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Even as an English Coach my English is not perfect. Sometimes I pick up the accents of my students. Sometimes I use incomplete grammar. Guess what? People understand me because I keep on making effort to be clear even if I have to correct myself.
One of my students is a business owner and operates his business during the summers. He has pointed out that when he started he started small. Every summer he would improve something so the business ran more efficiently or the food was better or whatever that summer. He took the lessons from that summer, trained his people and applied those new trainings the next summer. The businesses who improved every summer were winners. The ones who did not were losers. Keep improving and winners train were his lessons. - I agree with that! A good goal for us as people who are learning to speak better English even if we are shy to anyone, anywhere is to: speak speak speak. Keep making an effort to be clear. - If you have been wanting to speak better English perfectly... there is no such goal. Winners train. Losers Complain |
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Do you know the feeling of trying to grieve after the death of a loved one and you have to do things with their property or whatever and you get in your own way?
My 96 year old Grandmother, who was an amazing woman, died last week. I've been talking to family members who all speak English. We are all natives. You know I teach American English but I started getting in my own way = meaning I have not been communicating as clearly as I usually do. She had been sick for a few years so her passing was not a shock. She and I were close and we spent thousands of hours talking so I feel blessed that I spent good time with her. So I have been getting in my own way by not communicating clearly to family members right after she died. I started to remember that my speaking clearly is not about me... It's about YOU. It's about me staying a good example of speaking clearly for YOU no matter the crisis so when I teach... so when I teach you have a good example to follow. Processing grief AND clear communication can happen. One tip that helped me get back on track to clear communicating was this. Maybe this can help you: I wrote everything that I need to do for my family on one big sheet of paper with a deadline. That brought me back to clarity. I am processing my grief and communicating clearly again. You CAN do both. |
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EMPATHY STATEMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
EMPATHY: It is a way to let customers/clients/co-workers/partners/employees, etc. know that you understand. It is important to use empathy statements to build deeper connections with people. Empathy is not only using phrases that I will share with you below; it is also an attitude that communicates to the client/partner/co-worker, etc. that you are sincere, attentive and concerned about them. You ARE NOT just agreeing with them, you are making observations that build deeper connections by putting yourself in their “shoes”. I have a relative who used to hire managers. She called this “sitting on the other side of the table.” Empathetic statements communicate that you are sincerely making an effort to understand and it is a wonderful beginning step to solving the problem that caused them to be upset Improving Your English: Build a deeper connection with co-workers, clients, customers, employees with these... There are many. Here are a few: "I can see why you are upset." "I am also angry that happened." "I understand your point of view." "I understand the reason you are not satisfied." |
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A common word you may hear is: y'all = you all.
It is very common in the south = Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, North Florida, South and North Carolina as well as Virginia. Should you use it? If we wish to increase our value as the M.V.P. - Most Valuable Person in our company or our business... we should use words that the majority of people can understand and stay away from slang or idioms. We can never know how slang words affect people from different parts of the country. It is not slang... it is so common that it is a type of slang now. John McWhorter, who teaches linguistics at Columbia University and has written several books about language. Mr. McWhorter, the Columbia linguist, summed up the downside of y’all by saying, “You can’t use it at a board meeting.” Might it shed its informality if more people adopt it? "That's not going to change,” Mr. McWhorter said, “especially because it's associated with two things: the South and black people. And those two things are considered informal, and many people would have less polite things to say about both of those things." As we have talked before, simple, direct speech without sport references, idioms and slang is better for deeper and meaningful relationships.... business or personal. Hope this helps! Thanks, S. |
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Drink Less for Strong Bones
How Does Alcohol Harm Your Bones?
Heavy drinking is a health risk for many reasons, including the effects on bones.
Research shows that chronic heavy alcohol use, especially during adolescence and young adult years, can dramatically affect bone health and increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
What do doctors advise? Drink less for strong bones.
Calcium is an essential nutrient for healthy bones, and alcohol is its enemy. "Alcohol has multiple effects on calcium," says Primal Kaur, MD, an osteoporosis specialist at Temple University Health System in Philadelphia. "The bones deteriorate because not enough calcium is getting into bones -- and the body is leaching it away from bones."
When you imbibe too much -- 2 to 3 ounces of alcohol every day -- the stomach does not absorb calcium adequately, Kaur explains. "Alcohol interferes with the pancreas and its absorption of calcium and vitamin D. Alcohol also affects the liver, which is important for activating vitamin D -- which is also important for calcium absorption."
The hormones important to bone health also go awry. Some studies suggest that alcohol decreases estrogen and can lead to irregular periods. As estrogen declines, bone remodeling slows and leads to bone loss. If you're in the menopausal years, this adds to the bone loss that's naturally occurring, says Kaur.
There's an increase in two potentially bone-damaging hormones, cortisol and parathyroid hormone. High levels of cortisol seen in people with alcoholism can decrease bone formation and increase bone breakdown. Chronic alcohol consumption also increases parathyroid hormone, which leaches calcium from the bone, she says.
