Focus on Trans Fat

Author : Jon Gestl
There's no doubt--carbohydrates have taken center stage in public discourse about dietary practices. You can't turn on the TV, open a newspaper or walk past the office water cooler these days without hearing a debate about this nutrient du jour. Recently, however, increasing attention is being given to an all but forgotten part of our diet. Move over, carbohydrates: fat is making a comeback in the headlines. More specifically, trans fat.Of the four types of dietary fat (monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, saturated and trans), the focus recently has been on trans fat. Abundant in margarine, shortening, packaged baked goods and French fries to name a few, trans fat is a widely used ingredient for food manufacturers because it is cheap and contributes to increased shelf life. It is listed as "partially hydrogenated vegetable oil" and "vegetable shortening" on product ingredient lists.Hydrogenation is the process of heating an oil and passing hydrogen bubbles through it. The fat's density is increased, and food manufacturers use it frequently because it gives products a richer butter flavor. Saturated butter is much more expensive to use, so manufacturers reduce costs by using partially hydrogenated oils.Partially hydrogenated oils, however, have a much different effect on the body than even the demonized saturated fats. We all know that we need to limit saturated fat in our diets, but specific amounts, although small, have been deemed acceptable, and even help to facilitate a variety of processes for the body. Trans fat, however, provides no positive effects whatsoever.Studies have consistently shown that trans fat raises LDL (bad) cholesterol and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol. It contributes to clogging of the arteries and type 2 diabetes. Trans fat has also been linked to an estimated 30,000 or more premature heart disease deaths each year.In March 2004, the Food and Drug Administration updated their website pages concerning trans fat and regulations concerning labeling laws. Although the FDA first proposed trans fat labeling in 1999, it wasn't until July 2003 that Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson announced the new trans fat ruling. Even then, the guidelines proved to be less than acceptable to health experts who were pushing for immediate regulations: the ruling gave manufacturers until January 1, 2006 to comply.Some food manufacturers, however, have already started listing the ingredient on their nutritional labels, and the FDA has responded to these changes for consumers with trans fat info and guidance to understanding the new labels. See the FDA website at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/transfat.html#unhide).Issues of further contention exist, most notably because the FDA is choosing not to list a % Daily Value (%DV) for trans fat. Although it admits that scientific reports show a link between trans fat and coronary heart disease, the FDA states that none of these studies have provided a specific reference value. This has enraged anti-trans fat advocates, who consider the decision not to list daily values a cop-out due to pressure from the food industry, not to insufficient evidence of harm (check out http://bantransfats.com/ for a comprehensive and excellent review of the latest trans fat advocacy issues).Unlike the FDA's specific daily requirements for both saturated fat and cholesterol already in place, some experts feel this lack of specificity for trans fat allotment in our diet is akin to allowing the consumer to believe that any amount is acceptable. Thus, the possibility of a veritable free-for-all on trans fat consumption is feared.The race is now on for food manufacturers to produce foods free of trans fatIn April 2004, Kraft Foods announced the introduction of three new brands of the popular Oreo cookie containing zero grams of trans fat. Other manufactures will surely follow suit and it is likely that we will be seeing an explosion of trans fat-free (although not necessarily nutritious) products, particularly snack foods.Since we have a while to wait until all manufacturers are required to change their product labels, consumers need to know how to recognize trans fat in products to reduce intake. Read every ingredient label before a product is purchased. If the list contains the words "partially hydrogenated," you know it contains trans fat. Shortening and margarine almost always contain trans fat. This knowledge is particularly important with regard to processed foods, since they usually contain a large amount of ingredients, most with long, odd looking and hard to pronounce names. For further guidance on how to avoid trans fat in products, check out Dr. Gabe Mirkin's website (http://www.drmirkin.com/nutrition/N185.html), an excellent resource on nutrition and trans fat info.Conflicting as it may be, we'll always be inundated with media attention on the latest focus on nutrition. But we still need to be aware of the facts concerning our health. Coverage on fats was all the rage in the 80's, for the last decade all we've heard about is carbs. What's next? Well, there's always protein.About The AuthorJon Gestl, CSCS, is a Chicago personal trainer and fitness instructor who specializes in helping people get in shape in the privacy and convenience of their home or office. He is a United States National Aerobic Champion silver and bronze medalist and world-ranked sportaerobic competitor. He can be contacted through his website at http://www.jongestl.com.jongestl@jongestl.com
Category : Grief

