Breakfast Cereal

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Spastic Ink - A Wild Hare ..Full (fixed sync)

2nd attempt at fixing the audio sync on this masterpiece of prog rock.

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Tarzan and Lame!

our dubbing sux but it was fun so i don giva fuck hoe!

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Monday, December 27, 2010

Trix Cereal Commercial. The rabbit actually gets the Trix cereal! 1960s

Classic Trix cereal commercial from the 1960s. Toy Model Airplanes inside specially marked boxes. Watch more than 1000 other classic commercials on my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/MrClassicAds

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Saturday, December 25, 2010

This is the link for the mesh that makes her so thin: modthesims.info recolors i used: modthesims.info This is my first ever attempt at making a sims 2 video. So it is probably very crappy. I am sorry for that.:P Hopefully some of the veiwers will be kind enough to offer some constructive criticism. This story is about a girl with an eating disorder. She lives alone with her mom. They have money troubles. They do not get along to well. They really barely talk to each other at all. In the beggining the girl is going about her normal morning routine just as anyone else would. Next she goes to breakfast. Her mom barely acknoledges her existence. She then grabs a bowl of cereal to take to eat in her room but it never makes it their because she flushes it down the sink. So she will not be tempted to eat it later.A few days later she is excercising in the yard while her mother rakes the leaves and they pay no attention. to one another. Then it is a while later at dinner. She watches her mom make spaghetti. As she does this she makes face at the food. Her mom set her a plate then leaves. The girl does eat this time. That night she is in her room. She is cringing at her reflection. She is ashamed that she ate the food. She is crying. Then it is 4 months later and you see her walking up again only this time she is emaciated and pale. Her hair has mostly fallen out. Her mom is watching her workout this time. SHe is concerned. She notives something is wrong. SHe is seen once again ...

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Friday, December 24, 2010

What to Do If Your Baby Has Symptoms of Acid Reflux

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Today I am going to talk about Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants or more generally known as acid reflux in babies. Before addressing this problem, you should know that reflux in infants is among the most common complaints pediatrician receives.
In fact, acid reflux in infants is simply part of a normal and developing process you baby is going through, and even to some extend reflux may actually be good in spreading helpful bacteria from mom breast milk into the baby, to protect against diseases.
You should seek comfort in knowing that your baby will eventually grow out of their reflux, but meanwhile, if you notice symptoms such as

weigh loss
your baby is crying all the time
being constantly congested or stuffy
having breathing problems

then you should seek medical attention with your child doctor. When addressing this problem, some doctors might consider reducing the portions your baby is eating by somewhat smaller feeds and adding rice cereal to the formula to increase the caloric density. You can purchase a formula like Enfamil A.R, that already has rice cereal in it, or you could save money by adding rice cereal in your regular formula.

Some pediatrician will also change the type of formula your baby is taken to a hypoallergenic type, especially if your child seems to be sensitive to the proteins in their formula. The top recommended products for this type of sensitivity, are Nutramigen Lipil (hypoallergenic) and Similac Alimentum (hypoallergenic Formula). If your baby is having Gastroesophageal Reflux, doctors might treat the problem with medication such as antacids or some type of Zentac version.

Although I completely disapprove of this type of drugs, some doctor may prescribe proton pump inhibitor to try and reduce the acid in your babies stomach. Even if these types of drugs are very effective in neutralizing acid reflux, there have been reports of dangerous long term side effects of people utilizing products like Prevacid or Prilosec. A safer and better holistic approach you can try is to get a reflux pillow for your baby.

Commonly known as baby wedge pillow, this product will greatly help to relief reflux in your infant by keeping your baby in an inclination position. Studies have revealed babies grow out of acid reflux disorders faster when they are handled, carried or sleeping in an inclined position. The earth gravity will naturally help your baby by preventing acid from streaming upwards.

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The Truth About Cereals

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It can start from a very early age and we are taken in by the 'good advice' of the supposed experts that we take at face value.

Most health visitors will tell you to wean your breast-fed baby on baby rice, which comes out of a cardboard box. This usually is a smooth mush of almost pure white starch and most of the grain's nutrients were removed by the processing.

This is an easy route for many tired, busy, harassed mums and I can see the temptation, but babies retain a liking for the foods / tastes they are weaned on. In fact they keep their liking for foods that the mother ate while pregnant. Breast milk (unlike formula) exposes them to all the different flavours of the mother's diet and thus makes them more likely to try different flavours as they get older. Encouraging them to sample different tastes and textures from an early age is key to developing a healthy attitude to food in later life.

But, for the food industry, it is much better to train the baby's palate on cereal from a packet and progress to jars of baby foods, then onwards and upwards to the processed crap that most of the population now eats!

There is a natural progression from boxed baby rice to packaged breakfast cereals, with 97% of British homes having at least one box of cereal in the cupboard.

Cereals are one of the earliest forms of convenience foods, representing a triumph in packaging, marketing and foreign policy.

Unlike most of Europe, the UK has succumbed to the American cereal invention almost completely. Approx 100 years ago, simple grains, ie porridge or bread were the staple breakfast seen around the world. Today, however the British and Irish are the largest consumers of puffed, flaked, sugared, salted and extruded cereals in the world! The Mediterraneans, who we credit with a healthy diet, have not gone down this route.

Cornflakes (originally manufactured by John Harvey Kellogg as a cure for constipation and masturbation!) are made by breaking the kernel into smaller grits and steam cooking under pressure. The nutritious germ, containing the essential fats is thrown away as it goes rancid over time and disrupts the products shelf life. Flavourings, vitamins (to replace those taken out!) and sugar are added. They are then rolled into flakes and toasted before being dried for packaging.

Frosted versions have sugar / corn syrup and vitamins sprayed on to the finished product. If you buy the economy version of cornflakes, you are actually buying the fine dust left from the milling process, which are turned into pellets and shaped into flakes!

These same processes and techniques apply to all cereals in one way or another.

Cereal shapes are made from flours, which are mixed with water and heated. They are then extruded through small holes, which allow them to expand into the final shape. This heating and processing breaks down the cell structure of the starch leading to a high GI value (some are in fact worse than sugar). Vitamins, having been destroyed in the heating process are added back into the flour mixture along with sugar salt and flavourings.

Most of the health benefits claimed for breakfast cereals come from added fortification rather than micronutrients from the raw ingredients, which are usually destroyed in the processing or removed beforehand.

Kellog's have consistently been the largest advertiser of cereals in this country, spending approx 50 million a year. Without advertising we would never have known that we 'needed' processed cereal and stayed with bread and porridge of the past.The industry is adamant that its products are a healthy way to start the day and are backed by the head of nutrition at King's College, London, but an independent Which? Survey found that 75% of UK cereals had high levels of sugar, and one fifth had high levels of salt. Nearly 90% of those advertised directly to children were high in sugar, 13% were high in salt and 10% were high in saturated fat! Even those market as healthy got a warning light as All Bran was found to be high in salt and Special K (yes the slimmer's friend) was high in both sugar and salt! Some high fibre bran cereals contained more salt per serving than a bag of crisps, although some have now been reformulated.

