You can run but you can't drive!
The state representative from Dalton Massachusetts filed a bill that would make smoking in a car with a minor present an illegal, fineable offence. Childhood asthma rates are increasing every year and second hand smoke tributes to that problem. Personally I know many people that smoke in their houses, in front of their children and it makes me sick, I just don't understand how people can be so stupid; their killing their children slowly whether they think they are or not.
According to the Smoking in Cars Bill, officers will now be required to ask each passenger their age if the driver is suspected to have violated the no-smoking law. The fine would be at least $ 100, the bill states, and would be increased at $100 increments for each minor inside the vehicle. The bill which will be voted upon this year, follows similar laws that have been passed in California, Maine, and Louisiana. According to research performed by the Harvard School of Public Health, second hand smoke in cars can be up to three times the exposure from sitting in a bar or restaurant, and 10 times the health risk of second-hand smoke in a home. I'm for this law to be passed 100% and believe people need to use their brains and think about the health of our future generations. So if any of you happen to be voting on this law, please vote yes for the sake of the future.
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The Berkshire Eagle
By David Pepose
February 7, 2009
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The new secret to Heart Health!
Treating heart disease can be easier than people think. In fact, the latest research from top docs in the field suggests that you look to you kitchen, rather than your medicine cabinet, if you're trying to prevent heart disease- the number one filler of women in the United States. Incorporating the eight foods below into your diet on a regular basis as you focus on boosting your health and lowering your weight in the coming year.
Strawberries- Data from the Women's Health Study show that the CRP levels of people who ate two 1/2-cups servings of strawberries a week were 14 percent lower than those of people who consumed no strawberries at all.
Almonds- These nuts are rich in heart-smart antioxidants. In a University of Toronto study, people who ate 2 oz. (about 2 handfuls) of almonds a day drove down their low- density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad" cholesterol) by more than 9 percent.
Cherries- The antioxidants in cherries may lower levels of C- reactive protein (CRP) a marker for inflammation in blood vessels, which may contribute to heart disease. In one study, people who ate 2 cups of Bung cherries daily for 1 month lowered their CRP levels.
Salmon- It's packed with omega- 3 fatty acids, which keep blood running smoothly and prevernt clotting. Havard researchers linked omega-3s to a 36 percent reduction in the incidence of sudden death from heart attack.
Oats- Oat fiber acts like a sponge, attaching to chlesterol- based acids in the digestive tract and removing them from the body.
Dark Chocolate- It contains powerful antioxidants called flavanols, which may boost levels of nitric oxide, a chemical in your bloodthat can help arteries relax.
Pomegranate- One study found that people who drank the juice improved blood flow to their heart by about 20 percent, thanks to potent substances called polyphenols.
Green tea- In one study subjects' arteries expanded by almost 4 percent 30 minute after sipping green tea. Better blood flow and a healthier heart. Tea contains polyphenols, which appear to strengthen cells that help keep arteries clear.
Weight Watchers. January/February 2009
by Beth Howard
http://nutrition.about.com/od/foodfun/a/healthy_heart.htm
Strawberries- Data from the Women's Health Study show that the CRP levels of people who ate two 1/2-cups servings of strawberries a week were 14 percent lower than those of people who consumed no strawberries at all.
Almonds- These nuts are rich in heart-smart antioxidants. In a University of Toronto study, people who ate 2 oz. (about 2 handfuls) of almonds a day drove down their low- density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad" cholesterol) by more than 9 percent.
Cherries- The antioxidants in cherries may lower levels of C- reactive protein (CRP) a marker for inflammation in blood vessels, which may contribute to heart disease. In one study, people who ate 2 cups of Bung cherries daily for 1 month lowered their CRP levels.
Salmon- It's packed with omega- 3 fatty acids, which keep blood running smoothly and prevernt clotting. Havard researchers linked omega-3s to a 36 percent reduction in the incidence of sudden death from heart attack.
