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22 Jan 2014
Kale And The Thyroid
Kale is, and has been, the new "it" vegetable for a while now. I think it was also the "it" vegetable a few decades ago, then went away and came back. Anyone who wore bell bottoms in the 90's thinking it was so new, only to see pictures of mom rocking the same thing in the 70's knows that sometimes happens.
But now, we have a few articles – like this one on "The Dark Side Of Kale" – discussing the potential for kale and other cruciferous vegetables – including broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, and brussels sprouts – to cause problems with our thyroid. Here's the gist of the article:
A lot of people, even President Obama and Kevin Bacon, love kale. Kale is awesome. But, then a reporter from the times (a young, healthy 40-something) found out she had hypothyroidism. Apparently, a Google search lead her to lots of information about how the kale she juiced every morning and some other cruciferous vegetables have been linked to hypothyroidism. Researchers from Oregon State University explain that this can happen because certain compounds in the vegetables break down to some compounds which can interfere with the body's ability to produce thyroid hormone and other compounds that can compete with iodine for uptake by the thyroid (the thyroid needs enough iodine to function normally). But, the good news is, the risk of developing hypothyroidism from too much raw cruciferous veg appears to be troublesome mostly in the presence of an iodine deficiency. The article also notes a few other things you can do to prevent this problem…
1. Cook your kale – cooked kale loses many of its goitrogenic properties (those qualities that cause thyroid issues) when it's cooked.
2. Eat seaweed to make sure you're getting enough iodine
3. Add a Brazil nut every now and again – Brazil nuts have plenty of Selenium, and Selenium can help support normal iodine levels.
4. Alternate between cruciferous and non-cruciferous vegetables.
Afraid of kale now? Don't be. As one of the interviewed experts points out, the poison is in the dose. Eating a few servings of raw kale, broccoli, or brussels sprouts per week is fine. Juicing several pounds of kale or spinach everyday may put you at risk. (Besides, you shouldn't be juicing all your vegetables anyway, because you lose all the good fiber in them when you do that).
So, does kale cause hypothyroidism? No, not usually. But it might, if you eat over 3 pounds of it raw everyday. If you're not doing that, feel free to keep enjoying your kale and broccoli – it is a good source of important nutrients like fiber, B vitamins, and iron.
14 Jan 2014
All About Carbs & This Week's Nutrition Session
First things first, housekeeping: this Saturday there will be no nutrition session due to the Average Joe's competition. The session will be held on Friday, January 17th or on Monday, January 20th in the evening. Please comment or email me with your preference!
Carbs. Everyone generally interested in nutrition and healthy eating seems to be talking about carbs these days. But before I tell you all about them, I must address one of my biggest pet peeves and one of the biggest myth that seems to be floating around – the idea that you can "give up carbs". Let me just say definitively that you cannot. Why? Because they are in everything that is good for you. Fruits. Vegetables. Even whole dairy. Because, you see, "carbs" are not pasta, rice, and baked goods. "Carbs" is really just an abbreviation for carbohydrates – the body's main source of energy. So, you can give up grains. You can give up starchy carbohydrates. But you can't really give up ALL carbohydrates. Allow me to explain further…
What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and can be found in simple or complex structures. They provide fuel and are the body's most readily available source of energy.
Why do you need them?
When you eat carbohydrates, the body breaks them down into the simple sugar glucose, which is then transported throughout the body to provide energy, fuel important reactions, and maintain blood sugar levels. Any glucose not used immediately is stored in your liver as glycogen. During quick bouts of exercise, like a 100 meter sprint, the body uses glucose as the main source of fuel. But when it needs additional energy during longer workouts, it will draw on its glycogen stores, as well as stored fat, for energy. Having enough glycogen stored up for the body to use will allow you to perform at your best, both in competition and training. On the other hand, not getting enough carbohydrates and energy to meet your needs over an extended period of time can weaken your immune system – meaning you could get sick more often – and make you feel less energetic.
Where do you find them?
Carbohydrates come from a variety of sources, and some are better than others. Some of the better sources of carbohydrates include fruits and vegetables, starches like sweet potato, and some whole grains (quinoa, oats, barley). Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of carbohydrates because they have more fiber and other nutrients like vitamins and minerals (that occur naturally, not through fortification) and are less energy dense. Which carbohydrates you choose will depend on your goals (I'll get to that in a minute).
The carbohydrates to avoid include baked goods, simple sugars (like table sugar and syrups), processed grains (or "white" grains), and other processed snack foods.
How many should you be eating?
How much carbohydrate you need depends on the intensity and volume of training, gender, and type of sport. Research indicates that elite (college and professional) athletes need 6-12 grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight (weight in kilograms = weight in pounds divided by 2.2). Women and less active athletes will be on the lower end of that range, while men or endurance athletes will be on the higher end. However, most recreational athletes will need fewer carbohydrates, as they are not training over 2 hours per day as those athletes do. For most people I recommend 3-6 grams/kg of body weight, depending on your training. For example, a runner who does CrossFit twice a week and is trying to maintain weight will want to eat more carbohydrates than someone who does CrossFit four times a week and is trying to lose weight.
The thing about carbohydrates is there is not enough evidence to recommend exact levels to everyone. How much you need depends on your training, weight, and goals, but also on your subjective feelings. Two people might eat the same proportion of carbohydrates, and while one person feels fantastic, the other feels low energy and lethargic. All things considered, if you can't focus at work you likely need to eat more carbohydrates.
Should You Be Giving Up Grains?
During the Transformation Challenge, a lot of us are giving up grains for 6 weeks. But after the challenge, how should you deal with reintroducing them? Or should you at all? Here are a few tips:
- Keep your weight goals in mind. If you're trying to lose weight, keeping grains mostly out of your diet – while allowing yourself greater liberation in other areas – is a good way to cut out unnecessary calories. If you're trying to gain weight (or have trouble maintaining it), it is much harder to get enough calories and carbohydrates without grains. It's possible, but far more difficult (and expensive).