So, the next time you stand in front of the shelves, stacked high with all manner of 'healthy nutritious, vitamin added' breakfast cereals, think long and hard. What would our fore fathers have eaten, what do the French and Italians eat? Then step away and visit the fruit/ veg and produce shelves instead!

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

How To Get More Super Foods Into Your Diet

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from lazydiamond and more videos in the Better Health category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Turn your food choices into antioxidant, fiber, and nutrient powerhouses. To complete this How-To you will need: Blueberries Brown rice Whole grain pasta Tea Almonds Vegetable juice Warning: Never change your diet without first consulting your physician. Step 1: Eat blueberries Add blueberries to breakfast cereal or yogurt, or make blueberry pancakes. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, as well as containing high levels of potassium and vitamin C. They can lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, and are also anti-inflammatory. Step 2: Substitute brown rice and whole grain pasta Substitute brown rice for white; or whole grain pasta for refined flour pasta or potatoes. Rice is versatile and can be added to soups and stews, used as a side dish, or in casseroles. Whole grains lower the risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and obesity. Step 3: Drink tea Drink tea. Black or green, hot or iced, tea is a great source of antioxidants. Instead of sugary soda, have unsweetened iced tea. Green tea contains ECGC, which is not only a powerful antioxidant, but can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Tip ...

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10 Ways to Save Money At Disney World & Around Orlando

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1. Walt Disney World Free Admission on your 2009 Birthday: All you have to do is register online for free, and they will send you a reminder 2 weeks prior to your birthday. You bring this confirmation and proper ID to get the free admissions. The free admission only applies to the birthday person, to one park.

2. Buy 4 nights get 3 Free: Walt Disney World Resort is offering buy 4 nights get 3 Free. This also includes 7 day theme park tickets. This offer is available on most nights from 03/17 to 04/04, and 04/19 to 08/15. If you travel between 03/17 to 03/29/09, you get a $200 Disney Gift Card. All tickets have to be booked by 03/29/09.

3. Walt Disney World Value Resorts: For a lesser cost at the value resorts, you can still enjoy some benefits of staying at a Disney Resort, with free transportation to / from airport, enjoy extended hours for a theme park each day exclusively for Disney Resort customers, complimentary transportation to all the theme and water parks, enjoy a parents night out while kids 4-12 have supervised play by the Disney Cast at the resort. The rooms start out at $82 per night plus tax, for stay most nights during value season, for up to 4 guests in a room, with no more than 2 adults.

4. Orlando Magic Card: This is offered through the Orlando / Orange County Conventions and Visitors Bureau. You register for free and print a card. With the card you can immediately start saving on accommodations, attractions, dining, golf, vacation rental, and transportation. Some examples of savings: 20% off Gatorland admissions up to 6 people, $5 off $30 of food bill, $10 off the ticket price for shows from Central Florida Ballet Academy etc.

5. Go Orlando Card: If you plan on staying 3 days or more and want to visit lots of other attractions in addition to the theme parks, this card is worth it. The option is to buy 3, 5, or 7 days card. Starting at the online discounted price of $139.99 for adults, and $118.99 per child (3-12), for a 3 day card, you can visit any of 50 Orlando locations. Some examples of the attractions are: Cypress Gardens adventure park, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Kennedy Space Center, Wet n' Wild Adventure, Pirate's Dinner Adventure etc.

6. Kids Eat Free Card: Each card costs a flat rate of $19.99. 1 child, under 11 yrs, gets a free meal for each card per 1 full price adult meal purchased, at over 50 Orlando restaurants. If you buy a Go Orlando Card, 1 Kids Eat Free Card is included with each card. Card expires 90 day after 1st use.

7. Coupons: While you are planning for this trip, be sure to check soda cans, grocery store programs, cereal boxes, occasionally you'll find different offers, and discounts to Disney ticket prices. Disney Rewards Visa Card members can enjoy different benefits and discounts at the Theme Parks. AAA members also get some discounts.

8. Florida residents: If you are a Florida Resident and can show a valid ID, with proof of your residency, you can receive various discounts to many attractions, hotels etc. You need to ask if they offer any resident discounts before you purchase any tickets.

9. Drink: The Parks do allow you to bring bottled water and soda's, but does not allow any type of coolers, glass bottles or alcoholic beverages. You can either refill these bottles or buy a refillable insulated bottle. Otherwise you'll pay $3 for bottled water, which can add up to a lot, when you have to stay hydrated all day.

10. Food: Some parks have fruit stand where you can get an apple or banana for $1. Try to avoid character breakfasts, they are quite expensive. The kids already have a full day of excitement and adventure at the park, so it's better to have a calmer, quieter breakfast. Instead plan to meet the characters at the park, the times and locations of where the characters will be are posted throughout the park. If you do want to eat at one of the nice Disney Restaurants, plan on eating lunch which is much cheaper rather than dinner. Also, some Orlando McDonald's offer 1 free kids meal with 1 full price regular meal purchase.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

1981 Super Sugar Crisp Cereal Commercial

Shark Attack

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IE3VPhegYjw&hl=en

Puppy Chow Recipes Assembled in a Jiffy!

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Puppy chow recipes are easy to make and is a hit among kids. The simple and easy recipes can be tried by the children to make it more interesting for them. They can be done in the microwave or in the oven. 2 delicious Puppy Chow recipes are shared here for you to try.

Crispix Puppy Chow

Ingredients required:

1. Crispix cereal 12 oz. box
2. Butter 1/2 cup
3. Peanut butter1 cup
4. Chocolate chips 12 oz. pkg.
5. Powdered sugar2 to 3 cups

Method:

Mix peanut butter, butter and chocolate chips in a medium sized bowl that is microwave safe. Microwave the mixture on high heat for 2 or 3 minutes. Stir through the mixture once and cook it till the mixture is totally melted and creamy. Empty the cereal to another bowl and pour the melted mixture on top of the cereal. Stir it till the cereal is well coated with the mixture. Fill a plastic food bag with powdered sugar and add the well coated cereal to the food bag. Shake it well till the cereal is coated with sugar. Spread the done cereal on to a wax paper. When it is dried and well cooled it can be stored in tight containers.

2. Crunchy Peanut Butter Puppy Chow is another popular Puppy Chow recipe.

The items required for the recipe are:

1. Crunchy peanut butter1 (18 oz.) jar
2. Chocolate chips 12 oz.
3. 1 Stick butter
4. 1 large box of Crispex cereal
5 1 box of powdered sugar

Microwave butter mix, chocolate cereal and peanut butter in a microwave friendly dish till the contents are melted. Empty the large box of Crispex on to it and mix it well. Take a large paper bag and put powdered sugar and shake it thoroughly till every thing is well mixed and coated. If you find them too sticky you can add some more powdered sugar in to it. When it is cool it can be stored in airtight containers for your little ones to munch.

3. Sweet Minglers Recipe

The ingredients needed for this yummy dish are:
1/4 cup peanut butter, 1 pkg. or 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts- optional, 1 cup powdered sugar and 6 cups Crispix cereal.