The Power of Words

Author : Gene Griessman, Ph.D.
I freely confess that I have had a life-long love affair with words. I fell in love with words by the flickering light of a pine-knot fire. I watched my story-telling father use words to hold the neighbors captive. I learned how to use them from anybody who could teach me.Words have been used to support and praise me. They have also been used to attack and wound me. But I have never lost faith in their power or their durability.Words can reveal thoughts, conceal pain, paint dreams, correct errors, and pass along dearly bought lessons to the latest generation. Words can transport knowledge from the past, interpret the present, and speak to the future. Words can build walls between people, or bridges. Words can tear down or build up, wound or heal, tarnish or cleanse.The ability to use words can endear you to your fellows, win them to your side, and enable you to rise to heights you may now only dream of. That happened to my father's son.Pursuing the mastery of words is worth all the time, money, and energy that you can muster. And what you invest will be repaid with interest compounded.Build up your knowledge so that your words are true. Nurture your spirit so that your words are kind, strong, and wise.The world may little note nor long remember what you say here. And yet it may. For words, once they are released, take on a life of their own, and find lodging in places and hearts you may never know. But after many days, they may return to haunt you, or bless you.Think carefully before you let them go.Below is a short piece from the April 2005 issue of The Achievement Digest (TAD):LINCOLN'S LOG: "Effective Communication"Lincoln's law partner William Herndon wrote: "He loved the study of grammar, which some think the most arid of subjects."Actually Lincoln was following the advice of Hugh Blair, whom Lincoln had read, who had written: "He that is learning to arrange his sentences with accuracy and order is learning, at the same time, to think with accuracy and order."Lincoln read aloud to himself in order to get a feel for the sound and logic of his words, and he wrote out his ideas as a way of arranging his thoughts.Lincoln was not a good speller, but he took great pains in choosing his words. In one of his debates with Douglas, Lincoln accused his opponent of being sloppy about this. As Lincoln put it, a horse chestnut is not the same as a chestnut horse.Here again, Lincoln was following Hugh Blair, who wrote: "Hardly in any language are there two words that convey precisely the same idea; a person thoroughly conversant in the propriety of language will always be able to observe something that distinguishes them...The bulk of writers are very apt to confuse them with each other, and to employ them carelessly...Hence a certain mist, and indistinctness, is unwarily thrown over style."If you are interested in Lincoln's communication techniques, check out the DVD and CD "LINCOLN ON COMMUNICATION." This resource is widely used as a training film for leadership and communication programs.
www.achievementdigest.com/lincoln%20on%20communication.html.Gene Griessman, ©1995 www.presidentlincoln.comGene Griessman, Ph.D. is editor-in-chief of The Achievement Digest--www.achievementdigest.com--and is an executive coach and a much-sought after public speaker for conventions, conferences, and retreats. He has interviewed some of the most famous people in the world asking the question: “What makes people great?”His list includes Ronald Reagan, Ray Charles, David Rockefeller, Sandra Day O’Connor, Jack Nicklaus, Hank Aaron, Ted Turner, Julie Andrews, Aaron Copland, Jack Lemmon, Billy Joel, and Tennessee Williams and many others.Griessman often appears on television and radio, and his award-winning programs have aired on WCNN and TBS. For years he was host of “Up Close” on TBS, the SuperStation founded by Ted Turner.He has written and co-authored seven books, plus a one-man play on Abraham Lincoln. He has performed twice at historic Ford’s Theatre and at the Lincoln Memorial. His book “Time Tactics of Very Successful People” was featured in Reader’s Digest and is now in its 24th printing. He is also author of “The Words Lincoln Lived By” and “The Inspirational Words of Abraham Lincoln.” His latest CD is entitled “99 Ways to Get More Out Of Every Day” and his latest DVD is “Abraham Lincoln on Communication.”
He has taught at the College of William and Mary, North Carolina State University, Auburn University, and Georgia Tech. He has served as a Fulbright professor at the national graduate university of Pakistan and as a visiting researcher at the National Agrarian University of Peru and the University of New South Wales in Australia. He’s a voting member of the Television Academy. For years he has been listed in Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World.Other free articles on Lincoln 's communication and leadership techniques can be found at http://www.achievementdigest.com. To receive a complimentary subscription, send an email to achieve@achievementdigest and type "Subscribe."
Category : Landscaping

