BREAD IS DANGEROUS - Try to Avoid it

Why? Judge for yourself:
Research on bread indicates that

1. More than 98 percent of convicted felons are bread users.

2. Fully HALF of all children who grow up in bread-consuming households score below average on standardized tests.

3. In the 18th century, when virtually all bread was baked in the home, the average life expectancy was less than 50 years; infant mortality rates were unacceptably high; many women died in childbirth; and diseases such as typhoid, yellow fever, and influenza ravaged whole nations.

4. More than 90 percent of violent crimes are committed within 24 hours of eating bread.

5. Bread is made from a substance called "dough." It has been proven that as little as one pound of dough can be used to suffocate a mouse. The average American eats more bread than that in one month!

6. Primitive tribal societies that have no bread exhibit a low incidence of cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, and osteoporosis.

7. Bread has been proven to be addictive. Subjects deprived of bread and given only water to eat begged for bread after as little as two days.

8. Bread is often a "gateway" food item, leading the user to "harder" items such as butter, jelly, peanut butter, and even cold cuts.

9. Bread has been proven to absorb water. Since the human body is more than 90 percent water, it follows that eating bread could lead to your body being taken over by this absorptive food product, turning you into a soggy, gooey bread-pudding person.

10. Newborn babies can choke on bread.

11. Bread is baked at temperatures as high as 400 degrees Fahrenheit! That kind of heat can kill an adult in less than one minute.

12. Most American bread eaters are utterly unable to distinguish between significant scientific fact and meaningless statistical babbling.

In light of these frightening statistics, it has been proposed that the following bread restrictions be made:

1. No sale of bread to minors.

2. A nationwide "Just Say No To Toast" campaign, complete celebrity TV spots and bumper stickers.

3. A 300 percent federal tax on all bread to pay for all the societal ills we might associate with bread.

4. No animal or human images, nor any primary colors (which may appeal to children) may be used to promote bread usage.

5. The establishment of "Bread-free" zones around schools.

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J.Vijayanand

A banana a day keeps the doctor away!

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a 'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be re balanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a day keeps the doctor away!'

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J.Vijayanand

Drinking milk after workout is the best way to gain muscle, lose fat

When it comes to gaining muscle or losing weight, nothing works better than that glass of milk.

The finding comes from an ongoing study into the impact of drinking milk after heavy weightlifting by researchers at McMaster University.

As a part of the study, the researchers took three groups of young men 18 to 30 years of age – 56 in total – and put them through a rigorous, five-day-per-week weightlifting program over a 12-week period.

After the gruelling workouts, the participants drank either two cups of skim milk, a soy beverage with equivalent amounts of protein and energy, or a carbohydrate beverage with an equivalent amount of energy, which was roughly the same as drinking 600 to 700 milliliters of a typical sports drink.

The researchers found that out of all three, skimmed milk was the one that worked the best, for it helped the exercisers burn more fat.

The group drinking milk lost nearly twice as much fat - two pounds - while the carbohydrate beverage group lost one pound of fat. Those drinking soy lost no fat.

At the same time, the gain in muscle was much greater among the milk drinkers than either the soy or carbohydrate beverage study participants, with this group gaining an estimated 40 per cent or 2.5 pounds more muscle mass than the soy beverage drinkers, and a 63 per cent or 3.3 pounds, more muscle mass than the carbohydrate beverage drinkers.

'The loss of fat mass, while expected, was much larger than we thought it would be. I think the practical implications of these results are obvious: if you want to gain muscle and lose fat as a result of working out, drink milk,' said Stuart Phillips, associate professor of kinesiology at McMaster, and lead author of the study.

'I think the evidence is beginning to mount. Milk may be best known for its calcium content in supporting bone health, but our research, and that of others, continually supports milk's ability to aid in muscle growth and also promote body fat loss,' said Phillips.

'To my mind – with milk being a source of nine essential nutrients – it's a no brainer: milk is the ideal post-workout drink for recreational exercisers and athletes alike,' he added.

