Cell-destroying protein to boost cancer fight: scientists
The above link is to an interesting article regarding some new research into modifying our own immune system's natural defense in order to fight cancer cells and other diseases. This sounds great in theory, but I am concerned that doing so without knowing what all the implications of modifying our own natural immune defenses are may have unexpected side effects, such as only being able to fight what the defenses are modified to fight and nothing else. I wish there was more research into cancer prevention through natural means, as well as finding treatments and/or cures. That would not benefit the drug companies who are usually the ones that fund much of today's medical research, but one can dream.
Here's to your health and well-being,
Andrea B.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Enzymes
I've just begun taking a dietary enzyme supplement, due to some digestive discomforts that occur when I eat certain foods and I have to tell you, my uncomfortable digestive symptoms have lessened from doing so. Too many of the foods that we consume are cooked, canned, processed, etc., so that doesn't leave much room for the benefit of naturally occurring enzymes. Do any of you use enzyme supplements? Any success stories?
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Fish oil linked to increased risk of colon cancer in mice | MSU News | Michigan State University
Fish oil linked to increased risk of colon cancer in mice MSU News Michigan State University
I just found this article published today on the Michigan State University's website and find it to be of much concern, as I was of the belief, as many people are, that taking fish oil supplements is a healthy practice to help lower triglycerides and reduce risks of heart attack and stroke. However, this research suggests that excessive fish oil supplementation may increase the risk of colon cancer. The article does, however, state that a recommendation should be developed regarding guidelines for how much fish oil is too much to take and that only those who are low in omega-3 fatty acids should be considering this type of supplementation at all; very interesting. I imagine these new findings will spark further research in this regard. Unfortunately, we will have to wait and see.
In concern for your health,
Andrea B.
I just found this article published today on the Michigan State University's website and find it to be of much concern, as I was of the belief, as many people are, that taking fish oil supplements is a healthy practice to help lower triglycerides and reduce risks of heart attack and stroke. However, this research suggests that excessive fish oil supplementation may increase the risk of colon cancer. The article does, however, state that a recommendation should be developed regarding guidelines for how much fish oil is too much to take and that only those who are low in omega-3 fatty acids should be considering this type of supplementation at all; very interesting. I imagine these new findings will spark further research in this regard. Unfortunately, we will have to wait and see.
In concern for your health,
Andrea B.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Organic Farmers Claim Soybean Victory
Organic Farmers Claim Soybean Victory
The above link is an interesting article about the organic soybean industry in regard to soymilk. Since part of this blog involves dairy-free issues, I thought you may find this article of interest. As you all know, I try to avoid all soy, even the organic kind. However, I would much rather see organic, American grown soy sold in the U.S. than the genetically modified kind that dominates our market, so I am glad to hear of this victory.
Here's to your health,
Andrea B.
The above link is an interesting article about the organic soybean industry in regard to soymilk. Since part of this blog involves dairy-free issues, I thought you may find this article of interest. As you all know, I try to avoid all soy, even the organic kind. However, I would much rather see organic, American grown soy sold in the U.S. than the genetically modified kind that dominates our market, so I am glad to hear of this victory.
Here's to your health,
Andrea B.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
7 Worst Pizzas in America
7 Worst Pizzas in America
The article available via the above link is interesting. However, it does not take into consideration that the "Worst Pizzas" are not only the worst because of their caloric, fat and/or salt content, but also because the majority of these products contain soy. I find it even more frustrating that just about every frozen pizza does, even ones that carry claims of being "healthy" in their brand name and/or labeling. Fortunately, there are alternatives, since I find that making pizza dough, or any dough for that matter, from scratch is difficult and time consuming. One only needs to search the internet to find pizza dough products that are "soy-free". Many of these product's websites will provide information on local organic or health food stores that carry their products.
I recently read a very disturbing statistic on the website of a connection of mine whom I have mentioned previously in this blog, Dianne Gregg, the author of "The Hidden Dangers of Soy". The statistic was that 80 to 90 percent of U.S. planted soybeans are genetically modified. So, what do you think the odds are that the soy in these frozen pizza products is genetically modified as well? I would say the odds are pretty high that it is. Of course, they do not have to say so in their labeling in the U.S. and that is only one of the many reasons that I try to avoid soy.