Shopping online for truck parts

Author : Jeffrey Eugenio

Before looking for truck accessories distributor means a lot of work, research as well as consultation. We have seen truck accessories distributor being swallowed up by big companies and as a result they usually lost touch with the most important part of their business US.I always believe that in order for businesses to be successful they should focus also to their clients needs. Aside from great products and affordable prices they should also give their clients the best services (customer support and assistance) that they can give. Their name will surely spread like fire through word of mouth from their satisfied clients which is one of the best kinds of advertisement. Today, with the help of internet, you can easily find good truck parts distributor that include their clients in their priorities. You can easily find the parts and accessories that you are looking for. With just a click of a button, you can easily shop for the parts and accessories that you need such as suspension lift kits, tonneau covers, fender flares, atv plows, nerf bars, side steps, running bars and other hard to find parts. Aside from easily finding what you need, you can shop at the comfort of your home. You dont need to experience another back pain from driving around looking for the parts that you need. Another great thing shopping online is there are online shops that offer good bargains, wholesale pricing and good money back guarantees. The internet has a lot to offer to those who are already tired of hunting for great deals, offers and products. The internet has become our choice in shopping, mainly because there are a lot of online shops out there that will go extra effort to satisfy our needs. With internet, parts and accessories for your trucks are now easier to find and can also be shipped just like other major manufactures. So before you go out of your house and waste your time driving around looking for that truck part check the internet first because will surely save you a lot of time! So, enjoy your shopping. Thanks for reading my article. If you would like to shop for truck parts and accessories visit http://www.4wheelonline.com

Category : General Automotive: Aftermarket

Psychic Jane Doherty: How she became a Psychic Ghost Hunter

Author : Bobbie Grennier
I met psychic Jane Doherty by pure chance, which is to say that nothing is ever left to chance when it comes to the psychic world. Her book, Awakening the Mystic Gift: The Surprising Truth About What It Means to Be Psychic, chronicles Jane's own psychic awakening and what it truly means to be psychic. For those seeking more information on what it means to be psychic, this book is a very compelling read.

Jane Doherty is a gifted psychic and medium of international acclaim. Many refer to her as the "real deal" because of her accuracy and sincere caring nature. In fact, Hans Holzer, known best for his many books on ghosts and paranormal activities, has named Jane Doherty as "One of the top twenty psychics in the world." A born teacher, Jane feels part of her own purpose in life is to teach others to open to their own psychic abilities, and for this reason Jane has brought her psychic teachings to an online format through the Herbal-College.com website. Here Jane has established a book club for her readers to explore more about their own psychic abilities with her personally, and Jane will also teach her multi-leveled Psychic Development courses at the Herbal-College.com website.

Widely recognized and respected for her extraordinary psychic skills and sensitivities, Jane Doherty has been featured on Fox Network News, CNN, The Today Show, Sightings, MSNBC Investigates, WB11 and numerous publications, including The New York Times, The New York Post and The Philadelphia Inquirer. She has been named one of the top twenty psychics in Woman's Own magazine. Reuters News Media has featured her in Australia, Austria, Germany, England, Russia, and the major Spanish network, Telemundo. She has also co-hosted a psychic call-in radio show for eight years and has been featured in three books, as well as in Woman's World Weekly magazine.

Currently Jane is featured on The Learn Channel's Dead Tenants show. The Dead Tenants TV show follows the journeys of the Preternatural Research Society (PRS) Ââ€" a team of paranormal investigators Ââ€" through the attics, basements, living rooms and back yards of some of the most haunted houses in the country. Coming to the aid of families experiencing very unwanted ghosts and unexplainable activity in their homes, Jane Doherty and the PRS team do their best to assist the families. The Dead Tenants show weaves the historical, scientific and psychic into a rich tapestry to help the viewer better understand the hauntings.

