Remember the 1988 Vice Presidential debate, when Lloyd Bensten said to Dan Quayle, "you're no Jack Kennedy?"
Bought a product called ""Live Better Fiber Aid",at Pathmark. I'm assuming this is a private label, made exclusively for them, given the name and location of the distributor. Its sole ingredient is wheat dextrin, a newcomer on the block, touted for its non-gelling qualites when mixed with liquid.
My experience: none. I know this is not a dinnertime subject.
Psyllium is superior. As expained so succinctly by Gary Null on his syndicated radio show, the intestine moves constantly, like an inch worm. This is called peristaltic motion. Psyllium aids this function. The product referenced above, does not appear to.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
EAT ACCORDING TO YOUR GEOGRAPHY?
I listened in on a very informed discussion between two of the leaders at my synagogue.. It was a civilized debate on whether consumption of certain foods are appropriate choices, based upon your place of origin. In this case, whether one of Ashkenazi origin should consume rice. Rice is native to Asia, while barley and wheat are related to Europe.
It raises an interesting point: Certainly, before modern freight made it possible to consume foods from around the globe, people ate what was indigenous to their immediate environment. This is the same principle that forms the basis of a macrobiotic diet.
However, modern times have changed things a bit. For example, oranges and bananas are among the most popular fruits. Question: can you grow these fruits in New Jersey? Not to my knowledge. They are of tropical origin and require that climate to prosper and grow. Same for kiwis, mangoes, pineapples. I don't think there will be a movement any time soon to question consumption of these phyto-nutrient and anti-oxidant rich delacacies.
In addition, there are exceptions allowed, religiously, for health contingencies. Scientfically, unpolished brown rice is one of the least allergenic of the whole grains. And when I prepared it in a pressure cooker, which is the optimal way to seal in nutrients, I had a sustained energy*,not unlike when one exercises lightly, or meditates. All of those feel-good brain chemicals, serotonin, ephenephrine, dopamine, norepinephrine, kicked in. For maintaining blood sugar levels, brown rice is king.
Summation: rational judgement, combined with a respect for the past, and the best of science, should guide us.
Good health,
@
* sustained energy--as opposed to a 15 minute coffee rush and crash (like dancing the hora to hava nagila, then immediately taking a nap).
It raises an interesting point: Certainly, before modern freight made it possible to consume foods from around the globe, people ate what was indigenous to their immediate environment. This is the same principle that forms the basis of a macrobiotic diet.
However, modern times have changed things a bit. For example, oranges and bananas are among the most popular fruits. Question: can you grow these fruits in New Jersey? Not to my knowledge. They are of tropical origin and require that climate to prosper and grow. Same for kiwis, mangoes, pineapples. I don't think there will be a movement any time soon to question consumption of these phyto-nutrient and anti-oxidant rich delacacies.
In addition, there are exceptions allowed, religiously, for health contingencies. Scientfically, unpolished brown rice is one of the least allergenic of the whole grains. And when I prepared it in a pressure cooker, which is the optimal way to seal in nutrients, I had a sustained energy*,not unlike when one exercises lightly, or meditates. All of those feel-good brain chemicals, serotonin, ephenephrine, dopamine, norepinephrine, kicked in. For maintaining blood sugar levels, brown rice is king.
Summation: rational judgement, combined with a respect for the past, and the best of science, should guide us.
Good health,
@
* sustained energy--as opposed to a 15 minute coffee rush and crash (like dancing the hora to hava nagila, then immediately taking a nap).
Monday, April 18, 2011
NATIONAL PUBLIC GUM-CHEWING WEEK
It must be. I've been running into some people (and I use that term tongue-in-cheek) who seem to have a need to stand out, especially in public places. Trust me, you do. Buses, trains, venues, food lines....
It compels me to repeat a verse that I read in either Ann Landers or Dear Abby's column:
The gum-chewing student and cud-chewing cow look quite alike
But they're different somehow
What's that difference?
I can see it all now
It's the intelligent look
On the face of the cow
It compels me to repeat a verse that I read in either Ann Landers or Dear Abby's column:
The gum-chewing student and cud-chewing cow look quite alike
But they're different somehow
What's that difference?
I can see it all now
It's the intelligent look
On the face of the cow
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
FAST FOOD EATERIES... SWIMMING UPSTREAM OR DOWN?
As reported, this writer ventured to Checkers, to sample their fish sandwich. They matched the price of their foe across the street, MacDonald's, 2@$3.
The fact they reacted instead of responding to a competitor's promo leaves clues. They laid an egg, to be blunt (and Not fish eggs, a.k.a. caviar.)
Less fish, dull color, excess breading, soggy (meaning wasn't cooked at proper temperature to create a seal).
They can keep it. Good service didn't make up for it. My advice: stick to what you do well. Seafood ain't it. Nothing personal.
The fact they reacted instead of responding to a competitor's promo leaves clues. They laid an egg, to be blunt (and Not fish eggs, a.k.a. caviar.)
Less fish, dull color, excess breading, soggy (meaning wasn't cooked at proper temperature to create a seal).
They can keep it. Good service didn't make up for it. My advice: stick to what you do well. Seafood ain't it. Nothing personal.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
MACDONALD'S "FISH VALUE" MEAL....WHAT VALUE?
okay, just because i graduated 269 out of a high school class of 623, doesn't mean i'm that naive.
qualifier: i don't order soda or french fries. but for those who do....
qualifier: i don't order soda or french fries. but for those who do....
