Cooking at Home with Judy

A Walk in the Park

New study proves what we all know and our ancestors have known for thousands of years TAKE A WALK IN THE PARK and DE-STRESS. It will make your brain sooooooooo happy and your whole body will benefit.

We are lucky this lady took a road trip up an old highway and got thirsty just in time to pull off the highway into Belle Plain Kansas. There she passed the old rusted gates to the Belle Plain Arboretum and saw the For Sale sign. She asked about it at the filling station where she got her cold drink. The proprietor gave her directions to the owner and Robin Macy, a former Dixie Chick bought it then and there. What a joy for all of us. 

The Arboretum had been closed for over twenty years and was so overgrown and neglected nobody wanted it but Robin could see its beauty beyond the rubble. She got herself a job teaching high school and put out the word she needed volunteers to help clear away the brush and pull the weeds. We call them the Soil Sisters those dedicated workers who have turned the garden back into its own true beauty.

Please join us for great music, good food, kind people and a most enchanting walk where you too can enjoy nature at its best. 

Carrageenan

Yet another report on the hazards of this so called natural food additive that can have disastrous affects on your health.

Doubts surface about safety of food additive, carrageenan

I like many others thought seaweed was good for our health and was not the least bite concerned when I saw it listed on the label of the heavy cream I use everyday.  However, I certainly changed my mind this morning when excerpts, from this Chicago Tribune investigative report, appeared in my local newspaper.

Read the entire report for yourself. My biggest outrage is the fact the FDA failed to respond to a petition to prohibit the use of carrageenan for FOUR YEARS. Can't tell me manufacturers don't have big money. 

AND the fact that it is used in INFANT formula????????? WHY ??????????? But then if you ever take the time to actually read the label on infant formula you will be appalled. And then you'll be outraged when you find out our government DEMANDS mother's use our tax dollars to purchase this formula and actually feed it to the next generation of prospective diabetics and an obese population.

READ EVERY label -- you can find carrageenan in milk, yogurt, ice cream, cheeses, some meats and diet soda and even TOOTHPASTE, plus some organic products and lots of packages and processed foods. Remember Dr. Chopra calls processed food DEAD food. He recommends we eat living food that comes from the earth not a factory.

Do yourself and your family a favor, take a few minutes and read the entire Download Carrageenan Chicago Tribune and then send it to all your friends to spread the word about the possible dangers of carrageenan.

De-Stress

Behold The Beauty Beneath the Sea

Need to DE-STRESS  -- Thank you to my friend Betty Marshall who sent me the link and so many thanks to Nick the amazing photographer who created this great work of art. You will marvel at amazing details of what actually lives below the sea.

Be sure to bookmark it for yourself, as it can be a great escape from the trials and tributes of daily living. Having trouble meditating? Use this beautiful work to set the pace for your very relaxed breathing and to totally loose yourself in the midst of such relaxation.

And because you will want more, be sure to click on the Bali film at the end. It is quite lengthy but well worth the time invested, as I am sure you have never witnessed anything like it before. And then check out his website Bubble Vision for more, more, more delightful moments under the sea.

Could it be your hormones that are keeping you from your ideal weight?

Watch this and decide for yourself.

Dr. Oz

Natasha Turner ND, good short video for brief description of The Hormone Diet.

Take the test to see if your hormones are out of balance -- You'll have to watch the video or buy the book, because it is not available in a written format online.

YOU can reset your own body's hormones with REAL Food to loose weight and feel like a million.

NO drugs needed -- JUST GOOD TASTING HEALTY SATISFYING REAL FOOD.

Miss Turner says insulin is our biggest issue and her food plan makes that a number one priority.

She also says many people, me included, are sensitive to starchy foods. She offers real simple exchanges for these foods to keep your insulin in balance. If you are not sure about your sensitivities simple stop eating them for a few days then add them back one at a time and see how you feel. LISTENING to your own body is the most important thing you can do to improve your health.

She also recommends we eat protein every 3-4 hours. Personally I find smaller meals more often keep me feeling more energized, fuller and a lot happier.

Glad to see she too recommends two WHOLE eggs for breakfast every morning. When I started this good habit I really saw a difference in my weight, my hunger and my feeling of satisfaction. Since I get bored real easy and do NOT like the same thing everyday I offer you a host of variations to your morning scramble.

