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Food for Thought by Dr. Robert Osgoodby
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Smiles - Doctors Orders
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Ask Dr. Bob - Main Problem Area
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Trivia - Sea Shells
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Ladies and Gentlemen - The Poor Man's Meat Can Lower Your
Cholesterol"
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Dr. Earl Mindell's Wellness Update - Make Mushrooms A Part Of
Your Daily Diet
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Food For Thought
by Dr. Robert Osgoodby
A
recent study revealed that Americans are eating 50% more junk
food
than they were 20 years ago. In fact, across all age
groups,
the consumption of snacks, soda and junk food is making
our
nation fatter and unhealthier than ever. Among people under
40
years of age, pizza and snack consumption has risen by up to
143%
over the last 20 years! The most popular junk food items
are
desserts, salty snacks, candy, French fries, pizza,
hamburgers,
hot dogs and high fat dairy products.
The
conclusion of the study is startling. In 1981, the average
person
obtained 11.3% of their caloric intake from snacks. In
2001,
the proportion rose to 17.7% and the numbers are not
getting
better. America is experiencing an obesity epidemic, not
only
adults, but children as well.
When
compared to healthy meals and snacks, junk food provides
children
with less calcium, and less vitamins and minerals which
are
essential for health and development. There is a solution.
Whenever
possible, replace junk foods that are high in fat, salt
and
sugar with healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.
Rapid
increases over the last three decades in obesity has
plagued
Americans with a myriad of health problems including
diabetes,
cardiovascular problems, strokes and heart attacks. A
poor
diet including increased snack and junk food consumption is
the
main culprit.
The
following are statistics comparing snack consumption in 1981
vs.
2001. Today, in one year the average American consumes:
45
large bags of potato chips - up 78%
120
orders of french fries - up 130%
310
cans of soda - up 55%
190
candy bars - up 80%
120
pastries or desserts - up 95%
150
slices of pizza - up 143%
In
today's fast paced world, many people make food choices that
are
fast and convenient, rather than healthy. Again, the
solution
to this problem is simple. Cut down on the junk food.
Instead
of grabbing that bag of chips or order of fries, replace
it
with a piece of fruit, serving of vegetables, or a garden
salad.
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Dr.
Osgoodby was a finalist in the "EAS Body for Life" Contest.
Stop
by his web page at bestbodyever.com to see his before
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Smiles
Doctor's
Orders
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A
93 year old man went to his doctor to get a physical.
A
week later, the doctor saw the man walking down the street with
an
attractive young woman on his arm.
At
the man's next visit, the doctor said, "I saw you with a lady
the
other day. You're really doing great, aren't you?"
The
man replied, "Just doing what you said Doctor:
"Get
a hot mamma and be cheerful'."
The
Doctor said, "I didn't say that. I said you got a heart
murmur.
Be careful."
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I
went on a diet, swore off drinking and heavy eating, and in
fourteen
days, I lost two weeks.
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Ask Dr. Bob
Each
edition includes a response to a question received from
our
subscribers. We answer all questions, however those that we
think
will be of interest to a number of people, we will feature
here.
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Dear
Dr. Osgoodby,
My
stomach is my main problem area. I would rather work out at
home
than in a gym. Can you recommend an inexpensive piece of
equipment
I can purchase to train my abdominal area?
Thanks,
Andy
Bledsoe
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Dear
Andy:
Thanks
for the email. My preference is the AbRoller. The
AbRoller
can be purchased at most sporting goods stores for under
$100.00.
It also comes with an instructional video tape that
shows
you the proper form for forward crunches, leg lifts, and
side
crunches. If you have a VCR, most body sculpting video
tapes
also include an abdominal program. These tapes usually
cost
anywhere between $10.00 and $20.00.
Warmly,
Dr.
Robert Osgoodby
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Trivia
Historical
records indicate that the earliest known advocate of a
fiber
diet was Hippocrates. He urged his fellow countrymen to
bake
their bread with bran for its "salutary effect on the
bowels."
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********How do I Get There From Here?********
by James Groves
The Poor Man's Meat Can Lower Your Cholesterol"
Here's
another tip you can use to lower your cholesterol. You've
learned
about avocados and almonds, now you can eat the "Poor
Man's
Meat" and lower your cholesterol in just three weeks.
Eat
lots of beans, lentils, and peas. These foods are rich in
protein
and complex carbohydrates. They are also low in fat,
sodium
and they have no cholesterol.
If
you don't want to spend endless hours, soaking and cooking
beans,
then use split peas or lentils. They don't need to be
soaked
and they cook in a fraction of the time that other dried
beans
demand.
Split
peas can be used for more than just soup. They make a great
no-guilt
dip. Cook yellow split peas until well done, then place
them
in a bowl overnight. Spoon this mixture into a food
processor
and add one teaspoon of olive oil, and one tablespoon
of
lemon juice. Process until smooth, and creamy. Place in a
bowl
and add 1/2 cup of diced onions and one more teaspoon of
olive
oil. Your guests and family will love this dip served with
raw
vegetables.
These
health tips can only be found in Dr. Osgoodby's Newsletter.
Live
in Passion and Good Health,
James
Groves
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A successful diet is the triumph of mind over platter.
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Dr. Earl Mindell's Wellness Update
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Make
Mushrooms A Part Of Your Daily Diet
While
shiitake, maitake, and reishi mushrooms are the most
thoroughly
researched of the medicinal mushrooms, keep this in
mind:
of the 2,000 edible mushrooms known to exist, about 300
have
medicinal value. Chances are good that whatever mushrooms
you
choose to eat, you'll be benefiting your health.
If
you aren't a mushroom fan, it's most likely because you
haven't
tried all of the tasty varieties out there. Try them in
stir-fries,
soups, sauces, and stews, or cook them and chop them
up
to add to homemade veggie burgers. Many kinds of mushrooms-the
giant
portabella and the lowly white button mushroom come to
mind-are
delicious simply broiled, steamed, or grilled.
(Portabellas
and other firm mushrooms make terrifically hearty
vegetarian
shish kebabs.) If the notion of dining on fungus
simply
does not appeal to you, try taking mushroom supplements.
Some
supplements are simply whole mushrooms ground into powder
and
encapsulated, while others contain highly specific extracts
such
as lentinan or D-fraction. Generally healthy people who
don't
like to eat mushrooms will benefit from the whole mushroom
versions,
but if you're fighting cancer, seek out alpha-D-glucan,
D-fraction,
and lentinan supplements specifically, and use them
according
to the instructions on the container. Even in enormous
doses,
these substances pose no danger and have not been found to
cause
any unpleasant side effects; of course, don't hesitate to
talk
to your health care team about these supplements. For
chronic
colds, flus, or other infections, consider using a whole
shiitake
supplement to boost your body's ability to get well and
stay
well.
Stay
Healthy,
Dr.
Earl Mindell
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http://keith.freelife.com
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It
is unrealistic to completely abstain from French fries, soda,
potato
chips, candy, cake, pie, and pizza. Unfortunately, these
types
of foods are a staple for many American families -
McDonald's
on Monday, pizza on Tuesday, Chinese food on Wednesd
ay,
Burger King on Thursday, etc. . . Almost anything is fine in
moderation
- but - if you are interested in improving your
health,
eat less junk food and eat more fruits and vegetables.
Yours in Health
Dr. Robert Osgoodby
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