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A corn–fed diet is
bad medicine for Americans
The attached article by George Will, a nationally syndicated journalist, appeared in many newspapers recently. I not only get upset, I get downright mad when I read this stuff. Greed is said to have been a major cause of our current economic woes. We could also say that greed in the corn-belt, in feedlots, and in the processed food industry has caused a nation of unhealthy and overweight people.
Mr. Will says that ¼ of all products in an average supermarket contain corn – and a good portion of these contain corn syrup. In my opinion, the majority of the corn raised in America is not fit for human consumption. Corn is fortified by the petroleum industry like no other crop. Synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, which are petroleum based, dominate this fortification. In addition, most all corn is from seed that has been genetically modified.
I believe you will be surprised at all the products in our grocery stores that contain corn. Listed below are a few I thought might surprise you:
Meat: Most all animals are corn-fed to some degree – except for those that are totally grass fed.
Cereals: Total, as well as many other cereals, contains corn syrup.
Crackers: Most crackers, including Nabisco Saltine Crackers, contain corn syrup.
Boxed dinners: Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper contains cornstarch.
Canned dinners: Campbell’s Spaghettios contains high fructose corn syrup.
Chef Boyarde Beef Ravioli contains high fructose corn syrup.
Soup: Campbell’s Golden Mushroom Soup contains corn oil.
Progresso New England Clam Chowder contains cornstarch, corn syrup, and hydrolyzed corn protein.
Snack bars: Nature Valley Trail Mix Bars contain corn syrup.
Canned tomatoes: Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes, Italian Recipe contains high fructose corn
syrup.
Applesauce: Musselman’s Applesauce contains high fructose corn syrup.
Pudding: Snack Pack Pudding contains cornstarch.
Juice: Juice cocktails contain corn syrup. Sunny D contains high fructose corn syrup.
Whipped topping: Cool Whip contains corn syrup.
Yogurt: Most fruited yogurts contain high fructose corn syrup.
Soda pop: These contain high fructose corn syrup.
Gatorade: These drinks contain high fructose corn syrup.
Ice cream: Most frozen desserts contain high fructose corn syrup.
Processed meats:
Oscar Mayer Chopped Ham contains corn syrup.
Oscar Mayer Bologna contains corn syrup.
Oscar Mayer Chicken Breast Lunchmeat contains corn syrup.
Oscar Mayer Light Wieners contains corn syrup.
Ball Park Beef Franks contain corn syrup.
Hormel Turkey Breast & Gravy contains modified cornstarch.
I encourage you to read the attached article by George Will. I believe you will begin to understand that we are a nation of over-fed yet under-nourished people.
What can we do about it?
If we are to be a healthier nation, we need to get back to the basics and away from processed foods. What are processed foods? Those that come in boxes, cans, bottles, cartons, jars, bags, etc. Most of what we eat should be raw fruits and vegetables along with nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains. A small amount of food from animals is necessary, in my opinion, with the best choices from animals that are grass fed.
Making change is not easy, so take one step at a time.
Choose to be healthy!!
Perform a random act of kindness today.
Jayne Benkendorf, editor
The Rebel
www.HealthfulFood.com
Copyright 2009
The Rebel may be shared in its whole, original form only. It is strictly forbidden to reproduce in part or with any additions, makeovers, deletions, highlighting, or any other alteration from its original.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 9, 2009
Another Message from Jayne
A Message From THE REBEL
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My Old Watch – And Me
Carl Rogers received a new watch for his birthday when he was 27 years old. After a couple years of real good service, his watch began losing about 2 minutes a day. But this was no problem for Carl as he would simply reset his watch each week, and all was fine. After another couple years, the 2 minutes became 5 minutes, and by the time he was 35, his watch was losing 15 minutes a day. So now he would reset it each morning and go on about his business.
Carl was quite a detail person and kept records on everything, and this included the history of his watch. When Carl reached 40 years of age, he got out all the records on his watch and went through them.
