Choosing an olive oil dressing for your salad is the yummy heart-healthy way to go, so here's some easy and tasty recipes/tips from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln:
Making an Olive Oil Salad Dressing
"Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day." Food & Drug Administration qualified health claim for olive oil. FDA article:
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/2004/NEW01129.html
What healthier way to enjoy olive oil than as part of a salad dressing served over a salad filled with nutritious fruits and vegetables. Here's how to make a basic olive oil dressing using the guidelines for a classic French vinaigrette...
See entire article:
http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ciq_olive_oil.shtml
Making an Olive Oil Salad Dressing
"Limited and not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that eating about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to the monounsaturated fat in olive oil. To achieve this possible benefit, olive oil is to replace a similar amount of saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day." Food & Drug Administration qualified health claim for olive oil. FDA article:
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/news/2004/NEW01129.html
What healthier way to enjoy olive oil than as part of a salad dressing served over a salad filled with nutritious fruits and vegetables. Here's how to make a basic olive oil dressing using the guidelines for a classic French vinaigrette...
See entire article:
http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ciq_olive_oil.shtml
This shouldn't be 'news' to you as this story was released from the AP in July of 2000.
Heck, 10 years ago, in April of 1997, this story, entitled "An Obesity Virus?" was published.
So, exactly what has our scientific, medical and governmental agencies accomplished to treat this ailment?
Well, obviously not much, as we're still 'talking' about it. Here's an article from August of this year.
Heck, 10 years ago, in April of 1997, this story, entitled "An Obesity Virus?" was published.
So, exactly what has our scientific, medical and governmental agencies accomplished to treat this ailment?
Well, obviously not much, as we're still 'talking' about it. Here's an article from August of this year.
11/09: Food For Thought
Hey SaladTalkers & Peoples of the World: Here's a wonderful, positive and helpful message about food and healthy living...
09/09: If you weren't able to ..
Watch the rerun of TLC's "I Eat 33,000 Calories A Day", then the best we can do is offer you a link to a trailer which will give you a partial idea of what the original show was all about.
If you haven't a clue as to what we're talking about, I suggest you scroll down to the first of the articles in our 'Obesity Series', which was titled, as it were, "You're Fat.....".
Don't worry we won't start without you.
If you haven't a clue as to what we're talking about, I suggest you scroll down to the first of the articles in our 'Obesity Series', which was titled, as it were, "You're Fat.....".
Don't worry we won't start without you.
So exciting to find scrumptously wonderful recipes - I just have to share this one! Here's a mouth-watering salad for you sea-food lovers, from WholeFoodsMarket.Com:
Scallop and Arugula Salad
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Arugula and crisp Boston lettuce join roasted walnut oil, freshly sliced red radishes, white wine vinegar, minced shallot and sweet honey for a salad that accentuates the delicate flavor of fresh sea scallops. Pair with crusty bread and champagne or sparkling water...
Scallop and Arugula Salad
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
Arugula and crisp Boston lettuce join roasted walnut oil, freshly sliced red radishes, white wine vinegar, minced shallot and sweet honey for a salad that accentuates the delicate flavor of fresh sea scallops. Pair with crusty bread and champagne or sparkling water...
Here's an article that caught my eye. I thought you all would like to read it as it gives an alert that "Not all salads are created equally!"
More and more restaurants and fast food joints are carrying a variety of salads.
That's a good thing, right? Well, it can be, but don't make a quick ruling on that. It's true that vegetables are the lowest-calorie food group; the problem is that salads aren't just composed of vegetables anymore.....
More and more restaurants and fast food joints are carrying a variety of salads.
That's a good thing, right? Well, it can be, but don't make a quick ruling on that. It's true that vegetables are the lowest-calorie food group; the problem is that salads aren't just composed of vegetables anymore.....
02/09: I Eat 33,000 Calories A Day
News Flash!
The Learning Channel is rebroadcasting the show "I Eat 33,000 Calories A Day" on September 3, 2007 at 10:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
If you're unable to watch it, I suggest you tape it or use TiVo or whatever other medium you wish to use.
