Hello again everyone. It is great to be back with all of you to discuss the safety of our food. Last week I shared with you new information about GMO foods. I even asked some questions hoping to spark some conversation. One of the questions was what your thoughts were about GMO food. In my opinion, if a food has to be tampered with to try to bring forth better vitamin and mineral value, then we should look at the root of the problem. Placing pesticides in our food so that the bugs and other things don't damage it is not a safe solution to any of the problems that the food industry may be facing. Instead of helping the consumer with a better nutritional intake, they are damaging the consumer with harmful and dangerous toxins.
My second question was, should we consume this kind of food? Absolutely not. The nutritional quality of GMO food is tampered with by genetically reconstructing it. What happened to the original quality in which was provided to us in the very beginning? Consuming this type of food can mean many health issues instead of benefits in the end. Toxic poisoning that can actually destroy the functions of our immune system as well as our organs. We already know that pesticides are not good for us. So why inject the produce with these toxins and consume them when we already know the dangers in it?
My third question was, should manufacturers inform us of their products being GMO? You bet! We as the consumer have a right to know what type of food we are eating. We have a right to make a choice as to whether we want to contaminate our own body. What right do they have to infect us with pesticides and other contaminants without us knowing? The nation wonders why they are getting sicker all the time. The cases of cancer has gone up as well as other diseases. Hello!! Stop and look at what they are feeding us. It is not required by the government for the manufacturer to inform us. The manufacturer doesn't even serve their GMO food to their employees. Why is this?
My final question was, How can we protect ourselves from GMO foods? Since it is not regulated or mandated to inform consumers of the type of food that is being provided and the consumer is left completely in the dark as to what they are eating, it is best to stay away from normal grocery store foods. I know what your asking. How can we possibly do this? There are really only 2 ways to do this. You can either grow your own food, in which I know is not possible for everyone because of where they may live, or you can buy organically. Organic food is non-genetically modified food that doesn't use pesticides. That is the reason for the food to be more expensive. It is harder to raise a crop and keep it from being damaged by bug infestation and other harms, but it is healthier all around.
I want to leave you with one question for the week. If you had to change anything about your lifestyle, what would you change?
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
A Step on to a Healthier Lifestyle
Hello everyone.
It's another great day to be able to share with you on Healthy Lifestyle And Wellness. Last week we concentrated on a healthy menu. Today I would like to discuss with all of you a new topic I learned about this week concerning the foods we eat. Has anyone here ever heard of GMO's? Do you know what it means? Please allow me to enlighten you. You may make your own decisions on this topic and I will even give you some info that you may look over so that you can see that I'm not just blowing off some steam. Your input would be very helpful and interesting. So please feel free to comment on the information I am about to share with you.
According to www.gmo-compass.org , a GMO is a genetically modified organism in which the genetic material has been changed in a way that doesn't happen in a normal and natural environment. It is done through a cross breading or a recombination performed naturally.The pros of GMO's are that it enhances the taste and the quality, reduces the time it takes for the plants to mature, and causes the nutrients to increase. The crops also become more productive and grows a higher resistance to diseases and pestilences. The positive end with GMO's and animals helps them to be able to increase their resistance to disease and make them stronger and healthier. It is also know to increase their productivity of milk, eggs and even their meat. Environmentally GMO's are considered friendly bioherbicides and bioinsecticides. It improves the management of waist naturally as well as conserves the soil, water and energy. The only positive effect of GMO's for the society is the security of the production of food for an ever growing population. There are controversies, however, towards the safety of GMO's. There are potential health issues that can occur such as allergies as well as the human transfer of antibiotic resistance markers within their body. Environmentally there could be problems with other organisms because of unintended cross pollination as well as loss of flora and fauna biodiversity within the soil. This can also cause piracy where only a couple of companies produces the food world wide. Ethnically it will tamper with the values of the organism, tamper with nature and may cause animals to become stressed. One other issue is that GMO products do not have to be labeled as GMO foods before being placed in the markets.
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfoods.shtml
www.usda.gov
In my opinion, GMO foods should not be placed on the markets. The Bt pesticide is injected into the gene of a plant and as it develops, the gene begins to create itself within the plant to protect it from insects and bugs. The bad part about this Bt pesticide was shown evident in a test performed on rats when they were fed foods that had been grown through this process. The outcome was astounding. These rats developed cells that can turn into cancer, had smaller brains, testicles and livers. They had partially atrophied livers and also showed signs of their immune systems being damaged. In humans, it was proven that the Bt pesticide in the GMO foods could transfer into the DNA of our gut bacteria. This means that the flora in our intestines could continue to develop the Bt pesticide causing many health issues that we already know pesticides can cause. Isn't it saying something when the companies that produce these GMO foods refuse to serve them in their cafeterias? And why isn't the media opening up the whole issue of the GMO's to the public eye? To top all of this off, there is documentation that more than 10,000 sheep died within a 5 day period of eating from a field of a GM food source.