Also, excess alcohol kills osteoblasts, the bone-making cells, Kaur adds. To compound the problem, nutritional deficiencies from heavy drinking can lead to peripheral neuropathy -- nerve damage to hands and feet. And chronic alcohol abuse can affect balance, which can lead to falls, she explains.
Drinking and Your Risk of Fracture
Heavy drinkers are more likely to suffer frequent fractures due to brittle bones and nerve damage, especially hip and spine fractures, Kaur says. Those fractures will likely heal slowly because of malnutrition.
When you quit drinking, your bones may recover fairly rapidly. Some studies have found that lost bone can be partially restored when alcohol abuse ends.
WebMD
How Does Alcohol Harm Your Bones?
Heavy drinking is a health risk for many reasons, including the effects on bones.
Research shows that chronic heavy alcohol use, especially during adolescence and young adult years, can dramatically affect bone health and increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
What do doctors advise? Drink less for strong bones.
Calcium is an essential nutrient for healthy bones, and alcohol is its enemy. "Alcohol has multiple effects on calcium," says Primal Kaur, MD, an osteoporosis specialist at Temple University Health System in Philadelphia. "The bones deteriorate because not enough calcium is getting into bones -- and the body is leaching it away from bones."
When you imbibe too much -- 2 to 3 ounces of alcohol every day -- the stomach does not absorb calcium adequately, Kaur explains. "Alcohol interferes with the pancreas and its absorption of calcium and vitamin D. Alcohol also affects the liver, which is important for activating vitamin D -- which is also important for calcium absorption."
The hormones important to bone health also go awry. Some studies suggest that alcohol decreases estrogen and can lead to irregular periods. As estrogen declines, bone remodeling slows and leads to bone loss. If you're in the menopausal years, this adds to the bone loss that's naturally occurring, says Kaur.
There's an increase in two potentially bone-damaging hormones, cortisol and parathyroid hormone. High levels of cortisol seen in people with alcoholism can decrease bone formation and increase bone breakdown. Chronic alcohol consumption also increases parathyroid hormone, which leaches calcium from the bone, she says.
Also, excess alcohol kills osteoblasts, the bone-making cells, Kaur adds. To compound the problem, nutritional deficiencies from heavy drinking can lead to peripheral neuropathy -- nerve damage to hands and feet. And chronic alcohol abuse can affect balance, which can lead to falls, she explains.
Drinking and Your Risk of Fracture
Heavy drinkers are more likely to suffer frequent fractures due to brittle bones and nerve damage, especially hip and spine fractures, Kaur says. Those fractures will likely heal slowly because of malnutrition.
When you quit drinking, your bones may recover fairly rapidly. Some studies have found that lost bone can be partially restored when alcohol abuse ends.
WebMD
HOLD THE PRESS! 73 Year Old Mother asks youngest son for exercise program!
Sometimes people who have been successful in something have a hard time trying something new...
Imagine my surprise when my 73 year old Mother asked me for a program to help her get stronger!
I thought, "where is my Mother and what have you done with her!" Lol!
It actually started 4 weeks or so ago when she asked me to motivate her...
I said, I can't motivate anyone Mom. She looked at me in shock because I said it with a serious New York Accent... lol!
Said I "I can suggest some tools to use so you motivate yourself."
I explained too many people depend on the trainer and that's the trainers fault...
The trainer should encourage self-sufficiency and be a guide/reminder.
So... back the program story..
It was a nice moment.. I am the youngest out of 3 boys and the youngest doesn't always get heard... or validated for any info they may bring that is good.
So it was nice to be seen for the premature baby who was less than a foot long, grow into this 6 foot 4, 185lbs of lean, Bruce Lee Muscle, with the endurance of Brazillian Jujitsu Practioners (hahah)... It was nice to know she has seen my consistency and gradual improvement.
So...
- I gave her a sheet to put on her wall right above her dresser to remind her of what body parts to work on...
- we designated a water bottle and a daily water drinking goal...
- I set up an alarm on her phone to remind her to work out...
It's never to late to get into better shape!
Sakani
Sometimes people who have been successful in something have a hard time trying something new...
Imagine my surprise when my 73 year old Mother asked me for a program to help her get stronger!
I thought, "where is my Mother and what have you done with her!" Lol!
It actually started 4 weeks or so ago when she asked me to motivate her...
I said, I can't motivate anyone Mom. She looked at me in shock because I said it with a serious New York Accent... lol!
Said I "I can suggest some tools to use so you motivate yourself."
I explained too many people depend on the trainer and that's the trainers fault...
The trainer should encourage self-sufficiency and be a guide/reminder.
So... back the program story..
It was a nice moment.. I am the youngest out of 3 boys and the youngest doesn't always get heard... or validated for any info they may bring that is good.
So it was nice to be seen for the premature baby who was less than a foot long, grow into this 6 foot 4, 185lbs of lean, Bruce Lee Muscle, with the endurance of Brazillian Jujitsu Practioners (hahah)... It was nice to know she has seen my consistency and gradual improvement.
So...
- I gave her a sheet to put on her wall right above her dresser to remind her of what body parts to work on...
- we designated a water bottle and a daily water drinking goal...
- I set up an alarm on her phone to remind her to work out...