I would not recommend this program for younger children.
MorganLighter
The Learning Channel is rebroadcasting the show "I Eat 33,000 Calories A Day" on September 3, 2007 at 10:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
If you're unable to watch it, I suggest you tape it or use TiVo or whatever other medium you wish to use.
I would not recommend this program for younger children.
MorganLighter
Let's start with this article which was recently published and based on the fourth annual report by the "Trust For America's Health" (TFAH) which is a "non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to saving lives by protecting the health of every community and working to make disease prevention a national priority."
The article goes on to say, "Adult obesity rates rose in 31 states last year. Twenty-two states experienced an increase for the second year in a row; no states decreased. A new public opinion survey featured in the report finds 85 percent of Americans believe that obesity is an epidemic. Mississippi topped the list with the highest rate of adult obesity in the country for the third year in a row, .....
The article goes on to say, "Adult obesity rates rose in 31 states last year. Twenty-two states experienced an increase for the second year in a row; no states decreased. A new public opinion survey featured in the report finds 85 percent of Americans believe that obesity is an epidemic. Mississippi topped the list with the highest rate of adult obesity in the country for the third year in a row, .....
01/09: From the mouths of babes...
"You're fat, you're fat, you're fat, fat, fat!"
How's that for an opening line!
Years ago, my daughter, Michele, who was around four years old, and I were at a mall doing some shopping. While we were looking for this and that, all of a sudden she said in a very loud and clear voice (you guessed it), "You're fat, you're fat, you're fat, fat, fat!" I looked at her and then looked in the direction of her outburst, and yes, there was a woman walking toward us who was probably the largest woman I'd ever seen. I'm 6'1" and weigh around 190 lbs. and she was easily twice my weight.
As she came nearer, I could tell she was not pleased, and I simply said, "I've always told her to tell the truth, however she has not learned the meaning of decorum," and we walked away. I did not admonish Michele as she, in truth, had simply stated the facts.
Later in the day, we had a discussion, and I said to her, "Perhaps it would be better to use the word "heavy" when you see someone that is quite large." She accepted it with grace and that was the end of that. Unbeknownst to me, that lesson would soon backfire...but that's another story.
How's that for an opening line!
Years ago, my daughter, Michele, who was around four years old, and I were at a mall doing some shopping. While we were looking for this and that, all of a sudden she said in a very loud and clear voice (you guessed it), "You're fat, you're fat, you're fat, fat, fat!" I looked at her and then looked in the direction of her outburst, and yes, there was a woman walking toward us who was probably the largest woman I'd ever seen. I'm 6'1" and weigh around 190 lbs. and she was easily twice my weight.
As she came nearer, I could tell she was not pleased, and I simply said, "I've always told her to tell the truth, however she has not learned the meaning of decorum," and we walked away. I did not admonish Michele as she, in truth, had simply stated the facts.
Later in the day, we had a discussion, and I said to her, "Perhaps it would be better to use the word "heavy" when you see someone that is quite large." She accepted it with grace and that was the end of that. Unbeknownst to me, that lesson would soon backfire...but that's another story.
27/08: Obesity - Is It The New Fat?
And Fat The New Regular Size?
As my 60th gets closer and closer I have become increasingly more aware of how my mere 34 inch waistline droops over my pants-belt, and I fondly remember days long gone when the abs were a little more defined.
As an Australian who has lived in New York for the past 5 years, I find myself surrounded by over-fed, overweight aging Americans, and it is not at all what I wish to become. The American bit is okay, it's the over-feed, overweight thing that I fear...
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As my 60th gets closer and closer I have become increasingly more aware of how my mere 34 inch waistline droops over my pants-belt, and I fondly remember days long gone when the abs were a little more defined.
As an Australian who has lived in New York for the past 5 years, I find myself surrounded by over-fed, overweight aging Americans, and it is not at all what I wish to become. The American bit is okay, it's the over-feed, overweight thing that I fear...