You can assemble this delicacy in the wink of an eye!
Put chocolate to melt on low heat, and make sure it is well melted. Take the pan off and mix peanuts and peanut butter in to the melted chocolate. Empty the mixture on to the cereal and stir till the cereal is well coated with the mixture. Take powdered sugar in a big plastic bag, put in the cereal and close the bag. Toss the bag in a gentle fashion till the contents are well coated. This lip smacking dish can be stored in the fridge in air tight containers.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Candida Diet Breakfast Ideas - What to Eat on the Anti-Candida Diet For Breakfast

Are you looking for some great candida diet breakfast ideas? If so then today I have some suggestions for you with what to eat on the anti-candida program. Best of all these are easy to make, and they all taste great. The other key to understanding is that breakfast as seen by most people commits virtually every error that the candida diet plan intends to avoid so it can definitely be a challenge.

#1 - Hot Cereals: Get used to quinoa, millet, buckwheat or brown rice flakes mixed with hot water. Not only do these foods digest well, but they are ok for most people on the candida diet to eat and they're easy to make! Most health stores or even supermarkets with health sections will carry these hot cereals. To add flavour you can add stevia with a little bit of Himalayan sea salt, this will not only add flavour but additional nutrition to the meal.

#2 - Green Apples/Lemons/Grapefruit: Again those on the early stages of the diet may not be able to eat these foods, but for many green apples, lemons, limes and grapefruit are a great way to start the day without breaking any rules.

#3 - Soup: Who said that soup can't be for breakfast? There are so many options on this diet with wild rice and chicken, pea soups, lentil soups, quinoa with vegetables and broth. Best of all you'll have a supply of food waiting for you at lunch time as well!

#4 - Quinoa Pancakes: There are many grain alternatives which can be made into pancakes or waffles. There's buckwheat flour, quinoa flour, millet flour, pea flour etc. You can also use egg replacer in some cases if organic eggs are an issue for you. Like always you can sprinkle on stevia, inulin, xylitol and sea salt for additional flavour. Coconut oil also does well on this.

Breakfast doesn't have to be the fatty, sugary meal that most people have come to associate with. You'll find quickly that eating this way not only eliminates candida but many other health issues you weren't even aware were impacting you throughout the day because of it!

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Monday, December 20, 2010

Too Much Food - Jason Mraz

I couldn't find too many pictures so this one's gonna be kinda boring. LYRICS: You can say that I'm one curly fry in the box of the regular Messing with the flavor oh the flavor that you savor Saving me for last but you better not eat me at all Living in a fast food bag making friends with the ketchup and salt People say that I'm crazy for not moving on to better things Instead I'm sitting around trash talking with the onion rings But it's much too soon to leave this easy life Pass me the spoon. Pass the analytical knife Now you're about to get cut up or get cut down It's all about the wordplay all about the sound in the tone of my voice You gotta let me make my choice alone before my food gets cold Better shut up or get shot down. It s all about the know how all just a matter of taste Stop telling me the way I gotta play. Too much food on my plate. Believe it or not I super sized my sights on the surprise in the cereal box My stomachs smaller than my eyes so I went to see the doctor and he said "turn your head and then cough" I didn't listen to what he said instead I couldn't wait to get off He said I can have this but I cant have that That I should keep wishing I was living the life of a cat because I ain't the one whose gonna be missing the feast Just like you ain't the one who seems to be calming the beast Now you're about to get cut up or get cut down It's all about the wordplay all about the sound in the tone of my voice You gotta let me make my choice alone before ...

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Breakfast Cereals 1985

A selection of sugary breakfast cereal commercials which aired on WUTV Buffalo 29 in late 1985/early 1986. Amazing that 80s kids didn't have the same obesity problem which plagues todays kids.... I wonder what that is? Included here are: * Cocoa Puffs * Lucky Charms * Honey Nut Cheerios * Cheerios * Circus Fun * S'Mores Crunch * Frosted Flakes * Cocoa Krispies * Cookie Crisp * Rocky Road * Cinnamon Toast Crunch * Golden Grahams * Apple Jacks All part of a complete balanced breakfast!

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Sunday, December 19, 2010

Cereal Mascot Therapy Session

Your favorite characters learn to think outside the back of the box. See more at www.collegehumor.com Free CHTV video podcast on iTunes: phobos.apple.com CH Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com Watch this on CHTV and view credits at www.collegehumor.com

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Saturday, December 18, 2010

The Last Bite

Man Vs. Cereal

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Dietary Sources of Biotin

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In addition to being essential for cell growth, biotin provides energy and has a direct effect on the look of your hair and more importantly, the basic functions of your nervous system.

Here are some simple habits to adopt to increase the your biotin intake:

-Add nuts (almonds, peanuts or cashews) to your favorite low fat yogurt.

-Spread wheat germ over your favorite salad, add some to your regular breakfast cereal.

-Have one cup of non-fat milk per day.

-When having yogurt, breakfast cereal or ice cream, add a sliced banana.

-If you like fish, opt for salmon and haddock as they are particularly rich in Biotin.

-Always keep edamame in your fridge and steam some for a healthy afternoon snack.

-Choose tomato sauce versus cream sauce over your favorite pasta.

-Liver and egg yolks are rich sources of Biotin as well.

Dietary sources of Biotin:

FOOD Biotin (mcg)

Peanuts, 1/2 cup: 73

Filberts, 1/2 cup: 51

Almonds, 1/2 cup:34

Peanut butter, 2 Tbs: 32

Wheat Germ (2 Tbs): 12

Soy protein isolate, 1 oz: 8.5

Egg, 1 large cooked: 8.1

Cashews, 1/2 cup: 8.9

Low fat yogurt, 1 cup: 7.4

Whole Wheat bread, 1 sl.:6.0

Haddock, 3.5 oz cooked: 6.0

Sweet potatoes, canned, 1/2 cup: 5.5

Swiss chard, cooked, 1/2 cup: 5.3

Salmon, 3.5 oz cooked: 5.0

Nonfat milk, 1 cup: 4.9

Tomato sauce, 1/2 cup: 4.7

Carrots, 1/2 cup, cooked: 3.9

Avocado, half: 3.6

Carrot, 7.5" raw: 3.6

Papaya cubes, 1 cup: 3.1

Banana, one: 3.1

Pork, 3.5 oz cooked: 3.0

Tuna, 3.5 oz canned: 3.0

There you have it! So easy to be healthy... while eating delicious foods!

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Friday, December 17, 2010

Find Out the Difference Between Fish Oil Vs Flaxseed Oil

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Today we are going to find out the difference between fish oil vs flaxseed oil. Fish oil contains DHA and EPA, the two most potent forms of Omega 3 fatty acids. Now ALA is the type of Omega 3 found in flaxseed, leafy greens and nuts. However it does not effect the body the same way that the other two forms of Omega 3 does.

ALA needs to be converted by our body over to DHA before our body can use it. Now this does not always happen efficiently, especially if you are elderly or in poor health. You can actually buy breakfast cereal now that contains flaxseed. The manufacturers are saying that it is a healthy breakfast cereal. But I will leave it up to you to decide whether it is healthy or not.

The brain is comprised of approximately twenty grams of DHA fatty acids. The job of that DHA is to keep us happy. However, if our DHA levels ever get low, then we shall suffer from severe periods of depression and other emotional episodes. However our brain does not use ALA fats. It would appear that fish oil vs flaxseed oil wins this round.