It's never to late to get into better shape!
Sakani
Gwyneth Paltrow who is 42 years old said:
"...finding motivation was hard. She advised me to think of exercise as an automatic routine, no different from brushing your teeth, to avoid getting distracted. Now it is part of my life."
2 Things that has worked for her:
1.) When it comes to monitoring weight, she believes it's more important to measure in inches with a measuring tape because weighing yourself can lead to shame and guilt.
2.) She advises people to create muscle tone and boost their metabolism by moving more and says we sit around for too much of the day.
I say...
Stay consistent even if small...
"...finding motivation was hard. She advised me to think of exercise as an automatic routine, no different from brushing your teeth, to avoid getting distracted. Now it is part of my life."
2 Things that has worked for her:
1.) When it comes to monitoring weight, she believes it's more important to measure in inches with a measuring tape because weighing yourself can lead to shame and guilt.
2.) She advises people to create muscle tone and boost their metabolism by moving more and says we sit around for too much of the day.
I say...
Stay consistent even if small...
Top 10 Signs You're Over Training
A little exercise is good for you, so more must be better, right? Well, sometimes. And sometimes more is just that—more. In the quest for better health and fitness, it is sometimes difficult to quell one's enthusiasm and take a break from exercise. But if exercise is leaving you more exhausted than energized, you could be suffering from an acute case of overtraining. Individuals who exercise excessively are risking more than poor performance: They're risking their health. If you recognize the following symptoms in yourself or in a friend, it is essential that you seek professional help.
1) Decreased performance. Slower reaction times, reduced speeds and lowered endurance levels are all common signs of overtraining.
2) Agitation, moodiness, irritability or lack of concentration. Too much exercise and too little rest can wreak havoc on the hormones and cause mood swings and an inability to concentrate.
3) Excessive fatigue and malaise. A body that never has a chance to fully recover from a previous workout will continue to feel more and more fatigued. Some people describe this feeling as "heavy legs."
4) Increased perceived effort during normal workouts. Overtraining takes a toll on the body, and workouts that were once a breeze can begin to feel like a grind.
5) Chronic or nagging muscle aches or joint pain. Overused muscles and joints can cause constant aches, which may go unnoticed until the body is given proper rest.
6) More frequent illnesses and upper-respiratory infections. Too much exercise taxes all of the body's systems and makes it more difficult to ward off infections.
7) Insomnia or restless sleep. During sleep the body has time to rest and repair itself. An overtrained body, however, is sometimes unable to slow down and completely relax, making it difficult to recover between workouts.
8) Loss of appetite. Overtraining can cause an increase in hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine that tend to inhibit appetite. The physical exhaustion and anxiety that often comes with overtraining can also have the same effect.
9) Chronically elevated heart rate at rest and during exercise. A clear sign of an overworked heart muscle is a chronically elevated heart rate. Also, people who overtrain will often find that it takes longer for their heart rate to return to normal after a workout.
10) Menstrual cycle disturbances in women. Exercising excessively and not consuming enough calories may disrupt a woman's menstrual cycle. While some may experience irregular periods, others will stop menstruating altogether.
The American Council on Exercise
A little exercise is good for you, so more must be better, right? Well, sometimes. And sometimes more is just that—more. In the quest for better health and fitness, it is sometimes difficult to quell one's enthusiasm and take a break from exercise. But if exercise is leaving you more exhausted than energized, you could be suffering from an acute case of overtraining. Individuals who exercise excessively are risking more than poor performance: They're risking their health. If you recognize the following symptoms in yourself or in a friend, it is essential that you seek professional help.
1) Decreased performance. Slower reaction times, reduced speeds and lowered endurance levels are all common signs of overtraining.
2) Agitation, moodiness, irritability or lack of concentration. Too much exercise and too little rest can wreak havoc on the hormones and cause mood swings and an inability to concentrate.
3) Excessive fatigue and malaise. A body that never has a chance to fully recover from a previous workout will continue to feel more and more fatigued. Some people describe this feeling as "heavy legs."
4) Increased perceived effort during normal workouts. Overtraining takes a toll on the body, and workouts that were once a breeze can begin to feel like a grind.
5) Chronic or nagging muscle aches or joint pain. Overused muscles and joints can cause constant aches, which may go unnoticed until the body is given proper rest.
6) More frequent illnesses and upper-respiratory infections. Too much exercise taxes all of the body's systems and makes it more difficult to ward off infections.
7) Insomnia or restless sleep. During sleep the body has time to rest and repair itself. An overtrained body, however, is sometimes unable to slow down and completely relax, making it difficult to recover between workouts.
8) Loss of appetite. Overtraining can cause an increase in hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine that tend to inhibit appetite. The physical exhaustion and anxiety that often comes with overtraining can also have the same effect.
9) Chronically elevated heart rate at rest and during exercise. A clear sign of an overworked heart muscle is a chronically elevated heart rate. Also, people who overtrain will often find that it takes longer for their heart rate to return to normal after a workout.
10) Menstrual cycle disturbances in women. Exercising excessively and not consuming enough calories may disrupt a woman's menstrual cycle. While some may experience irregular periods, others will stop menstruating altogether.