Oats- Oat fiber acts like a sponge, attaching to chlesterol- based acids in the digestive tract and removing them from the body.
Dark Chocolate- It contains powerful antioxidants called flavanols, which may boost levels of nitric oxide, a chemical in your bloodthat can help arteries relax.
Pomegranate- One study found that people who drank the juice improved blood flow to their heart by about 20 percent, thanks to potent substances called polyphenols.
Green tea- In one study subjects' arteries expanded by almost 4 percent 30 minute after sipping green tea. Better blood flow and a healthier heart. Tea contains polyphenols, which appear to strengthen cells that help keep arteries clear.
Weight Watchers. January/February 2009
by Beth Howard
http://nutrition.about.com/od/foodfun/a/healthy_heart.htm
Thursday, February 5, 2009
what makes a great diet?
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Being on a diet doesn't mean you have to cut your calorie intake or stop eating carbs, the right portion sizes and foods will make a great diet. Some people have no idea how much of each food group should be consumed everyday so I will give a quick explanation to help people out. This pie chart is a neat way to show people how to divide up their food intake. It is said that 45-65% of your dietary intake should be carbohydrates, 10-35% should be protein and 20-35% should be fat, but no more than 10% should be saturated fat.
Complex carbohydrates should be the principal source of calories in your diet, it is a great source of energy. An example of complex carbs are bread, pasta and rice. The bad carbs that promote fat deposition are simple carbs, that are found in candy and soda.
Fruit and vegetables are essential for good health. They are a valuable source of dietary fiber and ,are packed with vitamins and minerals. Eating at least five fruits and vegetables a day is recommended but for optimal health make it nine.
Protein is the basic building block for the body and is formed from 20 different amino acids. ( building blocks that make up protein) Certain foods, called complete proteins, contain all of the essential amino acids, along with most of the others. Examples of complete proteins are meat, dairy products, and fish. Incomplete proteins are beans, nuts and rice, which contains some but not all 9 essential amino acids.
Fat is an essential nutrient and is an important energy source. Humans need fat in their diet because fats are carriers of vitamins A,D,E, and K. Fats have twice the calories per gram as carbohydrates. Saturated fats (unhealthy fat) usually come from animal sources and unsaturated fats (healthy fat) come primarily from vegetable sources.
-Concepts of Physical Fitness, fourteenth edition, Chapter 14.
Being on a diet doesn't mean you have to cut your calorie intake or stop eating carbs, the right portion sizes and foods will make a great diet. Some people have no idea how much of each food group should be consumed everyday so I will give a quick explanation to help people out. This pie chart is a neat way to show people how to divide up their food intake. It is said that 45-65% of your dietary intake should be carbohydrates, 10-35% should be protein and 20-35% should be fat, but no more than 10% should be saturated fat.
Complex carbohydrates should be the principal source of calories in your diet, it is a great source of energy. An example of complex carbs are bread, pasta and rice. The bad carbs that promote fat deposition are simple carbs, that are found in candy and soda.
Fruit and vegetables are essential for good health. They are a valuable source of dietary fiber and ,are packed with vitamins and minerals. Eating at least five fruits and vegetables a day is recommended but for optimal health make it nine.
Protein is the basic building block for the body and is formed from 20 different amino acids. ( building blocks that make up protein) Certain foods, called complete proteins, contain all of the essential amino acids, along with most of the others. Examples of complete proteins are meat, dairy products, and fish. Incomplete proteins are beans, nuts and rice, which contains some but not all 9 essential amino acids.
Fat is an essential nutrient and is an important energy source. Humans need fat in their diet because fats are carriers of vitamins A,D,E, and K. Fats have twice the calories per gram as carbohydrates. Saturated fats (unhealthy fat) usually come from animal sources and unsaturated fats (healthy fat) come primarily from vegetable sources.
-Concepts of Physical Fitness, fourteenth edition, Chapter 14.
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