- Keep your fitness goals in mind: Endurance sports will require more carbohydrates than anaerobic sports (like CrossFit).
- Keep the grains healthy. Even if you do add back in grains, don't add in the Eggo waffles, Oreos, and white grains. Add back in bread with only a few ingredients in it (less than 5),brown rice, oats, barley, etc.
We can talk more about carbs in this week's nutrition session. Free for anyone who bought (or buys – there's still time!) my transformation challenge package and $15 to drop in.
07 Jan 2014
Can A Paleo Diet and Dining Out Be Friends?
You're going to eat restaurant or convenience food sometime over the next six weeks. You just are. I mean, maybe you are a freak of nature who is ALWAYS prepared and never feels like socializing. Power to you. But most people are going to run into work lunches, dinner with the girls, happy hour, pure laziness, or some other similar non-ideal situations. And while it's not always easy, there are strategies for sticking to your diet while you eat out.
1. Do some research ahead of time.
This will be especially helpful if you're in a situation like a work lunch, where you don't want to be this guy who orders your meal like Sally orders dinner in When Harry Met Sally. So look at the menu ahead of time. If you're just grabbing Panera for lunch, it's easy to look online for the nutrition facts and ingredients for every food. If it's a nicer place, the menu likely won't list all ingredients but they'll generally indicate what's in the sauce. If you have a few good options identified, you won't have to study the menu intensely for the right option once you're there. If you're really dedicated, you can probably even call ahead and inquire about anything that concerns you.
2. Stick to the basics.
Meat. Vegetables. Oil and vinaigrette. You can usually get a basic steak or fish and side of vegetables or basic salad at at most places.
3. Don't go to Cracker Barrel (or any place like it).
Or any place like it. Look, while I"m of the firm belief you can make a good choice or a bad choice almost anywhere, I'm also fairly convinced (despite the guy who lost 37 pounds eating only McDonald's) that some places just don't offer anything worth buying. A few months ago Patrick and I were starving and driving through the middle of rural New Hampshire, so we stopped at Cracker Barrel. We figured it was better than Wendy's, right? And I had pretty good memories of playing checkers when I was a kid. But the food was awful – processed, cheap, and not even appealing. Your sides of vegetables were maybe 1/3 cup while you got almost a whole plate of white pasta. My point being, even when you order the best thing on the menu there, it's a far cry from a healthy meal. So avoid places like that as much as you can. Better places include Chipotle or Panera, where you can get a decent salad.
The Best Meal Ideas
- If you're at a fast food joint (Panera, Sebastian's, Chipotle…) – go for the basic salad. Lettuce, meat, beans, veggies, avocado, etc.
- If you're at a nicer place – steak, fish, or chicken and a side of vegetables, sans any featured sauces. If you're not on the transformation challenge but still trying to stay healthy, you can add a side of roasted potatoes if they have them.
- If you're at a sports bar – bun-less burger topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion, mustard, and avocado with a side of vegetables.
- If you're skiing/riding – chili. Almost every ski lodge has it, and it's usually mostly beans, meat, veggies, and tomato sauce. Yes that sauce might have sugar in it, but it might be the best non-salad item you can get there. I don't know about you but salad doesn't sound so good when I'm coming off the slopes freezing with ice down my back.
The Best Drink Ideas
To be perfectly clear, none of the below booze-y beverages are transformation challenge compliant. But if you must have a drink (no judgement here, it is football season afterall…) these are going to be the best options.
- If you want to appear social but don't feel like alcohol – seltzer water with lime. Because sometimes "why aren't you drinking?" and "ugh you diet too much" get old. Order the soda water with lime and you can fly under the radar in social situations without playing paleo 20 questions.
- If you want the booze – red wine is the best choice here. Yeah, yeah, Rob Wolf says tequila is paleo. And I'm pretty sure that's because he likes tequila and recognizes (correctly) that in our world abolishing all alcohol is unrealistic for most. But red wine is the one with science-demostrated heart health benefits, so I'd stick with the Merlot/Cabernet.
In short, if you do some research ahead of time and stick to basic meat and veggie dishes, you can absolutely enjoy a nice meal out with friends or a date without abandoning your diet. What's your go-to paleo-approved restaurant meal?
REMINDER: I'll be hosting a group meeting this Saturday 1/11/14 at 12 pm. Free to anyone buying the transformation challenge nutrition package and $15 to drop in. Hope to see you there! Email me at [email protected] for more details.
For most people, a jar of multivitamins on your countertop is a marker of a healthy person. Of course, I have always been convinced that you can get all the nutrients you need from food if you eat the right foods. Looks like science might be proving my point. An article yesterday from Science Daily reported on 2 articles published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, which found that taking a daily vitamin/mineral supplement really has no clear benefit for most healthy people.
What does this mean?
This means you don't need to spend $17.99 a month for vitamins at CVS. It means vitamins and minerals do the most for your body when they come from food.
Where do I get my vitamins and minerals?
From food, duh. These foods in particular…
- Vitamin A – orange and red colored vegetables like red and orange bell pepper, sweet potato, carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe, apricots, tomatoes, etc as well as broccoli, ricotta cheese, and black eyed peas.
- B Vitamins (riboflavin, niacin, etc) – green leafy vegetables, fortified grains (but the vegetables are a way better option).
- Vitamin B12 – animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs.
- Folate – beef liver, green vegetables including spinach, asparagus. brussel sprouts,and lettuce, and avocado.
