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The 130 World's Healthiest Foods

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 05:32:22 GMT

clipped by: coecoe321

130 foods that can serve as the basis of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Links to the articles about these foods can be found below.

Vegetables Fish & Seafood

Fruits

Low Fat Dairy

Beans & Legumes

Poultry & Lean Meats

Nuts & Seeds

Grains

Spices & Herbs

Natural Sweeteners

Other

Tags: food, health

Future 'Top 10' Hot Careers in 2012

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:14:56 GMT

clipped by: Mohir
clipper's remarks: 5) Simulation Engineering
By 2012, an increase in processing power and rich data will make simulations more realistic, and user-friendly. Simulation engineers will be working on bringing us closer to “Star Trek’s” Holodecks—the ultimate total immersion simulation. Simulations will be in every industry and every engineering field,

6) Boomer Caregiving
7) Genetic Counseling
8) Brain Analysts
9) Space Tourism
10) Roboticists

Clip Source: www.dailygalaxy.com

In our information-rich society there is an ever increasing demand for workers in the fields of computers, health care, science and space technology—much of it driven by the demands of the retiring baby boomers. If you like to plan ahead, here is sampling of some of the jobs that will be hot in the next several years and beyond.

1) Organic food Industry

By 2010, organic food and beverage will represent about 10 percent of the total market — a tenfold increase from 1998

2) Computational Biology

There is a growing need to combine computer science, biology and math to make sense of research data in massive quantities,

3) Parallel Programming

By 2012, computers will jump from core duo processors to multi-core processors — as many as 80 processors per machin

4) Data Technology

Data technologists build structures—real and virtual—that turn the pile of data into something meaningful and beautiful,

Tags: future, work, jobs

Children are hitting puberty earlier

Sat, 06 Jan 2007 23:47:07 GMT

clipped by: LGagnon

Clip Source: www.alternet.org

Kids these days are growing up too fast -- in more ways than one. American girls are reaching puberty up to a year earlier than in previous generations, with some children showing signs of sexual development as young as age 3. In extreme cases, girls are budding breasts before they’ve even learned to read.

Researchers call this phenomenon "precocious puberty," which some say is on the rise. Forty-eight percent of African-American girls and 15 percent of Caucasian girls show physical signs of puberty by age 8, according to a study of 17,000 U.S. girls published in Pediatrics in 1997. In a subsequent study of more than 2,000 boys, lead author Marcia Herman-Giddens found that 38 percent of African-American boys and 30 percent of Caucasian boys showed signs of sexual development by age 8.

What’s going on? Although scientists have yet to prove definitive causes, many suspect that hormone-mimicking chemicals, obesity and stress all contribute to precocious puberty. The chemicals, often called endocrine disruptors, are of particular concern because they’re everywhere -- in food, water, personal-care products, some plastics and many consumer goods.

Parents can take practical steps to minimize their children’s risk for early puberty and encourage healthy lifestyles. These are key steps according to Sherrill Sellman, author of "What Women Must Know to Protect Their Daughters from Breast Cancer":

Avoid meat, milk and dairy products containing growth hormones

Buy organic produce

Minimize soy, which mimics estrogen

Choose green household products

Encourage children to eat well and exercise

Prevent children from chewing on plastic toys

Avoid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products, including vinyl shower curtains and toys and packaging that bear the number "3," indicating they’re made with PVC.

Tags: life, health, medicine, biology, food, drugs, plastic, children

Detoxify Yourself: 101 Tips to Remove the Poison from Your Body and Your Life

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:07:23 GMT

clipped by: Silkweaver
clipper's remarks: It certainly seems a life project. Very little time is left to do something with your now totally purified body and mind

Clip Source: www.nursingschoolsearch.com

With air pollution, harmful pesticides and an unhealthy diet, your body is probably full of chemicals and poisons that you don’t even think about.

If you want to detox your entire body, mind, spirit and life, turn to this list, which has over 100 ideas for removing the poison.