The study is published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Dealing with Body Odour

Body odour is a general term for what happens to sweat and other skin secretions when they are acted upon by naturally occurring bacteria.

1)Following are the factors that are the main cause of body odour

Obesity
Warm temp not only stimulate the sweat glands but also cause bacterium to break sweet down into a sticky coating that becomes a magnet for dirt thereby causing bad body odour.

Synthetic fabrics like polyester look good but trap sweat. This trapped sweat makes a perfect breeding ground for bacteria.

Bad eating pattern
Tight fitting clothes / shoes also increase the likelihood of excess perspiration and body odour.

2)Golden rules to fight body odour

Take a shower using an antibacterial soap followed by a deodorant once in a day especially in the areas around the anus and the genitals.

When bathing, use a good brush in circular movement.

Use cotton clothes especially cotton undergarments, which lets the skin breathe. Avoid synthetic clothes.

Wear loose cloths instead of figure-hugging ones and change your cloths daily.

Washing areas under the armpits is a must as 80% of the body's sweat is present there.

If you're buying products to handle perspiration knowing their difference is a must. For example, antiperspirants stop the sweat from leaving the skin by blocking the pores while deodorants destroy the bacteria when sweat leaves the body.

To get rid of smelly feet, wash and dry between the feet adequately and wear well-ventilated footwear to let feet breath.

Double-check your Medicine. Synthetic hormones, oral contraceptives, steroids and some asthma medications stimulate sweat production. Respond by applying medically formulated antibacterial creams to your underarms.

Use a deodorant or anti-perspirant that contains aluminium chlorohydrate or zirconium.

Curb your coffee and tea intake. Caffeine can stimulate the autonomic nervous system, which regulates sweating. Limit yourself to two cups daily.

Avoid alcohol since it increases perspiration potential by dilating blood vessels.

If none of the above work and or the scent of your perspiration becomes stronger or more intense. See your doctor.

3)Some Home Remedies

After your bath, add a tablespoon of honey to tepid water for the final rinse. This will help keep body odour in check.

Adding a teaspoon of alum to your bath water make you smell fresh all the day.

In summer, add a cup full of vinegar to your bath water or add a cupful of camphor oil to your bath water.

Baking soda used as a powder will absorb chemicals; therefore this will remove body odours. Use a powder puff, which has been used for talc, to apply the powder.

Boil mint leaves and add the water to your bath water. Keep some aside for a special dousing for your armpits and between the thighs.

4)Foods that help deal with bad body odour

A balance diet is a must. Ideally it should be the one, which has about 20% protein i.e., fish, poultry, or combinations of pulses and grains, 20% oils and fats and balance from vegetables, fruit, pulses and grains.

Include turnip or its juice in your diet.

Red radish juice can be included in the diet. You can also apply it under the arm after the morning shower. Also apply it on your feet and in between the toes. Radish juice helps keep body odour at bay.

Drinking plenty of water will also ensure that you smell fresh and sweet.

Eating a tablespoon of aniseed is other way of smelling fresh and sweet.

5)Foods to be avoided

People with body odour should avoid food that are rich in lecithin or choline or cantine/lysine such as soya products, corn, wheat and also chocolates, peanuts, nuts, raisins, cereals, eggs, etc or limit the intake of these foods to a small part of the daily diet.

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56 Facts About Blood and Blood Donation One for each day between your blood donation!

