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Friday, December 26, 2008

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grow goji berryFood Colourings and What You Should Know About Them!

Hi Folks,

OK so I know that I am always encouraging you to make fresh healthy food yourselves, but let�s face it, sometimes there isn�t enough time in the day. I want to talk about things that you will commonly find in your ready made food; what they are, and what they means to your health; this way you can make an informed choice about what to pick up and more importantly what to put down.

So what is an additive? It is something added to your food to make it last longer, taste better, look palatable, make it easier to manufacture, or cheaper to produce. Within the European Union additives are labeled with an E number which means that the additive has been accepted by the European Community. Many of these officially sanctioned products are still banned in some EU countries, and also in Scandinavia, Russia and Australia. If a number appears without an E then it has not been cleared for use by the European Community, but may be used in the UK. In the US a different system is used which includes numbers instead, although the additives are the same. The food and governmental bodies have said for years that the range of additives are safe for human consumption, however, as you can see many countries cannot agree about what is and isn�t safe.

Over the years some additives have been withdrawn due to health scares; 28 food additives (including the infamous Sudan 1) have been banned, mostly because they carry a cancer risk, or contribute to organ damage. 15 of the 28 banned were food colorings. Out of 45 current E-numbered colourings, 23 are banned in one or more countries, and yet available in the UK. A further 21 colourings are recommended to be avoided by the Hyperactive Children�s Support Group, along with 49 other E-numbered food additives (including sweeteners) linked with behavioral problems in children- and also commonly found in children�s foods.

We will start this week with food colourings; these are added to make our food look more interesting and palatable. Often these are added in large amounts to children�s food, as they make the food look more exciting. Unfortunately, many colours are linked to hyperactivity and behavioral problems in children as well as a host of other problems such as eczema and asthma. E Numbers 100-181 are all colours. Often they will be given their number and name, which can make is easier for you to identify them. Some of these are made from natural plant products, for example E162 or Betanin is made from beetroot and has no known side-effects. Being vegetable in origin does not always make an additive safe; E123 (Amaranth) a red colour is derived from a small plant, and is banned in USA, Russia, Austria, Norway and other countries and found in jellies, sweets, cake mixes, and fruit fillings. It is known to provoke asthma, eczema, and hyperactivity, possibly to increase risk of certain cancers, and in animal experiments caused birth defects, and foetal deaths.

Others have names which sound natural but are not, for example E150 or Caramel; the most commonly used group of colours, found in a wide range of foods,; beer, sauces, puddings, sweets, kids food, chocolate, buns. This group comprises E150a, b, c, and d also named, plain caramel, Caustic Sulphite caramel, Ammonia Caramel and Sulphite Ammonia Caramel-( I am not sure I like the sound of �caustic� or �ammonia� in my food). The UK food guide and the Hyperactive Children�s Support Group recommend that these colours are not given to children, but you will find them in many kids� foods and drinks.

Some of the numbers have names which make them sound rather harmless; E155 or Chocolate Brown HT, sounds almost delicious until you discover that this colour, often found in chocolate cake, and chocolate cake mix, is derived from coal tar, is not recommended for consumption by children, and is banned in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. It is thought to cause allergic or intolerance problems, particularly in asthmatics; somehow it doesn�t sound so harmless when you know the details.

Several colours are of animal origin, and vegetarians may wish to avoid them, such as E170 Calcium Carbonate, found in toothpaste, canned fruit, vegetables and wines, which can be sourced from animal bones (or rock minerals), or E120 Cochineal which rather charmingly is made from insects- yummy.

Out of the 45 E numbered colourings, only six have no reported side effects. Many of the side effects are anecdotal, although the sheer number of people reporting them is surely an indication that something is wrong. Many studies have linked colourings to health problems, particularly in children, although the findings are often rejected by the Food Agencies. One British study found that a quarter of toddlers suffered adverse effects after consuming foods containing 3 food colourings. Although these additives have been tested for �safety�, it is curious that many countries still do not think them safe enough to use in their food. The additives have also never been tested for safety in combination with other additives although they are rarely used alone.

Just for fun, here is the low-down on the colours inside a packet of a popular multi-coloured chocolate bean; a favorite children�s treat;

� E110 (sunset Yellow), banned in Norway and widely found in sweets, pies, cakes, sauces, puddings, canned fish, ice cream, jelly, cheese sauce etc; urticaria (hives), runny nose, nasal congestion, allergies, hyperactivity, kidney tumors, chromosomal damage, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, increased incidence of tumors in animals.

� E171 Titanium dioxide a white colouring known to pollute waterways, but with no reported effects in humans.

� E104 Quinoline Yellow, can cause dermatitis; banned in USA and Norway. It is recommended by several organisations that this colour is avoided by children.