Carl had taken pictures of himself each of the 13 years he wore his watch. He got these out and looked them over. He laid them all out in order of time, and at first, he just admired his watch and how it looked with the clothes he was wearing. But then Carl began looking at himself, and the more he did, the more his attention shifted from his watch to the Carl he was seeing in the pictures.
When he was 27, he saw that he was fit and trim. He looked more alert and more active. And although he couldn’t really see much difference from one year to another, he could definitely see his body slipping when he looked at a 4 to 5 year period. He also remembered back when he was 27 that he was so active and did so many things; whereas today, any activity seemed to come much harder.
Then that “significant” thing happened to Carl. As he was looking at how his body had changed in 13 years, he would glance at his watch and realize how it too had slowed, had become weaker, and was constantly needing repair and attention. Then he thought, “Boy, my life and the life of my watch have been going in the same direction, and I haven’t even realized it. How could I be so stupid to not see this happening?”
Having realized what he had let happen, he made two very important – and positive – decisions. First, he immediately made plans for regaining the body he left behind. Secondly, he bought a new watch.
Well, that was 5 years ago, and today on Carl’s 45th birthday; he laid his pictures together again. Was he excited! He could see a “new” Carl – the Carl he used to know when he was 27; a Carl with energy; a Carl who wasn’t always taking medicine for this and that; a Carl who was trim; a Carl with good muscle tone and strength. And most importantly, a Carl who felt good about himself!
Oh yes, Carl doesn’t put up with slow running watches anymore. If they can’t keep up, they go!
Perform a random act of kindness today.
Jayne Benkendorf, editor
The Rebel
www.HealthfulFood.com
Copyright 2009
The Rebel may be shared in its whole, original form only. It is strictly forbidden to reproduce in part or with any additions, makeovers, deletions, highlighting, or any other alteration from its original.
A Product of PEP Productions, LLC
My Old Watch – And Me
Carl Rogers received a new watch for his birthday when he was 27 years old. After a couple years of real good service, his watch began losing about 2 minutes a day. But this was no problem for Carl as he would simply reset his watch each week, and all was fine. After another couple years, the 2 minutes became 5 minutes, and by the time he was 35, his watch was losing 15 minutes a day. So now he would reset it each morning and go on about his business.
Carl was quite a detail person and kept records on everything, and this included the history of his watch. When Carl reached 40 years of age, he got out all the records on his watch and went through them.
Carl had taken pictures of himself each of the 13 years he wore his watch. He got these out and looked them over. He laid them all out in order of time, and at first, he just admired his watch and how it looked with the clothes he was wearing. But then Carl began looking at himself, and the more he did, the more his attention shifted from his watch to the Carl he was seeing in the pictures.
When he was 27, he saw that he was fit and trim. He looked more alert and more active. And although he couldn’t really see much difference from one year to another, he could definitely see his body slipping when he looked at a 4 to 5 year period. He also remembered back when he was 27 that he was so active and did so many things; whereas today, any activity seemed to come much harder.
Then that “significant” thing happened to Carl. As he was looking at how his body had changed in 13 years, he would glance at his watch and realize how it too had slowed, had become weaker, and was constantly needing repair and attention. Then he thought, “Boy, my life and the life of my watch have been going in the same direction, and I haven’t even realized it. How could I be so stupid to not see this happening?”
Having realized what he had let happen, he made two very important – and positive – decisions. First, he immediately made plans for regaining the body he left behind. Secondly, he bought a new watch.
Well, that was 5 years ago, and today on Carl’s 45th birthday; he laid his pictures together again. Was he excited! He could see a “new” Carl – the Carl he used to know when he was 27; a Carl with energy; a Carl who wasn’t always taking medicine for this and that; a Carl who was trim; a Carl with good muscle tone and strength. And most importantly, a Carl who felt good about himself!
Oh yes, Carl doesn’t put up with slow running watches anymore. If they can’t keep up, they go!
Perform a random act of kindness today.