The heart uses DHA and EPA in so many ways to help prevent damage to our cardiovascular system, and to help prevent heart attacks. However it does not appear to use ALA fats. In fact, ALA does not appear to be used by our body in any way at all. The only way it can be used, as I have pointed out above, is by being converted over to DHA fats.

Some people prefer to use flaxseed oil over fish oil because they are vegans or vegetarians, and they will not use fish or fish oil at any cost. There is no doubt that flaxseed has some benefits, however when it comes down to general health, I think I will stick to fish oil vs flaxseed oil. Even vegans or vegetarians need to obtain Omega 3 from some source.

The fish oil vs flaxseed oil debate has been raging for years now, and both sides think that they are right. I will leave it up to you to decide which side makes more sense.

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Electric Breakfast [English sub]

Guy tries to eat breakfast with electrodes attached to his arm, this turns out to be a real challenge :) This clip was first aired 2002 on a local TV-channel in Karlskoga, Sweden

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Breakfast Cereals-2007's Best

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The most healthful breakfast is whole grain cereal. If you're trying to lose weight, control cholesterol or diabetes, or just need a lot of energy, your best bet is a hot cooked cereal of whole grains, such as oatmeal; or barley, brown rice or wheat berries cooked and served like oatmeal. Flavor it with raisins or other dried fruits, cinnamon, and perhaps a handful of nuts such as pine nuts.

If you prefer cold cereal, you need to check the list of ingredients carefully. The FIRST ingredient should be a whole grain. Then scan through the entire list and if you see the words "partially hydrogenated," put the box back on the shelf. We recommend that you avoid foods with partially hydrogenated oils (or "trans fats"), and they still show up in many cereals (see the list below.)

Once you've eliminated all the brands made with refined grains or partially hydrogenated oils, check for ADDED sugars (you want little or none) and fiber (you want a lot.)

Raisins or other dried fruits will add a lot of grams of sugar to the listing on the nutrition panel; they are not distinguished from added sugars, so you can only estimate the amounts.

The fiber content listed on the nutrition label can be confusing because it's based on serving size, and very light cereals (such as puffed wheat) show little fiber per serving, but an acceptable amount when you adjust for weight. Cereals made from bran (the outer covering removed from whole grains) will have higher fiber content than cereals made from whole grains (which have the germ and starchy parts of the grains as well as the fiber), but they can be hard to digest.

2007 Update:I'm delighted to note that partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) have been taken out of many cereals. The old list included 56 brands with PHO's; the new list has only 13! Most of the popular General Mills, Post and Quaker cereal brands no longer have them. Kelloggs is the one major cereal maker that has not yet removed them from many of their leading products; hopefully they will respond to consumer pressure soon.

Is it really whole grain? Manufacturers have also responded to the call for more whole grains in our diet, so you will find a lot more choices that meet my recommendation of "whole grains as the first ingredient". However, many that claim to be "whole grain" still include refined grains. You may need to do some detective work to see what you're getting. One-ingredient whole grain cereals (i.e., shredded wheat, puffed wheat, oatmeal) are sure bets. If you see milled corn, corn meal, wheat flour or rice in

Recommended: Cereals made from Whole Grains
(No trans fats, little or no added sugars; but check the list of ingredients -- recipes can change.)

Cheerios - General Mills

Chex, Wheat or Multi Grain - General Mills

Cinnamon Toast Crunch - General Mills

Cinnamon Grahams - General Mills

French Toast Crunch - General Mills

Golden Grahams - General Mills

Grape Nuts - Post

Grape Nut Flakes - Post

Great Grains, all varieties - Post

Healthy Choice Toasted Brown Sugar Squares - Kelloggs

Kashi (all varieties) - Kashi Company

Life - Quaker

Mini-Wheats, all varieties - Kelloggs

Muesli - Familia

Nutri-Grain, all varieties - Kelloggs

Oatmeal Crisp, all varieties - General Mills

Oatmeal Squares - Quaker

Organic Healthy Fiber Multigrain Flakes - Health Valley

Puffed Wheat - Quaker and others

Shredded Wheat, all varieties and sizes - Post and others

South Beach Diet Toasted Wheats

Total - General Mills

Uncle Sam - U.S. Mills

Weetabix

Wheaties - General Mills

Barbara's, Cascadian Farm, Mother's, Nature's Promise and other smaller brands that specialize in "healthful" cereals (but always check the list of ingredients).

Recommended: All Bran or High Bran Cereals
(no trans fats, little or no added sugars. )

100% Bran - Post

All Bran, all varieties - Kelloggs

Bran Flakes - Post

Chex, Multi-Bran - General Mills

Complete Wheat Bran Flakes - Kelloggs

Complete Oat Bran Flakes - Kelloggs

Cracklin' Oat Bran - Kelloggs

Crunchy Corn Bran - Quaker

Fiber 7 Flakes - Health Valley

Fiber One - General Mills

Fruit & Bran - Post

Granola, Low Fat - Kelloggs

Oat Bran - Quaker

Oat Bran Flakes - Health Valley

Oat Bran Flakes with Raisins - Health Valley

Organic Bran with Raisins - Health Valley

Raisin Bran - Kelloggs

Raisin Bran Flakes - Health Valley

Raisin Bran, Whole Grain Wheat - Post

Raisin Nut Bran - General Mills

Shredded Wheat 'n' Bran - Post

Total, Raisin Bran - General Mills

Weight Watchers Flakes 'n' Fiber

100% Natural Granola - Quaker

Not Recommended - Cereals that Contain Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats)*
Many also are primarily refined grains and high in added sugars.

Basic Four - General Mills

Cocoa Krispies - Kelloggs

Corn Pops - Kelloggs

Froot Loops - Kelloggs

Golden Crisp - Post

Granola with Raisins, Low Fat - Kelloggs* (see note below)

Healthy Choice Mueslix - Kelloggs

Healthy Choice Almond Crunch with Raisins - Kelloggs

Healthy Choice Low Fat Granola with Raisins - Kelloggs

Mini-Swirlz - Kelloggs

Smacks - Kelloggs

Smart Start - Kelloggs

Special K - Kelloggs

Not Recommended - Cereals Made from Refined Grains
Many of these also contain a lot of added sugar

Apple Jacks - Kelloggs

Cap'n Crunch, all varieties - Quaker

Chex, Rice or Corn - General Mills

Cocoa Frosted Flakes - Kelloggs

Cocoa Blasts - Quaker

Cocoa Pebbles - Post

Cocoa Puffs - General Mills

Cookie Crisp/Chocolate Chip - General Mills

Corn Pops - Kelloggs

Corn Flakes - Kelloggs and others

Count Chocula - General Mills

Crispix - Kelloggs

Frosted Flakes - Kelloggs

Fruity Pebbles - Post

Honey Bunches of Oats - Post

Honey Comb - Post

Honey Nut Clusters - General Mills

Kix - General Mills

Lucky Charms - General Mills

Product 19 - Kelloggs

Puffed Rice - Quaker

Reese's Peanut Butter Puffs - General Mills

Rice Krispies, all varieties - Kelloggs

Total Corn Flakes - General Mills

*When I checked these cereals on 1/26/07, Kelloggs' Low Fat Granola with Raisins contained partially hydrogenated oils while their plain Low Fat Granola had none. I hope this means that Kelloggs is following the lead of the other cereal makers and that PHO's will soon be gone from all of their products. Meanwhile, protect yourself and check the list of ingredients! Cereal recipes change.

