Microwave Ovens – Rid Yourself of This Habit!

Though microwave ovens are time-saving machines, they are very costly in the long run.  You won't find one in my home.

Read this article is from Dr. Mercola's website: www.mercola.com.  "I am not a fan of cooking foods in the microwave for a number of reasons, which I've covered extensively in this past article. Microwaved food has been associated with the following problems:

·         Causes your food to vibrate at very high frequencies, changing your food's chemical structure, structurally deforming its molecules and potentially making nutrients unrecognizable and unusable by your body.

·         Creates the formation of free radicals and carcinogenic molecules.

·         May result in actual changes to cellular DNA.

·         May corrupt or destroy biophotons (light energy in living food).

·         Some microwave ovens leak microwave radiation into the surrounding environment.

If you want to make use of your microwave, use it to clean your dishrags and sponges, but not to prepare food for your family."

For more information, go to his website.  He spells out why plastics are problem, especially in microwave ovens.  Don't fool yourself.  There's a reason cancer and neural diseases are on the rise.  Face these truths and rid yourself of the microwave habit.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

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Healthy Kid Survey by YMCA… time to take action!

"Most kids don’t come close to getting enough exercise daily and don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables: 62% of 1,630 parents with children ages 5 to 10 say their kids eat junk food one to four days a week. Only 14% of parents say their kids eat at least five fruits and vegetables a day.These results shed light on the reasons for the childhood obesity epidemic. About a third of children in the USA are overweight, which puts them at higher risk for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and other health problems."*

We know you care.  That's why we have the Kid Kritics program so you can serve you family healthier foods they will like!  Lean on it to up your kid's 
consumption of fruits and vegetables and to down their odds of being overweight and sick.  By the way, hundreds of YMCA children are Kid Kritics!

Come see us at the Boca Raton, FL. YMCA "Healthy Kids Day" event this Saturday! Or, find one in your neighborhood and have some fun with your  kids!

                    … for the health of your family,
                    ellen and sally

* Hellmich, Nanci, "Survey: Kids Lack Exercise, Healthful Foods", USA Today, www.usatoday.com/health, 4/13/11.

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Watch out for the latest Food Craze!

Food companies are jumping on the appeal of sugar and salt flavor combinations. This flavor profile is a recipe for obesity… and other illnesses. Outsmart them and don't buy such products they will sell in stores and at fast-food restaurants. Instead, stick to fresh foods and season them yourself with a little sea sale or sugar.

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

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Radio Alert: Secret Weapon For Getting Through the Holidays!

It’s Holiday time – time of extra stress, sleep deprevation, eating all the wrong foods, long family To Do lists and exhaustion.  With Rona Tison, we are going to reveal our secret weapon for managing your energy right through January 2nd, one we use 365 days a year!  You will have to tune in to find out what it is.  Dec. 17th , Noon EST at www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com. or listen on iTunes

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

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BEWARE: AminoSweet is really aspartame. Don’t buy it.

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Aspartame has been rebranded as AminoSweet
.  Dr. Mercola reminds us of its side effects: Headache, Change in Vision, Convulsions and Seizures, Hallucination, Nausea and Vomiting and Joint Pain.  Aspartame has also been identified as an excito-toxin, seriously effecting one's brain and nervous system.  And then you can look at the fact that it mimics Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Alzheimer's, Depression, ADD and more diseases.  NutraSweet and Canderel are other aspartame commercial names.  PLEASE, be the smart one and do not buy, drink, eat or serve any artificial sweeteners and especially aspartame brands. It's better to eat real granulated sugar in small quantities.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

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Radio Alert. AVOID HOLIDAY DEPRESSION

 
Kids and adults are all vulnerable to holiday depression. Yet, the holidays are supposed to be happy times for families. Dr. Jonny Bowden will enlighten you how to spot and avoid depression so your family can enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Years, all within in five weeks!  Start  by tuning in www,BetterFoodChoicesRadio, 11/26, Noon EST.  Or listen on iTunes.
 
… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

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RADIO: MOOD FOOD. Meet Pedatric Psychologist Dr. Lynne Kenney

MOOD FOOD!  Don't miss this chance to hear Dr. Lynne Kenney, Pediatric Psychologist, talk about how what your children eat and drink positively or negatively impacts their behavior, productivity and growth. She is seen this first hand many times and wants to help you understand this reality.  Tune in 10/15 at NOON EST, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com. CALL: 877-486-3450. Also on iTunes. We look forward to you joining us.

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

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RADIO GUEST: Eating Between the Lines author, Kimberly Stewart

 
How the heck do you know what your are really eating? Labels are confusing and most make you scratch your head. What is the truth about behind Food Labels? Kimberly Steward took the time needed to research and reveal what you need to know about eggs, fish, oils and more. She'll be your Shopper's Guide so have your pen and paper ready to take notes. Call in with your questions on our Toll FREE number: 877-486-3450 .. for the health of your family.   www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com ,10/8, Noon EST, or FREE on iTunes.

 

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FOOD NEWS: Food companies want name change for High Fructose Corn Syrup

Food companies realize that High Fructose Corn Syrup has a negative reputation so they are asking the federal government to give them permission the change its name to “Corn Sugar.”  Seems they would rather continue to use HFCS as a sweetener even though there is research relating it to diseases such as diabetes and obesity, and simply fool you with this name change.  We see “Corn Sugar” as a cover up ploy.  Out smart these food manufacturers by not buying any products containing High Fructose Corn Syrup, regardless what it is called.

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

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Eat Fat? Yes… find out why

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Yes, you should eat fat.  Find out which and why.  Valerie Berkowitz is a Fat Expert, and no, she is not fat… well, she is 8 months pregnant with number four!  Fight obesity. Menus and Recipes. Tune in Friday, June 4th, Noon EST, www.BetterFoodChoicesRadio.com or listen for free on iTunes! 

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

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