I also avoid soy, due to the phytoestrogens that it contains. When my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer 20 years ago, her oncologist told her to avoid soy, because her cancer was the type that feeds on estrogen; better safe than sorry. After 6 months of chemotherapy and a mastectomy, my mother has been a cancer survivor for 20 years now, thank God (and I mean that literally)! That was really my wake up call about soy and the more I learn about it, the more I say "no thank you".
I hope you found this information helpful, as living without pizza is a place this half Italian gal would rather not go.
Here's to your health and to pizza,
Andrea B.
The article available via the above link is interesting. However, it does not take into consideration that the "Worst Pizzas" are not only the worst because of their caloric, fat and/or salt content, but also because the majority of these products contain soy. I find it even more frustrating that just about every frozen pizza does, even ones that carry claims of being "healthy" in their brand name and/or labeling. Fortunately, there are alternatives, since I find that making pizza dough, or any dough for that matter, from scratch is difficult and time consuming. One only needs to search the internet to find pizza dough products that are "soy-free". Many of these product's websites will provide information on local organic or health food stores that carry their products.
I recently read a very disturbing statistic on the website of a connection of mine whom I have mentioned previously in this blog, Dianne Gregg, the author of "The Hidden Dangers of Soy". The statistic was that 80 to 90 percent of U.S. planted soybeans are genetically modified. So, what do you think the odds are that the soy in these frozen pizza products is genetically modified as well? I would say the odds are pretty high that it is. Of course, they do not have to say so in their labeling in the U.S. and that is only one of the many reasons that I try to avoid soy.
I also avoid soy, due to the phytoestrogens that it contains. When my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer 20 years ago, her oncologist told her to avoid soy, because her cancer was the type that feeds on estrogen; better safe than sorry. After 6 months of chemotherapy and a mastectomy, my mother has been a cancer survivor for 20 years now, thank God (and I mean that literally)! That was really my wake up call about soy and the more I learn about it, the more I say "no thank you".
I hope you found this information helpful, as living without pizza is a place this half Italian gal would rather not go.
Here's to your health and to pizza,
Andrea B.
Monday, September 20, 2010
What’s REALLY in Those McNuggets (And Why the FDA Doesn't Care) by Sylvia Anderson - Nutrition - InsidersHealth.com
What’s REALLY in Those McNuggets (And Why the FDA Doesn't Care) by Sylvia Anderson - Nutrition - InsidersHealth.com
The above link is to an interesting article about the ingredients in McNuggets. Find out what Silly Putty and McNuggets in the United States have in common by clicking the above link.
Here's to your health,
Andrea B.
The above link is to an interesting article about the ingredients in McNuggets. Find out what Silly Putty and McNuggets in the United States have in common by clicking the above link.
Here's to your health,
Andrea B.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Is That Plastic Container Safe?
Is That Plastic Container Safe?
The article available at the above link gives some great advice on how to avoid the harmful chemicals that some plastics can leach into our foods.
Here's to your health,
Andrea B.
The article available at the above link gives some great advice on how to avoid the harmful chemicals that some plastics can leach into our foods.
Here's to your health,
Andrea B.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Cleveland Clinic Doctor Finds Possible Vaccine for Breast Cancer - WJW
Cleveland Clinic Doctor Finds Possible Vaccine for Breast Cancer - WJW
Has anyone heard about this possible breast cancer vaccine (see article link above) that is apparently in the works? This sounds very interesting. Of course, as with any vaccine, I have concerns that it may contain mercury, formaldehyde, etc., but that may be better than developing breast cancer. However, I do not understand why vaccines must contain these harmful additives. At any rate, it still sounded like promising research to me that was worthy of sharing.
Here's to your health,
Andrea B.
Has anyone heard about this possible breast cancer vaccine (see article link above) that is apparently in the works? This sounds very interesting. Of course, as with any vaccine, I have concerns that it may contain mercury, formaldehyde, etc., but that may be better than developing breast cancer. However, I do not understand why vaccines must contain these harmful additives. At any rate, it still sounded like promising research to me that was worthy of sharing.