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Just Right cereal Commercial

internetlurker.blogspot.com If you have information about this video like voices or actors please leave a comment. Help document for the great archive. Does this cereal still exist? I love that it squares off against Total. Two cereals I want no part of.

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

cereal aisle

Les X Reazzz on Breakfast Foodstuffs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaEnPXLapGE&hl=en

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Protecting the Initial Stage of Farming

Everyone talks about wanting to save the agriculture industry in North America. The food we produce is the best in the world and we need to support our own farmers. They are the backbone of our two countries, and many other industries thrive on their initial production. Without wheat, the baking and breakfast cereal industries would die. Without corn and other sources of sugar, most food processing industries would fail. So many businesses count on farming, either directly or indirectly and we must work to save it.

One of the main stumbling blocks to crop production is the weather. The farmers need dry weather and moist soil to till the land and plant the crops. Often during the planting season the weather turns wet and things slow down. Simple things like hauling seed and fertilizer to the field becomes a challenge. Many seed crops like soybeans and corn come in paper bags. These bags must be kept dry. Wrapping them in shrink wrap plastic is expensive and throwing away all that single use plastic is bad for the environment; most of it ends up in landfills.

There is one option- a reusable cover, or "pouch" that can protect the pallets of seed and fertilizer (or even livestock feed), even better than the shrink wrap. These pouches are made from woven polyethylene which includes some recycled plastic. They are strong and durable and treated with an ultraviolet inhibitor to withstand long hours in the sun without the plastic breaking down. They are easy to use, just pull the cover over the pallet and tie it down, using rope, bungee cords, or whatever is handy.

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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Drunk girl at walmart

Drunk girl at walmart in a shopping cart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEow8s9dtS0&hl=en

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Cereal Wednesday: Fruity Pebbles

VLOG on Fruity Pebbles that once again got cut short because of the 10 minute time limit... but I thought the ending was worth it.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

More Pond Basics

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Here are a few more basics about ponds from my pond information site:

*Cleaning

In a healthy pond, with a properly functioning nitrogen cycle, water changes can be minimal. I still recommend a water change of 10-20% per month on a healthy, fully functional pond. In a newer pond larger and more frequent changes may be necessary.
If your pond has a KH below 80 ppm and a pH below 7.0, I would first look to possible causes. One common one is the buildup of organic mulm on the bottom of the pond. The decomposition of this will produce nitric acids which will affect the pH and KH. Since most pond keeper have koi or goldfish, this is important to note, as both these fish do much better at a pH above 7.2 and need the calcium provided by the KH for proper osmotic function. See "Proper Calcium, Magnesium and KH in Aquariums" for more information about Calcium KH, and GH.
If a lot of leaves fall to the bottom of the pond vacuuming them or raking them out is important to prevent organic buildup.
Water changes also will help with pH and KH if your tap or well water is slightly alkaline and has a KH above 80 ppm.

*Feeding

Feeding a quality diet can be beneficial for growth, breeding, color, and eve the environment as there is less nitrogenous waste to add to the water column.
You want a food high in aquatic based proteins (although not too high in protein as most koi and goldfish are more "grazers"). Whole fish meal or white fish meal is a good source. An amino acid that is important to koi and goldfish is DL-methionine and is found in Whole fish meal as well as peas.
Cereal is not a good source of energy for fish as it is in humans, fish utilize fats more for energy. Cereal is mostly used as roughage and to move other nutrients thru the digestive tract.

In summer months I usually feed twice per day, as temperatures fall below 70 F in the pond I feed once per day. When temperatures fall below 60 F in the pond I feed every other day or less, depending on fish feeding habits. Below 50 F, I do not generally feed.

For adult Koi there are several quality foods available: Hai Feng, Sanyu, A-Zoo, Hikari, and Nursery-Pro just to name a few. For goldfish or shubunkins I recommend Spirulina 20 Flake, Hikari, or Sanyu. For fry (in addition to natural foods that will be available around the plant roots and other calm areas of the pond), I powder Spirulina Flakes and stir it into a cup of water, then pour this solution into the area the fish fry are at.
For even more information about what constitutes a quality fish food and more, please visit this URL: Quality fish Food; what ingredients are needed for proper fish nutrition, health and growth.

*Winter Pond Care

It is important in winter to keep at least a small section of your pond open for proper exchange of gasses (O2, CO2), if water can still flow into the pond through a water or aeration device, that will work. However if you live in an area of hard freezes, you may need a pond de-icer

*Pond Chemistry

Generally most Pond Fish such as Koi and Goldfish like a higher ph of about 7.8 (although a pH in the range of 6.8 to 8.0 is often acceptable). A well planted stable pond usually does not have problems with too high or too low a pH.

If your pH is too low, Sea Chem Marine Buffer can help (Wonder shells somewhat too). For large volumes of water, aragonite may be more cost effective.

For too high a pH, these are cost effective ways in a pond:
-Barley Straw (great for algae control too, although so-so for ph)

-Almond shells (this is really good for lowering ph, more effective than peat and with the side effect of being antibacterial)

-A veggie filter (this helps with a stable pH and produces nitric acid)

*Pond Bottom

Construction and make up of your pond can be done in three different ways (and there is no one best way; the best way fits your pond size needs, climate and budget).

A preformed pond is probably the most simple. With this method you basically dig a hole to the shape of the pond, remove sharp rocks, add sand for a cushion maybe cut a few holes on the size for bulk heads to add filtration and you're ready to add rocks, filtration and décor. This style is good for small applications (usually under 250 gallons) and where roots or gophers may be a problem.

A pond liner made of PVC material or EPDM. I prefer the EPDM in a 45 mil. thickness.
With liners you can generally go up to a 1000 gallon pond. Preparation is similar to a preformed pond, however more care needs to taken with sharp rocks and a pre liner or sand should be used. Also in areas of high tree roots or gopher activity these can be compromised.

The other method is a concrete pond using rebar for support as well. This is probably the most expensive method however this is the method I recommend over 1000 gallons. I have subcontracted (installing the filtration) for many concrete ponds and it is important to use a good contractor or prepare and build this properly yourself as even a concrete pond that is poorly built can have problems. Make sure to not build a concrete pond on "fill" as the pond will often settle and crack. Also proper use of rebar is a must especially in ponds over 3000 gallons.

Bottom substrate:

I personally usually do not had a substrate per say, rather I allow the roots of potted plants (that will grow out of there pots) to collect there own debris. I do often add some zeolite or laterite both for absorption of some nutrients but also as an inexpensive plant root material.

*Spring Fed Pond

If you live in an area of natural springs or have creek flowing nearby, this can make for a very healthy, clear and natural pond. If it is possible to divert water into your pond (or just fill from below with a spring), this is always an excellent idea! This way you will likely maintain lower nitrates and phosphates, less algae, better Redox, and better electrolyte levels resulting in a more clear pond and healthier fish. Make sure to have an overflow or skimmer to remove excess water. If you have a well you can achieve similar results (or even use your well during the dry season when the spring or creek diversion dries up).
I also have achieved a similar effect with just plain tap water used in a very slow flow (a 10% water exchange per day or less will not show any ill effects from chlorine). Make sure this is not a problem with local water companies first, although the ponds I used tap water overflow on used less than 200 gallons per day (for a 2000 gallon pond) which is less than watering one's lawn for an hour.
If with this method, filtration and circulation are still needed in my experience, although this often allows for a more simple filter (such a the Hydro-Pond Sponge Filter). A Veggie filter is very usefull in this set-up too!