CAVEAT EMPTOR
The value meal, ordered a la carte:
--2 fish sandwiches 3.00
--1 med. fry 1.79
--1 med. drink 1.69
total 6.48
but, if you order the "value" package...
drum roll......................$6.39
You can fool some of the people some of the time.............
next stop...the under-rated Checkers, to try their 2@$3.00 fish sandwich.
For an excellent fast-food blog, check out:
For an excellent fast-food blog, check out:
CELL PHONE RADIATION STORY-NEW YORK TIMES 3-31
New York Times, page B9, personal tech section, "Cellphone Radiation May Alter Your Brain. Let's Talk".
In 2003, I was laughed at by my colleagues for citing some research of Scandinavian source, raising the possiblity of cell phones being a source of ionzing radiation, along with my use of a weird-looking headset called blue tube (not to be confused with blue tooth).
Rebuttal: when a new idea is presented, which goes against the status-quo, and challenges people's comfort:
I would like to clarify a few things in the article:
First, Dr. Mercola contends that blue tooth does not guard against radiation. Instead, he recommends the blue tube, which has a rubber tube, not unlike a physician's stethoscope, running between the phone and your ear.
Also, I would like to put out a caveat for those sleep in close proximity to their phone. I read an article somewhere (I apologize to the author for not having recall), who had a really clever idea: that is, put the phone in "vibrate" mode, on top of a china plate, on the floor. That type of sound will definitely wake you up.
health always,
@
In 2003, I was laughed at by my colleagues for citing some research of Scandinavian source, raising the possiblity of cell phones being a source of ionzing radiation, along with my use of a weird-looking headset called blue tube (not to be confused with blue tooth).
Rebuttal: when a new idea is presented, which goes against the status-quo, and challenges people's comfort:
- first, it is ridiculed
- then, it's debated
- eventually, it becomes the existing paradigm.
I would like to clarify a few things in the article:
First, Dr. Mercola contends that blue tooth does not guard against radiation. Instead, he recommends the blue tube, which has a rubber tube, not unlike a physician's stethoscope, running between the phone and your ear.
Also, I would like to put out a caveat for those sleep in close proximity to their phone. I read an article somewhere (I apologize to the author for not having recall), who had a really clever idea: that is, put the phone in "vibrate" mode, on top of a china plate, on the floor. That type of sound will definitely wake you up.
health always,
@
Thursday, March 31, 2011
HOW TO RUN YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND STAY HEALTHY AT THE SAME TIME
My prior post contained a short mention of WIBO. Now, why learn how to be an entrepreneur if you don't have the energy to carry through? Where am I going with this? Good question, glad you asked!
Across the street from my weekly class at St. Francis college, on Remsen St., Brooklyn, near Court Street, is what I call a "real health food store with a conscience". That is, to differentiate from the mega stores.
PERELANDRA is, my opinion, a stellar health food store. After shopping in over 50 health food stores in the NJ/NY area over a period of.....on the other hand, I hereby invoke my 5th amendment privilege on how long I've been at this......
The way you judge whether a health food store serves the public is by their bulk bins. So, if I need an ounce of brown rice flour and don't want to splurge five or six bucks for 2lbs of product that I'll have to eventually throw out, buying in bulk solves that problem. Perelandra's bulk section is unique in that it has its own refrigerated room. This guards against infestation. I can tell you, based of the cost to run that room, coupled with the very reasonable prices they charge, it is not a money maker.
The peak of my visit was buying, from the bulk section, the DATE AND COCONUT ROLLS. Were they good? On a 1-10 scale----11. I know the celebrity chefs tell the contestants on "The Next Food Network Star", that you can't describe "delicious" in writing, but I'll make an exception. Most date rolls could be used in place on laying bricks, but these were soft and ambrosial. I t was love at first bite.
Check them out at http://www.perelandranatural.com/
Other HFSWC (health food stores with a conscience) to be reviewed soon.
Across the street from my weekly class at St. Francis college, on Remsen St., Brooklyn, near Court Street, is what I call a "real health food store with a conscience". That is, to differentiate from the mega stores.
PERELANDRA is, my opinion, a stellar health food store. After shopping in over 50 health food stores in the NJ/NY area over a period of.....on the other hand, I hereby invoke my 5th amendment privilege on how long I've been at this......
The way you judge whether a health food store serves the public is by their bulk bins. So, if I need an ounce of brown rice flour and don't want to splurge five or six bucks for 2lbs of product that I'll have to eventually throw out, buying in bulk solves that problem. Perelandra's bulk section is unique in that it has its own refrigerated room. This guards against infestation. I can tell you, based of the cost to run that room, coupled with the very reasonable prices they charge, it is not a money maker.
The peak of my visit was buying, from the bulk section, the DATE AND COCONUT ROLLS. Were they good? On a 1-10 scale----11. I know the celebrity chefs tell the contestants on "The Next Food Network Star", that you can't describe "delicious" in writing, but I'll make an exception. Most date rolls could be used in place on laying bricks, but these were soft and ambrosial. I t was love at first bite.
Check them out at http://www.perelandranatural.com/
Other HFSWC (health food stores with a conscience) to be reviewed soon.
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