For my Food Coaching clients I recommend never leaving home in the morning without first having your breakfast AND packing your own healthy lunch, which includes a small DESSERT and TWO health snacks, which may be raw organic nuts, fresh fruit, Lemony Turkey Burgers page 60 Volume 4, with a Baby Bell cheese round, leftover salad or soup (they are not just for lunch), or my favorite dips, from my books with fresh veggies.

Second recommendation: if you didn't have time to eat both your snacks, finish them off on the way home. That way you can stop at the grocery store and NOT be hungry or when you arrive home you have plenty of time to make a big meal before your hunger hits you.

Same with children especially teens give them a BIG healthy snack so they stay satiated until mealtime.  And let them get out for some FRESH AIR to burn off that pent-up frustration form a day behind a desk.

Another of Ms. Turner's recommendations is to eat at the same time every day. I agree. You may think that impossible but we all have calendars whether they are the old fashioned paper ones or electronic on your phone or computer. Use them as a friendly reminder to EAT.

She suggests hemp seeds in salads etc, and cinnamon in your coffee. I've been doing that for years - it taste soooooo good. I add it on top of my coffee grinds BEFORE I plug in my stainless steel coffee pot on page 44 in Volume 5.

She recommends FRESH Curry Leaves to be added to salads for weight loss. From the many benefits I found in my research I am going to check our local Indian grocer so I can give them a try.

ONE more -- eliminate ARTIFICIAL sweeteners. They raise your insulin -- so get them out of our system or at the very least minimize their usage. Personally I have switched to honey in my Spoon Chocolate page 47, in Cooking with Judy. I believe the small portions I consume in my cheesecake and ice creams to be minimal and not a concern. 

Also available on Dr. Oz a healthy 3 Day Detox with REAL food. This is the best detox I've seen. No harsh chemicals just REAL FOOD. 

Close the Lid BEFORE You Flush

We teach children the importance of covering their nose and mouth BEFORE they sneeze so as NOT to SPREAD germs. SO why in the world are we not teaching them to put the LID DOWN BEFORE they flush. When you leave the lid up you are allowing the droplets of bacteria filled water to eject up to 10 feet in all directions and up to 90 minutes to evaporate. Read more on WebMD

I am always surprised when I have well educated professional people visit my home or office and never put the toilet lid down BEFORE they flush. Amazing to me that it never occurs to them how they are spreading germs and bacteria throughout my entire bathroom. I often want to ask them how often they get a cold or the flu. But I am polite and choose to use this message board to say, "PLEASE put the lid DOWN BEFORE you flush any toilet".

When I mentioned the need for this habit to a friend she asked, "Then why do public toilet NOT have lids"? My response is always COST. It is rare you find a public toilet with a lid and even then most of the time it is left up. Another good reason not to use a public toilet, but if you have too; at least get your pants up, collect all your belonging, unlock the door and have it partially open BEFORE you flush at the very last minute. Otherwise you are dousing yourself in germ filled spray. Nice visual, isn't it?

PLEASE TEACH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO CLOSE THE LID BEFORE THEY FLUSH!

 

Tuna

Can you believe Radioactive Tuna was caught off the shore in San Diego California that contained radiation referred to cesium-37 as a known waste product from Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster?

Well it was! You will want to read the entire story from the LA Times, especially if you eat sushi. I found the migration of fish to be quite interesting. 

Monsanto - Farmer’s Supreme Court Challenge

Monsanto is the most POWERFUL company in the world. See for yourself in this newest Supreme Court case in the New York Times. 

I hope Supreme Court justice Clearance Thomas will decline from taking a position on this case as he is quite bias. He served as in-house attorney for Monsanto for seven years and he is the one who got the seed corn patent for them while residing on this the highest court in our land.

Photo: Aaron P. Bernstein for The New York Times

Do you think the seeds that produce the food your family eats should be patented, thus giving control to one company?

Do you want to have to ask someone's permission before you plant seeds that can produce food for your family or your neighbors?

Monsanto is so POWERFUL they have managed to get medical science and technology companies to speculate on unlikely possibilities as scare tactics. I think it deplorable. But read this short article and decide for yourself.