- Vitamin C – strawberries, citrus fruits, kiwi, broccoli, brussel sprouts
- Vitamin D – fatty fish like swordfish, salmon, and tuna, fortified OJ, fortified milk, sardines, and egg (found in the yolk).
- Vitamin E – sunflower seeds, almond, peanut butter, safflower oil, and boiled spinach and broccoli.
- Vitamin K – green leafy vegetables; the darker the vegetable, the more vitamin K.
- Iron – red meat, dark green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale,
When Should I take a vitamin/mineral supplement?
This study found that in healthy people, daily vitamin and mineral supplements aren't really necessary. However, it IS a good idea to take a vitamin or mineral supplement in some cases. Some of these include:
- If you have a vitamin deficiency. If the deficiency is low enough, you may be able to correct it by taking a multivitamin that includes that nutrient. If you are very deficient in a vitamin, your doctor may recommend more aggressive supplementation (for example, if you have severe iron deficiency anemia). Of course, while you are correcting the deficiency with a supplement, you will also want to increase your intake of foods high in that nutrient so you don't become deficient again later on.
- If you are at high risk for vitamin deficiency. Vegans – and sometimes vegetarians – need to supplement B12, because it is only found in animal products, while female athletes are at a higher risk for iron deficiency and northerners (that's us!) are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency during the winter months due to minimal sunlight exposure.
- If you are pregnant. Since research has very clearly demonstrated the benefits of folate for preventing spina bifida and other neurological disorders in newborns, mothers are encouraged to take folate while they are pregnant.
If you'd like to read more for yourself, here's the article from Science Daily.
What are your thoughts on multivitamin/mineral supplements?
On Saturday I talked about the nutrition piece of the Transformation Challenge, but if you missed it, here's a recap.
Qualities of a Healthy Diet
1. Unprocessed foods. Eat what came from nature – vegetables, fruits, quality meat and dairy (I'll elaborate on that in #3), nuts and seeds, beans, etc. Avoid things that come in a box like processed wheat, crackers, cookies, chips, sweets, etc.
2. Dominance of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are high in nutrients (vitamins, minerals, fiber) but low in calories and mostly low in carbohydrates (except for the starchy ones). That means they are unlikely to cause sharp rises in blood glucose, leaving you with stable energy levels.
For the challenge, all common vegetables are included except for white potatoes – but sweet potatoes, butternut squash, pumpkin, etc are all OK. We're keeping white potatoes off the OK list because sometimes it can be easy to eat them in place of green vegetables, and they are higher on the glycemic index. I explain more about white potatoes in this post.
3. Quality meat and dairy. I've said before that you want your food to come from happy cows, chickens, and pigs, not sad ones. A lot of meat in the US is made in factory farms, where animals are fed "all vegetarian diets" (don't let that fool you – chickens should actually be eating insects too) of corn and soy and pumped full of antibiotics to prevent diseases rampant in the close quarters they're kept in. Choose organic, grass-fed cows and free range chickens and eggs. Bison is also a good option, as they are naturally grass-fed (thank goodness we haven't put them in factories yet!).
4. Fat +fiber = fullness. Both fat and fiber keep food in your stomach longer, keeping you full longer. This is an important part of avoiding hunger.
5. Avoid "starvation hunger" or "hangry-ness". Aside from eating fat and fiber regularly, try to eat every 4 hours or so and avoid skipping meals. It's easier to make healthy decisions when you're just a little hungry and a packed lunch is in the kitchen ready to be heated up, than when you haven't eaten in 7 hours and you are dreaming of cheeseburgers and Chipotle burritos.
6. Be prepared and DIY. Making your own food at home is the best way to be assured that it is healthy. In addition, keep snacks on hand in case you need them. Almonds, dried fruit (with no added sugar), fresh fruit that keeps well (apples are good), plain yogurt, etc are all good snacks to keep on hand. If you can't refrigerate, though, nuts are usually easiest.
Transformation Challenge Nutrition Package
During the challenge, I am offering some extra help. For $75 you will receive:
- A 3-day meal planning template for 1800, 2300, or 2800 calories to help you plan meals
- Recipes and quick, easy meal ideas
- 5 group sessions – nutrition lesson and open discussion (meeting Saturdays throughout the challenge, except 1/18 when myself and others will be competing)
- Weekly email check ins.
In addition, if you'd like to drop in to one of the group sessions without buying the whole package, you can do so for $15.
If you'd like to purchase a nutrition package, email me at [email protected]
03 Dec 2013
Got Leftover Turkey? Make This
By Sunday night, I (and probably most of us) had finished up several days of eating and family and now find ourselves with a fridge full of turkey. I find that holiday food gets boring after a while, so I like to re-purpose it whenever I can. So when I found myself with a pound of smoked turkey, I threw together this soup.
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 5 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, diced
- 3 cups turkey, shredded
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp sage
- 8 cups chicken broth
Heat oil in a large pot. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic and cook about 4 minutes. Add the spices and mix well, then add the turkey and mix again. Add the broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cook for 10 minutes.
What do you make with leftover holiday food?
26 Nov 2013
Tips For A Healthier Turkey Day
Thanksgiving marks the first feast of the many you'll eventually have during a typical holiday season. While Thanksgiving is a time to eat good food, celebrate family and cultural traditions, and enjoy being around loved ones, it can be those things without completely derailing the diet you've been crushing lately. Because, the holidays don't have to be a 6 week hiatus from all healthy habits. Here are a few tips to help you stay on track AND enjoy delicious, tasty foods this holiday season.
Tip 1: Designate Your "Cheat Days"
You remember when I wrote about cheat days right? Well, if you don't have time to read it, let me sum it up for you: cheat days have beneficial effects on hormone levels and mood that can help you in the weight loss or maintenance process – if done right. So pick a few cheat days. Maybe, say 6 over the next 6 weeks. For example, mine will probably be
This way, you have set days to enjoy holiday goodies, and the rest of the time you stick to a healthy diet of plenty of fruits and veggies, lean proteins, healthy fats, and a little dairy.