Jayne Benkendorf, editor
The Rebel
www.HealthfulFood.com
Copyright 2009
The Rebel may be shared in its whole, original form only. It is strictly forbidden to reproduce in part or with any additions, makeovers, deletions, highlighting, or any other alteration from its original.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Fun Family Friendly Exercise Ideas
When the weather is nice you can always go for a walk, ride bikes, shoot baskets, kick a soccer ball around, play tag, work in the garden, jump rope, fly a kite, potato sack races, hop scotch, hool-a-hoop...just to name a few. But unfortunately in Oklahoma we know that the weather is very tempermental that we can't always do outdoor activities. So here are a few indoor fun ideas: play twister, jumping jacks, turn on some music and dance, workout dvd, play hide-n-seek, shadow box.
I know you can come up with some other activities. Share with us YOUR favorite fun family friendly exercise ideas. I would love to try them!
I know you can come up with some other activities. Share with us YOUR favorite fun family friendly exercise ideas. I would love to try them!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Answer to Lisa's question!
Lisa asked what are some basic exercises she can do at home beyond pushups, squats, lunges and crunches. Here are a few:
Bicep Curls - Keep elbows close to ribs, turn palms up and squeeze bicep to lift weight without lifting elbows
Lateral Arm raises - Lift DB to shoulder height to your sides
Front Arm raises - Lift DB to shoulder height to the front of your body
Planks - balance on your knees or toes and elbows, keep your body in a straight line without letting your back arch
Plie' Squats - wide stance with feet turned out 45 degrees. This works the inner & outer thighs a little bit better.
Supermans - Lie on your stomach with feet and hands extended, lift both simultaneously up and down
Lying leg lifts - Lay on one side, stacking hips & ribs, rotate top foot out and lift and lower in a controlled manor
Lying inner thigh lifts - Lay on one side, bring top foot crossed in front of body, lift heel of bottom foot towards ceiling in a controlled manor
Give these a try...2-3 sets of about 10-15 reps each side!
Bicep Curls - Keep elbows close to ribs, turn palms up and squeeze bicep to lift weight without lifting elbows
Lateral Arm raises - Lift DB to shoulder height to your sides
Front Arm raises - Lift DB to shoulder height to the front of your body
Planks - balance on your knees or toes and elbows, keep your body in a straight line without letting your back arch
Plie' Squats - wide stance with feet turned out 45 degrees. This works the inner & outer thighs a little bit better.
Supermans - Lie on your stomach with feet and hands extended, lift both simultaneously up and down
Lying leg lifts - Lay on one side, stacking hips & ribs, rotate top foot out and lift and lower in a controlled manor
Lying inner thigh lifts - Lay on one side, bring top foot crossed in front of body, lift heel of bottom foot towards ceiling in a controlled manor
Give these a try...2-3 sets of about 10-15 reps each side!
Friday, January 30, 2009
What do you want to know?
If you have any thoughts or questions concerning exercise or nutritional tips, leave a comment...maybe I can help you out!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Workout without leaving your home
If you are a cable subscriber, you should check out channel 257 with Cox. FitTV is a great channel that is filled with workout programs from Belly Dancing to Yoga. Some of my favorite shows are workouts with Gilad (even the spandex clad ones) and yoga. Really give all of them a shot and see which ones are your favorite. It also has some really great shows on cooking healthier. Check it out and let me know what you think!
If you don't have cable, they use to have early morning workouts with Denise Austin and some other challenging workouts too. I am not sure they are still airing though. If you know, please let me know!
If you don't have cable, they use to have early morning workouts with Denise Austin and some other challenging workouts too. I am not sure they are still airing though. If you know, please let me know!
A Message from my Friend Jayne
A Message From THE REBEL
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Wanting to Lose Weight?
A new study may make losing weight much easier for some people.
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who eat fast are three (3) times more likely to be overweight than the same people eating slowly. Over 3,000 people participated in this study, and the findings were the same no matter the age of the participant or the activity level.