I stay alert so that you too can know what is in your food supply.

An earlier report from the Huffington Post in 2011 talks about how Monsanto is going after the produce market. Interesting reading. Download Monsanto - Produce.pages

From your friend in the kitchen, Judy

New Study on Fructose

From Bloomberg News the first study to compare the human brain's response to both fructose and glucose. Yale researchers say it is not in your best interest to consume packaged foods containing processed fructose. It will not fill you up like natural glucose found in fruits and vegetables but will leave you hungry to consume more calories. They say to eat more FRESH fruits and veggies to reverse weight gain.  

Quote of the Day

 

And a really important one. 

"If you start with a healthy diet in childhood, heart attacks are almost completely preventable."

Blink

Blink if your brain needs a rest

Why do we spend roughly 10% of our waking hours with our eyes closed -- blinking far more often than is actually necessary to keep our eyeballs lubricated? Scientists have pried open the answer to this mystery, finding that the human brain uses that tiny moment of shut-eye to power down.

For more of this great article by Melissa Healy go to the LA TIMES

The article closed with this truism. It's what every mother already knows.

Though the current study didn't examine the relationship between blinking and deception, others have: While telling a lie, liars have been found to blink less -- possibly because the act of deception requires rapt and uninterrupted attention to pull it off. In the seconds after telling a lie, however, the liar will blink far more frequently than a truth-teller. Perhaps the resulting downtime is necessary for the liar to consider whether the deceived person was buying the fib -- or whether it was worth telling in the first place. 

What was the old school yard cry? "Liar, liar pants on fire" But at home mom always said, "Look me in the eye." Now we know why. Ha-ha -- enjoy!

Cholesterol Myth

Find out why you should NOT take statin drugs if you are a woman and why the PARTICLE SIZE blood test for your LDL is so important. 

I am so excited that finally two doctors have spoke out about the myths of Cholesterol and have now shown the world is NOT FLAT but that we do have CHOICES when it comes to our health. 

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Retool Your Sweet Tooth

Why?

Well if you are one of the millions taking the script they advertise on TV with the brass pipes dancing you'll want to watch the following segments of the Dr. Oz Show. 

Personally I put it to the test and by reducing my artificial sweetener intake by half I have reduced the number of trips to the bathroom. Think there may be something to it.

Also several physicians who have been on the show lately including two of my favorites Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. and Dr. Deepak Chopra, M.D. say we, as a nation, need to tone down our desire for sweets. The higher our daily intake of sweet tasting compounds the MORE sweets we will crave.

Sweets trigger a spot in our brain that give us a quick high similar to that of cocaine.

With the results of my own experiment above I have now chosen to reduce the amount of sweet tastes in my cooking. Gradually over a short period of time I reduced the amount of sweetener in my tea and coffee by 2/3's. I have switched to using honey when making my Spoon Chocolate on page 47 in Cooking with Judy. And that too is a good thing! Just as I learned I didn't need nearly as much salt in my food I am learning to retool my sweet tooth as well.

Let me know (email) how your success stories and struggles with retooling your taste buds.

Dr. Oz --

The Problems Artificial Sweeteners Cause in the Bathroom, Part 1

The Problems Artificial Sweeteners Cause in the Bathroom, Part 2

 

Where's the BEEF . . .

Remember the Wendy's commercial?

My question to you today is WHERE does YOUR beef come from? I am so very; very sorry two small children are seriously ill but so glad the Kansas City Star has dedicated staff and resources to tell the WHOLE story.

We deserve to know the truth about our food supply, no matter how hard big business tries to hide it.

With their permission, I have taken the time to copy the entire story Antibiotics' overuse in cattle a risk to people, so that you may print it off or forward it to friends and family. The only way to stop this insidious risk to our health is with our pocketbook.

Check our People to Know section to find locally grown grass feed beef with NO antibiotics or hormones.

You will find the complete report on antibiotics plus a yearlong investigation into the beef industry as a whole.

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Wheat Belly

Thank you Dr. Oz for allowing cardiologist William Davis, MD to tell your audience the truth about Genetically Modified Wheat and its deadly affect on the human body. I was doubly glad to see you and your staff tested his claims for yourselves and prove what I have been saying for years is true. Bread is killing us. 

