Happy Holidays!
Although the holiday festivities are wonderful, but they are also largely responsible for the average American weight gain of 2 pounds per year. The problem is that most folks put on more pounds in December than they take off in January. That is why, when it comes to holiday eating, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of fat!
Now I don’t want to be a Humbug by suggesting you should forego your favorite holiday treats and traditions, so here are three extremely painless ways to prevent extra pounds this season:
1. Have Heroically Healthy Breakfasts: Compensate for your extra holiday treats by making your breakfast extra healthy this month. I suggest egg white omelets packed with veggies and salsa. By eating a filling, nutritious and low-calorie meal, you’ll be saving room for the less healthful calories that will inevitably come along.
2. Be Great in Groups: Studies show that the more diners there are at the table, the more each one tends to eat. Just watch next time the extended family is dining together. To prevent “Group-Binge”, try to be the slowest eater at the table and don’t eat while talking. If it won’t offend the hostess, put your napkin across your plate or push your plate away once you are full to prevent mindless nibbling.
3. Create a “Splurge Plan”: Try this strategy to help you hold out for the Good Stuff: Look at your holiday calendar and carefully decide where and when you want to eat more decadently. Take a red magic marker and circle the dates where you’ll let yourself splurge a bit. Will it be your mom’s famous apple pie and a New Year’s Eve bottle of wine? You choose. Having this “Splurge Plan” will make it easier to resist all the lesser temptations you are offered in the meantime.
Good luck!
-Jill
Jill Brook, M.A.
Diet for Health
1047 Foothill Blvd.
(818) 952-0668
www.DietforHealth.com
Skype us! The Farm is ready
Hey there - a wonderful friend of the Farm donated a set of Skype headphones - we didn't have any so we couldn't use it! You can skype us at: FarmosaFarms
Give us a call!
Give us a call!
Farm to School Workshop
From Cafeterias to Capitol Hill:
Growing Healthy Kids, Farms and Communities
March 16-19, 2007
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Join hundreds of farm to cafeteria and food policy enthusiasts to share
experiences, and get the latest, up-to-date info on institutional purchasing
on both the organizing and policy perspectives. A major focus of the
conference will be issues related to the Farm Bill, including farm to
cafeteria and beyond. On Monday, attendees will have the opportunity to
visit with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill.
More conference information will soon be available at www.foodsecurity.org
. We look
forward to seeing you there!
Growing Healthy Kids, Farms and Communities
March 16-19, 2007
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Join hundreds of farm to cafeteria and food policy enthusiasts to share
experiences, and get the latest, up-to-date info on institutional purchasing
on both the organizing and policy perspectives. A major focus of the
conference will be issues related to the Farm Bill, including farm to
cafeteria and beyond. On Monday, attendees will have the opportunity to
visit with their elected representatives on Capitol Hill.
More conference information will soon be available at www.foodsecurity.org
forward to seeing you there!
Sustainable Agriculture - Learn something new!
The Fall 2006 (Vol. 18, No. 3) issue of Sustainable Agriculture is now available online at http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/newsltr/newsletters.htm. To view a PDF of the newsletter, click the PDF symbol.
IN THIS ISSUE:
+ Farm-to-school programs in the Western Region
+ International scholar with farm roots to head UC sustainable ag programs
+ From the Director: Goodnight, good luck & keep eating your vegetables
+ UC SAREP funds Placer harvest calendar
+ UC researchers' study shows regional "branding" helps farmers survive
+ 10 years: Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission's Biologically Integrated Farming System Program
+ Making a precarious perch more secure: Central Valley farm ponds for native fish conservation
+ New UC cover crop, nitrogen fertilizer publications aimed at walnut growers
+ Former SAREP associate director joins Sacramento CE
+ SARE Updates
+ Calendar
The newsletter is produced by the statewide University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (UC SAREP). If you have suggestions or comments, please contact us at sarep@ucdavis.edu.
IN THIS ISSUE:
+ Farm-to-school programs in the Western Region
+ International scholar with farm roots to head UC sustainable ag programs
+ From the Director: Goodnight, good luck & keep eating your vegetables
+ UC SAREP funds Placer harvest calendar
+ UC researchers' study shows regional "branding" helps farmers survive
+ 10 years: Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission's Biologically Integrated Farming System Program
+ Making a precarious perch more secure: Central Valley farm ponds for native fish conservation
+ New UC cover crop, nitrogen fertilizer publications aimed at walnut growers
+ Former SAREP associate director joins Sacramento CE
+ SARE Updates
+ Calendar
The newsletter is produced by the statewide University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (UC SAREP). If you have suggestions or comments, please contact us at sarep@ucdavis.edu.
Nutritional Home is Launched!
We just launched our beta of http://nutritionalhome.com! Check it out when you have time. It will carry the same blog as the Farm for now. This website will focus on the commercial aspect of nutrition education. All proceeds will be donated to the Farm for operational expenses. So, shop away! Every little cent helps. And, more importantly, learn something about holistic health and nutrition. What's in your milk?