The American Council on Exercise
Top 5: surprising health benefits of cranberry juice
1. Prevents painful urinary tract infection
Did you know that modern preservatives in foods have been linked to the rise in urinary tract infections? Cranberry's anti-adhesion properties—or the proanthocyanidins minerals found in the fruit—helps to avoid such infections.
2. Reduces Dental Plaque
This natural beverage has nothing but good news for the teeth and gums. Experts say cranberry juice inhibits the growth of mouth bacteria that causes plaque. So, drink up! A healthy dose of cranberry juice ensures your teeth are fresh and clean all the time.
3. Kidney Stone Prevention
This is still under active medical research, but the presence of quinic acid have experts saying it is possible for cranberry juice to help prevent the development of kidney stones. It makes sense since the cranberry helps rid the body of wastes and bacteria—anything that doesn't belong there.
4. Deter Cancer
Cranberry juice is a good source of polyphenol antioxidants and phytochemicals, both of which are possible deterrents against cancer and disorders of the cardiovascular and immune systems. That's a lot of benefits coming from a small fruit.
5. Yeast Infection
What is yeast infection? It is an overgrowth in the body of a type of naturally occurring bacteria. Yeast infection and fungi overgrowth in Americans has been estimated by the experts to be present in 85% of the population and goes largely undiagnosed, especially in men and children. Surprisingly, doctors estimate that up to 85% of men are affected. They usually suffer in the form of digestive problems and other symptoms and later in life, prostate problems.
Doctors and scientists believe that the cranberry and its juice are very effective in preventing yeast infection. Cranberry juice contains substances that render bacteria unable to cling on the walls of the mouth, intestines, and even the urinary tract. Fresh cranberry juice is effective in flushing out Candida yeasts and other excess cells and fungi from the body.
1. Prevents painful urinary tract infection
Did you know that modern preservatives in foods have been linked to the rise in urinary tract infections? Cranberry's anti-adhesion properties—or the proanthocyanidins minerals found in the fruit—helps to avoid such infections.
2. Reduces Dental Plaque
This natural beverage has nothing but good news for the teeth and gums. Experts say cranberry juice inhibits the growth of mouth bacteria that causes plaque. So, drink up! A healthy dose of cranberry juice ensures your teeth are fresh and clean all the time.
3. Kidney Stone Prevention
This is still under active medical research, but the presence of quinic acid have experts saying it is possible for cranberry juice to help prevent the development of kidney stones. It makes sense since the cranberry helps rid the body of wastes and bacteria—anything that doesn't belong there.
4. Deter Cancer
Cranberry juice is a good source of polyphenol antioxidants and phytochemicals, both of which are possible deterrents against cancer and disorders of the cardiovascular and immune systems. That's a lot of benefits coming from a small fruit.
5. Yeast Infection
What is yeast infection? It is an overgrowth in the body of a type of naturally occurring bacteria. Yeast infection and fungi overgrowth in Americans has been estimated by the experts to be present in 85% of the population and goes largely undiagnosed, especially in men and children. Surprisingly, doctors estimate that up to 85% of men are affected. They usually suffer in the form of digestive problems and other symptoms and later in life, prostate problems.
Doctors and scientists believe that the cranberry and its juice are very effective in preventing yeast infection. Cranberry juice contains substances that render bacteria unable to cling on the walls of the mouth, intestines, and even the urinary tract. Fresh cranberry juice is effective in flushing out Candida yeasts and other excess cells and fungi from the body.
Olive Leaf Extract Benefits...
The researchers credit a number of unique properties possessed by the
olive leaf compound for the broad killing power:
An ability to interfere with critical amino acid production essential for
viruses.
An ability to contain viral infection and/or spread by inactivating
viruses or by preventing virus shedding, budding or assembly at the cell
membrane.
The ability to directly penetrate infected cells and stop viral
replication.
In the case of retroviruses, it is able to neutralize the production of
reverse transcriptase and protease. These enzymes are essential for a
retrovirus, such as HIV, to alter the RNA of a healthy cell.
It can stimulate phagocytosis, an immune system response in which cells
ingest harmful microorganisms and foreign matter.
The research suggests that this may be a "true anti-viral" compound
because it appears to selectively block an entire virus-specific system in
the infected host. It thus appears to offer healing effects not addressed
by pharmaceutical antibiotics.
If you're in San Antonio:
Cost Plus Nutrition:
7959 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX
(210) 692-9864
The researchers credit a number of unique properties possessed by the
olive leaf compound for the broad killing power:
An ability to interfere with critical amino acid production essential for
viruses.
An ability to contain viral infection and/or spread by inactivating
viruses or by preventing virus shedding, budding or assembly at the cell
membrane.
The ability to directly penetrate infected cells and stop viral
replication.
In the case of retroviruses, it is able to neutralize the production of
reverse transcriptase and protease. These enzymes are essential for a
retrovirus, such as HIV, to alter the RNA of a healthy cell.
It can stimulate phagocytosis, an immune system response in which cells
ingest harmful microorganisms and foreign matter.