Get all the details Download Wheat Belly.pages

Great Quote

He that takes medicine and neglects diet,

wastes the time of his doctor.
 
- Ancient Chinese Proverb

Received from Michelle DeAngelis author of Get a Life that Doesn't Suck! A fun and motivating read!

Great story how she came up with the title. For three years Michelle had been trying to find a publisher for her book on how to put more JOY in your daily life. At that time the market was flooded with self-help books. 

Out of desperation she was about to give up and toss her manuscript. She decided to do what Ben Franklin did anytime he was facing a dilemma.

Since she lives on the coast of California she did what any self-respecting gal would do. She fixed herself a jug of Margaritas and headed for the beach. 

Once there and settled into her beach chair with cocktail in hand she pulled out her yellow legal pad and drew a big heavy line down the middle. On the top left she wrote: To Publish. On the top right she wrote: NOT to Publish and began to make a list of all the pros and cons of publishing or giving up. 

As she was busy writing a man walked past, set up his chair a ways ahead of her and called out, "What are you writing"?

Not wanting to be disturbed she snapped back, "How to get a Life that Doesn't Suck". 

He immediately replied, "I know people who would buy that book". 

She blinked, grabbed up her belongings and dashed home to call her agent. "I have a NEW title", she exclaimed and explained. Within 3 weeks she had a publisher and that my friends is the rest of the story!  You'll find the cover shows a lemon with a straw stuck in it. What a perfect visual. 

Children in Crisis

We all know the obesity rate is rising not only with adults but more frightening are the dramatic rates of increase in obesity in children. We all know obesity is a direct result of what we put in our mouth. We know we should eat better and exercise more but that is often easier said than done. We as a nation must change now, as each generation gets bigger and bigger and sicker and sicker. Far too often low-income families believe they have no choice but to eat prepared and packaged foods. When in truth they can easily afford FRESH produce that will fill their families nutritional needs. They just need the opportunity to see it for themselves.

The Weight of the Nation is a dramatic film that needs to be seen by every family in this country. It identifies the non-food choices we are making. It offers lots of "new" choice options and community support throughout our great nation. This is not the other guys problem it is our problem as a city, a county, a state and as a nation as a whole. And, it starts with YOU and me and we can each do our share to help make a change for everyone. First: invest $20 and purchase a copy of this film for your family and share it with friends. Or you may find it at your local Public Library, as I did. Get your church or school to do a FREE public viewing then ask those people how they can help their neighbors become strong and vital.

Your friend in the kitchen, Judy L. Young

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New Study -- Autism Linked to Air Pollution

Scary to think how many families sit in fast-food drive-thru lanes every day. The same for going to the bank or picking up a prescription and even the dreaded traffic jam. So how often are your precious children or grandchildren exposed to air pollution?

Read the full article --  Time Magazine

Do YOU know the difference between an MRI, a CT (CAT) or a PET scan?

 

Here are easy to understand terms and links to Web MD for more information.

YOU should be an INFORMED patient BEFORE you need to know. 

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Tired of Being Tired

ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR THIS TEST NEXT TIME YOU SEE HIM OR HER

To diagnose it, a blood test must measure ferritin levels, the iron stores in your blood.

To fight fatigue that's caused by an iron deficiency, turn to iron-rich foods. By changing your diet, you could see significant changes in your energy level within as little as one week.

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Pineapple Mango Ice Cream

Oh my gosh this is the best fluffy - creamy - sweet sugar-free ice cream you will ever put in your mouth. And you know what every ingredient is because you make it yourself. And did you know Pineapple and Mango are both high in fiber?  Who knew you could get so much fiber in a luscious ice cream. 

The basic ice cream recipe is on 39 in Cooking with Judy 

Simply substitute 2 C frozen pineapple and 1 C frozen mango for the cherries plus add 1 t vanilla. 

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for a fun read

Download Pineapple History.pages

from your friend in the kitchen . . . Judy

 

 

Bread Be Gone

GOO - Be - Gone 

And I don't mean the liquid label remover -- I mean BREAD.

Want to loose weight quickly?