� E124 Ponceau a synthetic red colour derived from coal tar; carcinogenic (cancer-causing) in animals, also can produce bad reactions in asthmatics and people allergic to aspirin; banned in USA & Norway. It is recommended by several organisations that this colour is avoided by children.

� E122 Azorubine, Carmoisine a red colour derived from coal tar; can produce bad reactions in asthmatics and people allergic to aspirin; banned in Sweden, USA, Austria and Norway. It is recommended by several organisations that this colour is avoided by children.

� E133 Brilliant blue an aluminium or ammonium salt; banned in Belgium, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Norway. It is recommended by several organisations that this colour is avoided by children.

� E120 Cochineal, a red colour; made from insects; the hyperactive children�s support group recommends that this colour is avoided. It is recommended by several organisations that this colour is avoided by children.

The chances are that when you are buying sweets, cakes- any manner of ready made food, you will be buying products which contain colourings. You may decide that the evidence is unconvincing, or you may decide that it is not worth risking the harmful effects, especially with your family. There is little doubt now that many children are adversely affected by food colourings, and several Local Education Authorities in the UK are attempting to ban food colourings from their school meals and machines. The good news is that you can avoid them by selecting products marked �no artificial colours,� by buying organic products, or by getting the raw ingredients and making things yourselves.

I do hope that this will encourage you to look on the backs of food packaging, and check what lies within. Even if you cannot avoid these nasties all of the time, it may be a good idea to steer clear of them where possible, especially in what you feed to children and teenagers.

For a full list of additives, colourings, sweeteners and flavourings write to:- Hyperactive Children�s Support Group at 71 Whyke Lane, Chichester PO19 7PD or Telephone 01243 551313.

Stay healthy,

Vikki

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Vikki Scovell BA(hons) PG DIP is a fully qualified Personal Trainer and Fitness Coach. She is a qualified Nutrition Adviser and runs successful Community Exercise classes. Vikki is a consultant in Healthy Eating and Exercise initiatives to schools in the independent sector and publishes School and General Healthy Living newsletters.

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sun dried tibetan goji berriesThe Therapeutic Effect Of The Gingko Tree

The Gingko Biloba tree is a true living fossil in the vegetal world of our planet. Growing all over Earth 270 million years ago, Gingko trees have partly gone extinct and they are now limited to some vast regions in Asia, particularly China. Some extraordinary 1,500-year old Gigkos have been discovered close to Taoist temples in Asia, but they are not uncommon now in Japanese and Korean regions either. Nowadays, the Gingko is grown in various parts of the world as a decorative and urban resistant tree as it adapst very well to pollution in crowded city areas. Or in very exotic gardens it can even make an excellent bonsai, trimmed and cultivated for centuries, as it is easily adaptable to whatever environment conditions.

Admired as a great decorative tree thanks to its fan-shaped leaves, the Gingko has some amazing therapeutic effects too, being used for millennia in the treatment of affections of the circulatory and nervous systems. The main properties of Gingko leaves are due to the high content of flavonoid glycosides in the leaves that are used pharmaceutically in supplements as memory enhancers and anti-vertigo remedies. Studies have proved that Gingko extract improves peripheral capillary circulation by the extended blood flow it stimulates at the brain level. People who suffer from cold feet and hands symptoms as well as people in old age with memory problems are the first to benefit from the advantages provided by the Gingko.

Medical studies indicate that Gingko extract protects against the damage of the free radicals at the cell level, eliminating blood clotting that is held responsible for a large number of renal and cardiovascular health problems. American research in the field have brought encouraging news that the Gingko extract is useful in the treatment of the early symptoms of Alzheimer disease, while also preventing strokes and macular degeneration. The medical world is now mostly familiar with the use of the Gingko leaves against heart disease and cerebrovascular insufficiency. For further information on herbal remedies and homeopath cures, please subscribe to the silver bulletin e-news magazine.

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A Brief History About Coca-Cola

It's not surprising that Coca-Cola, probably the world's most recognized product (and certainly its most popular soft drink) has spawned a wide variety of popular stories about its origin, its effects, and the ingredients used in Coke's famous "secret formula:" Most of these tales, such as the ones about Coca-Cola dissolving teeth, its supposed contraceptive powers, or the assertion that 1985s New Coke debacle was a Machiavellian gambit to divert attention from a change from the original formula, are baseless. But the most frequently heard story, that Coca-Cola originally contained cocaine, is, technically speaking, true.

Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton, an Atlanta, Georgia, pharmacist. Pemberton was actually trying to concoct a headache remedy, but once he mixed his special syrup with carbonated water, and a few customers tasted the result, he realized that he had the makings of a popular soda fountain beverage. The name Coca-Cola was coined by Pemberton's bookkeeper, Frank Robinson, who also wrote out the new name in the expressive script that has become Coca-Cola's signature logo.