Tip 2: Cheat Right
According to the research, the best cheat day meals (to have those beneficial effects on hormones) are high in protein and carbs, and lower in fat. Keep this in mind as you eye the spread this Thursday. That means plenty of turkey, potatoes, a dinner roll, and cranberries. Go easy on the butter and heavy casseroles.
Tip 3: Keep the Veggies at the Party
I know, I know, I just said this should be your cheat day. But "cheat day" doesn't mean "eat nothing healthy all day", it just means there's wiggle room. So make sure you get some veggies on feasting holidays by either eating some throughout the day (spinach in a smoothie at breakfast, raw veggies and guacamole for a snack), or include them in the meal in the form of a side salad or some green beans with toasted almonds. Not only do veggies (and fruits) have important vitamins and minerals, they also have fiber, which will help you digest all that turkey later in the day.
Tip 4: Spread it Around
My favorite thing about Thanksgiving (and Christmas) dinner is….
LEFTOVERS! What this means is, you don't have to eat everything on the table Thanksgiving day. Didn't make it to the sweet potato casserole? No worries, have a small taste the next day with eggs to fuel your Black Friday adventures. In the photo to the right, you can see an example of this – I paired my sweet potato casserole from a recent Friends-giving with a lean, grilled hamburger over salad.
Tip 5: Don't Stop Moving!
This one is important for a few reasons. While I always like to say "you can't out train a bad diet", exercise is still really important, especially this time of year. Not only does exercise burn calories, some research has shown that morning exercise may reduce your appetite throughout the rest of the day. So get a morning workout in on Thanksgiving day (maybe a run, a bike ride, or some burpees…) before the Thanksgiving day parade, dog show, and eating begin.
19 Nov 2013
Should You Eat Dairy?
Dairy isn't paleo. Most people who have read about/heard of the paleo diet know that. But WHY isn't dairy allowed? Is it really that bad for you? I like looking at pros and cons so I'm going to break it down that way.
Dairy Pros
1. If you buy the right stuff, it's pretty natural. I'm not talking about cheesecake flavored yogurt, ice cream, or strawberry milk. I'm talking about grass-fed milk and butter, plain Greek yogurt, etc. Whole milk is removed from a cow, heated to 145 degrees F for 30 minutes or 162 degrees F for 15 seconds (that is the Pasteurization process) and then bottled. Of course, this can be different at a big factory farm type dairy. But if you are buying organic, grass-fed milk, you're getting a pretty unprocessed product.
As a side note, milk that has not been pasteurized is called "raw milk", and its legality is under debate. I'll tackle raw milk vs. regular milk in another blog post.
2. It's a staple food in many (rather healthy) countries. Milk and dairy are staples incountries like Germany and Switzerland. These countries also have low obesity rates. Yes, other factors like physical activity (they bike everywhere over there) and agriculture can play a role. The point is, some people drink milk and are perfectly healthy.
3. Milk and yogurt can be good for recovery (and a good protein source for vegetarians). Milk has 12 grams of carbohydrates and 8 grams of protein per 8 ounce glass. This means 16 ounces of milk provides the right mix of protein and carbs for post workout recovery, in a natural and convenient form.
4. Nutrition. Milk and yogurt are good sources of calcium and vitamin D, which help maintain bone density. Milk also contains vitamin A, vitamin C, and B vitamins.
1. Many people are lactose intolerant. According to the NIH, about 65% of adults have a reduce ability to digest lactose (the sugar in milk), but this varies by ethnicity. Among some East Asian populations ,the prevalence of lactose intolerance is 90%, but among Eastern Europeans it's more like 5%. You can diagnose lactose intolerance with a breath test, but more likely than not if lactose doesn't agree with you, you'll know from the bloating and cramping. Because the issue in lactose intolerance is the inability to digest the SUGAR in dairy, lower sugar dairy like cheese tends to be easier to digest.
2. Some dairy is highly processed and/or unsustainably and unethically
produced. Like I mentioned before, Boston Cream Pie and Cheesecake flavored yoplait and Strawberry milk are still processed foods, even if they decided to stop using High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).
In addition, a lot of dairy in the US is produced by cows in factory farm/ dairy type situations. Cows who don't have room to graze and exercise. These are sad cows. You shouldn't get your dairy from sad cows. Look for dairy from happy cows – i.e. organic and/or grass fed milk and butter.
3. Milk could, in some context, be considered a high calorie drink. 8 oz of whole milk has 150 calories and 8 grams of fat. While this is better than soda, when you're trying to lose weight, it's best to avoid drinking your calories and get them from more filling foods instead. Then again, if you're trying to put on weight (or maintain it if you have difficulty doing so), the extra calories in milk are a bonus.
My Advice
I have nothing against unprocessed dairy – which to me means milk, plain yogurt, butter, and some cheeses. It is not paleo because it only came about around 9,000 years ago. But,as I've said before, just because it's not paleo doesn't mean it's not healthy. Obviously, if you have an allergy or intolerance to dairy, you should avoid it. But for most people, it can be part of a quality diet.
I personally don't drink a lot of milk (even as a kid I never liked it unless it was in cereal) and eat yogurt, butter, and cheese only occasionally. But if you have no issue digesting lactose and want to incorporate it, 1-2 servings per day is a good amount (1 serving is 6 ounces of yogurt, 8 ounces of milk, 1 ounce of cheese). Choose dairy from happy cows (grassfed and/or organic) and avoid skim, as the fat in milk helps absorb some of the fat soluble vitamins it provides.
