Friday, October 16, 2009
Gratitude
~Melody Beattie
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Natural Ways to prevent the flu...
Natural ways to prevent flu
There has been much attention and concern in the media over the H1N1 flu virus outbreak in Ahousaht and in other communities.
Naturopathic doctors focus on boosting the body's natural immune system to prevent the flu.
Keeping the immune system healthy through proper diet, supplementation, sleep, stress reduction, and exercise is the best way to prevent getting sick.
Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants which protect the body against infection. It is recommended to have ten servings a day of fruits and vegetables.................
If eating this high quantity of fruits and vegetables seems difficult, you can try Juice Plus . It comes in capsule and chewable and children between the ages of 4 thru college can get it free for 3 years if the parent is on the product. Call and find out if your are eligible for the free product for your kids 800-818-9711,
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Proverbs
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Borrowed Research vs. Primary Research
Primary Research: The Real Thing |
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Press Release: pbhfoundation.org - Fruits & Vegetables, Produce for Better Health Fnd.
Tue, Oct 06, 2009
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September 29, 2009Jill LeBrasseur, Communications Specialist
Produce for Better Health Foundation
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New Report Summarizes Fruit & Vegetable Consumption Data by State
Report also Highlights Environmental Supports and Policies to Improve Diet
Wilmington, Del. - Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009. This document summarizes data for fruit and vegetable consumption from multiple sources and, for the first time, breaks the results down by state. It also discusses policies and environmental supports that can make it easier for everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables.The State Indicator Report shows that all states in the country fall short of national objectives for consumption of fruits and vegetables, which aim for 75 percent of Americans to eat at least 2 servings of fruit, and for 50 percent of Americans to eat at least 3 servings of vegetables daily.
Nationally, CDC supported state surveys indicate that only 33 percent of adults are meeting the recommendation for fruit consumption and 27 percent are meeting the vegetable recommendation. On average, only 14 percent of American adults consume at least 2 servings of fruit and at least 3 servings of vegetables each day. The statistics are even worse for high school students – 32 percent of them report eating at least 2 fruit servings daily and 13 percent say they eat at least 3 vegetable servings each day. On average, only 9.5 percent of American adolescents consume at least 2 servings of fruit and at least 3 servings of vegetables each day.
“A diet high in fruits and vegetables is important for optimal growth in children, weight management, and the prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers,” said Elizabeth Pivonka, Ph.D., R.D., president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation, the nonprofit entity behind the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters national public health initiative. “The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables clearly shows that, while some areas are doing a better job of encouraging and increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, policies need to be implemented or improved to promote healthy eating to both children and adults. The Fruits and Veggies—More Matters website, fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org, can act as a resource to assist in these efforts.”
While all states are well below recommendations, those states doing a better job of eating their 2 or more fruit servings and 3 or more vegetable servings are:Adults
- District of Columbia – 20.1 percent
- Vermont – 17.9 percent
- Maine – 17.7 percent
- Hawaii – 17.5 percent
- New York – 16.5 percent
- Massachusetts – 16.4 percent
- Connecticut and New Hampshire – 16.2 percent (tie)
- Arizona and California – 16.1 (tie)
Adolescents
- Vermont – 11.4 percent
- Florida – 10.9 percent
- Connecticut – 10.4 percent
- Kansas and New Hampshire – 10.1 percent (tie)
- Illinois and Maine – 10.0 percent (tie)
- Hawaii – 9.2 percent
- Indiana and District of Columbia – 8.8 percent (tie)
Among the states most in need of improving fruit and vegetable consumption are:Adults
- Mississippi – 8.8 percent
- Oklahoma and South Carolina – 9.3 percent (tie)
- Alabama – 9.8 percent
- South Dakota – 10.0 percent
- West Virginia – 10.3 percent
- Kansas – 10.6 percent
- Kentucky and North Carolina – 10.8 percent (tie)
- Arkansas and Missouri – 11.2 percent (tie)
Adolescents
- Arkansas – 5.2 percent
- North Carolina – 6.0 percent
- Kentucky – 6.1 percent
- South Carolina – 6.3 percent
- Wisconsin – 6.7 percent
- Alaska and Oklahoma – 7.0 percent (tie)
- Maryland and Ohio – 7.2 percent (tie)
- Arizona, Michigan and Utah – 7.4 percent (tie)
Adolescent Data Unavailable for: California, Colorado, Delaware, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington.
“Eating a diet that includes a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables provides a wide range of valuable nutrients important to health. Based on this state by state data, every single state has a great deal of room for improvement,” said Pivonka. “When you remember that all product forms count; fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100 percent fruit and vegetable juice, it really is easy to add more fruits and vegetables throughout the day.”
To learn more about Fruits & Veggies—More Matters, find great tips for getting kids to eat fruits and vegetables, and get delicious recipe ideas, visit the Fruits & Veggies-More Matters website, www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org. The website also features a Video Center that outlines proper storage methods and demonstrates healthy, fast recipe preparation step by step. It offers other fun and useful tidbits of produce information and makes adding more fruits and vegetables to meals and snacks easy and delicious.
The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetable, 2009 is available from CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/) at http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/indicatorreport.
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About Produce for Better Health Foundation
Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) consumer education foundation whose purpose is to motivate more people to eat more fruits and vegetables to improve public health. PBH is a member and co-chair of the National Fruit & Vegetable Alliance (NFVA), consisting of government agencies, non-profit organizations, and industry working to collaboratively and synergistically achieve increased nationwide access and demand for all forms off fruits and vegetables for improved public health. This vision of the NFVA is a nation in which half of the foods Americans eat are fruits and vegetables. Fruits & Veggies—More Matters is the nation’s largest public-private, fruit and vegetable nutrition education initiative with Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Coordinators in each state, territory and the military.