Fast Food:
Fast food takes on a completely new meaning. Think about it. Eating on the run, consuming a sandwich in 5 minutes because you’re late, gulping down food without much chewing because you’re starved or you’re late, or you’re just in the habit of eating fast – this IS fast food!
My husband, Doug, and I have been in a restaurant many times where the table next to us served 3 different parties during the same time we ate our meal. It seemed they wiped out their entire meal in the blink of an eye. The next time you’re in a restaurant, identify the fast eaters. Then check out their weight. What type of eater are you?
Why?
So, why does eating fast make us more likely to be overweight? The answer is simple. People who eat fast eat more food. It’s the volume thing. We would be better served to eat like many of our animal friends – grazing like cattle and fowl. In other words, eating a small amount many times during the day.
When we eat fast, we will eat more than our body needs. Before our body has a chance to communicate to our brain that we’re satisfied, we are already full. A full/stuffed feeling is not natural. Full makes us sluggish, sleepy, and uncomfortable. A satisfied feeling gives us energy and a sharp mind. But, don’t take my word for it. You try it!
Tips for eating slowly:
1. Take time to enjoy the flavors of your food.
2. Flavors become more noticeable when you chew your food well. Remember what your mother said about chewing your food? At least 20 times is what I heard.
3. Lay your fork/sandwich down between bites. Take time to savor that bite. If you’re with someone, engage in conversation between bites.
4. Get out of the attack mode when eating. Eating a meal like you’re an animal attacking its prey is “animalizing”! That plate of food is not going anywhere. No one is going to steal it if you don’t eat it in a hurry.
Summary:
When you eat fast, you go right past “satisfied” and become full and stuffed. When you eat slowly, satisfaction comes before the full feeling. Chew your food well and stop eating when you’re satisfied.
Jayne Benkendorf, editor
The Rebel
www.HealthfulFood.com
Copyright 2009
A Product of PEP Productions, LLC
Wanting to Lose Weight?
A new study may make losing weight much easier for some people.
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that people who eat fast are three (3) times more likely to be overweight than the same people eating slowly. Over 3,000 people participated in this study, and the findings were the same no matter the age of the participant or the activity level.
Fast Food:
Fast food takes on a completely new meaning. Think about it. Eating on the run, consuming a sandwich in 5 minutes because you’re late, gulping down food without much chewing because you’re starved or you’re late, or you’re just in the habit of eating fast – this IS fast food!
My husband, Doug, and I have been in a restaurant many times where the table next to us served 3 different parties during the same time we ate our meal. It seemed they wiped out their entire meal in the blink of an eye. The next time you’re in a restaurant, identify the fast eaters. Then check out their weight. What type of eater are you?
Why?
So, why does eating fast make us more likely to be overweight? The answer is simple. People who eat fast eat more food. It’s the volume thing. We would be better served to eat like many of our animal friends – grazing like cattle and fowl. In other words, eating a small amount many times during the day.
When we eat fast, we will eat more than our body needs. Before our body has a chance to communicate to our brain that we’re satisfied, we are already full. A full/stuffed feeling is not natural. Full makes us sluggish, sleepy, and uncomfortable. A satisfied feeling gives us energy and a sharp mind. But, don’t take my word for it. You try it!
Tips for eating slowly:
1. Take time to enjoy the flavors of your food.
2. Flavors become more noticeable when you chew your food well. Remember what your mother said about chewing your food? At least 20 times is what I heard.
3. Lay your fork/sandwich down between bites. Take time to savor that bite. If you’re with someone, engage in conversation between bites.
4. Get out of the attack mode when eating. Eating a meal like you’re an animal attacking its prey is “animalizing”! That plate of food is not going anywhere. No one is going to steal it if you don’t eat it in a hurry.
Summary:
When you eat fast, you go right past “satisfied” and become full and stuffed. When you eat slowly, satisfaction comes before the full feeling. Chew your food well and stop eating when you’re satisfied.
Jayne Benkendorf, editor
The Rebel
www.HealthfulFood.com
Copyright 2009
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