Posts Tagged ‘processed food’

Ready to eat cereal isn’t breakfast food even though it is marketed as such. Have a hearty breakfast seems to mean open, pour, and down it in about 90 seconds.. Mainstream diets are loaded with calories striped of any measure of nutrition. Having a hearty breakfast means to some people means apple cinnamon, fruity, and sugary.

Consumers who enjoy these should be impressed with the variety. Many of these brands claim that it is proven that their cereals have health benefits. Many boast that they have 50% less sugar, are cholesterol free, low fat and a good source of vitamins

Ironically, artificial or chemical renditions of vitamins have been implicated in causing more harm than good. According to a story in The New Your Times July 23, sugary cereals are still being promoted on TV as a healthy breakfast food.

Another trend is what I call “thing” rather than food. It is promoted as a real egg product. The word product says it all. It is made from egg whites without the yolks to cut out the fat and cholesterol. Flavors and colorings are added to make the things look and taste more like the real deal.

The message is that you can mill, cut, shape it and come up with a totally innovative way to promote it, but it can never be quite like fresh food. However, it will create impressive profit margins. 

Nearly all processed food sabotages your health. Fruits and vegetables aren’t shelf stable. Produce doesn’t last even in the refrigerator for an extended period of time. Americans may be throwing out more than they consume. As processed food retailers and manufacturers sales increases; fruits and vegetables are not lined up for any growth in sales. Despite the baby-carrot $25 million advertising campaign and other initiatives we haven’t seen any real growth in mass market appeal.

Cereal isn’t a meal by any stretch of the imagination. It may be rich in sugar, sodium, calories, and the wrong fats, but it meets no ones dietary needs. What is relevant is these manufactured products replace the whole foods in your diet.

Fruits and vegetables are a breakfast, lunch, and dinner food. Just pair it with some good protein and fats and you are ready to go.

Hi-I’m Kathy Bee. I wanted to introduce myself to you as I am a reporter for Naturalnews University. I have a background in education and a passion for health and wellness. As a former teacher, I know that children are where we really need to focus our attention. For many, their lifestyle habits are killing them slowly. I studied nutrition with the goal in mind to make changes in the way people view food and health. Knowledge is key! I have been fortunate enough to align myself with like minded people and promote wellness in all areas as a team. Each person has something they specialize in and together we become stronger. I am working with an amazing chiropractor who has a unique approach. Dr. Roe is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor who has been able to improve the health and lives of so many people through gentle chiropractic while educating the patients at the same time. When we take control of our own lives by learning and applying information-we all advance in a positive direction. Let me hear from you with ideas,thoughts or questions. Bee Healthy!

ADHD behaviors as seen in children seem to have very little meaning.

ADHD Diagnoses

An ADHD diagnosis seems to be arbitrary. Two published studies seem to say something is wrong with the way ADHD is diagnosed in young children. In the U.S. nearly one million kids may be misdiagnosed just because they are the youngest in their kindergarten class. The youngest in the class is twice as likely to be on stimulant medication.

What was found the youngest children were much more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD and be prescribed behavior modifying stimulants such as Ritalin.

Could it be the teacher was just having a bad hair day, and had no patience for an unruly 5 year old?  Since this is such a subjective diagnosis this can be a factor.

Hyperactivity

Hyperactivity in a five year old seems normal to a sedentary adult. This is a perception, not always a reality. It is estimated that the misdiagnosis rate is about 1 in 5, and that 900,000 of the 4.5 million children currently diagnosed with ADHD have been misdiagnosed.

Wow, 4.5 million children diagnosed with ADHD is correct. I don’t buy it. With our diet, and vaccine schedule it is possible that we have fostered a nation of unruly children. This number doesn’t add up. 

Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention deficit disorder is a relatively new term. It use to be called rambunctious, acting out, class clown, energetic, and irascible behavior. With a profit center build around Ritalin, a new term is just what the drug companies ordered.

Legal drugs vs. Street Drugs, the difference profit for big pharma:

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