher in teenagers/youth that have a high level of consumption of soft drinks. There is a large literature now that correlates, but does not prove that a culprit in the rise of teenage obesity may be fructose.'"

Childhood soy intake may reduce breast cancer risk | Health | Reuters

Childhood soy intake may reduce breast cancer risk | Health | Reuters:

"Women who regularly ate soy as children may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, a study of Asian- American women suggests.

Researchers found that among nearly 1,600 Asian Americans with or without breast cancer, higher soy intake throughout life was associated with a lower risk of the disease. But the strongest protective effect was seen with childhood soy intake."

Allegany Delivery

Allegany Park and Shop Now Delivers!

Bad weather? Busy? Can't leave the kids? Working? We can save you time!

How to order?

• Phone 716-372-1410 or better yet email AlleganyParkandShop@yahoo.com Please be as exact as possible in placing orders; give product and size whenever possible. Include your phone number and the address you want the groceries delivered (can be home or work).

What can you buy?

• Grocery, Meat, Dairy, Deli, Produce, Bread, Fish Fries, Pizza, Subs, Salads

How do you pay for it?

• Before delivery, you will receive a call saying how much the bill is including the $5 delivery charge. You can either pay then by credit card, or have a check ready for us when we deliver. If you want to pay with cash, you must have exact change.

Currently this service is available two days a week.

• Tuesday Order by 10:00 AM Delivery is between 1pm and 3pm
• Friday Order by 1:00 PM Delivery is between 5pm and 8pm

See ParkandShoponline.com for more information and an easy-to-use shopping list that is organized by aisles to make the ordering even easier.

Service is available within 2 miles of the Allegany Park and Shop

Don’t Pass the Salt: Most Americans Get Double What They Should - Bloomberg.com

Don’t Pass the Salt: Most Americans Get Double What They Should - Bloomberg.com:

"Most Americans should cut their salt consumption in half, to less than a teaspoon a day, according to the first report clarifying dietary guidelines published in 2005.

About 69 percent of U.S. adults need to limit sodium to 1,500 milligrams daily because their age, race or medical condition puts them at risk of heart disease or stroke, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today. Americans eat and drink 3,436 milligrams of sodium on average."

Turn Your Protein Shake Into A Super Shake | Precision Nutrition

Turn Your Protein Shake Into A Super Shake | Precision Nutrition:

"...let’s assume you’ve got your blender out and it’s powerful enough to do the job. Now you can follow the step by step guide below for creating nutritious and tasty Super Shakes.

Keep in mind, not all of the steps below are mandatory. If you don’t want any fruit, leave it out. If you are using almond milk and don’t want to add extra nuts, leave them out. (Of course, if you’re looking to control your calories, carbs, or fats, use smaller portion sizes or cut out certain ingredients.) You get the idea"

The site then goes on to list many different varieties of smoothies (or as my family calls them Squishies ala the Simpsons) and tips on making them.

Eating Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Life

ABC News: Eating Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Life:

"Diets high in red meat and in processed meat shorten life span not just from cancer and heart disease but from Alzheimer's, stomach ulcers and an array of other conditions as well, a U.S. National Cancer Institute study has found...."

In an article on the same topic from the BBC:

"Dr Barry Popkin of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, stressed there were health benefits to eating some red meat.

But he added: "The need is for a major reduction in total meat intake, an even larger reduction in processed meat and other highly processed and salted animal source food products and a reduction in total saturated fat."

Dr Mark Wahlqvist, a nutrition expert from Australia's Monash University, said eating small amounts of red meat - around 30g a day - provided a good source of key nutrients. "

Take away: Cut out processed meats as much as possible. Cut back on red meats.