The research suggests that this may be a "true anti-viral" compound
because it appears to selectively block an entire virus-specific system in
the infected host. It thus appears to offer healing effects not addressed
by pharmaceutical antibiotics.
If you're in San Antonio:
Cost Plus Nutrition:
7959 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX
(210) 692-9864
Excellent Breakfast Tip: of Egg Omelet with Avocado and Veggies!
(Reuters Health) - - The puzzling case of a 56-year-old U.S. man who suddenly developed weakness, fatigue and body aches is leading doctors to warn that massive consumption of tea may be responsible for some unexplained cases of kidney failure.
It's being called iced-tea nephropathy by the New England Journal of Medicine, which published a letter describing the case. The source of the problem was an excessive amount of oxalate, a compound found in many foods. Excessive amounts can also come from "juicing," having gastric bypass surgery, and by consuming foods with a lot of ascorbic acid such as beets, spinach, nuts and strawberries.
But in this case, the man reported that he was drinking 16 nine-ounce glasses of iced tea each day, giving him more than 1,500 milligrams of oxalate per day.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advises consuming no more than 40-50 mg of oxalate per day, the authors note.
"If you drink tea once or twice a day, it probably wouldn't exceed what is the normal range for Americans. But this patient was taking 10 times that amount," said Dr. Umbar Ghaffa of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, a coauthor of the letter. Consuming too much oxalate can lead to kidney stones, which can damage the kidney by blocking the flow of urine.
"But in this case there were oxalate crystals inside the kidney, and that generates an inflammatory reaction," Ghaffar told Reuters Health. "If that's not resolved it will cause scarring and loss of the kidney tissue. So that's what probably was happening in this patient."
He ultimately needed dialysis and remained on it because his kidney damage was so extensive.
"Usually if they're at the stage where they need dialysis, it would be unusual for it to reverse," said Dr. Gary Curhan, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School who was not involved with the case.
The irony is that previous research has suggested that "people who take tea in the usual amounts actually have a lower risk of kidney stones,” Curhan said.
“But in this case, the person was drinking huge amounts of oxalate," he said. "I would caution people against drinking that much, but drinking a glass or two would not concern me."
Ghaffar and her colleagues speculated that such regular excessive consumption of oxalate "may be an underrecognized cause of renal failure."
"The summer season is coming and a lot of people use a lot of iced tea in this season," she said. "We just want to make patients aware that too much of anything is bad."
It's being called iced-tea nephropathy by the New England Journal of Medicine, which published a letter describing the case. The source of the problem was an excessive amount of oxalate, a compound found in many foods. Excessive amounts can also come from "juicing," having gastric bypass surgery, and by consuming foods with a lot of ascorbic acid such as beets, spinach, nuts and strawberries.
But in this case, the man reported that he was drinking 16 nine-ounce glasses of iced tea each day, giving him more than 1,500 milligrams of oxalate per day.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics advises consuming no more than 40-50 mg of oxalate per day, the authors note.
"If you drink tea once or twice a day, it probably wouldn't exceed what is the normal range for Americans. But this patient was taking 10 times that amount," said Dr. Umbar Ghaffa of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, a coauthor of the letter. Consuming too much oxalate can lead to kidney stones, which can damage the kidney by blocking the flow of urine.
"But in this case there were oxalate crystals inside the kidney, and that generates an inflammatory reaction," Ghaffar told Reuters Health. "If that's not resolved it will cause scarring and loss of the kidney tissue. So that's what probably was happening in this patient."
He ultimately needed dialysis and remained on it because his kidney damage was so extensive.
"Usually if they're at the stage where they need dialysis, it would be unusual for it to reverse," said Dr. Gary Curhan, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School who was not involved with the case.
The irony is that previous research has suggested that "people who take tea in the usual amounts actually have a lower risk of kidney stones,” Curhan said.
“But in this case, the person was drinking huge amounts of oxalate," he said. "I would caution people against drinking that much, but drinking a glass or two would not concern me."
Ghaffar and her colleagues speculated that such regular excessive consumption of oxalate "may be an underrecognized cause of renal failure."
"The summer season is coming and a lot of people use a lot of iced tea in this season," she said. "We just want to make patients aware that too much of anything is bad."
The dirty dozen and clean 15 of produce.
A new report issued by the President’s Cancer Panel recommends eating produce without pesticides to reduce your risk of getting cancer and other diseases. And according to the Environmental Working Group (an organization of scientists, researchers and policymakers), certain types of organic produce can reduce the amount of toxins you consume on a daily basis by as much as 80 percent.
The group put together two lists, “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Clean 15,” to help consumers know when they should buy organic and when it is unnecessary. These lists were compiled using data from the United States Department of Agriculture on the amount of pesticide residue found in non-organic fruits and vegetables after they had been washed.
The fruits and vegetables on “The Dirty Dozen” list, when conventionally grown, tested positive for at least 47 different chemicals, with some testing positive for as many as 67. For produce on the “dirty” list, you should definitely go organic — unless you relish the idea of consuming a chemical cocktail. “The Dirty Dozen” list includes:
All the produce on “The Clean 15” bore little to no traces of pesticides, and is safe to consume in non-organic form. This list includes:
Why are some types of produce more prone to sucking up pesticides than others? Richard Wiles, senior vice president of policy for the Environmental Working Group says, “If you eat something like a pineapple or sweet corn, they have a protection defense because of the outer layer of skin. Not the same for strawberries and berries.”