13 Nov 2013
Fish Oil Pros and Cons
Omega 3 fats – also known as "healthy fats" and monounsaturated fats – have gained wide attention for their potential health benefits. Omega-3's are found in fatty fish like tuna, salmon, trout and herring. You can get about 1 gram of omega-3 fats in a 3.5 ounce serving of fatty fish.
Types of Omega-3 Fats
There are 3 types of omega-3 fats.
- ALA (alpha-linoleic acid) – is a short chain omega-3 fat found in plant oils like walnut, olive, and soybean. ALA can be converted into DHA, but only in small amounts.
- DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) – is a long chain omega-3 fat found in fish oil, as well as breast milk and baby formula. DHA is a structural component of the brain, skin, and eyes and plays a role in cognitive health and mental health.
- EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) – is another long chain omega-3 fat, also found in fish oil. EPA is most associated with health benefits related to inflammation.
Health Benefits
Most fish oil supplements contain a combination of EPA and DHA. There are a wide variety of purported health benefits to taking omega-3/fish oil supplements, and lots of research has been done to investigate them. Fish oils have been shown to be at least somewhat effective in reducing triglycerides, preventing heart disease, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, reducing inflammation, and promoting good cognitive health. Fish oil may also benefit people with asthma, ADHD, and numerous other conditions. You can find a full list of conditions for which fish oil is effective, likely effective, ineffective, and not rate-able from the NIH here.
- The health benefits, obviously. We could all use a little heart disease prevention, whether we're at risk or 22 and healthy.
- The American diet is woefully low in omega-3 fats compared to omega-6 fats, and a lot of research shows that this ratio is important for health. Even if you're paleo, you could be getting plenty of omega-6's from olive oil and nuts. We should be aiming for an omega-6:omega-3 ratio of 2:1, or more ideally 1:1, but experts estimate most Americans ratio is closer to 6:1.
- They help you avoid mercury. Mercury is a metal found in a lot of seafood. The problem with mercury is that it accumulates, so there may only be a little mercury in the small fish, but by the time the big fish eats the medium fish that ate lots of small fish… a good deal of mercury has built up. The bigger, fatty fish have the highest levels of omega-3 fats, but also the highest mercury levels. This makes it hard to eat fatty fish 3-4 times per week, especially for pregnant women.
- Salmon can be expensive (and I'm not a sardine fan). If you're watching your budget like I (and many Americans) am, a $30-40 bottle of fish oil that lasts over a month is cheaper than $26 per lb salmon 3 times a week.
- Quality fish oils can also be expensive. Canned sardines, if you like them, would be a cheaper alternative.
- It may not be effective if you take certain types of medications. For example, birth control pills can reduce the triglyceride lowering ability of fish oil, and statins can negate the effectiveness of fish oil in lowering cholesterol and reducing heart disease risk. It may also cause problems in people taking blood clotting or anti-coagulating medicines.
- It's not paleo. For the same reason I said protein powder wasn't paleo. That doesn't mean it's inherently bad for you. But if you're committed to wearing sandals, living in a cave, and not consuming anything that's been even remotely processed, clearly these aren't for you.
How Much Should You Take?
The right dose depends on your particular condition and goals. For example, to lower triglycerides you'd take 1-4 g/day of fish oil, whereas for depression you'd take 9.6 grams per day along with an antidepressant.
But a lot of you are athletes, so how much should you take? The best recommendation for athletes is 1-2 grams per day, with a 2:1 ratio of EPA and DHA. Up to 3 grams per day is considered safe for most healthy people. If you regularly eat fatty fish, you can take less fish oil or take it every other day.
My Advice
It's no secret I almost always tilt in favor of food over supplements. But when it comes to fish oil, I'm a fan. It's probably the only supplement I'd actively recommend to clients, and if you take one supplement, this is the one.
One final thought: it is important to pay attention and read labels when you're picking a fish oil brand. I used to love recommending the Nature Made 1200 mg burp less variation, but after I did my research I realized it had gelatin and some other stuff in there, and didn't really tell me where the omega-3s come from (which means probably not fish). I know, big time nutritionist fail. Then I bought the SFH fish oil from the gym (the tangerine and lemon flavors are pretty good), and realized it has 3.7 grams per serving. Make sure your label indicates that the fish oil is from FISH, doesn't contain any other additives like gelatin, and the serving size is right.
Do you have a favorite brand of fish oil? Let me know in the comments!
05 Nov 2013
Is Organic Really Better?
There's a lot of debate out there about whether or not organic foods are better than conventionally grown ones. As with most things in nutrition, it's not so black and white, but here is a quick break down of the research and my take on organic versus conventional foods (well, fruits and veggies anyway. I'll get to meat another day). So, enjoy this blog post with options and learn about organic foods by video or written blog.
What is your take on organic foods? Let me know in the comments!
What is Organic?
Organic" means the food was produced with agricultural methods that facilitate cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and maintain biodiversity. Organic production does NOT involve pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, irradiation, or genetic engineering.
Organic Labeling
There are a few ways organic foods can be labeled. Foods that are made with all organic ingredients can use the USDA Certified Organic Seal, which looks like this…. And can claim "100% organic" on the front label. Foods made with 95% of organic ingredients – by weight, excluding water and salt – can use the claim "organic" and also display this seal. Foods that are labeled "made with organic ingredients" contain at least 70% organic ingredients. The can be listed on the font label and in the ingredients list but the organic seal cannot be displayed on the product.
According to a review conducted in Brazil, some organic foods had slightly better nutritional content and durability, but more studies are needed to determine whether or not they are actually superior. (Sousa AA, Azevedo Ed, Lima EE, Silva AP. Organic foods and human health: a study of controversies. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2012 Jun;31(6):513-7.)