A renowned psychic for more than 15 years, Jane Doherty works with PRS as a psychic and channeler, helping to discover ghosts at haunted locations and to communicate with them directly. She also provides individual guidance through private consultations, while also offering classes and workshops to those who are interested in discovering and developing their own psychic abilities.

Meeting Jane Doherty has changed my life for the better. Her devout belief in the power of God is very infectious. Jane uses her God-given talent to bring comfort to hearts that are hurting; hope to those who have lost all hope, and encouragement to the beleaguered and down-trodden. She has also assisted law authorities in cases of missing persons and homicides.

"There was never a question of how I would use my gift," Jane says firmly. "I have taken every possible opportunity to help others." Jane Doherty is the real deal. Her words are like the words of her book - so compelling, you won't be able to put it down.

If you'd like to learn more about Jane Doherty's book club and book (Awakening the Mystic Gift), or about her Psychic Development courses, please visit the Herbal-College.com website for more information and registration details. Jane's book is available here: http://herbal-college.com/registration/product_info.php?products_id=36

Award Shows More Competitive Than They Appear

Author : Random Writers

Weve all seen it countless times, whether while watching the Grammys, Oscars, Country Music Awards, Peoples Choice Awards or Golden Globes. The presenters name the nominees and their faces are shown as the audience applauses. The envelope is opened, the winner announced, and then the real fun begins. Of course, a minute is spent focused on the winner, but after the hugs from nearby friends and associates and while they are making their way to the podium, we also get to see those who didnt win, or more appropriately, their reactions. Of course, 99 times out of 100, the reaction is always the same. They crack their widest smile, do their best to look genuine and clap as though they wanted whoever did win to walk away with their award. It happens on the other side as well. The winner sometimes, though not always, acknowledges the field of nominees or says something along the lines of Im so honored to be considered with my fellow nominees or the even more pass, I accept this award on behalf of all the wonderful nominees tonight. The truth probably lies somewhere in between. No doubt some nominees really are happy for whoever wins, and that those who do win feel as though their performance was no more deserving than any of the others. But not always. Take last years debacle at the Country Music Awards, where Faith Hills reaction to Carrie Underwood winning was headline news in country music circles. It seems Hill was offended that someone who hadnt paid their dues would win the award while those who had struggled to stardom were passed over. But honestlyif someone started work at the company youve been in for 20 years and won Employee of the Month while your contributions went unnoticed, wouldnt you be a little sour? Aside from the CMAs, the Oscars are well known for competitiveness, though not so much at the artistic level. In this medium, its the studios that go head to head, mounting major campaigns with the AMPAS voters to cull favor and hopefully get the nod. They not only do it for the film itself, but the nominated actors and directors as well. So the next time you watch an awards ceremony, just remembercompetition is still king. You can read more about Faith Hill http://www.yuddy.com/articles/music/faith-hill.html and Carrie Underwood http://www.yuddy.com/articles/music/carrie-underwood.html on our site.To read more about other stars see our site Yuddy.com

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Category : General Art & Entertainment: Music

