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#1 calmcookie

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Posted 07 May 2006 - 01:26 PM

It's not emotional hype to say that junk food is killing kids ... but until PARENTS wake up and become role models ... the cycle will continue (high rates of adult onset diabetes in kids less than 8 years of age ! Unheard of just 20 years ago). High rates of teen suicide ... yes, food definitely affects mental health and depression ... no question. Read labels ... teach your kids to read food labels.

Recently some states have started to tackle the issue of food being sold in school cafeterias. In Connecticut, legislators have passed legislation banning all junk foods from all school cafeteria lunches and from all vending machines inside state schools. Further, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed banning all junk foods from all vending machines in all state schools in California.




It has been shown that the food served by fast food restaurants can cause hormonal changes to the human brain. Recently, many hormones have been discovered which regulate the appetite, control eating, and maintain a stable body weight. One of these hormones is leptin. Leptin is continuously produced by fat cells, and its levels within the blood indicates body fat reserves. These signals are read by the hypothalamus, the area of the brain which tracks eating behavior and uses the signals to keep fat reserves stable. Recent studies have shown binging on fast food can block the hormones which would tell one to stop eating. In addition, when weight gain occurs, resistance to leptin begins as the brain loses its ability to respond to the hormones.



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Edited by calmcookie, 07 May 2006 - 01:30 PM.


#2 maineman

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Posted 07 May 2006 - 03:18 PM

can you define "junk food" and "fast food"? can you provide references for your science?
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Posted 07 May 2006 - 07:36 PM

hey Corrine and doc maineman - how are you two today?

I am only speaking up for fun here in this thread, am not a direct participant in this conversation:

junk food = high sodium, saturated fat, and calories...it is even better with lots of melted cheese and some warm white or yellow gooey stuff

fast food = it tastes so good to the untraineds' taste buds, it is eaten rapidly with a quickly slurped very cold mixture of water and high fructose corn syrup with some food coloring added for good measure :rolleyes:

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Posted 07 May 2006 - 08:32 PM

more related is the question, have you ever tried steamed Edamame?

I buy it frozen, and steam it until tender. Package says 1/2 cup has 10 gram protein and 9 grams carbs...0 sodium or cholesterol. And I am telling you, it is more tasty than sweet corn picked right out of the field...well, almost. Who needs sweets when wholesome goodies like this exist that do not spike insulin or chortisol levels.

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one other item of interest from my life experience this week...I ran into an 85-year old friend of mine who has been spending some of his retirement years planting Carpathian walnut seedlings in the fringe areas of University campuses and golf courses where water exists but mowers do not. He said no one knows he is doing it, and he just wants to leave the world a better place because he was here. :D This guy has his money in mutual funds invested in the Russian stock market and the Eastern European markets.....he sold his holdings in SU during the last couple weeks.

Carpathian walnut has an interesting history...as does the Carpathian mountain region:

http://www.uga.edu/fruit/walnut.htm

Edited by hiker, 07 May 2006 - 08:46 PM.


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Posted 07 May 2006 - 08:51 PM

walnut nutritional value:

Dietary value, per 100 gram edible portion


Persian Walnut
Water (%) 3-5
Calories 651
Protein (%) 14.8
Fat (%) 64
Carbohydrates (%) 16
Crude Fiber (%) 2.1

Storage

Dried nuts can be stored for about 4 months at room temperature before becoming rancid, but last 1-2 yr when stored in the freezer.

Edited by hiker, 07 May 2006 - 08:53 PM.


#6 maineman

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Posted 07 May 2006 - 09:34 PM

Reminds me of one of my favorite books: Miss Rumphius (or the Lupine Lady) by Barbara Cooney

"You must find someway to make the world a more beautiful place...."


more related is the question, have you ever tried steamed Edamame?


It's okay, but have you tried fresh fiddle head ferns? We're having a bumper crop this year. Pick em in the woods and stir fry or steam...
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Posted 07 May 2006 - 09:41 PM

that is so good to know...since I frequent a spot with those. Thanks for sharing that.

I am fascinated by this:

All tree nuts combined have per capita consumption rate of 2.7 lbs/year, with almonds being the most widely used and walnuts second.

What's up with that? Such a great source of energy from the protein and fat.

Maineman - I am coming out to Acadia fall of 2007. Looking forward to it. Then headed up to Nova S. and above.

Edited by hiker, 07 May 2006 - 09:42 PM.


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Posted 07 May 2006 - 09:49 PM

Summer and fall are the best. Hiking in Acadia (and Baxter/mt Katahdin if you can find the time) is awesome. I know a few float plane services that'll fly you out to isolated wilderness ponds for a few days fishing if you like, too. Mt. Katahdin is our tallest peak and is the end (start?) of the Appalachian Trail. Thanks to Global Warming, though, we've extended the season, so you don't have to rush before the first snows fall :) maineman
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Posted 07 May 2006 - 10:48 PM

thanks for the heads-up on that fishing alternative. fyi, here is a useful link I just came across in my search to identify a mystery wildflower I spoted today on a river cliff precipice:

http://www.wildflowe...lies_Index.html

just found out what the wildflower is...sounds like a plant you buy at Kmart...it is the one on the lower right -

http://www.wildflowe.../Onagraceae.htm

Edited by hiker, 07 May 2006 - 10:53 PM.