Another review, this time looking at the safety of organic versus conventional foods, found that there is not strong evidence that organic foods are more nutritious compared to conventional ones, but they may reduce the exposure to pesticides and antibiotic resistant bacteria. (Smith-Spangler C, et al. Are organic foods safer or healthier than conventional alternatives?: a systematic review. Ann Intern Med. 2012 Sep 4;157(5):348-66)
I also found a review conducted in Germany that focused on organic versus conventional dairy. The study added data from the last three years to an existing pool of data and found that organic dairy products are higher in protein and omega-3 fatty acids and have a higher omega 3 to omega 6 fatty acid ratio than those of conventional types. Typically, the Western diet is high in omega 6 fats and low in omega 3 fats, but a higher omega 3 to omega 6 ratio is thought to reduce inflammation and risk of heart disease. The authors suspect that these results are due to the differences in the way organic and conventional dairy cows are fed. (Palupi E, Jayanegara A, Ploeger A, Kahl J. Comparison of nutritional quality between conventional and organic dairy products: a meta-analysis. J Sci Food Agric. 2012 Mar 19. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.5639. [Epub ahead of print])
A study on the environmental impact of organic farming found that organic systems had lower nutrient losses and energy requirements but had higher nitrous oxide emissions and required more land than conventional farming. Most studies did show less environmental impact from organic farming than conventional farming.(Tuomisto HL, Hodge ID, Riordan P, Macdonald DW. Does organic farming reduce environmental impacts? – A meta-analysis of European research. J Environ Manage. 2012 Sep 1;112C:309-320. [Epub ahead of print)
And finally, there is the now infamous Stanford Study. Published a few weeks ago, this review of studies on conventional versus organic fruits and vegetables found that organic produce wasn't overall any more nutritious or any less of a health risk than conventional produce, although it did lower the risk of pesticide exposure.(Smith-Spangler C, Brandeau ML, Hunter GE, Bavinger JC, Pearson M, Eschbach PJ, Sundaram V, Liu H, Schirmer P, Stave C, Olkin I, Bravata DM. Are organic foods safer or healthier than conventional alternatives?: a systematic review. Ann Intern Med. 2012 Sep 4;157(5):348-66.)
So, is it better?
Yes and no. Basically, what all this tells me is that organic produce has its benefits – like that it is more sustainable, better for the environment, and contains less pesticide residue. But this doesn't mean eating conventionally grown foods are bad for you. While a conventional apple may have more pesticide residue than an organic one, it is still far below the level that the Environmental Protection Agency deems unsafe.
My Advice
Focus on eating more fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables overall, no matter how they are farmed. If you can afford to buy every single item organic, and are inclined to do so, then awesome, go for it! BUT, if you're on a tight budget, don't worry about it. The health benefits of eating more fruits and veggies far outweighs the risks brought on by the amount of pesticide or bacteria on the item. Especially if you wash it well.
Now, if you want to start buying some organic foods, I suggest starting with milk and dairy, since research HAS shown organic diary to be nutritionally superior. Next, move on to the fruits and vegetables known as the "dirty dozen", which are basically items with either thin or edible skins that are most likely to transmit any pesticides on to you. These are:
- Peaches
- Apples
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Celery
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- Cherries
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Finally, I'd like to make one last point about organic foods. A lot of people associate the word "organic" with "healthy", but this is NOT always the case. For example, organic cane sugar is no better for you than normal cane sugar, and a brownie made with organic sugars and nuts will add just as many calories and sugars as a brownie made with conventional items. When you choose an organic item, except for dairy, it should be because you want to choose something produced with a lower environmental impact and less pesticides, not because you are looking for a "healthier" or "more nutritious" food.
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Child's tunic from Burda magazine 05/2012 (pattern 146 in the children section). Made from a strawberry print poplin, with red-piping and strawberry red buttons. Such a cute pattern!
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Mar 5, 2013, 12.03 PMby jolily
very cute tunic! how did you sew the yoke lining at centre back to align with the upper back with the facing? 'm struggling please help.
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Hi, thanks for the comment.
I think I sewed the yoke, to the upper back, and then the yoke and the the yoke lining together. I don't know what you mean by facing though…
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a resident of Atherton: other
on Jun 2, 2014 at 10:10 am
Disgraceful that no one petitioned to recall Munks at the time and that no one has run against his re-election ( except for this hopeless write-in bid). Sex slaves are not prostitutes: they are victims of rape. What does that make the customers? Rapists.
a resident of Menlo Park: Park Forest
on Jun 2, 2014 at 12:12 pm
Interrupt a conference on reducing gun violence in schools.
Gun nuts will do anything to disrupt that kind of progress. They'll do anything; anything except get a qualified candidate for sheriff on the ballot.
Be glad when this election is over. Next time, put a candidate on the ballot, instead of using an issue from 2007 as a stalking horse for politicians running for other positions.
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Hair found in the food...
I know it can be worse.. but it was very disappointing to find a long strand of hair inside the dessert after a meal. The waitress was apologetic and the manager came right by to apologize and stated that he will of course not charge for the dessert.
It ruined our dinner and we both felt really gross out afterwards.
I really think that a restaurant should have not charged us for dinner.. no? What are your opinions on this?
If you found a hair in your dinner plate, they should not have been charged for your dinner. You did find a hair in your dessert and you were not charged for the dessert. I think you were treated fairly.
You wanted your entire dinner comped???? That's a bit unreasonable. Almost everyone has hair. Hair falls out. Yes, it should be maintained to minimize or eliminate the chances of that happening, but it's hair, not a used hypodermic needle.
Comping the dessert with profuse apologies and the offer of a replacement is sufficient, in my opinion.
They did not charge you for the defective plate of dessert and did it in good faith without arguing. I would call that a sincere effort and would not demand anything more.