*Pond Predators

Herons have been the most common predator to my customer's ponds that I have had to deal with. I do not like to add anything that detracts from the beauty of the ponds I maintained, so decoys were my first choice. I found Heron decoys worked well at not only scaring away Herons, but other predatory birds as well such as Cormorants. I also occasionally employed motion sensor scarecrows that connected to a water supply and then squirted ANYTHING that moved, this device also worked for dogs that would "play" in the pond (often destroying it and scaring fish), but was not as effective for raccoons.

For my full Pond Care Article, please follow this link:
A CLEAR POND; Pond Information

History of Cheerios

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The history of cheerios is unique in many ways. Perhaps cheerios is the only cereal in the world that has gained unprecedented popularity even after initial controversy over the brand name. A very few people actually know that it was launched with a different name called Cheeri Oats (because it is an oat-based, ready-to-eat cold cereal) and cheerios is its changed name due to its brand name controversy. The madness for cheerios as a cereal cannot only be seen in children but even adults find it too irresistible. That makes it one of the first ready to eat cereals amongst millions of people around the world.

Even as of today, cheerios leads the kids' cereal market in America and Europe. That's why cheerios's commercials, advertisements and promotions are geared towards children and young adults using animated movies, cartoons and pictures. Researchers say the history of cheerios dates back to year 1941 when on July 19 it was created and promoted as popular breakfast cereal for kids. Also, in other parts of the world such as in UK, it is sold by different company Cereal Partners under Nestle Brand. Recently, in 2008 they launched a new line of product called Snack Mix in two different flavors, Original and Cheese flavors.

Other most popular kids' food item is Twix candy, which is a chocolate covered cookie bar made by Mars, Inc. basically, every twix candy bar consists of butter cookie centrally filled with caramel with milk chocolate coating. It is quite smaller in cross section as compared to other popular candy bars in the world. As its name indicates Twix is usually packaged in pairs (twins).

As far as history of Twix candy bar is concerned, it was first introduced in the UK in 1967. However, when it comes to United States, it was introduced in 1979 and rest is the history. Surprisingly, Twix was known as Twix was Raider in many countries, such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, and Italy along with others. It was only in 1991 when Mars decided to standardize its name by changing its name to Twix.

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Proper Goldfish Feeding

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A quality Koi and goldfish food starts with quality aquatic based ingredients. Fish derive their energy from fats, not carbohydrates (although cereal is needed as roughage). also the amino acids that make up proteins should be ones that can be easily metabolized by fish. Soy proteins and feather meal that are used by many foods are of poor quality. An analogy I used to describe this to my customers to compare amino acid (protein) quality is this: You can achieve the protein analysis of many pet foods with a pair of leather shoes, yet leather shoes are for the most part, made up of un-digestible proteins that will eventually lead to renal (kidney) failure in fish.
An amino acid missing in many goldfish diets is DL-methionine. This is an essential amino acid for producing the "Lionhead" feature in goldfish. High levels of methionine can be found in the vegetable proteins of spinach, green peas, and garlic. DL-methionine can also be found in fish meal.

It also should be pointed out that no one food should be fed alone (including Sanyu). A balanced diet for goldfish should also include Spirulina Flakes, and Brine or Mysis shrimp (which have a natural laxative for goldfish). Frequency of feeding is also important, think of goldfish as under water horses (there are differences of course), they are regularly grazing, unlike say a lion. The point is that goldfish have digestive tracts meant for a more vegetable diet and constant grazing, not unlike horses (yes there are differences, as godfish do not have the stomach like a horse), and if not kept full, they can develop gas (that is also why the brine shrimp and spirulina are important). Another point of note is that most fancy goldfish are very inbred and have poor digestive tracts which make them even more sensitive to a poor diet and intestinal gas.

Try and feed your goldfish at least two or more times a day (if more often, feed less per feeding). Also soak your fish food in water for at least 5 minutes so that it does not float, which will prevent your goldfish from ingesting air (which can cause digestive problems). Be careful with feeding too much flake food (even the spirulina flake, although this flake does not cause the intestinal gas problems that many flakes such as TetraFin due to the high cereal content and lower quality proteins), and again soak any flake food too.

For more in depth information about fish nutrition in general, please see this article: Quality Fish Food; What ingredients are needed for proper nutrition, health and growth

Sanyu Vital is a complete diet to provide all necessary nutrition for goldfish and koi. This food is formulated to meet the diet requirement for goldfish and koi. The raw material used is selected from vegetable based, high carbohydrates and less protein ingredients are easily digested. Feeding this food will result a rapid colour enhancement. With various vitamins and minerals added ensure the fish stay healthy and vital.
Although this food contains soya meals (a poor source of protein in fish), it derives the majority of it's proteins from quality sources such as spirulina vegetable proteins and fish meal.

Ingredients:

Vegetable protein extract, fish meal, soya meals, rice bran, wheat flour, corn meal, carotenoid, lecithin, vegetable oil, vitamin A, C, E and important minerals and trace elements

THESE BASIC STEPS WILL HELP WITH SUCCESSFUL GOLDFISH KEEPING:

*A quality food (another is Spirulina 20 Fish Food Flake),

*Changing water (20%) once per week,

*Keeping a ph of 7.2- 7.6,

*Proper mineralization and electrolytes, using products such as Wonder Shells.

*Proper filtration (including germicidal)

*And proper tank size (one average adult goldfish per 4-8 gallons, depending on filtration)

Sanyu Tropical fish and cichlid food is similar in quality, but with a higher concentration of aquatic based proteins (such as shrimp meal) and less vegetable based ingredients.

Tropical Fish Food Ingredients:

Fish meal, shrimp meal, dried yeast, wheat flour, corn meal, fish oil, carotenoid, inositol, vitamin A,C,D, calcium iodate, iodine, magnesium and other elements.
Analysis: Protein 37%, Fat 3%, Fibre 4%, Moisture 10%

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Beyond Bland Baby Food - Escaping the Rice Cereal Rut

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What parent hasn't slipped a taste of their baby's food and marveled at how bland and tasteless it is? Most baby foods are very plain and fed in a repetitive pattern that makes eating looking like torture.

Smashed, unseasoned peas, rice cereal, smashed, unseasoned carrots, rice cereal, bananas, rice cereal...and don't forget the rice cereal! While these foods are healthy for baby, exposing your baby to real flavors is a treat that takes him beyond bland baby food. And in fact, exposing baby to different tasty (but healthy) foods now may prevent him from becoming fixated on unhealthy kid-style foods later on down the road (like sugary drinks, pasta, cookies and more) that are not healthy for him.

Childhood obesity is on the rise, and some pediatricians believe that the act of exposing babies to foods that are healthy at a young age has never been more crucial.

