UCLA study finds high fructose corn syrup hurts memory, learning ability

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Doreen

By: Kristal Roberts http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/health/UCLA-study-finds-high-fructose-corn-syrup-dumbs-brain-down-hurts-memory-learning-ability

“A new study found that a certain type of sugar isn’t so sweet to your  brain—in fact, it can make you dumb and damage your memory, according to a  University of California, Los Angeles news release.

In research conducted at UCLA, high fructose corn syrup was fed to lab rats  for six weeks after the rodents were trained to find their way through a  maze.

The rats that weren’t supplemented with omega-3, a brain boosting fatty acid,  moved slowly.

Scientists say there was a decline synaptic activity, disrupting the rats’ ability to think clearly.

The high fructose corn syrup also made the rats resistant to insulin, which  can disrupt learning and cause memory loss.

However, the substance, six times sweeter than cane sugar, is a pervasively  common sweetener used in foods, drinks, condiments and even baby foods.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the average American is eating 40  pounds of the stuff each year.

Read UCLA’s report here:  http://bit.ly/JF7wrk”

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GE corn & sick honey bees – what’s the link?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Doreen

I had remembered hearing about honey bees dying, and did a google search for Bayer’s controversial bee-toxic pesticide, clothianidin.  There are a lot of petitions posted re: getting the EPA to suspend the use of clothianidin.  I did find the following article — here’s an excerpt with a link to the whole thing.

“Neonicotinoids are known to synergize with certain fungicides to increase the toxicity of the former to honey bees up to  1,000-fold, and fungicides may be key culprits in undermining beneficial bee microbiota that do things like make beebread nutritious and support immune response against gut pathogens like Nosema. Fungicide use in corn is likewise destroying beneficial fungi in many cropping systems, and driving the emergence of resistant strains.

As with insecticides and herbicides, so too with fungicide use on corn: corn farmers are stuck on a pesticide treadmill on high gear, with a pre-emptively pressed turbo charge button (as “insurance”). Among the many casualties are our honey bees who rely on corn’s abundant pollen supply.”

Read the whole article:  http://www.honeybeehaven.org/content/ge-corn-sick-honey-bees-whats-link

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Coffee is good for you?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Doreen

Every day there’s a conflicting report.  Good for you, bad for you.  Figured I’d keep posting the articles — it’s up to each of us to make our own decision.  I, unfortunately, am addicted.  I can’t give it up, I’ve tried.  How about you?  What do you think?

http://www.beachbody.com/product/newsletters/nl_499.do?code=EML_BBNL_499_20120411&ep_midmid=114539855&ep_rid=3695560948#article1

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10 Pain Fighting Foods

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Doreen

It should be everyone’s goal to keep inflammation in our bodies at a minimum.  Something I’ve leared since starting www.timetoplay.com has been that our bodies can be helped / healed by foods.  Here’s an article that lists some common items, including cinnomon, onions and walnuts and why they are helpful to include as part of our diet.

http://www.livestrong.com/blog/10-pain-fighting-foods/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=04112012

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FDA Deletes 1 Million Signatures for GMO Labeling Campaign

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Doreen

I don’t buy genetically modified foods (as far as I know. . . I read all the labels).  This is an interesting article about the lack of power of the people.  Thought I’d share (thank you Leta!).

http://naturalsociety.com/fda-deletes-1-million-signatures-for-gmo-labeling-campaign/

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Canaries in the Kitchen: Teflon Toxicosis

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Doreen

So, I’ve heard teflon is bad, teflon is safe. . . Leta and I were talking the other day and she told me about these things she’s read.  I’ve gone out and gotten pans without PFOA.  I figured better to be safe then sorry.  Here’s the article so you can make up your own mind.  It might be good to do some more research, too.

http://www.ewg.org/reports/toxicteflon

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All red meat is bad for you, new study says

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Doreen

Eating red meat — any amount and any type — appears to significantly increase the risk of premature death, according to a long-range study that examined the eating habits and health of more than 110,000 adults for more than 20 years.

For instance, adding just one 3-ounce serving of unprocessed red meat — picture a piece of steak no bigger than a deck of cards — to one’s daily diet was associated with a 13% greater chance of dying during the course of the study.

Even worse, adding an extra daily serving of processed red meat, such as a hot dog or two slices of bacon, was linked to a 20% higher risk of death during the study.

“Any red meat you eat contributes to the risk,” said An Pan, a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston and lead author of the study, published online Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Read whole article:  http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-red-meat-20120313,0,565423.story

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What You Need to Know About Using Hashtags on Twitter

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Doreen

I’m new to this social media stuff, and saw this article which I thought might be helpful for some other newbies like me!

What are Hashtags?  “A hashtag is simply a relevant word or series of characters preceded by the # symbol. Hashtags help categorize messages and can make it easier for other Twitter users to search for tweets.”  Read on and, hopefully, save yourself some time!  http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/222955

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Five Tips to Inspire Innovation at Your Small Business

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Doreen

In today’s marketplace, product life cycles are shrinking, global trade is leading to growing competition and the internet has lowered barriers to entry in many industries. So the need for innovation is more vital than ever.

How can you kick innovation into high gear at your small company? Here are five ideas:

Read whole article here: http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/222881

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Is Corn Gluten Really Safe For Those With Gluten Sensitivity?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Doreen

Corn Maize (Gluten) Found to Cause Harm Again…

The other day I ate corn pasta — it said gluten free.  It was actually really, really good; however, I woke in the middle of the night with my gluten-related symptoms but couldn’t figure out what could have caused it.  Until I saw something a facebook friend posted about corn gluten.  So, I asked Dr. Osborne.  And he sent me the link to this blog –

Since 1978 there have been a number of studies investigating whether or not corn gluten is a problem for patients with gluten sensitivity.  The answer many give is that corn is perfectly safe for celiac patients.  The big question is why would this advise be given if there are multiple studies showing quite the opposite?  So many products that are labeled gluten free contain corn gluten or corn byproducts.

Blog written by Dr. Osborne:  Read whole article — http://www.glutenfreesociety.org/gluten-free-society-blog/is-corn-gluten-really-safe-for-those-with-gluten-sensitivity

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