1. 4.5 million Americans would die each year without life saving blood transfusions.
2. Approximately 32,000 pints of blood are used each day in the United States.
3. Every three seconds someone needs blood
4. One out of every 10 people entering a hospital needs blood.
5. Just one pint of donated blood can help save as many as three people's lives.
6. The average adult has 10 pints of blood in his or her body.
7. One unit of blood is roughly the equivalent of one pint.
8. Blood makes up about 7% of your body's weight.
9. A newborn baby has about one cup of blood in his or her body.
10. The average red blood cell transfusion is 3.4 pints.
11. Blood fights against infection and helps heal wounds, keeping you healthy.
12. There are four main blood types: A, B, AB and O. AB is the universal recipient and O negative is the universal donor.
13. Blood centers often run short of type O and B blood.
14. Shortages of all types of blood occur during the summer and winter holidays.
15. If all blood donors gave 2 to 4 times a year, it would help prevent blood shortages.
16. If you began donating blood at age 17 and donated every 56 days until you reached 76, you would have donated 48 gallons of blood.
17. About three gallons of blood supports the entire nation's blood needs for one minute.
18. Blood donation takes four steps: medical history, quick physical, donation, and snacks.
19. The actual blood donation usually takes less than 10 minutes. The entire process, from when you sign in to the time you leave, takes about 45 minutes.
20. Giving blood will not decrease your strength.
21. You cannot get AIDS or any other infectious disease by donating blood.
22. Fourteen tests, 11 of which are for infectious diseases, are performed on each unit of donated blood.
23. Any company, community organization, place of worship or individual may contact their local community blood center to host a blood drive.
24. People donate blood out of a sense of duty and community spirit, not to make money. They are not paid for their donation.
25. Much of today's medical care depends on a steady supply of blood from healthy donors.
26. One unit of blood can be separated into several components (red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate) .
27. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body's organs and tissue.
28. There are about one billion red blood cells in two to three drops of blood.
29. Red blood cells live about 120 days in the circulatory system.
30. Platelets help blood to clot and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live.
31. Apheresis (ay-fur-ee-sis) is a special kind of blood donation that allows a donor to give specific blood components, such as platelets.
32. Donated red blood cells must be used within 42 days of collection.
33. Donated platelets must be used within five days of collection.
34. Plasma can be frozen and used for up to a year.
35. Plasma is a pale yellow mixture of water, proteins and salts.
36. Plasma, which is 90% water, constitutes 55% of blood volume.
37. Healthy bone marrow makes a constant supply of red cells, plasma and platelets.
38. People who have been in car accidents and suffered massive blood loss can need transfusions of 50 pints or more of red blood cells.
39. The average bone marrow transplant requires 120 units of platelets and about 20 units of red blood cells. Patients undergoing bone marrow transplants need platelets donations from about 120 people and red blood cells from about 20 people.
40. Severe burn victims can need 20 units of platelets during their treatment.
41. Children being treated for cancer, premature infants, and children having heart surgery need blood and platelets from donors of all types.
42. Anemic patients need blood transfusions to increase their iron levels.
43. Cancer, transplant and trauma patients and patients undergoing open-heart surgery require platelet transfusions to survive.
44. Sickle cell disease is an inherited disease that affects more than 80,000 people in the United States, 98% of whom are of African descent. Some patients with complications from severe sickle cell disease receive blood transfusions every month – up to 4 pints at a time.
45. In the days following the September 11 attacks, a half a million people donated blood.
46. Females receive 53% of blood transfused; males receive 47%.
47. 94% of all blood donors are registered voters.
48. 60% of the US population is eligible to donate – only 5% do on a yearly basis.
49. 17% of non-donors cite "never thought about it" as the main reason for not giving, while 15% say they're "too busy." The #1 reason donors say they give is because they "want to help others."
50. After donating blood, you replace these red blood cells within 3 to 4 weeks. It takes eight weeks to restore the iron lost after donating.
51. Granulocytes, a type of white blood cell, roll along blood vessel walls in search of bacteria to eat.
52. White cells are the body's primary defense against infection.
53. There is no substitute for human blood.
54. It's about Life.
55. Since a pint is pound, you lose a pound every time you donate blood.
56. Anyone who is in good health, is at least 17 years old, and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood every 56 days.

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Those are absolutely fascinating. Thanks for posting them. We need to work on the Bread Free Zones around schools immediately. I happen to know that our local school actually serves bread to the students!

Food as Medicine

HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.

HAVE FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.

TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!

INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.

ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes.

ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)

UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.

BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.

BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.

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Food as Medicine- II

MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.

COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)

COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.

BREAST CANCER?
EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.

LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.

ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.

DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)

CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.

BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.

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Importance of fruits

Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)

Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer.

Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients
found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn uv rays)

Guava & Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation.

Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)

Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies.

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Outstanding tips! Except for the apples turning brown one....that's simply oxidation and doesn't really alter the apple. Go ahead and eat it raw....same thing.

Really.

Some EffectiveTechniques to Maintain Healthy :

Without wasting time and going straight to the point, to succeed with ‘going on a diet’ to shed the pounds, reach and ideal weight AND improve your health, do the following at your discretion:

1. Go with the alkaline, mucus-free diet.

2. Use sweet fruits such as dates, bananas, and persimmons etc as the items for the occasional snacks.

3. Go easy on the use of salt and even then try to use uniodized sea-salt.

4. Eat as much as possible when you are truly hungry.

5. Try to give at least 2-3 hours after the last meal before going to bed.

6. Don't USE MICROWAVES!!!

7. Try to get adequate sleep, rest and exercise.

Other factors include knowing when to eat, the use of proper combinations when it comes to foods, knowing WHAT to eat in regards to cultivation, origin etc and of course your desire to better yourself in the first place.

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Salt is fine. It what we put salt ON that poses a problem!

Keep blood vessels healthy by eating vegitables

Nitrates, a chemical found in vegetables like spinach and lettuce, may be responsible for keeping blood vessels healthy, says a new study.

Past studies have shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce blood pressure. But it has been difficult to determine exactly which nutrients in fruits and vegetables are responsible for these blood-pressure-lowering effects, according to the online edition of health magazine WebMD.

Scientists at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences examined the effects of short-term nitrate supplementation in a group of 17 healthy, non-smoking young adults.

Each participant rotated between taking a daily dose of nitrate supplement equivalent to the amount normally found in 150 to 250 gm of a nitrate-rich vegetable -- such as spinach, lettuce, or beetroot -- for three days, and taking a placebo for a different three days.

The results showed that average diastolic blood pressure was lower after three days of nitrate supplementation than it was after taking the placebo for three days.

The researchers claimed to have found nitrates in vegetables like spinach and lettuce, which they say may be Mother Nature's way of keeping blood pressure in check.

Since it was a small study the researchers say the chemical's blood-pressure-lowering effects merit further study. The report has not mentioned the names of the researchers involved in the study.

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FOOD SERVING SIZE & PREPARATION NUTRITION & DIET NOTES CALORIES

Calories in Cherries-Fresh 1 cup with pits Rich source of Vitamin C. 74

Calories in Apple-Fresh 1 medium w/skin Low in fat; moderate in calories. Contains pectin which is a fiber component that fights cholesterol. 72

Calories in Apples-Dried 1 cup Moderate in calories; fiber rich, zero cholesterol. 208

Calories in Apricots-Fresh 3 medium Low in fat and calories. 52

Calories in Apricots-Dried 1 Cup Low in fat; calorie wise considering the nutritional value received. 381

Calories in Calories in Avocado 1 medium High in monounsaturated to help fight cholesterol. Also high in calories. 322

Calories in Banana-Fresh 1 medium Vitamin C, B6 and potassium. 105

Calories in Blackberries-Fresh 1 cup High in fiber. 62

Calories in Blueberries-Fresh 1 cup Calorie wise. 83

Calories in Breadfruit 1 cup Rich in Vitamin C if eaten raw. 227

Calories in Cantaloupe 1 cup Excellent source of Vitamins A and C. 53

Calories in Casaba Melon 1 cup Low in calories; source of iron. 48

Calories in Chayote 1 cup Low in calories. 38

Calories in Cranberries 1 cup Low in fat and calories. 44

Calories in Currants 1 cup Raw, Red Vitamin C, low in calories. 63

Calories in Dates 1 Deglet Noor Date Low in fat and sodium; good source of potassium. 23

Calories in Figs 1 medium Moderate in calories; no cholesterol. 37

Calories in Figs-Dried 1 medium Potassium, low in sodium, good source of calcium and iron. 21

Calories in Grapefruit, White 1/2 Low in fat and calories. 39

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FOOD SERVING SIZE & PREPARATION NUTRITION & DIET NOTES CALORIES - II