Isn't it odd that if we find one of our own hairs in our food it's not an issue, even though our own hair may not be freshly washed! Even my own dogs' hairs are not a big deal to me, but someone else's dog's hair or their hair is icky.
re: pumpkinspice
No -- there's another recent thread about this.
*Either* a replacement, or a comp if you don't want the dessert at this point, but you're not entitled to both.
re: sunshine842
Should have been more clear, I personally expect the replacement. The comp is nice as well, but not expected.
People slay me and not in a good way.
I have long, curly hair and no matter how careful I am (especially when cooking for others, I wear my hair up in a pony tail) it seems on occasion I will find my own hair in my own food.
It happens...doesn't mean someone is negligent.
Also, chances are no one will die or get sick from hair.
The restaurant accepted responsibility and acted fairly.
If you eat ~any~ commercially prepared products, you eat hair (and probably worse).
I'm with the other posters and find the restaurant's decision fair.
Sounds like the restaurant did the right thing.
Hair gets into food sometimes, unfortunately. I give quite a few baked goods away, and sometimes I have nightmares about people finding hair in them, even though I am very careful!
Once, though, I had dinner out and found a hair. So I cut away that portion of my dish, shoved it aside, and continued eating from the rest of my plate. Well, when cutting new bites, I found about ten more. It was disgusting! They took it away and didn't charge me, but I left hungry and a tiny bit sick to my stomach.
re: sandylc
re: JTPhilly
yeah, I'm pretty unfussed about one, maybe two.
But a wad of hair? yecch.
re: sandylc
okay a BUNCH of hairs would be a deal killer for me. One hair... things happen. Not that big a deal. A numerous strands in the food? Um. No. Something different is going on rather than just bad luck ... sounds more like employee sabotage. I cook in a house with my hair and a dog and a cat that are shedders. Hair happens. I'm super diligent and don't think I've ever served up any hair (probably have) but I know I've caught a stray hair before something went into a pan or the oven.
re: Firegoat
Yup, I've always thought it was probably deliberate.
The place was crowded and busy, and I wasn't seated anywhere near the kitchen, so potential malice was likely aimed at management rather than me.
re: Firegoat
I've had it happen twice -- once with a baked potato -- I peeled the foil back and found a *wad* of hair between the foil and the potato. Was at a meeting, so just wrapped it up and pushed it aside.
Other was a sandwich -- opened the sandwich to add some condiment I no longer remember -- and a wad of hair under the top bun. The owner comped it after literally having to fight back a gag. (he offered a choice of a new sandwich or a comp and commiserated when I said yah -- I'll just take the comp)
re: Firegoat
"Cant really call it home cooked without a cat hair"
My aunt bakes alllllll the time and says that
re: girloftheworld
Mine's dog hair -- we have a light-colored dog and a dark-colored dog....that way, there's at LEAST one visible hair on every article of clothing and every dish served in the house.
re: sandylc
re: klyeoh
THe hair you know is better than the hair you don't.
Domestic pet hair always better than wild rodent, rat hair, even though the FDA allows rat and rodent hair, insect bits, mammalian excreta, mold, etc. in food, (meat, grains, vegetables, fruits).
re: ospreycove
I can't remember who it is, but there's a comedian who has a whole riff on at what point a hair becomes disgusting....on your head, it's fine...caught in the bathroom drain, it's disgusting. Where between when it leaves its follicle on your scalp and where it comes to rest in the drain does it undergo the transformation?
It gets considerably more ribald from there, but I'll let your imagination run.
Expectations are premeditated resentments. Yours are unrealistic in this instance. Dial them back.
I just found a rubber band in my salad from Whole food buffet bar. I chewed and chewed thinking that it's food then I realized it was something else. I feel slightly grossed out by it but I will live. It's funny though, when I was younger, I really didn't mind finding non food items in my food but now that I am older, this sort of thing grosses me out now. Strange.
I am sure you are all aware the FDA/ USDA has standards of allowable Rat Hairs, Mammalian Excreta Insect Parts, Mold, etc. in food products. For example, the allowable number of Rat Hairs in Apple Butter is no more than 4 per 100 grams.
re: ospreycove
Yeah, but some time ago I tried to bring it up in another thread while talking about ground meat, and it was met with disbelief!
re: sandylc
Ah yes, how many folks believe that life is/should be risk free, I do not think that has been made an Entitlement,....Yet!
re: ospreycove
The real question is how we can make a boatload of money with some sort of Entitlement idea.
re: sandylc
Working on it!!! Will let you know...........
re: ospreycove
now this is something I would be more concern with than a stray hair...
re: JTPhilly
these stories often turn out to be made up... especially since they already hired a lawyer which seems pretty extreme
re: kpaxonite
LOL I know but it is pretty hard to fake it being baked IN to the cake, who knows I could not find anything claiming fraud on it.
A story relayed to me about a table of eight getting the same soup as the first course. One person found a roach in their bowl. Horrifying at best, but every one else were relived that their's were 'safe'. But as my friend said, it's like a bay leaf, if one person gets one, everybody gets one.
If it had happened to me I wouldn't have said anything. I would've removed it, finished my desert and carried on with my evening and had a great time doing it. Comping your dessert was appropriate and was quite enough in my opinion.
Sorry to pile on, but no, you weren't entitled to having your dinner comped AT ALL. The hair was in the dessert; they comped the dessert, and you got profuse apologies from both the waitperson and the MOD.
If restaurants were expected to comp entire meals every time this happened out of one dish throughout the meal, there would be a lot fewer restaurants.
re: LindaWhit
and a lot of customers with bald spots
If they apologise and replace the dish, then I'm perfectly happy. To have them comp it as well would be a nice bonus but not necessary.


