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Healthy-Foods
Just for You!
By Leanne Ely, C.N.C.
Copyright (c) 2000-2007, All Rights Reserved
Volume 8, Issue 16
ISSN 1536-5085
April 13, 2007
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In This Issue--
-Dear Readers
-Chicken Nuggets? by Leanne Ely, C.N.C.
-How to Wear Shorts and Capris by Leslie, MissusSmartyPants.com
-Healthy-Foods Resource
-Hip Tip
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Do you give your kids fast food? Do you know what is that stuff? You’re
going to find out in the first article. Next up, Leslie is back with a
word on short and capris—need to know stuff for this time of year!
If you need help in the kitchen, here are a few of my books: Saving Dinner
Basics—a book for beginning cooks:
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For the celebrations in your life, Saving Dinner for the Holidays has
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To Your Health--
Leanne
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Chicken Nuggets? by Leanne Ely, C.N.C.
Admittedly, it doesn’t take much to get my nutritional feathers ruffled.
I’ve seen a lot of things that have made me crazy over the years and
you’ve heard me harp on them—from “healthy” whole wheat donuts to
artificial sweeteners, Olestra and acrylimide. I’ve sang the siren’s song
about good nutrition and what I believe too, to be common sense nutrition.
Why would we drink something, in the name of quenching our thirst, that
looks like toilet bowl cleaner or antifreeze?
Anyway, today I stop singing and start sounding the alarm. We absolutely
must stop the madness that is fast food. We absolutely must stop the
stupidity and the obesity and the rise in degenerative diseases. We are
raising an unhealthy generation because we feed this crap to our kids!
PLEASE STOP!
I know there are attempts at some fast food places to do better. As Oprah
says, “When you know better, you do better.” Well, today you are going to
know better about chicken nuggets, because today, I am going to tell you
all I know about them.
First, McDonald’s Chicken Nuggets contain 38 ingredients. Yes, THIRTY
EIGHT ingredients! Some of those ingredients are things you wouldn’t give
to your DOG. Some of those things, you could use to start a fire. Tertiary
butylhydroquinone (TBHQ) is a derivative of petroleum that is spray on the
nugget or in the box that holds the nugget to keep it fresh. It is a form
of butane, also known as lighter fluid. It is also a suspected
carcinogen—cancer causing agent.
The batter is set in shortening (hydrogenated oils) and in turn, it is
cooked in partially hydrogenated oils at the restaurant. Some of the
additives in there are antifoaming agents, emulsifiers, leavening agents,
preservatives, fillers and binders. Sounds yummy, doesn’t it? Something
you’d want to feed your kids?
The nuggets themselves contain 53% chicken. You wanna know what that 53%
chicken is? I promise you it isn’t nice white chicken breasts! If you find
those nuggets spongy and watery it’s because the chicken meat and skin is
ground into a slurry, binders and fillers are added, plus lots of water,
then formed into neat little nuggets.
I don’t know about you, but I’m ILL. Why do we manufacture stuff like this
and then call it food? Where’s the value in it?
Please, for the children’s sake and for your own health’s sake, let’s stop
this craziness with the food. It’s time to get back to basics and only eat
food that is 100% identifiable. If you don’t know exactly what went into
what you’re eating, you’re making a mistake. Our bodies do not need to
contend with more pollution than what is already in our environment.
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How to Wear Shorts and Capris by Leslie, MissusSmartyPants
Now that the weather is getting warmer, it’s time to wear shorts, capris
and cropped pants. If this frightens you because your Thighmaster has been
collecting dust all winter…don’t fret because there is good news in the
short department this year!
I am happy to announce the fashion gods have finally answered our prayers!
A flattering length of short is “IN”. The Bermuda short! Yes, ladies the
Bermuda short that hits at, above or just below the knee-- is a “hot”
fashion statement! We can ALL finally wear something cute,
comfortable--and trendy! (I think the fashion gods are saying sorry for
the impossible-to-wear “skinny” pants most of had the sense not to wear!)
Women wonder (and ask) what is the most flattering length for shorts,
capris and cropped pants? Your pant or short length is often one of the
first things noticed about you. So wearing the best length for your body
type is important. Here are basic guidelines to get you started. In a
couple of weeks a complete shorts guide for each body type (with pictures)
will be listed on the site.
For now, follow these guidelines to help you find your best length:
Bermuda shorts: Hits at the knee. This length is universally flattering.
Look for a flat front (no pleats) straight cut for the leanest look.