Want to feel better?

Want more energy? 

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As Maya Angelou said, "When we know better, we do better".

 

 

Pesticides vs Herbicides

Not being a farmer I was confused about the difference between pesticides and herbicides. It turns out they are one and the same. Herbicides along with fungicides, insecticides and bactericides are simply different categories of pesticides. Each kills a variety of nuisances and all are toxic to humans and other animals. In fact 9 out of the 12 most dangerous chemicals on this planet are pesticides.

More and more people are learning about the risks and prefer to purchase organic foods that are free of pesticides. Just as more people are becoming aware of GMO's (genetically modified organisms). You will find more information about GMO's on page 44 in Volume 2. 

People are also learning the benefits of buying locally grown foods. This practice not only stimulates our economy, it also dramatically reduces the miles traveled to your table, thus bring you fresher - healthier food for your family. Check out your local Farmer's Markets. 

Good eats . . . good health

Are YOU Getting Enough of These 5 Very Important Nutrients?

You might be falling short -- but can easily make it up with these food! 

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The 10 Most Addictive Foods

Do you know what they are and how they impact your life?

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Your Lucky 7

Do you know Your 7 LUCKY Numbers? Doctor OZ says they will keep your healthy and happy. 

 

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Breast Cancer

I want to talk about Breast Cancer. I believe we have more breast cancer today than a century ago because of what we eat and what we breathe. While Prevention Magazine says there's not conclusive evidence providing proof that certain chemicals cause breast cancer, there's certainly evidence prompting cause for concern. To protect yourself and your family, try simple household swaps and avoid these 10 breast-cancer-causing suspects.

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What YOU Need to Know About YOUR Vinyl Lunch Bag

We did the research and found a vinyl lunch bag that is NOT toxic. 

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How much calcium do you need and what are the best sources?

 

From the University of Michigan -- how much for children, teens, adults and pregnant women.  Including list of vegetable, grain, seafood and dairy sources of calcium.   

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Compare: Vitamin D,  Whole Milk,  2%, 1%, and  Skim (non-fat) Milk.

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YEA -- Another one bites the dust

Vending machines at Children's Mercy Hospital will NO longer offer sugary soda or juice drinks in an effort to help curb childhood obesity!!!!!!!!

Have you seen The Weight of the Nation yet? You owe it to yourself and your entire family to watch it today.

A lifetime of lessons on how help make our nation strong not weak from obesity.

You might find it at your local Library or check on-line or watch this 4 part series on HBO. 

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Human Growth Hormone

Be sure to watch all three parts to Dr. Oz's presentation on the importance of Human Growth Hormone.

Did you know YOU can IMMEDIATELY increase your body's OWN natural Human Growth Hormone with just 15-minutes of deep aerobic belly laughter? You can -- a study at Loma Linda University proves you can increase your body's own Morphine by up to 27% and your body's own Human Growth Hormone by up to 87% with laughter.

And, you don't need a single joke to enjoy the many health benefits of laughter without humor. 

Wishing you a day full of sunshine, joy and laughter!

Cellulite

Dr. Oz says, cellulite is caused by high salt intake, alcohol and drinking fruit juices (the high sugar destroys collagen).

He recommends DAILY:

Ÿ      3-5 cups a day of foods high in water, and raw is best.

Ÿ      2-5 T of tomato paste (make your own - it's so E-Z*)

Ÿ      ½ cup of fresh pineapple, especially the core . . .  it's high in  Bromelain, the secret weapon against forming cellulite. 

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And he says, to eat LESS sugar, as it destroys collagen and we all know how important that is to skin, hair, nails and bones. 

* Slowly cook down tomatoes into a thick sauce, NO sugar or salt needed. See our simple spaghetti sauce recipes on page  20 in Volume 5.  

For a better memory eat . . .

Red Onion

Rosemary 

Eggplant

Spinach

Peanuts

Cherries

Apples

Grapes

Notice the Rainbow of colors?????

Mother Nature knows best! 

Do YOU Know YOUR #'s

And I don't mean your triglycerides, blood pressure or cholesterol though they are very, very important.

I'm talking about the hidden sugar, salt and trans fats in the foods you eat every day. 