Recycle Raccoon’s Easy Going Green

Recycle Raccoon’s Easy Going Green:

"For every ton of paper recycled:

* 17 trees are not cut down
* 7,000 gallons of water are not used
* 380 gallons of oil will not be used
* 3 cubic yards of landfill space will not be filled
* enough energy will be saved to heat your home for 6 months"

Strong Links Between Mothers' Diets And Health Of Their Children

Strong Links Between Mothers' Diets And Health Of Their Children:

"The report 'Early Nutrition and Lifelong Health,' published this month by the British Medical Association Board of Science, looks at the evidence that the diets of women of reproductive age, and those of their foetuses and young children, are significant factors in influencing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, brittle bone disease and even some forms of cancer and mental illness, later in those children's lives.

Lead author Professor Mark Hanson, director of the Centre for the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease at the University of Southampton, comments: 'Society and public health organisations need to pay much greater attention to these issues if the rising epidemic of these diseases is to be prevented. "

Scientists Discover Why A Low GI Meal Makes You Feel Full

Scientists Discover Why A Low GI Meal Makes You Feel Full:

"GI is a ranking assigned to carbohydrates according to their effect on the body’s blood sugar levels. A low GI meal takes longer to digest and releases sugar into the bloodstream more slowly than a high GI meal. High GI foods include white bread, croissants and cornflakes, whereas granary bread, milk and most fruit and vegetables are all classed as low GI foods.

A low GI diet is known to cause reduced appetite(1) but the mechanisms behind this have so far remained unknown"

Until now!

Researchers fed some a low GI meal and others a high GI meal and then measured the results:

"Blood samples were then taken every 30 minutes for 150 minutes, and levels of the gut hormone glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and insulin measured. GLP-1 is a hormone produced by the gut that has been shown to cause a feeling of fullness and suppression of appetite(2). Volunteers who ate a low GI breakfast had 20% higher blood plasma levels of GLP-1...and 38% lower levels of insulin ...compared to those who had consumed a high GI breakfast."

Want more on the Glycemic index? Here are some blog articles going all the way back to 2004

Gee had forgotten how long I had been doing this :(.

A letter from a customer

A shortened version of a letter we recently received:

"We recently bought Shurfine stewed tomatoes....We opened a can and couldn't stop eating them!!!!"

and later:

"...made homemade soup and put the rest in the soup along with the juice. Delicious!

I remember my Grandma always told us 'girls' to get the Shurfine brand when we shopped for her. That was more than a day or 2 ago. (actually in the mid-'50's)

We always knew that Marty or Harry would help us as would any of the others in any of the stores."

[Marty was the long time store manager at our Front Street store and Harry Pike was our treasurer and accountant]

"Congratulations on keeping up the Mahar name and quality in the Service
Stores/Park'nShop. (it is always Service Store to me - old habits are
hard to break) lol"

Cherry Health and Cherry Nutrition

I am hooked. The Magic Bullet has me eating virtually every combination of fruit (mixed into smoothies) and some vegetables as well. While I do not have a favorite yet (have liked almost every kind), one of the best is using frozen cherries, almond milk (normal milk could be used), and chocolate Kids super food (instant chocolate could be used).

It tastes so good I was worried it was not nutritious, so I checked for the nutritional benefits of cherries and was pleasantly surprised! And while the claims seem a bit strong, I will say, the taste is VERY good!!

Cherry Health and Cherry Nutrition:

"Emerging evidence links cherries to many important health benefits – from helping to ease the pain of arthritis and gout, to reducing risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Cherries also contain melatonin, which has been found to help regulate the body’s natural sleep patterns, aid with jet lag, prevent memory loss and delay the aging process."

Mindless Eating -- Food Psychologist Explains The Mindless Way People Overeat

Mindless Eating -- Food Psychologist Explains The Mindless Way People Overeat:

"...the bigger the plate is, the more people serve, typically to the level of about 25 to 28 percent more,” Dr. Wansink said.

Six ounces of pasta on an eight-inch plate, looks normal. But that same serving on a bigger plate barely looks like an appetizer -- causing many people to dish out more. “The best way to mindlessly eat less is to get rid of your large plates, or get rid of your large serving bowls,” Dr. Wansink said.