Food Pod Casts you Can't Miss!
Check out these great podcasts about food from EatFeed.com -
The food podcast network that takes you
back in time, across the country, around the world, and back to your own table
Find your favorite food shows produced by the Eat Feed Network
CLICK HERE and subscribe now!
The food podcast network that takes you
back in time, across the country, around the world, and back to your own table
Find your favorite food shows produced by the Eat Feed Network
CLICK HERE and subscribe now!
Tomatoes ARE good for you!
~~~ Tomatoes for a Healthier You
You don't have to wait for summer to reap the benefits tomatoes provide! Red tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant similar to beta carotene. Studies have indicated that lycopene lowers your risk for many cancers; and canned tomatoes are just as good as fresh -- meaning no lycopene is lost. In fact, canned tomatoes match up nicely against fresh:
1/2 cup of canned tomatoes has 11.8 mg of lycopene, while 1 fresh, uncooked tomato has just 3.7 mg. CLICK HERE FOR MORE!
It's the heat processing that releases the lycopene. Red tomatoes have more lycopene, and cooking in a bit of olive oil helps to release the lycopene, and in turn the olive oil helps your body absorb the lycopene. The use of tomatoes in sauces is a tasty way to include tomatoes in your weekly menu; and Italian cuisine is famous for its many tomato sauces.
In our full story learn about the different tomato sauces from Italy:
-> Marinara
-> Amatriciana
-> Arrabbiata
-> Puttanesca
-> Vodka sauce
You don't have to wait for summer to reap the benefits tomatoes provide! Red tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant similar to beta carotene. Studies have indicated that lycopene lowers your risk for many cancers; and canned tomatoes are just as good as fresh -- meaning no lycopene is lost. In fact, canned tomatoes match up nicely against fresh:
1/2 cup of canned tomatoes has 11.8 mg of lycopene, while 1 fresh, uncooked tomato has just 3.7 mg. CLICK HERE FOR MORE!
It's the heat processing that releases the lycopene. Red tomatoes have more lycopene, and cooking in a bit of olive oil helps to release the lycopene, and in turn the olive oil helps your body absorb the lycopene. The use of tomatoes in sauces is a tasty way to include tomatoes in your weekly menu; and Italian cuisine is famous for its many tomato sauces.
In our full story learn about the different tomato sauces from Italy:
-> Marinara
-> Amatriciana
-> Arrabbiata
-> Puttanesca
-> Vodka sauce
St. Paul Minnesota having great Agricultural Festival
The Acres U.S.A. Conference — it's about . . .
. . . some of the top farmers, researchers and consultants in the world.
Our consulting halls give you the opportunity to ask your specific questions. who's speaking
. . . seminars and workshops that will change the way you farm, the way you live.
The information passed along in just one seminar can pay for your entire journey. agenda
. . . the most complete trade show in North America.
Visit almost 100 suppliers of organic/sustainable farming inputs, natural veterinary products, and more. trade show
. . . a community joined by learning.
Meet people from around the world and take part in the hundreds of hallway conversations and mini-conferences. information
. . . two weeks away, but there's still time to make your plans!
Register by Nov. 30 and save $25. Walk-ins welcome too! register
Come see why people come
from around the world
to the Acres U.S.A. Conference.
CLICK HERE TO see who is speaking!
. . . some of the top farmers, researchers and consultants in the world.
Our consulting halls give you the opportunity to ask your specific questions. who's speaking
. . . seminars and workshops that will change the way you farm, the way you live.
The information passed along in just one seminar can pay for your entire journey. agenda
. . . the most complete trade show in North America.
Visit almost 100 suppliers of organic/sustainable farming inputs, natural veterinary products, and more. trade show
. . . a community joined by learning.
Meet people from around the world and take part in the hundreds of hallway conversations and mini-conferences. information
. . . two weeks away, but there's still time to make your plans!
Register by Nov. 30 and save $25. Walk-ins welcome too! register
Come see why people come
from around the world
to the Acres U.S.A. Conference.
CLICK HERE TO see who is speaking!
Get Clean Now
Remove toxins and start living healthier! We created some easy to use PDFs on easy ways to make a change with your nutritional health. Click Here to see what we have done so far.
Buy Local Challenge
Hey guys -
I just took the "Buy Local" Challenge to pledge my support for local food. I made this commitment to buy food from local farmers to help reduce fossil fuels in shipping and for the freshness. Purchasing food from local farmers also strengthens our local economy, supports endangered family farms, safeguards my family's health, and protects the environment.
To make your own customized pledge to local food and farmers, just go to http://www.foodroutes.org/buy-local-challenge.jsp.
I just took the "Buy Local" Challenge to pledge my support for local food. I made this commitment to buy food from local farmers to help reduce fossil fuels in shipping and for the freshness. Purchasing food from local farmers also strengthens our local economy, supports endangered family farms, safeguards my family's health, and protects the environment.