Surety Bonds: Little Relief for Homeowners

Author : ron

When it comes to home remodeling or renovation process going on in few portions of your home, normally the first time a homeowner becomes well-known with the term "surety bond" is when problems with the contractor have come up. It's also a time when the homeowner may find that the general contractor has no liability insurance and now its the only the surety bond to look for help in recovering damages such as shoddy workmanship or desertion of the project. Unfortunately, the news is not good for this process. Moreover, the point that should be considered is a surety bond is not an insurance policy but rather an assurance whereby the surety guarantees that the contractor will carry out the obligation that is stated in the bond. There are a number of bond types present but for the rationale of home remodeling as well as improvements and there are three bonds that would be useful for applying are Contractor Licensing Bonds, Performance Bonds and Payment Bonds.At first, address both the Payment and Performance bonds, as they are the least exploited by homeowners in their home improvement projects usually and carry out a little more protection for homeowners. Generally, Performance Bonds warranty the completion of the project as per the building plans and specifications as well. If the job is abandoned or the work is offensive, the bonding company has the alternative of hiring another contractor to complete the work or settling for damages. Payment Bonds assures the owner that there is no liens for labor will be filed against the property as payment is guaranteed. In both cases the homeowner pays a percentage of the contract price for acquiring the surety bond and it becomes the obligee of the surety. There are numerous complexities to all these bonds and are not covered here that you would want to know if considering either of these bonds. The most common surety bond homeowners who get implicated with this process is the Contractor License Bond, typically as a result of the contractor breaching some aspects of the Contractors License Laws. The work of contractors are to post some form of security deposit obligatory with the Contractors State License Board and surety bonds are also used for this purpose typically though cash or certificate of deposits may get posted in California. Moreover, the amount of the surety bond for general contractors in California is $10,000. That's 10K for all the jobs the contractor has undergoing, and not per project. Very often damages per project go above the whole number of dollar amount of the bond; let it become available to the multitudes on your own. So once that bond gets depleted, the contractor should renew the particular bond as well as pays back the money lost to the surety in order to keep his or her license. And if a complaint has been filed with the Contractors' State License Board, an independent investigation will be conducted by the Board or regulatory agency in addition to the surety company for determining if any violations occurred. Based upon the violations, the contractor may quote and there is a possibility of loosing his/her license. However, it's not a speedy process by any means and can be annoying to the harmed homeowners who are not well-known with the process but needing to get on with repairs. Ron Victor is a SEO copywriter for http://www.integritybonds.com/ He written many articles in various topics.For more information visit http://www.integritybonds.com/Contact him at ron.seocopywriter@gmail.com

Category : General Business: Insurance

Hard Drive Recovery

Author : Eric Morris
The hard disk drive is one of the important parts of the computer. It is the biggest data storage unit of the computer. The computer might become slow due to hard disk problems, or occasionally develop hard drive crashes, and then recovering data from the problematic hard disk is very essential. An invalid partition table, 'ntldr' corrupt or not found, command.com not found, operating system not found, blue screen, improper formatting, virus problems are some of the issues with the of loss of data.The first step is to copy the corrupt hard disk to a new one, using a sector-to-sector copy program that will mirror the broken hard drive. There are many 'bad sector copy, hard drive mirror' programs that will in most cases repair bad sectors. The scandisk sometimes makes hard drive recovery more difficult. It should be avoided in critical situations. Keeping a back-up of the system is one of the best ways to survive such a crisis. One can recover data from the mirror at no further risk of data loss from the back ups. It is better to regularly scan the disk with updated anti-virus software to save it from the virus threats.There are many hard drive recovery service and support providers. They keep state-of-the-art facilities for disk recovery. They also provide annual maintenance contracts. But service or support provided by them is not cheap. Most of the data recovery companies charge an attempt fee. Some of them will charge a lot of money for their work.Hard Drive Recovery provides detailed information on Hard Drive Recovery, Hard Drive Recovery Experts, Hard Drive Recovery Software, Hard Drive Data Recovery Services and more. Hard Drive Recovery is affiliated with Hard Drive Data Recovery.
Category : Computers-and-Technology:Data-Recovery

Break Ups Can Affect Your Depression

Author : Justin Meyer
Unfortunately, some fights will lead to an end to a relationship. This has the potential to be devastating. The important thing is to not let it be. Relationships, especially long ones, are tragic when they end. It is natural to find that any symptoms you have would be significantly worse after a breakup. A period of mourning should be expected during a time like this. However, there are things that you should do, and others that should be avoided.The first thing to do is to try and see your therapist as soon as possible. Getting the issues out is an important task, and by talking with your therapist, you will be able to address the issues. The next thing that you need to do is to move on, decide on what your next move will be. Dating would most likely be out of the question, and you shouldn’t feel pressure to get back into the dating scene, but getting out of the house is important. Activities should be continued. Find comfort in your friends, that is what they are there for. By making activities - both inside the house and outside â€" meaningful, you can distract yourself from any loneliness that might set in.Some of the standard truisms of a breakup hold true, even in this case. Especially when you suffer from depression, looking for an answer in alcohol will be counter-productive. What is important is to make sure that you continue in your normal schedule. Even though a part of your life is now missing, your life is not over and you should work to find other ways to make yourself happy.You can read more about depression at http://www.curemydepression.com
Category : Sociology