Calories in Grapes-American 1 cup Low in calories and fat. 62

Calories in Grapes-European 1 cup Red or Green European Varieties such as Thompson Grapes. Good source of Vitamin C. 106

Calories in Guava 1 cup Loaded with Vitamin C - almost 3 X the recommended daily allowance. 168

Pink-Fleshed Guava 1 Fruit, medium Loaded with Vitamin C - almost 3 X the recommended daily allowance. 37

Pink-Fleshed Guava 1 cup Loaded with Vitamin C - almost 3 X the recommended daily allowance. 112

Calories in Honeydew Melon 1 cup Low in calories; high in Vitamin C. 60

Calories in Kiwi 1 medium Moderate calories; rich in Vitamin C. 46

Calories in Kumquats 1 medium Low in calories; high in B Vitamins. Rich in fiber w/skin. 13

Calories in Lemons 1 small Rich in Vitamin C. 17

Calories in Lime 1 small Rich in Vitamin C. 20

Calories in Mango 1 cup Low in calories and fat. Great source of fiber. 107

Calories in Nectarine 1 medium Vitamin A and Vitamin C; good source of fiber. 67

Calories in Orange 1 medium Fantastic source of Vitamin C. 62

Calories in Papaya 1/2 medium Low in calories and sodium. Contains beta-carotene to help prevent cancer. 59

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FOOD SERVING SIZE & PREPARATION NUTRITION & DIET NOTES CALORIES - III
Calories in Passion Fruit 5 medium Moderate calories with no fat or cholesterol. Also good source of potassium. 97

Calories in Peach-Fresh 1 medium Low in fat and calories; rich in Vitamin C. 37

Calories in Peach-Dried 5 halves Iron and fiber-rich. 155

Calories in Pear-Fresh 1 medium Low in calories; high in Vitamin C. 98

Calories in Pear-Dried 5 halves Great source of fiber but a bit high in calories. 229

Calories in Persimmon 1 medium Moderate calories; rich in Vitamin C. 118

Calories in Pineapple 1 cup Good source of dietary fiber. Rich in Vitamin C. 76

Calories in Plantains 1/2 cup Low in fat and sodium. 89

Calories in Plums 2 medium Low in fat; rich in Vitamin C and fiber. 73

Calories in Pomegranate 1/2 medium Excellent source of fiber if seeds are ingested. 52

Calories in Prickly Pear 1 medium Good source of Vitamin C and magnesium. 42

Calories in Prunes 5 medium Super fiber source. 100

Calories in Pummelos 1 cup Rich in Vitamin C. 72

Calories in Quince 1 medium Low in fat; high in Vitamin C. 52

Calories in Raisins-Golden 1/2 cup Great source of fiber and iron. 219

Calories in Raisins-Seedless 1/2 cup Great source of fiber and iron. 218

Calories in Raspberries 1 cup Low in calories. 60

Calories in Strawberries 1 cup Super low in calories. 45

Calories in Tangerines 1 medium Low in calories. 37

Calories in Watermelon 1 cup Low in calories; contains some fiber; fair amount of Vitamin C. 51

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The best healthy tips:
Eat vegetables first.
Then eat grains
Then eat fruit

Drink Water
Take a walk.

Best Exercise tip:
Buy a dog. Peole who have dogs walk an average of 50 miles more per year than non dog owners. They have lower blood pressure and a more stable weight.

So forget dieting....buy a dog!

Real Incident - Micro waved water - a MUST read:
A 26-year old guy decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before). I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he told me he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that the water was not boiling, but instantly the water in the cup "blew up"
into his face. The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand but all the water had flown out into his face due to the build up of energy. His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and 2nd degree burns to his face, which may leave scarring. He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as: a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc. It is however a much safer choice to boil the water in a teakettle.

General Electric's (GE) response:

Thanks for contacting us. I will be happy to assist you. The e-mail that you received is correct. Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it. To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for thirty seconds before moving it or adding anything into it.

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