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/genetically-modified-foods-is-safe-to-eat-889239.html
What are your thought on this information? Do you think that we should be consuming these foods? Do you think that the manufacturers should be informing us if the food that they are producing is GMO or not? How can we protect ourselves from GMO's?
It's another great day to be able to share with you on Healthy Lifestyle And Wellness. Last week we concentrated on a healthy menu. Today I would like to discuss with all of you a new topic I learned about this week concerning the foods we eat. Has anyone here ever heard of GMO's? Do you know what it means? Please allow me to enlighten you. You may make your own decisions on this topic and I will even give you some info that you may look over so that you can see that I'm not just blowing off some steam. Your input would be very helpful and interesting. So please feel free to comment on the information I am about to share with you.
According to www.gmo-compass.org , a GMO is a genetically modified organism in which the genetic material has been changed in a way that doesn't happen in a normal and natural environment. It is done through a cross breading or a recombination performed naturally.The pros of GMO's are that it enhances the taste and the quality, reduces the time it takes for the plants to mature, and causes the nutrients to increase. The crops also become more productive and grows a higher resistance to diseases and pestilences. The positive end with GMO's and animals helps them to be able to increase their resistance to disease and make them stronger and healthier. It is also know to increase their productivity of milk, eggs and even their meat. Environmentally GMO's are considered friendly bioherbicides and bioinsecticides. It improves the management of waist naturally as well as conserves the soil, water and energy. The only positive effect of GMO's for the society is the security of the production of food for an ever growing population. There are controversies, however, towards the safety of GMO's. There are potential health issues that can occur such as allergies as well as the human transfer of antibiotic resistance markers within their body. Environmentally there could be problems with other organisms because of unintended cross pollination as well as loss of flora and fauna biodiversity within the soil. This can also cause piracy where only a couple of companies produces the food world wide. Ethnically it will tamper with the values of the organism, tamper with nature and may cause animals to become stressed. One other issue is that GMO products do not have to be labeled as GMO foods before being placed in the markets.
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfoods.shtml
www.usda.gov
In my opinion, GMO foods should not be placed on the markets. The Bt pesticide is injected into the gene of a plant and as it develops, the gene begins to create itself within the plant to protect it from insects and bugs. The bad part about this Bt pesticide was shown evident in a test performed on rats when they were fed foods that had been grown through this process. The outcome was astounding. These rats developed cells that can turn into cancer, had smaller brains, testicles and livers. They had partially atrophied livers and also showed signs of their immune systems being damaged. In humans, it was proven that the Bt pesticide in the GMO foods could transfer into the DNA of our gut bacteria. This means that the flora in our intestines could continue to develop the Bt pesticide causing many health issues that we already know pesticides can cause. Isn't it saying something when the companies that produce these GMO foods refuse to serve them in their cafeterias? And why isn't the media opening up the whole issue of the GMO's to the public eye? To top all of this off, there is documentation that more than 10,000 sheep died within a 5 day period of eating from a field of a GM food source.
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/genetically-modified-foods-is-safe-to-eat-889239.html
What are your thought on this information? Do you think that we should be consuming these foods? Do you think that the manufacturers should be informing us if the food that they are producing is GMO or not? How can we protect ourselves from GMO's?
Sunday, July 11, 2010
A Look at a Healthy Menu
Hello again everyone. I hope everyone's week has gone well and are ready to head on to another session. Last week we discussed that the first step intoa a healthy lifestyle is the foods you eat. I asked you to make up a menu for one day and I would either tweek it or I would give you a sample menu this week.
As you know, each day should consist of the five different food groups. If you are having trouble and need further information on this topic, you can go to www.mypyramid.gov to receive extra guidance. This will gude you on your weekly amounts you should consume. Today's part of the menu is to teach you the basic to making a healthy diet. Later you can learn how to look at your vitamin and mineral consumption. So let's have at it!
Breakfast:
1 cup oatmeal w/4oz 1% milk
1 cup blueberries
8oz fortified orange juice
AM Snack:
Dozen 12-grain crackers
2 slices of cheese
8oz water
Lunch:
3 oz diced, grilled chicken on top of 2 cups fresh baby spinach, 1/4 cup diced tomato, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar, 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 1 tbsp ground flax seed, 2 tbsp of your favorite olive oil vinegrette. Don't forget to top with dried cranberries.