10 Goals for Every Day

Watch less TV

Limit your online activity

Stop gossiping

Use non-toxic cleaners

Quit smoking

Exercise

Sleep better and longer

Introduce organic produce into your diet

Limit the number of pills you pop each day

Breathe deeply

Physical Poisons

Social Poisons

Productivity Drainers

Meditation Tips

Emotional and Mental Health

Organization Tips

Simplify Your Life

Food and Diet

Exercise and Sleep

Good Lifestyle Choices and Links

Purifying Your Environment

Tags: life style

high pesticide foods

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 05:40:54 GMT

clipped by: veggielo

Clip Source: www.care2.com

High-Pesticide Food: Strawberries
Main Nutrient: Vitamin C
Healthy Alternatives: Blueberries, raspberries, oranges, grapefruit, kiwifruit, watermelon

High-Pesticide Food: Bell peppers
Main Nutrient: Vitamin C
Healthy Alternatives: Green peas, broccoli, romaine, lettuce

High-Pesticide Food: Spinach
Main Nutrient: Vitamins A and C
Healthy Alternatives: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, asparagus

High-Pesticide Food: Cherries
Main Nutrient: Vitamin C
Healthy Alternatives: Oranges, blueberries, raspberries, kiwifruit, blackberries, grapefruit

High-Pesticide Food: Peaches
Main Nutrient: Vitamins A and C
Healthy Alternatives: Nectarines, watermelon, tangerines, oranges, grapefruit

High-Pesticide Food: Mexican cantaloupe
Main Nutrient: Vitamins A and C
and potassium Healthy Alternatives: U.S. cantaloupe grown from May to December, watermelon

High-Pesticide Food: Celery
Main Nutrient: Carotenoids
Healthy Alternatives: Carrots, broccoli, radishes, romaine lettuce

High-Pesticide Food: Apples
Main Nutrient: Vitamin C
Healthy Alternatives: Watermelon, nectarines, bananas, tangerines

High-Pesticide Food: Apricots
Main Nutrient: Vitamins A an C and potassium
Healthy Alternatives: Nectarines, watermelon, oranges, tangerines

High-Pesticide Food: Green beans
Main Nutrient: Potassium
Healthy Alternatives: Green peas, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, asparagus

Tags: organic, fruit, vegetable

Algae: Biofuel Of The Future?

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:42:57 GMT

clipped by: Mohir

Clip Source: www.sciencedaily.com

In the world of alternative fuels, there may be nothing greener than pond scum.

Algae are tiny biological factories that use photosynthesis to transform carbon dioxide and sunlight into energy so efficiently that they can double their weight several times a day.

As part of the photosynthesis process algae produce oil and can generate 15 times more oil per acre than other plants used for biofuels, such as corn and switchgrass. Algae can grow in salt water, freshwater or even contaminated water, at sea or in ponds, and on land not suitable for food production.

On top of those advantages, algae — at least in theory — should grow even better when fed extra carbon dioxide (the main greenhouse gas) and organic material like sewage. If so, algae could produce biofuel while cleaning up other problems.

With the grant, the team will try to determine exactly how promising algae biofuel production can be by tweaking the inputs of carbon dioxide and organic matter to increase algae oil yields.

Tags: algae, biofuel, green

Organic food, better and tastier?

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:18:30 GMT

clipped by: balthazarus
clipper's remarks: "Produce from the organically and conventionally grown crops were then fed to animals over a two year period and intake and excretion of various minerals and trace elements were measured. Once again, the results showed there was no difference in retention of the elements"

it still is tastier..

Clip Source: www.sciencedaily.com

Organic Food Has No More Nutritional Value Than Food Grown With Pesticides, Study Shows

Many people pay more than a third more for organic food in the belief that it has more nutritional content than food grown with pesticides and chemicals.

there is no clear evidence to back this up.

In the first study ever to look at retention of minerals and trace elements, animals were fed a diet consisting of crops grown using three different cultivation methods in two seasons.

growing the vegetables on soil which had a low input of nutrients using animal manure and no pesticides except for one organically approved product

second method involved applying a low input of nutrients using animal manure, combined with use of pesticides

third method comprised a combination of a high input of nutrients through mineral fertilisers and pesticides

After harvest, results showed that there were no differences in the levels of major and trace contents in the fruit and vegetables

Tags: nutrition, organic food

Top tips for the lazy environmentalist

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 17:57:44 GMT

clipped by: tidbit2

Clip Source: lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk

Top tips for the lazy environmentalist

because saving the planet doesn't have to be confusing, or hard work.

Being greener really all comes down to just one thing - using less energy

1. Switch to a green energy supplier on the web

2. Change your lightbulbs

3. Use less hot water

4. Turn down the heat & cut out the draughts

5. Don't leave your appliances on standby

6. Use less paper

7. Recycle

8. Eat less meat and more local, organic food

9. Use a smart meter

10. Get involved, stay informed

Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace or Stop Climate Chaos

Tags: environment, green

Future 'Top 10' Hot Careers in 2012: Space Tourism to Genetic Counseling

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:53:19 GMT

clipped by: tabsey
clipper's remarks: Time to advise to the grandkids. Bloody parents these days.........blah, blah, blah..