Here's to your health,
Andrea B.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Label GE foods
I just sent the following letter to my congressional representatives in the senate and thought I would share it here in this blog as well...
Dear Senator,
I am writing to urge you to support and co-sponsor legislation to require the mandatory labeling and safety testing of genetically engineered foods. The Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act would require labels on gene altered food, and the Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act would call for federal standards for safety assessments of these experimental foods now in our stores.
It is shocking that the FDA has never developed binding federal rules to protect consumers from the food safety risks of genetically engineered foods. Unlike crops from traditional breeding, genetically engineered crops contain antibiotic-resistant marker genes, viral promoters and foreign proteins never before consumed by humans. So, in essence, the American public are being used as lab rats, yet the FDA relies on the very companies that have a financial interest in bringing these biotech crops to market to assess their safety. I thought human experimentation was illegal. People have a right to know what they are being sold, what they are consuming. That way they can make a free choice of whether or not to purchase that product and take that risk. FDA has stated, "Ultimately, it is the food producer who is responsible for assuring safety" of gene altered foods. I thought it my responsibility to make smart choices about what I eat and drink, but how can anyone make a smart choice when they are kept in the dark as to information that could be detrimental to their health?
Congress must step up and fill the gaping regulatory hole left by the FDA to protect American consumers. The Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act would fill this hole by requiring mandatory pre-market safety testing for all GE foods.
The Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act would require mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods. Here in America, we pride ourselves on having choices and making informed decisions. Under current FDA regulations we don't have that choice when it comes to GE ingredients in the foods we purchase and feed our families. Labeling is essential for me to choose whether or not I want to consume genetically engineered foods. Genetically engineered foods are required to be labeled in the 15 European Union nations, Russia, Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries around the world. As an American, I firmly believe I should also have the right to know if my foods have been genetically engineered. If food makers like Kraft and Kellogg's can label the products they sell in these countries, they can certainly do it in the U.S.
A recent poll released by ABC News, available at http://abcnews.go.com/images/pdf/930a1FoodSafety.pdf found that 92 percent of the American public wants the federal government to require mandatory labeling on genetically engineered foods. As ABC News stated, "Such near-unanimity in public opinion is rare."
I hope you will listen to me and the other 92 percent of the American public who want mandatory labeling and show your support for American consumers by supporting and co-sponsoring the Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act. I look forward to a written response confirming your support. Thank you!
Andrea B.
I cannot take total credit for the above letter, as it began as a form letter that I found it at http://truefoodnow.org where it asked that you send it to your senators. I modified/added to it a bit with some comments of my own, but figured I should give credit where it is due, as I thought it was very well written.
The issue here though, is not about who wrote what, it is about getting the message out and opening people's eyes to what is going on in the legislative branch of our government in regard to this and many other bills of interest.
I also want to thank Dianne Gregg who is a connection of mine and who also wrote a book called "The Hidden Dangers of Soy". She brought this issue back in the forefront of my mind and since I am quite passionate about this issue, I spread the word on further.
Dear Senator,
I am writing to urge you to support and co-sponsor legislation to require the mandatory labeling and safety testing of genetically engineered foods. The Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act would require labels on gene altered food, and the Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act would call for federal standards for safety assessments of these experimental foods now in our stores.
It is shocking that the FDA has never developed binding federal rules to protect consumers from the food safety risks of genetically engineered foods. Unlike crops from traditional breeding, genetically engineered crops contain antibiotic-resistant marker genes, viral promoters and foreign proteins never before consumed by humans. So, in essence, the American public are being used as lab rats, yet the FDA relies on the very companies that have a financial interest in bringing these biotech crops to market to assess their safety. I thought human experimentation was illegal. People have a right to know what they are being sold, what they are consuming. That way they can make a free choice of whether or not to purchase that product and take that risk. FDA has stated, "Ultimately, it is the food producer who is responsible for assuring safety" of gene altered foods. I thought it my responsibility to make smart choices about what I eat and drink, but how can anyone make a smart choice when they are kept in the dark as to information that could be detrimental to their health?
Congress must step up and fill the gaping regulatory hole left by the FDA to protect American consumers. The Genetically Engineered Food Safety Act would fill this hole by requiring mandatory pre-market safety testing for all GE foods.
The Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act would require mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods. Here in America, we pride ourselves on having choices and making informed decisions. Under current FDA regulations we don't have that choice when it comes to GE ingredients in the foods we purchase and feed our families. Labeling is essential for me to choose whether or not I want to consume genetically engineered foods. Genetically engineered foods are required to be labeled in the 15 European Union nations, Russia, Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries around the world. As an American, I firmly believe I should also have the right to know if my foods have been genetically engineered. If food makers like Kraft and Kellogg's can label the products they sell in these countries, they can certainly do it in the U.S.
A recent poll released by ABC News, available at http://abcnews.go.com/images/pdf/930a1FoodSafety.pdf found that 92 percent of the American public wants the federal government to require mandatory labeling on genetically engineered foods. As ABC News stated, "Such near-unanimity in public opinion is rare."
I hope you will listen to me and the other 92 percent of the American public who want mandatory labeling and show your support for American consumers by supporting and co-sponsoring the Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act. I look forward to a written response confirming your support. Thank you!
Andrea B.
I cannot take total credit for the above letter, as it began as a form letter that I found it at http://truefoodnow.org where it asked that you send it to your senators. I modified/added to it a bit with some comments of my own, but figured I should give credit where it is due, as I thought it was very well written.
The issue here though, is not about who wrote what, it is about getting the message out and opening people's eyes to what is going on in the legislative branch of our government in regard to this and many other bills of interest.
I also want to thank Dianne Gregg who is a connection of mine and who also wrote a book called "The Hidden Dangers of Soy". She brought this issue back in the forefront of my mind and since I am quite passionate about this issue, I spread the word on further.
Cat Parkour Compilation
Cat Parkour Compilation
I know this really has nothing to do with this blog's topic, beyond perhaps the fact that laughter is suppose to be good for you, but I couldn't resist, as this video, available at the above link, is just too cute.
Please excuse the background song/music, as it's in French, so I couldn't understand a word of it, but it's still definitely worth watching.
Cats rule! =^..^=
I know this really has nothing to do with this blog's topic, beyond perhaps the fact that laughter is suppose to be good for you, but I couldn't resist, as this video, available at the above link, is just too cute.
Please excuse the background song/music, as it's in French, so I couldn't understand a word of it, but it's still definitely worth watching.
Cats rule! =^..^=
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Control Of Food Supply To Be Handed Over To Department Of Homeland Security
Control Of Food Supply To Be Handed Over To Department Of Homeland Security
This article available through the above link concerns me and it should concern you to. Check it out.
Here's to your health,
Andrea B.
God also said: "See, I give you every seed-bearing plant all over the earth and every tree that has seed-bearing fruit on it to be your food..." (Genesis 1:29).
This article available through the above link concerns me and it should concern you to. Check it out.
Here's to your health,
Andrea B.
God also said: "See, I give you every seed-bearing plant all over the earth and every tree that has seed-bearing fruit on it to be your food..." (Genesis 1:29).
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Free glutamic acid and MSG
Hello again fellow health conscious friends,
I thought you might find the following link on the aforementioned subject interesting (if you haven't already stumbled upon this previously in your nutritional research):
http://www.msgtruth.org/avoid.htm
...and also the information in the books and websites of Dr. Russell Blaylock on excitotoxins and Debby Anglesey on avoiding MSG.
Here's to your health.
I thought you might find the following link on the aforementioned subject interesting (if you haven't already stumbled upon this previously in your nutritional research):
http://www.msgtruth.org/avoid.htm
...and also the information in the books and websites of Dr. Russell Blaylock on excitotoxins and Debby Anglesey on avoiding MSG.
Here's to your health.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Hello fellow health concerned friends and welcome to my first blog post.
This blog will be about all the subjects in the title. Feel free to reply to this first blog posting with any information you would like to share to help people eat healthier, be more knowledgeable about the foods we eat, food in the news, success stories, suggestions about brands and/or recipies that are dairy-free, soy-free and/or free of a certain allergen. I am also interested in nut-free recipes and information. So, lets talk.
P.S. Cats rule =^..^=
P.S. Cats rule =^..^=
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