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From your friend in the kitchen, Judy

 

Diet Soda

7 Side Effects of Drinking Diet Soda

Why you need a diet drink detox—stat!

What does it do to your kidneys and your metabolism. Why you can't loose weight and how it attributes to obesity. It will rot your teeth, give you a chemical hangover and do sever damage to your cells.  

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From Your Friend in the Kitchen, Judy

 

Grilling

What gets your grill going?

Firing up the grill to cook fish and veggies is one of the best parts of summer. But making sure you’re dishing up a healthy meal may take some revisions to your traditional family barbecue. And we’re not talking about replacing your hamburger. 

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GOOD News

Such good news -- it takes just one hospital to set the tone and start the ball rolling. 

It will be a WONDERFUL day when ALL city, county, state properties and ALL school districts make the announcement to eliminate ALL vending machines. Even coffee machines are bad. They encourage sweeteners and artificial creamers, which are simply CHALK and HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (read the label).

Wouldn't it be nice to see a real live person selling REAL milk, and REAL fresh fruit and veggies in a small concession stand at all public locations? I know it would not take up anymore space than the machines do now and, would not require all that electricity to operate them. What a boost to the environment that would be. Plus we would be promoting local produce.

For the full article Download Good News.pages

From your friend in the kitchen, Judy

 

Carrots

Why peel your own carrots?

One day, while in the produce dept of my local health food store a lady standing next to me commented that she didn't know how "they" grow those little tiny "baby" carrots.

Needless to say I was floored. I hope my mouth didn’t fly open in astonishment. I very calmly told her they did NOT grow that way but rather a factory takes a large carrot and runs it through a machine, which cut them into perfect sizes with little round bottoms and tops.

And, of course you know me, I had to go-on-to-tell-her how the factory has to CONSTANTLY run chlorine bleach through the machinery to prevent contamination. Thus the white film we often see on those "baby" carrots is really . . . BLEACH residue.

Since I don't pour bleach on my fresh produce I avoid those who do. Same with white sugar - bleach and ammonia are used in the processing to make it WHITE. 

It only takes a couple of minutes to scrub, peel and cut FRESH carrots into sticks for e-z snacking. You can do several ahead and store them in snack bags all ready to go out the door when you do.

Fluoride . . . Yes or No

You may not be aware many people are allergic to fluoride and must pay more for their toothpaste at the health food store to insure it is fluoride FREE. When fluoride is added to the public water supply these people must buy bottled water that comes from a source that is fluoride FREE.

We get enough fluoride in our toothpaste and at the dentist office. If you are concerned about public oral health and hygiene then get your dentist to give FREE check-ups for young children. And ask your dentist to speak to the children and their PARENTS about healthy food choices and proper oral care.

Back Pain

 

Ever Had BACK P-A-I-N

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Wild Tomatillo

How exciting is this??????

Medicine from the prairie may provide cancer breakthrough

"We've found compounds from the wild tomatillo that have strong anti-cancer properties against breast cancer, skin cancer, thyroid cancer and brain cancer in our early studies, " said Mark Cohen, cancer physician and research scientist who has been working with the plant for more than two years.

For more information and a link to the full story.  

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YOUR Food Supply

Whether you eat soy products or not . . . if you eat; chicken, beef, pork or fish you are ingesting soy which most likely has come from a seed that has been genetically altered to accept pesticide. Yes, farm raised fish is feed soy and corn, not exactly the natural diet of wild fish.

If you care about where your food comes from you'll want to read this article. A copy was in our Eagle this morning on page 6 B, but it was not available on line except through the Huffington Post, an exact quote below. Read the short article for yourself then do your own research about the power of Monsanto. 

Did you know that our own United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas worked for Monsanto for seven years before becoming a Justice? Did you know he wrote the paper that allowed Monsanto to patent the first gene for corn seed? How is it that slipped past all of us? The US Government allowing a part of our food chain to be patented? If that had not happened we would not be seeing this constant fight with farmers struggling just to make a living. Read it for yourself.

Court will hear farmer vs. Monsanto -- unfortunately the article is no longer uploaded. That is my biggest concern with newspapers going digital. There are no archives to teach the history of the world. YOU and only YOU are responsible for researching where your food comes from and what is ACTUALLY in it. There are lots of sources out there to investigate. 