Inseam should be about 12”. Add a wedge heel or espadrille sandal for a
long sleek and dressier look. A cropped or fitted jacket works well with
Bermuda shorts too. For a more casual look, wear flats, a short-sleeved
cardigan sweater and perhaps a pretty long beaded necklace.
Walking shorts: Hits mid-thigh and are loose, casual and comfortable. This
style is best for women that are fairly confident with their legs and
thighs. Best length is around 7” inseam.
Short shorts: These are also called “Daisy Dukes”. Short shorts are for
ladies who used their Thighmasters all winter--or answer by the name of
Jessica (Simpson). Inseams are a mere 3”.
Capris: These tend to run around the mid-calf area and can be hard to
wear. Women love Capris because they are cooler than long pants and hide a
multitude of “issues”. The best Capri silhouette for most women (unless
they are tall and thin—then any length is okay) is above the calf. If
capris are long, have them hemmed up shorter to add slenderizing length to
your legs. Avoid capris that hit your thickest part of your calf.
Cropped pants: These are above the ankle bone. Cropped pants are very hard
to wear. If you are heavier or shorter—your legs appear chopped off—like
tree trunks. If you are tall, you appear even taller and like you are
wearing high-water pants! Wear cropped pants with a heel for the most leg
lengthening look. MissusSmartyPant’s advice is to avoid them all together.
Petites and plus sizes: Wear shorter lengths for shorts and capris, if you
can. Find a length that is flattering (around the knee is best) and avoid
the longer lengths that can make you look dumpy. The longer your legs look
the better, tall, leaner, etc.—you get the picture!
One last thing before you get your legs out there…spend some time
pampering. Groom your legs (shave) use tan-in-a-can (if you need a glow)
and get your tooties looking terrific too! Now you are ready for
flip-flops, sandals and of course--Bermuda shorts!
AKA Missus Smarty Pants, Leslie is your very own personal cyber stylist!
Missus Smarty Pants teaches us how to dress well for our individual body
types with fun, loving articles and personal advice. For more information
on Leslie, please visit: www.MissusSmartypants.com
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Healthy-Foods Resource
Intrigued by those new dinner-assembly franchises popping up all over the
country? Price take your breath away? We have the answer and it’s our
version of these places in a do it yourself way—the Mega Menu-Mailer! OR
try Five for the Freezer! Five easy recipes using ONE meat (great for buy
one/get one options) that you can make in an hour after dinner!
Mega Menu-Mailer provides instructions, shopping lists, and recipes to
make 20 freezable entrees for your family. The meals are healthy and not
filled with preservatives and additives. The ingredients are fresh (no
dried onion flakes or MSG filled ingredients, for example), no icky
twice-cooked, watery casseroles. And the best part is the cost: just
$8.95. With your smart shopping, you can fill your freezer with healthy
meals for a fraction of the cost of those franchise places! There are
several to choose from, including a Low Carb option! And don’t forget to
check out the Five for the Freezer menus—they’re a snap to put together
right after dinner!
Go to www.savingdinner.com and see what everyone’s talking about!
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Hip Tips
Do you have a nifty, healthy foods tip you'd like to share? Maybe a
comment you want to share? Send it in with your name and state (or
country) and we'll use it in a future Healthy-Foods issue!
*To make my mornings faster and easier I fix my oatmeal
the night before.
In a microwave soup cup (big enough so it does not
cook over the top) I put a 1/4 cup of oatmeal (I have
used quick and old fashion), 1/2 cup of soy milk ( I
also sometimes use regular milk or rice milk), a few
slivered almonds (I get these at the health food store
in bulk and they are a lot less expensive then the
little bags in the grocery store), frozen fruit (I
just add this frozen or you could use fresh when its
in season. Peaches and cherries work really well.),
and last I add a little Agave Nectar for sweetener (I
get this at the health food store and its a great
sugar substitute with a low glycemic index). I put
this in the frig over night, take it out of the frig
about a half an hour before cooking it. I put this in
the microwave for 1 minute then let it set a few
minutes (I do this as I am getting ready for work)
stir and cut up the fruit if they are in large pieces
and start it for another minute and let it set a few
minutes and it's done when I am ready to eat my
breakfast
If this sits in the microwave a few minutes as your
cooking it and after its done, the milk will absorb
into the oatmeal a little bit more. Just however you
like the consistency of your oatmeal.
I hope this is something you can use for your
newsletter. It works great for me in the morning. I
feel I am getting a nutritional breakfast without
taking a lot of prep time in the morning.
Sincerely
Chris
Wataga, IL
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