Clip Source: www.dailygalaxy.com

1) Organic food Industry

Qualifications: Organic food expertise in farming, business or science.

Salary range: $50,000 to $80,000

2) Computational Biology

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or higher in bioinformatics, computer science, mathematics, biology or related area; strong software engineering skills.

Salary: $106,000 to $118,000

3) Parallel Programming

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or relevant field, non-linear thinking and creativity.

Salary: $79,000 to $88,000

4) Data Technology

Qualifications: Experience in virtual environments, imaging and visualization, technical skills, willingness to learn new tools and imagination.

Salary: $90,000 to $102,000

5) Simulation Engineering

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics or relevant field; analytical skills; and interpersonal skills.

Salary: $91,000 to $114,000

6) Boomer Caregiving

7) Genetic Counseling

8) Brain Analysts

9) Space Tourism

10) Roboticists

Tags: competition, will, abound

Why is fast food so cheap?

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:28:03 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: "Many consumers would like to support skilled farmers who produce healthy products, are good stewards of their land, work to preserve clean water and open spaces around our communities, and are contributing to a secure food system.

Our representatives need to know this is the kind of farming we want to support with our tax dollars in the new 2007 Farm Bill. "

See source for links, information and opportunities for change. Get educated and get involved!

Clip Source: www.animalvegetablemiracle.com

Have you ever wondered why fast food is cheap – in spite of all the fossil fuels and processing that were required to make it – while simple, unprocessed organic produce is relatively more expensive?

This puzzle has a two-word answer: Farm Bill.

The U.S. government urges us to eat more fruits and vegetables, but our agricultural programs offer virtually no assistance to fruit and vegetable farmers. Organic growers, furthermore, have to pay out of pocket for the costs of certifying and inspecting their own farms. By contrast, the inspection and regulation of “conventional” (non-organic) farms, feedlots, slaughterhouses, packing and processing plants are paid for by our taxes.

Our subsidies guarantee the cheap supply of processed corn- and soybean-based carbohydrates and fats that dominate the menus of our school lunch programs and fast-food chains.

It’s no coincidence that this is an American problem – it’s directly related to the U.S. government's farm and nutrition policies.

Tags: farming, health, agriculture, vegetables, fruits, organic, politics

Vertical Farming, farming of the future...

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:03:17 GMT

clipped by: BitDrifter
clipper's remarks: These vertical farms would be put in ubanized centers to reduce shipping costs and the eviromental footprint.

Clip Source: news.bbc.co.uk

The idea is simple enough. Imagine a 30-storey building with glass walls, topped off with a huge solar panel.

On each floor there would be giant planting beds, indoor fields in effect.

There would be a sophisticated irrigation system.

And so crops of all kinds and small livestock could all be grown in a controlled environment in the most urban of settings.

That means there would be no shipping costs, and no pollution caused by moving produce around the country.

Professor Despommier lists many advantages of this revolutionary kind of agriculture. They include:

Year round crop production in a controlled environment
All produce would be organic as there would be no exposure to wild parasites and bugs
Elimination of environmentally damaging agricultural runoff
Food being produced locally to where it is consumed

And, says the professor, vertical farming would allow some existing traditional farms to be returned to natural forests. Good news in a time of global warming.

Tags: vertical farming, future, technology, farms, agiculture, food, enviroment, pollution, innovation, columbia

Quietly doing their bit to save the planet

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 20:53:10 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: What a fantastic idea.

Clip Source: www.cnn.com

S.African hotel pampers worms

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (Reuters) -- Thousands of earthworms guzzle tonnes of scrap food left over from the tables of the rich and famous at South Africa's plush Mount Nelson hotel, quietly doing their bit to save the planet.

Cape Town's oldest and most famous hotel -- a pink temple to pampering where visiting celebrities are welcomed by doormen in traditional colonial-era pith helmets -- has its own worm farm to help slash waste and, ultimately, tackle climate change.

"This may seem simplistic but it was simply the right thing to do. We're taking responsibility and actually producing something of value out of the waste," Sharon Baharavi, of the five-star Mount Nelson, told Reuters.

The worms are kept out of sight of patrons enjoying the opulent surroundings and gourmet treats, but they bask in pampered luxury in a backroom a short slither from the presidential suite.

"If we think really big ... if everybody took their organic waste and processed it through vermiculture or worm farms and we stopped organic waste going to landfill sites, it would have a dramatic impact on climate change."