The President’s Cancer Panel recommends washing conventionally grown produce to remove residues. Wiles adds, “You should do what you can do, but the idea you are going to wash pesticides off is a fantasy. But you should still wash it because you will reduce pesticide exposure.”
Remember, the lists of dirty and clean produce were compiled after the USDA washed the produce using high-power pressure water systems that many of us could only dream of having in our kitchens.
By Jackie Pou
A new report issued by the President’s Cancer Panel recommends eating produce without pesticides to reduce your risk of getting cancer and other diseases. And according to the Environmental Working Group (an organization of scientists, researchers and policymakers), certain types of organic produce can reduce the amount of toxins you consume on a daily basis by as much as 80 percent.
The group put together two lists, “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Clean 15,” to help consumers know when they should buy organic and when it is unnecessary. These lists were compiled using data from the United States Department of Agriculture on the amount of pesticide residue found in non-organic fruits and vegetables after they had been washed.
The fruits and vegetables on “The Dirty Dozen” list, when conventionally grown, tested positive for at least 47 different chemicals, with some testing positive for as many as 67. For produce on the “dirty” list, you should definitely go organic — unless you relish the idea of consuming a chemical cocktail. “The Dirty Dozen” list includes:
- celery
- peaches
- strawberries
- apples
- domestic blueberries
- nectarines
- sweet bell peppers
- spinach, kale and collard greens
- cherries
- potatoes
- imported grapes
- lettuce
All the produce on “The Clean 15” bore little to no traces of pesticides, and is safe to consume in non-organic form. This list includes:
- onions
- avocados
- sweet corn
- pineapples
- mango
- sweet peas
- asparagus
- kiwi fruit
- cabbage
- eggplant
- cantaloupe
- watermelon
- grapefruit
- sweet potatoes
- sweet onions
Why are some types of produce more prone to sucking up pesticides than others? Richard Wiles, senior vice president of policy for the Environmental Working Group says, “If you eat something like a pineapple or sweet corn, they have a protection defense because of the outer layer of skin. Not the same for strawberries and berries.”
The President’s Cancer Panel recommends washing conventionally grown produce to remove residues. Wiles adds, “You should do what you can do, but the idea you are going to wash pesticides off is a fantasy. But you should still wash it because you will reduce pesticide exposure.”
Remember, the lists of dirty and clean produce were compiled after the USDA washed the produce using high-power pressure water systems that many of us could only dream of having in our kitchens.
By Jackie Pou
Salmon Recipe to help you recover from your workout like a pro!
Try these recipes filled with foods that will help you recover like a pro.
Ginger, Honey and Curry Salmon.
Omega-3-rich foods have been linked to decreased inflammation, muscle soreness, colds and upper respiratory infections. Salmon, halibut, flaxseeds, walnuts and edamame are popular sources of omega-3s. Tumeric, found in most curry powders, and ginger are natural anti-inflammatories and add great flavor to this recipe. Honey, also known as an anti-inflammatory, contributes muscle-repairing carbohydrates. By Jessica Cerra (triathlon.competitor.com)
Instructions:
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon fresh crushed ginger, 2 teaspoons curry powder and ½ teaspoon salt. Rub this mixture over 20 ounces of salmon with the skin on, then wrap in foil and let rest for 20 minutes. Skin side facing down, grill on medium-high heat or bake at 400 degrees for 20–25 minutes until the salmon is just underdone. It pairs well with the kale salad.
Ginger, Honey and Curry Salmon.
Omega-3-rich foods have been linked to decreased inflammation, muscle soreness, colds and upper respiratory infections. Salmon, halibut, flaxseeds, walnuts and edamame are popular sources of omega-3s. Tumeric, found in most curry powders, and ginger are natural anti-inflammatories and add great flavor to this recipe. Honey, also known as an anti-inflammatory, contributes muscle-repairing carbohydrates. By Jessica Cerra (triathlon.competitor.com)
Instructions:
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon fresh crushed ginger, 2 teaspoons curry powder and ½ teaspoon salt. Rub this mixture over 20 ounces of salmon with the skin on, then wrap in foil and let rest for 20 minutes. Skin side facing down, grill on medium-high heat or bake at 400 degrees for 20–25 minutes until the salmon is just underdone. It pairs well with the kale salad.
How to Navigate the Maze of Temptation That Is Your Local Grocery StoreWhy even the healthiest athletes stock their carts with Lucky Charms and Ben & Jerry’s—and how to beat the junk-food craving once and for all.
By Bradley Stulberg Jan 29, 2015
By now you’ve probably read lots of articles intended to coach you through the labyrinth of temptation that is your local grocery store. Entire books are devoted to the subject, and by and large, they all say the same things: Make a shopping list and stick to it. Shop the perimeter to avoid processed foods. Never enter the supermarket hungry.