PBH’s mission is to lead people to eat more fruits and vegetables because it matters for their better health. The foundation achieves success though industry and government collaboration, and a variety of marketing and nutrition education programs. To learn more, visit www.pbhfoundation.org and www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org.
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Saturday, October 3, 2009
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Majority of Americans Not Meeting Recommendations for Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
CDC Issues First State by State Report No U.S. state is meeting national objectives for consumption of fruits and vegetables, according to the first report to provide state-by-state data about fruit and vegetable consumption and policies that may help Americans eat more fruits and vegetables. "State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetables, 2009" was released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Healthy People 2010 objectives aim for at least 75 percent of Americans to eat the recommended two or more daily servings of fruit, and for at least 50 percent of Americans to eat the recommended three or more servings of vegetables daily. However, CDC surveys indicate that only 33 percent of adults meet the recommendation for fruit consumption and 27 percent get the recommended servings of vegetables. The statistics are even worse for high school students - 32 percent report eating at least two servings of fruit daily and 13 percent say they eat at least three servings of vegetables each day. "A diet high in fruits and vegetables is important for optimal child growth, maintaining a healthy weight, and prevention of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers, all of which currently contribute to health care costs in the United States," said Dr. William H. Dietz, director of CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. "This report will help states determine what is taking place in their communities and schools and come up with ways to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables." The report highlights consumption and three key policy and environmental areas: Healthier Food Retail: Retailers, such as supermarkets and grocery stores that stock a variety of high-quality fruits and vegetables are a critical asset for the health of residents. -- Only eight states have a policy for healthier food retail improvements, which can help increase the number of full-service grocery stores in areas where they are unavailable, increase the availability of healthier foods in small food stores, and promote healthier foods through information at the point of purchase. Availability of Healthier Foods in Schools: Schools are in a unique position to influence and promote fruit and vegetable intake among youth, school staff, parents, and other community members. -- Only 1 in 5 (21 percent) middle and high schools offer fruits and non-fried vegetables in vending machines, school stores or snack bars. -- 21 states have a policy to support farm-to-school programs that can increase access to fruits and vegetables as well as teach school children about nutrition and agriculture. Food System Support: A systems approach to food considers many factors involved in getting fruits and vegetables from farms to consumers, including the roles of growers, processors and retailers. Food policy councils are organizations made up of many agencies and community organizations that look at access of fresh produce at the community and state levels. These councils make recommendations about policies and programs such as farm-to-school programs, community gardens, farmers markets and availability of fresh produce in supermarkets. -- 20 states have a state-level food policy council, and 59 local food policy councils exist across the nation. "We have seen the tremendous benefit of state and local officials, health professionals, employers, food store owners, farmers, school staff, and community members working together on food and nutrition issues," said Heidi Michels Blanck, Ph.D., CDC epidemiologist. "Their efforts can help to increase the availability of affordable healthier food choices such as fruits and vegetables." The State Indicator Report on Fruits and Vegetable, 2009 is available at http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/indicatorreport/. CDC is a partner in the national fruit and vegetable program and provides resources for September National Fruits & Veggies - More Matters month at http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov. SOURCE Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Not in the Supreme Court???
This is a statement that was read over the PA system at the football game at Roane County High School , Kingston , Tennessee , by school Principal, Jody McLeod
"It has always been the custom at Roane County High School football games, to say a prayer and play the National Anthem, to honor God and Country." Due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, I am told that saying a Prayer is a violation of Federal Case Law. As I understand the law at this time, I can use this public facility to approve of sexual perversion and call it "an alternate life style," and if someone is offended, that's OK. I can use it to condone sexual promiscuity, by dispensing condoms and calling it, "safe sex.." If someone is offended, that's OK. I can even use this public facility to present the merits of killing an unborn baby as a "viable! means of birth control." If someone is offended, no problem... I can designate a school day as "Earth Day" and involve students in activities to worship religiously and praise the goddess "Mother Earth" and call it "ecology.." I can use literature, videos and presentations in the classroom that depicts people with strong, traditional Christian convictions as "simple minded" and "ignorant" and call it "enlightenment.."However, if anyone uses this facility to honor GOD and to ask HIM to Bless this event with safety and good sportsmanship, then Federal Case Law is violated.. This appears to be inconsistent at best, and at worst, diabolical.
Apparently, we are to be tolerant of everything and anyone, except GOD and HIS Commandments. Nevertheless , as a school principal, I frequently ask staff and students to abide by rules with which they do not necessarily agree. For me to do otherwise would be inconsistent at best, and at worst, hypocritical... I suffer from that affliction enough unintentionally. I certainly do not need to add an intentional transgression. For this reason, I shall "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's," and refrain from praying at this time. "However, if you feel inspired to honor, praise and thank GOD and ask HIM, in the name of JESUS, to Bless this event, please feel free to do so. As far as I know, that's not against the law----yet." One by one, the people in the stands bowed their heads, held hands with one another and began to pray. They prayed in the stands.. They prayed in the team huddles.. They prayed at the concession stand and they prayed in the Announcer's Box! The only place they didn't pray was in the Supreme Court of the United States of America- the Seat of "Justice" in the "one nation, under GOD." Somehow, Kingston , Tennessee Remembered what so many have forgotten. We are given the Freedom OF Religion, not the Freedom FROM Religion. Praise GOD that HIS remnant remains! JESUS said, "If you are ashamed of ME before men, then I will be ashamed of you before MY FATHER.." If you are not ashamed, pass this on ....