Tags: environment, worms, vermiculture, organic waste, south africa, science

The Dumbest Deaths in Recorded History

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:30:18 GMT

clipped by: orangysb
clipper's remarks: Visit the original page for a few others.

Clip Source: www.comedycorner.org

The Dumbest Deaths in Recorded History

Francis Bacon:
One of the most influential minds of the late 16th century. A statesman, a philosopher, a writer, and a scientist, he was even rumored to have written some of Shakespeare's plays.
How he died: Stuffing snow into a chicken
One afternoon in 1625, Bacon was watching a snowstorm and was struck by the wondrous notion that maybe snow could be used to preserve meat in the same way that salt was used. Determined to find out, he purchased a chicken from a nearby village, killed it, and then, standing outside in the snow, attempted to stuff the chicken full of snow to freeze it. The chicken never froze, but Bacon did.

Jerome Irving Rodale:
Founding father of the organic food movement, creator of "Organic Farming and Gardening" magazine, and founder of Rodale Press, a major publishing corporation.
How he died: On the "Dick Cavett Show", while discussing the benefits of organic foods.
Rodale, who bragged "I'm going to live to be 100 unless I'm run down by a sugar-crazed taxi driver," was only 72 when he appeared on the "Dick Cavett Show" in January 1971. Part way through the interview, he dropped dead in his chair. Cause of death: heart attack. The show was never aired.

Attila the Hun:
One of the most notorious villains in history, Attila's army had conquered all of Asia by 450 AD-from Mongolia to the edge of the Russian Empire-by destroying villages and pillaging the countryside.
How he died: He got a nosebleed on his wedding night.
In 453 AD, Attila married a young girl named Ildico. Despite his reputation for ferocity on the battlefield, he tended to eat and drink lightly during large banquets. On his wedding night, however, he really cut loose, gorging himself on food and drink. Sometime during the night he suffered a nosebleed, but was too drunk to notice. He drowned in his own blood and was found dead the next morning.

Tags: funny, humor

No Soy For My Boy!!

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 23:46:34 GMT

clipped by: gingembre
clipper's remarks: WTF! I was amused, though, by Rutz's parting comment about his "devil food":
"P.S.: Soy sauce is fine. Unlike soy milk, it's perfectly safe because it's fermented, which changes its molecular structure. Miso, natto and tempeh are also OK, but avoid tofu."

Clip Source: blog.myspace.com

Columnist claims soy products reduce penis size, make men gay

Published: Tuesday December 12, 2006

A column published today on conservative website World Net Daily claims that use of soy products leads to reduced penis size and higher rates of male homosexuality.

In "A devil food is turning out kids into homosexuals," author James Rutz claims that soy raises human estrogen levels, causing the shifts.

The hormone-link theory regarding homosexuality was abandoned by mainstream scientists in the 1980s, after studies found higher testosterone levels among gay men as often as among heterosexuals. As The Atlantic reports:

In 1984 Heino Meyer-Bahlburg, a neurobiologist at Columbia University, analyzed the results of twenty-seven studies undertaken to test the theory. According to Meyer-Bahlburg, a score of the studies in fact showed no difference between the testosterone or estrogen levels of homosexual and heterosexual men. Three studies did show that homosexuals had significantly lower levels of testosterone, but Meyer-Bahlburg believed that two of them were methodologically unsound and that the third was tainted by psychotropic drug use on the part of its subjects. Two studies actually reported higher levels of testosterone in homosexual men than in heterosexual men, and one unhelpfully showed the levels to be higher in bisexuals than in either heterosexuals or homosexuals.

Excerpts from the World Net Daily column follow:

Now, I'm a health-food guy, a fanatic who seldom allows anything into his kitchen unless it's organic. I state my bias here just so you'll know I'm not anti-health food.

The dangerous food I'm speaking of is soy. Soybean products are feminizing, and they're all over the place. You can hardly escape them anymore.

Aha, so being gay is DIETARY. Wow, we've all been stumped all these years.

Does that mean that entire Far East Asia is gay?

And this infertility-causing soy presumably explains why there are so... um... many... Chinese... people.

Tags: diet, soy, gay, homosexuality, bullshit, conservative, penis

Organic milk is healthier, scientists say

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 22:19:15 GMT

clipped by: zetzero

Clip Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

A letter written by 14 scientists that was received today by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) claims that organic milk has higher levels of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, which are thought to boost health and provide protection from coronary heart disease. The authors of the letter want the FSA to change its stance on organic milk and “recognise that there are differences that exist between organic and nonorganic milk” .

Tags: science, food, health