Distracted television viewers also don’t pay attention to what’s in front of them. Studies show over 40 percent more food is eaten while watching TV.

“We often end up eating more because we simply eat to the pace of the program, or we eat until the program is over.” Dr. Wansink said."

Drink Green Tea For Healthy Teeth And Gums

Drink Green Tea For Healthy Teeth And Gums:

"...scientific studies are beginning to establish the potential health benefits of drinking green tea, especially in weight loss, heart health, and cancer prevention. A study recently published in the Journal of Periodontology, uncovered yet another benefit of green tea consumption. Researchers found that routine intake of green tea may also help promote healthy teeth and gums. The study analyzed the periodontal health of 940 men, and found that those who regularly drank green tea had superior periodontal health than subjects that consumed less green tea."

Chemistry Of Cooking -- A Biochemist Explains The Chemistry Of Cooking

Chemistry Of Cooking -- A Biochemist Explains The Chemistry Of Cooking:

"... put an apple in a paper bag with an unripe avocado, and ethylene gas will work for you overnight.

'We use this as a quick way to ripen,' Corriher said. Corriher says understanding a little chemistry can help any cook."

Regular Family Meals Result In Better Eating Habits For Adolescents

Regular Family Meals Result In Better Eating Habits For Adolescents:

"Good eating habits can result when families eat together. In the March/April 2009 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, researchers from the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota report on one of the first studies to examine the long-term benefits of regular family meals for diet quality during the transition from early to middle adolescence. In general, the study found adolescents who participated in regular family meals reported more healthful diets and meal patterns compared to adolescents without regular family meals."

Consuming A Little Less Salt Could Mean Fewer Deaths

Consuming A Little Less Salt Could Mean Fewer Deaths:

"A very modest decrease in the amount of salt — hardly detectable in the taste of food — can have dramatic health benefits for the U.S.,” said Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Ph.D., M.D., M.A.S., lead author of the study and an assistant professor of Medicine and of Epidemiology at the University of California, San Francisco. “It was a surprise to see the magnitude of the impact on the population, given the very small reductions in salt that we were modeling.

A 3-gram–a-day reduction in salt intake (about 1200 mg of sodium) would result in 6 percent fewer cases of new heart disease, 8 percent fewer heart attacks, and 3 percent fewer deaths. Even larger health benefits are projected for African Americans, who are more likely to have high blood pressure and whose blood pressure may be more sensitive to salt.”"

From ScienceDaily.com

Recipes for Health - Black Beans - Nutrition From South of the Border - NYTimes.com

Some good news for black bean fans!

Recipes for Health - Black Beans - Nutrition From South of the Border - NYTimes.com:

"Beans are nature’s health food. They have an exceptionally high fiber content, and they’re a fine source of protein, as well as calcium, iron, folic acid and potassium. Black beans stand out because in that shiny black coating, there are at least eight different flavonoids, which are antioxidants. Called anthocyanins, they’re found in red grapes and red wine, red cabbage and other dark red fruits and vegetables. Black beans also contain small amounts of omega-3 fats, three times as much as other legumes provide."

Pocket-Book Friendly Meals

When I think inexpensive meals, I first think split pea soup. In the crockpot, it couldn't be easier to make, keeps well, and hits the spot. Mmmm... I think it might have to be on the menu at my house this weekend. But then I see this article in the New York Times:

Eight Dishes for Lean Times ...

"The following recipes for affordable, nutritious dishes are designed for busy health- and wallet-conscious cooks. They are based on recipes published in “Jane Brody’s Good Food Book” and “Jane Brody’s Good Food Gourmet.” Here’s to your health, if not wealth."

Black Bean Burritos sound really good ... and Turkey Cabbage Soup ... and Baked Apples. Mmm... it's good to try new recipes! Do you have favorite creation of your own? We're looking for some that are nutritious and easy to make for our recipe section. Do you have one to share? Send your recipe to jenmahar@parkandshoponline.com ... selected recipes will be posted on our website!