To make your own customized pledge to local food and farmers, just go to http://www.foodroutes.org/buy-local-challenge.jsp.
Anti-inflammatory Nutrition
Hello!
Diet-related inflammation is a hot topic these days because it affects both health and beauty--It causes tissue to become red and puffy, which isn't healthy OR attractive!
Inflammation most commonly contributes to joint pain, cardiovascular damage and a ruddy complexion. Here's how food works in:
Inflammatory Foods (Avoid these)
-white flour
-sugar
-salt
-anything highly processed (even bread and breakfast cereal)
-high-fat beef
-high-fat dairy
-alcohol
Anti-Inflammatory Foods (Eat these)
-nuts (especially walnuts)
-seeds (especially flax)
-green, white or red tea
-berries (any kind)
-olive oil
-salmon, tuna, other fatty fish
-all colorful vegetables
This is a healthy way to eat, so long as you don't overdo the healthy fats (remember--a serving of nuts or seeds is only 1/4 cup and 200 calories!) If you have arthritis, rosacea, heart disease or just want radiant skin, give this a try and see if you look and feel better.
Have a good week!
:)
Jill
Jill Brook, M.A.
Diet for Health
1047 Foothill Blvd.
(818) 952-0668
www.DietforHealth.com
Diet-related inflammation is a hot topic these days because it affects both health and beauty--It causes tissue to become red and puffy, which isn't healthy OR attractive!
Inflammation most commonly contributes to joint pain, cardiovascular damage and a ruddy complexion. Here's how food works in:
Inflammatory Foods (Avoid these)
-white flour
-sugar
-salt
-anything highly processed (even bread and breakfast cereal)
-high-fat beef
-high-fat dairy
-alcohol
Anti-Inflammatory Foods (Eat these)
-nuts (especially walnuts)
-seeds (especially flax)
-green, white or red tea
-berries (any kind)
-olive oil
-salmon, tuna, other fatty fish
-all colorful vegetables
This is a healthy way to eat, so long as you don't overdo the healthy fats (remember--a serving of nuts or seeds is only 1/4 cup and 200 calories!) If you have arthritis, rosacea, heart disease or just want radiant skin, give this a try and see if you look and feel better.
Have a good week!
:)
Jill
Jill Brook, M.A.
Diet for Health
1047 Foothill Blvd.
(818) 952-0668
www.DietforHealth.com
Farmgirl Ventures into Peanuts
Check out this great site - you probably already know of it but it's packed full of information on foods:
Click Here for The World's Healthiest Foods
and click here for specific information on peanuts...I know the World Series is over but we still need out nutrients!
Click Here for The World's Healthiest Foods
and click here for specific information on peanuts...I know the World Series is over but we still need out nutrients!
Garden at Tortelis Camp, Amboseli, Kenya
Here is one of the Maasai workers in the organic farm at Tortelis Camp, Kenya. We had organic farms or gardens at all of our accomodations including Elephant Pepper Tree in Maasai Mara, Kingongoni Lodge in Tanzania, Ngoro Ngoro Farmhouse in Tanzania and here at Tortelis. All of the food was incredible!
Organic farming tries to take root in Kenya
Organic farming tries to take root in Kenya
Kenyan farmers want to tap into the premium world market of organics, but they face regulatory obstacles.
By Mike Crawley | Special to The ChristianScience Monitor
KERUGOYA, KENYA - Here in the heavily farmed foot...CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
"While organic farming techniques generally yield about 30 percent less food per acre in developed countries, studieshave shown the reverse in the Third World. Overworked land benefits when organic techniques help return nutrients to the soil."
Link: http://farmosafarms.org
Kenyan farmers want to tap into the premium world market of organics, but they face regulatory obstacles.
By Mike Crawley | Special to The ChristianScience Monitor
KERUGOYA, KENYA - Here in the heavily farmed foot...CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
"While organic farming techniques generally yield about 30 percent less food per acre in developed countries, studieshave shown the reverse in the Third World. Overworked land benefits when organic techniques help return nutrients to the soil."
Link: http://farmosafarms.org
Jill's Tips!
Hello!
Are you slouching right now? Well, stop it!
Sitting up nice and straight will not only make you look ten pounds thinner, but will also burn extra calories by engaging your abdominal and back muscles.
Think of sitting up straighter every time you hear a phone ring or stop at a red light. These constant reminders will help you turn good posture into a habit, so that you'll have it all day long.
...and if I don't already sound enough like your mother, "eat your vegetables!"
:)
Have a good weekend,
Jill
Are you slouching right now? Well, stop it!
Sitting up nice and straight will not only make you look ten pounds thinner, but will also burn extra calories by engaging your abdominal and back muscles.
Think of sitting up straighter every time you hear a phone ring or stop at a red light. These constant reminders will help you turn good posture into a habit, so that you'll have it all day long.
...and if I don't already sound enough like your mother, "eat your vegetables!"
:)
Have a good weekend,
Jill
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