That advice isn’t bad. It addresses the psychology of grocery store setup—where certain foods are placed, for instance. But there are greater, more nuanced battles going on inside our heads that make even the most disciplined athletes falter. Once you understand what they are, you’ll never, ever grab those chocolates again. OK, maybe never. Presenting the subconscious mechanisms making you crack.
Disregard Those Healthy Labels
You may be thinking, “Duh! I see right through that stuff!” Unfortunately, that’s likely not the case. In a study out of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab, researchers Peirre Chandon and Brian Wansink found that consumers knowledgeable about nutrition underestimate the calorie count on foods with healthy labeling just as much as people with little interest in healthy eating.
Why? Blame the halo effect. We form our opinions of a person, place, or thing based on its first and most prominent trait. That’s why the word “vitamin,” when overlaid on vibrant packaging, can make you think what’s inside must be good for you when it often isn’t. Just because something is on the Whole Foods hot bar, or wrapped in packaging stamped “organic” or “gluten free,” does not make it healthy.
The halo effect is rooted in our brain’s desire to jump to conclusions in order to save mental energy. Fortunately, we can overcome it. It just takes a little extra work, like fully analyzing a product, and thinking critically about whether it's good for us or not. Chandon and Wansink write that the best way to do that is “to consider whether the opposite health claims may be true.” In other words, whenever you come across health branding or buzzwords on food packaging, don’t just believe it—question it. If something says “healthy choice,” for example, pay extra attention to the label. Check the fat, sugar, and sodium content and make sure they are aligned with your dietary goals.
Your Wishy-Washy Goals Are Letting You Down
Increasingly popular advice to "fill up at least half your cart with fruits and veggies first" can backfire.
“There is this natural tendency that when we start to satisfy one goal, we shift to another,” says Gavan Fitzsimons, a Duke University professor who specializes in marketing psychology at the subconscious level. This tendency is particularly strong when we have abstract goals, such as “shop healthy.”
“In such cases, when shoppers look into their cart and see fresh produce,” says Fitzsimons, “they convince themselves that they achieved their goal to make healthy choices and balance it with an opposite goal that nearly everyone has—even if only at a subconscious level—which is to indulge.” This might help explain why people crack and buy candy in the check-out line after an otherwise healthy trip to the store, and why savvy marketers place the candy there to begin with.
So how do health-conscious shoppers escape that subconscious desire to indulge whenever they see a cart full of fruit and veggies? “Make your goals extremely concrete, as in I am going to make ten healthy choices and only indulge by purchasing one unhealthy option,” explains Fitzsimons. “When people make progress toward very specific goals, rather than shift to an opposite goal, we actually tend to accelerate toward our initial goal, in this case, putting healthy foods in the cart.”
Your Shopping Chart Is a Reflection of Your Own Happiness
You’ve probably heard the expression, “Don’t go shopping when you’re hungry,” but, according to Fitzsimons, it is equally important not to go shopping when you are either very happy or very sad. “The closer our mood is toward an extreme—regardless of whether that extreme is happy, sad, or any other range of emotions for that matter—the more likely we are to deviate from our plan of shopping healthy and indulge in temptations instead,” explains Fitzsimons. Generally, we crave sweet and savory foods and are drawn to bright and stimulating packaging when emotionally aroused.
The best way to shop, it would seem, is in a totally neutral mood, but don’t bet on that happening too often. As Fitzsimons puts it, “Very rarely are people cool, calm, and collected when they enter the grocery store, and even if they are, the environment of many stores is rigged to put shoppers in a happy mood.” (A screaming two-year-old, however, is just as effective at rousing the extreme emotions that lead to unhealthy purchases.) To fight the strong effect of mood on purchasing behavior, Fitzsimons’ advice is to “pre-commit to a list, and if that isn’t enough, set rules about what aisles or sections of the store you simply won’t visit.” Regardless of your emotional state, if you don’t set foot in the bakery, you can’t buy the 500-calorie muffin for a quick pick-me-up.
By now you’ve probably read lots of articles intended to coach you through the labyrinth of temptation that is your local grocery store. Entire books are devoted to the subject, and by and large, they all say the same things: Make a shopping list and stick to it. Shop the perimeter to avoid processed foods. Never enter the supermarket hungry.
That advice isn’t bad. It addresses the psychology of grocery store setup—where certain foods are placed, for instance. But there are greater, more nuanced battles going on inside our heads that make even the most disciplined athletes falter. Once you understand what they are, you’ll never, ever grab those chocolates again. OK, maybe never. Presenting the subconscious mechanisms making you crack.
Disregard Those Healthy Labels
You may be thinking, “Duh! I see right through that stuff!” Unfortunately, that’s likely not the case. In a study out of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab, researchers Peirre Chandon and Brian Wansink found that consumers knowledgeable about nutrition underestimate the calorie count on foods with healthy labeling just as much as people with little interest in healthy eating.
Why? Blame the halo effect. We form our opinions of a person, place, or thing based on its first and most prominent trait. That’s why the word “vitamin,” when overlaid on vibrant packaging, can make you think what’s inside must be good for you when it often isn’t. Just because something is on the Whole Foods hot bar, or wrapped in packaging stamped “organic” or “gluten free,” does not make it healthy.