Introducing New Tastes

While some pediatricians still recommend waiting until a baby is at least a year old before introducing so-called "allergenic foods", others say it is okay and important to do so, although all of them agree that it is good to do so gradually, waiting a few days between the introductions of new foods.

In this way, you will be able to tell if a particular food caused a problem. It is always optimal to go by the advice of your own pediatrician when making decisions regarding feeding your baby.

Escaping the Rice Cereal Conundrum

We will now look at food and flavor choices that you might not ordinarily consider for your baby. And even though you might not enjoy some of these foods, your baby might enjoy them, so do not let your own taste buds interfere with what you offer baby at this formative time.

As a special note, the recommendations in this article should be chopped, ground, pureed, or mashed for your particular baby depending on his swallowing and chewing skills - be sure to take that into account when introducing any new food to your baby.

· Sour fruits. It does not have to be sweet for baby to enjoy it! Many kids love to eat foods that have a sour flavor. Test your baby's love for things that make your mouth pucker by pureeing some cherries (pits removed) or cutting cherries into chunks for finger foods in older babies or toddlers. You might also consider introducing plums, which have a tart but sweet taste.

· Non-traditional veggies. Who said babies will only like or should only be fed traditional veggies like green beans, carrots, peas and sweet potatoes? Babies also love broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, among other veggie choices. What's more, these green choices are brimming with important nutrients. Try mashed turnips, pureed cauliflower or even smashed sauerkraut.

· Fish. Pediatricians no longer say that babies cannot eat fish. Babies older than six months can have fish provided they do not show any signs of an allergy to fish, like eczema. Skinless, boneless salmon is a great source of DHA, which is an omega-3 fatty acid.

These are just a few of the food choices that you can add to baby's diet to add some flavor and fun to mealtime!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Infomercial EPIC FAIL: Fibre Logs!

paultelner.com Hey guys, i guess things didn't go over well for this new cereal that was being promoted!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYiMfvTDQiY&hl=en

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Natural Colon Cleanse - You Can Flush Toxins From Your Body and Feel and Look Healthier

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Natural colon cleansing has been around since the time of the ancient Greeks. However, it only gained popularity in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. A theory behind colon cleansing is autointoxication. The ancients believed that foods not digested, especially meat, cause mucus buildup in the colon, producing toxins that enter the bloodstream, thus "poisoning" the body. When you have an unhealthy colon you experience headaches, fatigue, low energy, and even gain weight.

A healthy colon results a lot of benefits for the individual. With such benefits, you can lose weight, reduce the risk of colon cancer, improve your immune system, and improve your mental outlook. However, "natural" colon cleansing does not really mean it is safe. Take water fasting for example, you deny yourself the right nutrients by drinking only water. Some side effects to natural colon cleansers are dizziness; vomiting, cramps, and nausea; infection; bowel perforation; reactions to medications; and the presence of strings of mucus.

To insure colon health, increasing fiber holds the most benefits. Fiber sources include whole grains, cereal, fruit, bran, oatmeal, and vegetables. The recommended fiber dose is 20 to 35 grams. One must also drink plenty of fluids, particularly water. Avoid tobacco, limit red meat and alcohol intake.

"Changing the Diet" is perhaps the only real natural colon cleanse. These dietary changes are eating more steamed vegetables and fresh fruit and taking in more fiber-rich bran and cereals. Fiber can help the colon to properly function and help eliminate toxins. The natural colon cleanse may help to decrease afflictions like constipation, abdominal pain, rectal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea, back aches, headaches, fatigue, and depression.

The proper diet, which is the proper natural colon cleanse, must be nutrient-rich, light, and have a high water content. It is also necessary to drink a lot of pure water. Certain important dietary changes are: drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water, doubling vegetable intake, and eliminating or limiting dairy products. Other changes are eating whole grain cereal with soya milk for breakfast, eating vegetables, and eating fruits between meals.

Now that's what you call natural. There is no conscious need of buying ingredients to make a natural colon cleanse. Most of the ingredients to perpetuate dietary change are found in your refrigerator, in your garden, and in the corner grocery store. No need to go to that specialty shop for that colon-cleansing ingredient. The real natural colon cleanse is easy to follow and safe.

High Protein Diet Breakfast - Delicious Meal Ideas

Many people that are looking to change their eating habits either for weight loss, or simply to become healthier, are opting to start their day with a high protein diet breakfast. Eating a high protein breakfast offers many different benefits, whether you are looking to burn fat and lose weight, or simply looking for a hearty and satisfying meal to start your day.

Meals that are high in protein make you feel full faster, and with stay with you longer. They provide you with ample energy for the day, and help to keep you feeling satisfied in between meals. If you have been considering changing your eating style, and want to eat a high protein diet breakfast but aren't sure what your options are, here are a few meal ideas that will help you get started.

- Protein shakes-Great for those on the go without a lot of time for cooking
- Eggs-Eggs are an excellent source of protein and can be cooked in a variety of ways
- Steak and Eggs
- Bacon and Eggs
- Toast with Peanut Butter
- Cheese
- Breakfast cereal that is high in protein
- French Toast
- Protein pancakes
- Cottage Cheese
- Turkey breakfast sausage
- Nuts

Keep in mind as well, that there are numerous combinations of the above meal ideas, so you'll never get bored with eating the same thing over and over. Egg omelets loaded with fresh veggies and meat, breakfast burritos and a number of different cereals that are available will give you the variety you may desire, and still provide you with a healthy, protein filled breakfast on a daily basis. And don't be afraid to break tradition. There are many other high protein foods that you can eat for breakfast as well, such as burgers, sandwiches and more. Mix things up a little, and don't be afraid to experiment!

Friday, December 3, 2010

Milk and Cereal in One Minute - 5 Easy Steps

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I know what you're thinking: What's the big deal about milk and cereal in a minute? I can do it in less than that with my boxed cereal, and lower my cholesterol, too. At least that's what it says on the box. Well, my friend therein lies the irony. If you're really wanting to lower your cholesterol, you need to stop eating processed cereals and pasteurized/homogenized milk, (among other things,) and start eating food the way nature designed it. In fact, when it comes to boxed cereal, you'd be better off eating the box.

Let's review the basic process. First we take a relatively good grain source, like oats; we cook them to death, add a bunch of sugar, salt, artificial flavorings and/or coloring, and preservatives, and some other stuff we can't pronounce. Then we'll squeeze it through an extruder to turn this paste into a "fun" shape that kids can be enticed to eat, (or use for potty training.) Then we'll bake it on a conveyor belt, after which we'll spray about eight synthetic vitamins and minerals (to replace the 24 - 32 that we just rendered useless by heating it twice) that no living being on earth can possibly assimilate, and call it fortified.

It's a little damp now, from the sprayed on fake nutrients, so we'll have to send that same conveyor belt through a thousand degree oven to crisp it so it will stay crunchy in milk, (or toilet water,) which inherently makes things soggy and soft. Even if the spray-on vitamins were nutritionally useful, they sure won't be after their little trip through cereal hell, but we can list them on the box as nutrients, so it's all good.

Okay, so basically what we have now are really fun shapes we can use to toilet train little boys and bribe little girls, that is starchy, sweet, chemical laden and crunchy. But, it tastes pretty good and that will satisfy some emotional need for most people, even if it does leave their bodies wondering: "Where's the food?"