Monsanto's patented soybean seeds have been genetically engineered to resist its Roundup brand herbicide. When Roundup is sprayed on a field, the product will kill the weeds without killing the soybean plant. In other words you and the cattle are eating Roundup.   

SALT Alert

How much salt is too much?

See the new guidelines.

Find out how much sodium is in some of your favorite foods. 

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Ice Cream Serving Size Matters

How important is SERVING SIZE???? 

Well the next time you are enjoying high quality ice cream you'll be shocked to find the manufacture defines that as ONLY ½ cup. Yes, get out the single ½ cup measurer next time you dish up your treat.

Then measure out what YOU consider to be a serving and MULTIPLY the sugar, fat and calories times the # of ½ cup measures you ACTUALLY put in your bowl. Shocking isn't it?

That is why I make my own sugar-free ice cream and pack it in 3 oz cups for freezing. The perfect size for portion control and it truly is just enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. You'll find a great recipe for Sugar-free Dark Cherry ice cream on page 39, in Cooking with Judy .

Your Brain

2 Great Announcements about our brains. One from the very young and the other from the older generation. 

 

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FRESH Healthy Baby Food

Learn to make you own, it is simple, easy, economical and has NO fillers, additives or dyes. YOU know exactly what you are feeding your precious child. 

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Allergies & Groceries

Found this in my morning YOU Doc's column -- most interesting -- will keep my eyes open for more information on foods and air borne allergies.

Make a stay-strong grocery list.

Dark leafy vegetables, 100 percent whole grains, unsaturated fats and lean protein boost immune strength. And avoid pollen allergy co-conspirators: 70 percent of those with allergies to birch or alder trees also get an itchy, swollen mouth from celery, cherries and apples. And 20 percent with a grass allergy react to tomatoes, potatoes or peaches. Cooking them may quell irritants, or leave them off your menu.

5 Worst Eating Habits for Your Waistline

What Triggers Your Cravings?

You're too frazzled for breakfast?

You'll find dozens of Quick and E-Z breakfast recipes that take less time than the drive-tru window. in Cooking with Judy Volumes 1-6. 

You skipped lunch and want drive-thru food?

Sorry no excuses here . . . lots of tips for on-the-go healthy snacks in Cooking with Judy Volumes 1-6. 

You're in a midday energy slump ? 

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Dinner will be late and you want food now?

Sorry no excuses here either  . . lots of tips for late day healthy snacks in Cooking with Judy Volumes 1-6. 

You're snacking instead of sleeping?

Been there -- done that -- but at least mine come from Mother Nature and not a factory. Great desserts and healthy snacks just for the fixin'.

From your friend in the kitchen, Judy 

The TRUTH about Melatonin

Did you know melatonin is NOT a vitamin supplement but is actually a HORMONE? Before you take melatonin in pill form you'll want to see this from Dr. Oz.

 You will find a great article to read and short videos from his show. 

Farm Raised Salmon

One more reason NOT to eat Farm Raised Salmon. It sure doesn't look like the one above. This one came from the WILD FRESH waters of Alaska.

Lots of studies show salmon, or any fish for that matter, raised in tanks on land, or in net farms in the ocean digest more pollutants, plastics and pesticides.

Plus they are feed a diet of corn and soy. Foods not NORMALLY eaten by wild fish. Plus, we all know, 80-90% of ALL corn & soy grown in the USA has been genetically modified to accept Round-up, NOT a good thing to ingest. 

I personally stick to Sockeye Salmon not only because it is WILD but it taste better by far. See the difference in Sockeye and common salmon on page 7 in Volume 3. You'll be surprise to see just how Quick & E-Z it is to get on the table. Plus a recipe with fennel and baby lettuce can be found in Volume 2 on page 23. 

From your friend in the kitchen who is always looking out for your best ideas, tips and recipes in the kitchen, Judy

Monsanto - Produce

Monsanto sets its sights on PRODUCE

Soon, people will be thumping melons bred to be a single serving and shucking sweet corn genetically modified to enable farmers to spray the fields with the company's weed killer, Roundup.

From the Los Angeles Times Download Monsanto - Produce.pages