Though the Coca-Cola Company apparently would rather not talk about the origin of its name in detail, it's clear that Robinson derived "Coca-Cola" from two of the drink's ingredients: cola from the cola nut, and extract of coca leaf, also the source of cocaine. Cocaine was a common ingredient of nineteenth-century patent medicines, and by the standards of the day Coca-Cola contained a minuscule amount that probably had no effect on its consumers. Still, by the early 1890s there was a rising tide of anti-cocaine sentiment, and Atlanta businessman Asa Candler, who acquired the Coca-Cola Company in 1891, steadily decreased even the tiny amount of the drug in the recipe. There is some evidence that the only reason Candler kept putting even minute amounts of coca extract in the drink was the belief that to omit it entirely might cause Coca-Cola, by then besieged by imitators, to lose its trademark. In any event, Coca-Cola was completely cocaine free by 1929.

The name Coke appeared in popular usage as a short form of Coca-Cola just before World War I but was often applied as a generic term to any cola drink (and used by Coca-Cola's competitors, including the now long-defunct Koke Company) until 1940, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the name Coke rightfully belongs to the Coca-Cola Company.

In financial circles, Coca-Cola has been one of the strongest and most reliable trading stocks, showing a steady return in all of its years of existence but one. Warren Buffet, one of the world's richest men, has always touted Coca-Cola as an essential in one's stock portfolio.

Angela Abbette writes on a variety of subjects, including food and drink articles similar to the ones found at her favorite article directory.

Is Your Child A Fussy Eater?

If you have a child that's a fussy eater, it's setting you up for your child being a fussy eater for their entire life. That means it is up to you to do eliminate picky eating at mealtime. Your child turning up their nose is more than just annoying, it means your child is missing out on a wide range of foods that are brain boosting nutrients, covered earlier in the book.

Start at an early age to ensure your child enjoys eating a wide variety of foods that are healthy for them, because if you wait until they are older their habits will be more and more ingrained and you'll be dealing with a nay sayer, and it gets a lot harder to change their mind as they get older.

My Child Will Only Eat.......

Which is it? Spaghetti hoops? Chocolate yogurt? Potatoes? Baked beans? If you haven't said it yourself about your child, you've likely heard another parent, desperate that their child will only eat....

If you didn't nip your child's fussy eating when he/she was an infant, there may still be some hope, but you shouldn't wait any longer - act now. Start by taking a tour through your fridge and cupboards and remove all those items that are so desired by your child. Once you do that, when they ask for them you have the perfect reply - there isn't any. Replace those items with healthier alternatives. For example, if they love chocolate yogurt you could add carob powder to make it healthier. If they love spaghetti hoops you could cook up whole wheat spaghetti and serve with fresh tomato sauce. Replace soda and fizzy drinks with orange juice and sparkling water. You'll need to make the changes gradually, and be patient and sneaky if necessary. Oh yes and be persistent - don't give up.

Your attitude to food is very important. If you don't like your greens, how do you expect that your child's going to be fond of them. When you are serving different foods watch the expression on your face, so that it's not giving your child any hints. If veggies don't' excite you, it's time you retrain your brain so that you can show the necessary enthusiasm for your child.

No Punishment, Reward, Or Bribe

If you have a fussy eater, try removing emotion from mealtime. Most food fads are actually emotionally driven. It's often a method your child uses to assert their independence, so the fewer emotions you can bring to the table the better it will be. For example, don't look hurt if your vegetable casserole isn't the hit you hoped it would be, or if your child eats everything on their plate don't go crazy with emotion. You should also never punish, reward, or bribe your child to eat a certain food[s], nor should you ever force a food upon them. That's a sure way for rejection.

From the earliest age, eating needs to be something your child does to satisfy their appetite not to please you. It also doesn't need to be a tidy activity. Don't let your need to feed your child govern their eating. Rather it should be governed by their appetite. It's normal for them to want to eat more food one day than the next.

Eating should be an activity that's independent. As soon as your child is able to use their hands or spoon, whatever is easiest, and yes messy is good, in fact, encourage them to do so. Don't worry about manners at an early age. Let eating be fun and then you can teach then tidy eating later.

This Guide 'Smart Kids' or 'How to Increase Child's IQ' will show every parent how eating the correct foods and supplements can boost yours and your child IQ, improve mood and behavior, hone memory and concentration, and sharpen reading and writing skills.

http://www.kids-iq.com/

Certificated Nutritionist: Angelica A. Marquass
Leading Institutes of Nutrition (NY & London)

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