8 oz 1% milk
Afternoon Snack:
1 oz dry roasted almonds ( approximately 14)
8 oz cranberry juice
Dinner:
3 oz Salmon, grilled w/ lemon & pepper
1/2 cup lima beans
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup Cottage cheese
1/2 cup sliced peaches
1 slice multi-grain bread
8 oz water
8 oz herb tea
PM Snack:
2 cups air popped pop corn
1 tbsp butter
8 oz water
Don't forget to drink water throughout the day.
Okay, so my second question was whether it's okay to eat sweets. The answer is yes, in moderation. It is important that you don't deprive yourself. This could lead you to over indulgence and further consequences. I like to get myself a handful of yogurt coated raisins or nuts to give me both a healthy treat and yet sweetness.
Now my challenge for you this week is to take a look at your menu and see where you can change. Is there anything you over indulge in? What could you do in its place? As always, please feel free to contact me.
Until next time,
Best of health
As you know, each day should consist of the five different food groups. If you are having trouble and need further information on this topic, you can go to www.mypyramid.gov to receive extra guidance. This will gude you on your weekly amounts you should consume. Today's part of the menu is to teach you the basic to making a healthy diet. Later you can learn how to look at your vitamin and mineral consumption. So let's have at it!
Breakfast:
1 cup oatmeal w/4oz 1% milk
1 cup blueberries
8oz fortified orange juice
AM Snack:
Dozen 12-grain crackers
2 slices of cheese
8oz water
Lunch:
3 oz diced, grilled chicken on top of 2 cups fresh baby spinach, 1/4 cup diced tomato, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar, 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 1 tbsp ground flax seed, 2 tbsp of your favorite olive oil vinegrette. Don't forget to top with dried cranberries.
8 oz 1% milk
Afternoon Snack:
1 oz dry roasted almonds ( approximately 14)
8 oz cranberry juice
Dinner:
3 oz Salmon, grilled w/ lemon & pepper
1/2 cup lima beans
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup Cottage cheese
1/2 cup sliced peaches
1 slice multi-grain bread
8 oz water
8 oz herb tea
PM Snack:
2 cups air popped pop corn
1 tbsp butter
8 oz water
Don't forget to drink water throughout the day.
Okay, so my second question was whether it's okay to eat sweets. The answer is yes, in moderation. It is important that you don't deprive yourself. This could lead you to over indulgence and further consequences. I like to get myself a handful of yogurt coated raisins or nuts to give me both a healthy treat and yet sweetness.
Now my challenge for you this week is to take a look at your menu and see where you can change. Is there anything you over indulge in? What could you do in its place? As always, please feel free to contact me.
Until next time,
Best of health
Saturday, July 3, 2010
What is a Healthy Lifestyle Con't
Good evening everyone and welcome again to Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness. So my question last week was, what is a healthy lifestyle? This week I hope to touch base on this question. There are several areas that assist in a healthy lifestyle and the very first part I wish to discuss is the diet. Most people look at the word diet and they think of all the fads out there that we call crash diets. However, I want us to look at it as a change of lifestyle.
I don't want you to go on a lettuce and water diet. What kind of nutrients would you get from that? Truth is you would receive very little and that would end up causing you more issues with your health than having a few too many pounds. In other words, take a look at everything you eat. Is it high in fat, calories, and carbs? You should be eating well balanced meals that touch all of the food groups.
So what are the food groups? Dairy, grains, fruits, vegetables, and meat should be applied with all of your meals or caught up within your snacks. I would love to help you visualize a healthy diet and I plan to, but before I do, I would like to see if any of you out there can design me a healthy menu. I will touch up your menu or give you a sample later on.
One departing question I have for you; If you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle, what kind of deserts would you find to fall into that category or do you think all treats are out?
Until next time, best of health.
I don't want you to go on a lettuce and water diet. What kind of nutrients would you get from that? Truth is you would receive very little and that would end up causing you more issues with your health than having a few too many pounds. In other words, take a look at everything you eat. Is it high in fat, calories, and carbs? You should be eating well balanced meals that touch all of the food groups.
So what are the food groups? Dairy, grains, fruits, vegetables, and meat should be applied with all of your meals or caught up within your snacks. I would love to help you visualize a healthy diet and I plan to, but before I do, I would like to see if any of you out there can design me a healthy menu. I will touch up your menu or give you a sample later on.
One departing question I have for you; If you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle, what kind of deserts would you find to fall into that category or do you think all treats are out?
Until next time, best of health.
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