Well, alright. So cereal in a box is essentially artery-clogging cholesterol-producing gunk, but at least it can be a carrier for the good nutritious milk. Wrong again. Let's see: first we take a perfectly good milk-producing animal, a dairy cow, and shove it in a stockyard or milking barn with a whole bunch of other cows to where they can barely move. (This saves space.) Since we're depriving them of grassy pastureland, which is their natural food, we'll give them livestock feed from transgenic corn and soy - not their natural food; (and in really bad situations, processed beef by products, which turns them into cannibals and causes mad cow disease - definitely NOT their natural food). Because they're so ill fed and cramped, they tend to get sick, so we better give them plenty of anti-biotics to keep their immune systems artificially boosted.

Meantime, we will pay no attention to the fact that cows naturally only produce milk to feed their own offspring - calves, which are conspicuously absent, but are soon to appear in your grocer's meat department as veal. Okay, never mind that part. Let's get back to the transgenic feed with the humanly engineered unpredictable genetic material that has resulted in really fun things like cancer, sterility, or anomalous oral hair growth in lab animals. (Don't worry about that last one, though. That only happened to hamsters in Russia.) Also, let's inject the cows with still another humanly engineered transgenic growth hormone to keep them producing milk even though they have no calves to feed.

Now, let's take this tainted milk supply and cook the crap out of it (literally, because otherwise it's teaming with mutated forms of E.coli.) Then, because people don't like cream at the top of their milk, and because the FDA says so, we'll homogenize it and break up the milk fat molecules into such small globules that human gallbladders and livers, one of whose function is to break down and assimilate fats, can't even recognize it. That way all those fat molecules can collect in the intestines and cause lower digestive disorders including, but not limited to colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and cancer.

Oh, and did I mention that because of the high temperature pasteurization any nutrients that might have been in the milk are now totally dead and useless? Okay, so we'd better put back some nutrients. Oh, forget it. There are too many. Let's just put in some synthetic Vitamin D and call the milk fortified, too. What? You only buy organic milk?

HA! Fooled you again. We take that nice grass fed cows' milk and cook the dickens out of it, too. That's because the FDA says we have to because even though certified raw milk is far cleaner than regular pasteurized milk, it might some day make someone sick. It seems the only way to keep people from getting sick is to provide them with no nutritious foods at all. Oh, and we also homogenize it, because even a lot of you organic greenies don't like shaking up your milk before you drink it. And also because the FDA says we have to because that's just how milk should look.

Okay, so back to the other stuff. Now we have to get all this tainted toxic milk to market without breaking the containers, so we'll put it in plastic jugs that leach BPA's into the milk. That way, children and adults alike can experience the benefits of anti-nutritious food on a regular basis and thereby earn membership into the sacred state religion: modern medicine. If they're really lucky, they may even gain entrance into the holy of holies, a hospital operating room.

If you're somewhat less enthusiastic about that 30 second milk and cereal you were formerly so fond of, you may want to consider taking just another 30 - 60 seconds to get some real food into your body. All the goodness of oats that the cereal companies brag on does exist, but only in its organic whole form, which, as we've discovered, is NOT what is in the box you buy at the grocery store. The whole oat grain is called oat groats. It is available from bulk food providers, co-ops, and health food stores. Pound for pound, it is far less expensive than that processed box of pee targets for boy toddlers.

Okay, so here are the Five Easy Steps:
You will need a blender, food processor, or optimally, a VitaMix; a wire mesh sieve or some other equivalent; a pitcher, and a small sauce pot. You will also need 1-2 cups of whole oat groats, about a TBS of raw unfiltered honey, Madagascar vanilla, a pat of butter, and natural sea salt.

Step one: put 2 cups of oat groats in the food processor or VitaMix. 1 cup if you have a regular blender.

Step two: add raw unfiltered honey to taste, (I like about a tablespoon,) and a dash or "glug" of Madagascar vanilla, (depending on how much you like vanilla.)

Step three: add water to the highest fill mark on your blending device and turn on high (starting at low and going to high) for 2 minutes in a blender or food processor; 1 minute in a VitaMix. (Do you just have to have one, yet?)

Step four: pour the contents of your device's container through the sieve and into the pitcher. What's in the pitcher is the oat milk. It will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days - longer if you add a drop of food grade hydrogen peroxide.

Step five: Put the contents of the sieve into the small sauce pot and set your burner to its lowest setting. Add one pat of butter and warm only until butter is melted. Add back some of the oat milk if you like a creamier smoother texture. Stir continuously unless you have some of that really great waterless cookware that heats evenly on all sides of the pan and the lid. DO NOT BOIL or heat above 106 degrees, and for the love of Mike, DON'T microwave it. You should be able to put your finger in the cereal without burning your finger. Remove from heat when butter is melted and add sea salt to taste. (Never heat salt!)

There. Now you have a truly nutritious warm breakfast with all the health benefits of whole raw food: live enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and even some electrolytes and trace elements. The nutrients in raw unfiltered honey alone could sustain you almost indefinitely. Isn't that worth an extra minute or two of your time? AND...this cereal tastes way better than a box.

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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Sesame Street - Breakfast Time

From 1977, one of my all-time favorite Jeff Moss songs. Ernie has invited Cookie Monster over for breakfast, but the two of them have very different ideas about what to eat. For years I couldn't remember all of the words to this song, but I'd find myself singing Ernie's first line when pouring a bowl of cereal.

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

80's Commercials Vol. 58

These commercials aired on Chico CBS affiliate KHSL on October 15th, 1988. 1. CBS Saturday Rocks Bumper 2. Radio Shack RC Cars (I think we had that exact RC 4x4 truck) 3. Frosted Flakes 4. Smooshees (I've posted this one before, but I had to include it for the insane girl at 1:23) 5. CBS Saturday Rocks 6. CBS Saturday Rocks Bumpers 7. Sunkist Fun Fruits Spooky Fruit and Space Shapes (Ironic that the only thing truly scary in this commercial is the supposedly friendly laughing tree) 8. Play-Doh Burger King Whopper Playset (I'm pretty sure I had this. Even the little placemat looks really familiar) 9. CBS Saturday Rocks Bumper 10. CBS Station ID 11. Real Animal Heroes (OK, I really want to know the story behind the picture at 3:14) 12. KHSL News Bumper 13. CBS Saturday Rocks Bumper 14. California Dream Barbie 15. Croonchy Stars (I never knew there was a Swedish Chef themed cereal! Totally amazing!) 16. CBS Saturday Rocks Bumpers 17. Fashion Star Fillies (Quite possibly the lamest girl toys I've ever seen, and that's saying something) 18. Honey Smacks (Golden Crisp owns Honey Smacks, yo!) 19. Tang (With Will Vinton claymation! And free mouth stickers OMG!) 20. Saturday Rocks 21. CBS Saturday Rocks Bumpers 22. Cap'n Crunch (With a free dinosaur spoon! Amazing) 23. Smooshees (Seems like "smooshing" these would get old very fast) 24. CBS Saturday Rocks Bumpers 25. Instant Quaker Oatmeal (Snifferrific?) 26. CBS Saturday Rocks Bumper 27. CBS Station ID 28. Sherwood Forest Toys ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn--lXXp-Rc&hl=en