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Economic and trade cooperation between the two partners has expanded rapidly in recent years. Germany is now China's biggest European partner in trade, investment and technological cooperation, while China is Germany's largest trading partner in Asia. Bilateral trade exceeded 160 billion U.S. dollars last year.
The huge potential in economic cooperation is unlocked by frequent exchanges of high-level visits between Beijing and Berlin, which have deepened political mutual trust and injected sustained strong momentum into their partnership.
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MOSCOW - Russia is diverting more of its crude oil east with deliveries to China hitting a new record last month at the expense of Europe as geopolitical tensions between Moscow and the West dictate the latest shift in flows.
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This guy sure thinks he's a hotshot when he's on the end of this big fancy phallic crane. So he decides to catcall a few ladies on their way to the train station this morning. As soon as I told him I was taking his photo for Hollaback fame, he didn't feel so good anymore. And then all his buddies started laughing at him.
This happens a lot at this construction site. You stay classy, Carroll Gardens!
Submitted by Katharine
There was a construction site near my house for several months. I had been avoiding walking near it whenever possible, taking the longer route between my home and my bus stop. One day I had the *audacity* to just take the faster way home. I figured that if I just walked fast and pretended to be on the phone that I would be safe. Wrong.
Several men, both on the ground and on the building, started to yell at me. A couple of them even approached the fence to get as close as possible, making vulgar gestures and remarks.
When I got home I made this sign and posted it late at night. I used zip ties to secure it to their fence, facing the busy street in front of the construction site. They didn't manage to get the sign down until 9am – long after all the rush hour traffic got to read my message.
On the back of the sign, I included the definition of sexual harassment and a special message for the assholes that made me feel unsafe in my own neighbourhood.
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I was sitting on the train one day and had my ipod on blast not paying attention to anything, mind you that day I decided to wear a skirt, a guy walks in wearing a yankees hat very low to hide his face i found this very strange, he sat across from me and was looking at me for a period of time . I noticed his arms were low and i looked at his hands , there I saw a camera phone, i had just been up skirted. I was I shocked I did not know what to do .
Submitted by Michelle
This is (a sadly very blurry) photo of a subway masturbator I took on friday night at the Carroll street station. My friend (visiting from boston) and I were heading into the city to meet up with a group for drinks and dancing. Being a friday evening I knew the train would be a while so we sat down on the bench. Across the platform this man was also lounging on a bench. He had made himself comfortable- his bags were strewn around the bench and he was slouched across two seats. Upon seeing us he yelled across the platform "hello ladies" to which I gave him a nod as it had been relatively polite. As it turns out he had bothered my friend as she left the station earlier that evening- asking her where she was going, could he come along etc.
So we ignore him, talk about our new post grad lives blah blah when I hear a rustling which caused me to look at the tracks (I am terrified of getting rabies after a whole other story involving prospect park, a rabid bat and my friends vagina) to make sure nothing is climbing out (I'm aware this is crazy). As I look I notice the man across the platform masturbating furiously! I immediately blurted out, "He's masturbating!" At first I didn't think my friend believed me- so she looked over and I began rummaging for my phone. Of course he had heard me, and knew we saw him but it wasn't until I got my phone out that he covered up! "No pictures" he smirked. To which I responded "no masturbating in public!"
It took me about a minute to even find the camera setting and the pictures aren't good, but I wanted to freak him out. I then loudly told my friend about hollaback and how useful these pictures will be to the cops when I contact them. Seeing that my pictures were so bad she pulled out her own camera, snapped a few which she intends to touch up so they are more visible.
Thinking that was over, we started talking about street harassment. How common it was in the city. Her own terrifying experiences with men in cars. Then we heard some muttering and looked across the platform to find him at it again! Looking straight at us and mumbling "I like you both… Boobs… Bubble" (couldn't really understand him). Again we yell at him- there are more people in the station now so I am hoping we can embarrass him. No such luck. We take out our cameras. He covers himself again. Still for the next 30 minutes that we wait for the train he keeps talking to us "I love you… Bubble.. Etc". Now the normal thing would have been to move but I imagined that as backing down so we stayed, I yelled at him a few times, pretended to have reception and called the cops etc.
The train finally comes, we get to the city and I immediately try and report him. Of course no one is picking up and I keep mysteriously being redirected. My friend is on her phone trying to find the group we were meant to hang out with. It turns out that they had had to leave, as one girl had been roofied (she was thankfully with observant friends who took care of her).
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I thought I was wearing a particularly unflattering outfit to work that day, but apparently Mr. S. didn't agree. He was sitting on a bench on the subway platform and slapped my ass as I walked past him on the subway platform. When I yelled at him, he jumped up and started screaming at me and saying he was going to throw me in front of the next train. All the men on the platform started to surround him, one woman grabbed me and pulled me back, and other passengers got two police officers. He was chasing after me screaming about how he was going to kill me when the police approached him from behind. He told the cops I was lying – why would he touch a woman he doesn't even know? That's a fantastic question, Mr. S.
This man will be going to the Criminal Court of the City of New York on charges of Forcible Touching (PL130.52), Sexual Abuse in the 3rd Degree (PL130.55) and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana (PL221.05).
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I had the pleasure of being on Volcalo Radio with host Molly yesterday! I talked about my very first Hollaback, why street harassment affects some women more than others, and Hollaback's expansion. Check out the interview here.
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Harassment and assault are on a spectrum of violence against women. Like other forms of violence against women, victims tend to stay quiet. Of our readers, 20% of you reported in our recent survey that you didn't hollaback because you "secretly wonder if it's your fault."
To end of the cycle of violence, we need to break the silence. Hollaback's newest project uses brains over brawn to fight street harassment. By giving you the ability to report and map street harassment with the touch of an iPhone button, we will let the world know that street harassment is not OK, one hollaback at a time.
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