The halo effect is rooted in our brain’s desire to jump to conclusions in order to save mental energy. Fortunately, we can overcome it. It just takes a little extra work, like fully analyzing a product, and thinking critically about whether it's good for us or not. Chandon and Wansink write that the best way to do that is “to consider whether the opposite health claims may be true.” In other words, whenever you come across health branding or buzzwords on food packaging, don’t just believe it—question it. If something says “healthy choice,” for example, pay extra attention to the label. Check the fat, sugar, and sodium content and make sure they are aligned with your dietary goals.
Your Wishy-Washy Goals Are Letting You Down
Increasingly popular advice to "fill up at least half your cart with fruits and veggies first" can backfire.
“There is this natural tendency that when we start to satisfy one goal, we shift to another,” says Gavan Fitzsimons, a Duke University professor who specializes in marketing psychology at the subconscious level. This tendency is particularly strong when we have abstract goals, such as “shop healthy.”
“In such cases, when shoppers look into their cart and see fresh produce,” says Fitzsimons, “they convince themselves that they achieved their goal to make healthy choices and balance it with an opposite goal that nearly everyone has—even if only at a subconscious level—which is to indulge.” This might help explain why people crack and buy candy in the check-out line after an otherwise healthy trip to the store, and why savvy marketers place the candy there to begin with.
So how do health-conscious shoppers escape that subconscious desire to indulge whenever they see a cart full of fruit and veggies? “Make your goals extremely concrete, as in I am going to make ten healthy choices and only indulge by purchasing one unhealthy option,” explains Fitzsimons. “When people make progress toward very specific goals, rather than shift to an opposite goal, we actually tend to accelerate toward our initial goal, in this case, putting healthy foods in the cart.”
Your Shopping Chart Is a Reflection of Your Own Happiness
You’ve probably heard the expression, “Don’t go shopping when you’re hungry,” but, according to Fitzsimons, it is equally important not to go shopping when you are either very happy or very sad. “The closer our mood is toward an extreme—regardless of whether that extreme is happy, sad, or any other range of emotions for that matter—the more likely we are to deviate from our plan of shopping healthy and indulge in temptations instead,” explains Fitzsimons. Generally, we crave sweet and savory foods and are drawn to bright and stimulating packaging when emotionally aroused.
The best way to shop, it would seem, is in a totally neutral mood, but don’t bet on that happening too often. As Fitzsimons puts it, “Very rarely are people cool, calm, and collected when they enter the grocery store, and even if they are, the environment of many stores is rigged to put shoppers in a happy mood.” (A screaming two-year-old, however, is just as effective at rousing the extreme emotions that lead to unhealthy purchases.) To fight the strong effect of mood on purchasing behavior, Fitzsimons’ advice is to “pre-commit to a list, and if that isn’t enough, set rules about what aisles or sections of the store you simply won’t visit.” Regardless of your emotional state, if you don’t set foot in the bakery, you can’t buy the 500-calorie muffin for a quick pick-me-up.
Hearts of Palm Salad with Lemon Chicken
IngredientsMakes 4 servings
Chicken
20-24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Salad
10 ounces spring mix
2/3 cup chopped hearts of palm
2/3 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
½ cup chopped English or Persian cucumber
1/3 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
¼ cup chopped dried cranberry
3 tablespoon chopped toasted pecans
2 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon balsamic or white balsamic vinegar
sprinkle sea salt
sprinkle freshly cracked pepper
PreparationChicken
1. Place the chicken breast on a large cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound out the chicken breast to about ¼ inch thick.
2. In a 9×11 baking dish, whisk together the lemon juice, cilantro, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the baking dish and massage the breasts with the mixture. Cover and let marinate 20 minutes to 24 hours.
3. Heat grill to medium high. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side, until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
4. Let rest covered for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Salad
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil salt and pepper.
2. Add all of the ingredients, except the spring mix, to the bowl and toss until well combined. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Place the spring mix on a large platter, or divide onto plates. Pour the marinated vegetable mixture evenly over the spring mix. Serve the grilled lemon chicken on the side.
Chicken
20-24 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Salad
10 ounces spring mix
2/3 cup chopped hearts of palm
2/3 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
½ cup chopped English or Persian cucumber
1/3 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
¼ cup chopped dried cranberry
3 tablespoon chopped toasted pecans
2 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon balsamic or white balsamic vinegar
sprinkle sea salt
sprinkle freshly cracked pepper
PreparationChicken
1. Place the chicken breast on a large cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound out the chicken breast to about ¼ inch thick.
2. In a 9×11 baking dish, whisk together the lemon juice, cilantro, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the baking dish and massage the breasts with the mixture. Cover and let marinate 20 minutes to 24 hours.
3. Heat grill to medium high. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side, until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
4. Let rest covered for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Salad
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil salt and pepper.
2. Add all of the ingredients, except the spring mix, to the bowl and toss until well combined. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Place the spring mix on a large platter, or divide onto plates. Pour the marinated vegetable mixture evenly over the spring mix. Serve the grilled lemon chicken on the side.
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