Archive for August, 2006

The Health & Fitness Show #041 - Yoghurt

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

The Health & Fitness Show #041 (MP3 – 5.8MB – time 16.40)

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In this podcast beti talks about yoghurt, yogurt and yogourt.
00.45 What is yoghurt
02.05 Lactose Intolerant???
03.50 Bananas are big bucks in Melbourne
05.45 Savory yoghurt variations
07.35 Making your own yoghurt
12.25 Antibiotics and normal flora
12.45 ABC
13.30 Thanks for the suggestion Bruce… will do…
14.40 The Father Bob Show
References:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoghurt
http://www.leaflady.org/yoghurt.htm

Easi Yo

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

Yes, this is what I use :) and I highly recommend it to anyone that loves the convenience of having a quick and cost effective method of making yoghurt at home.
It is easy, cost efficient and very convenient.
[Easi Yo]

Yoghurt Recipes

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

“Use homemade yogurt to make delicious low-fat salad dressings, dips and sauces.”
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Yoghurt - From Mid-East staple to wonder food

Saturday, August 26th, 2006

“Yogurt (also known as yoghurt, yaourt, yoghurd, and yogourt) has been a food staple in the Middle East for millenia, but it didn’t become a mainstay in the United States until the latter part of the 19th century.”
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Most egg labels ‘mean nothing’

Friday, August 18th, 2006

“The humble egg is under siege. Take a step back from the free-range versus cage debate and look at all those other labels on your eggs. Antibiotic-free? No hormones? Vitamin enriched? Do they really mean anything?”
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Exercise Amount More Important Than Intensity

Friday, August 18th, 2006

“The amount of exercise a person engages in per week may be more important than the intensity of the exercise. A study in the October issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), shows that adults who participate in mild exercise, such as walking briskly for 12 miles or [...]

Barley Mushroom Pilaf Recipe

Friday, August 18th, 2006

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Health Tip: Dealing With Diarrhea

Thursday, August 17th, 2006

“Diarrhea can be caused by either a viral or bacterial infection, food poisoning, and a host of other diseases and conditions. By itself it can be serious, because it can lead to dehydration.”
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How to Get Big Shoulder Muscles

Monday, August 14th, 2006

“Building massive shoulders, much like building massive anything, doesn’t require a real complicated weight training approach. In the following article, Sean Nalewanyj gives you the secrets to building up big shoulder muscles and supplies a couple of quick but effective shoulder routines.”
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Aussie women lift Water Polo World Cup

Monday, August 14th, 2006

“Australia defeated Olympic champion Italy 10-5 to win the FINA Women’s Water Polo World Cup in China on Sunday.”
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The olive oil paradox

Monday, August 14th, 2006

“MARRAKESH, Morocco — The olive oil in your pan is helping to trigger environmental change thousands of miles away in this North African kingdom.”
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Anti-smoking Effort Recognized Internationally

Monday, August 14th, 2006

“The Chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH), Dr Homer Tso today (August 10) was congratulated by the Director of Health, Dr PY Lam, for receiving an international award recognizing his dedicated and outstanding contribution to tobacco control.”
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HIV: How many drugs?

Monday, August 14th, 2006

“Without a cure or preventive vaccine, physicians, social scientists and those affected by HIV have trained a spotlight on drug therapy at the 16th International AIDS Conference, which opened yesterday in Toronto.”
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The Health & Fitness Show #040 - Menu Dissection

Monday, August 14th, 2006

The Health & Fitness Show #040 (MP3 – 3.8MB – time 10.40)

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In this podcast beti dissects restaurant options. There are healthy options to eating out.
01.01 The meal
03.00 Preparation and content
04.00 Dessert
05.55 Is chocolate ok?
07.20 Pasta???
08.08 Corn Chips + Cheese + More = Nachos
09.19 Food = emotionally neutral
09.43 Box Office Weekly Show

How Genetic Glitch Could Keep Some People From Feeling Full, Study

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

“Nearly 6 percent of morbidly obese children and adults have a genetic defect that keeps them feeling like their stomach is running on empty, no matter how much they have eaten. “
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Lifestyle factors key predictors for dementia

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

“As with heart disease and other illnesses, lifestyle factors are key to preventing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Swedish researchers said on Thursday.”
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Breast-feeding reduces anxiety into childhood

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

“Breast-feeding’s calming effects seem to be long-lasting.”
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Pesticides still found in Coke, Pepsi in India

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

“An environmental group said on Wednesday bottles of Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. soft drinks in India still contained traces of pesticide, highlighting weak food safety laws in the country.”
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Is dieting making me depressed?

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006

“I started a diet just over a month ago and my depression has become increasingly worse even though I’m still on my antidepressants.
Is it possible I’m not eating enough serotonin-inducing foods? I read that chocolate is one but only gives you a fix for a couple of hours. Could cutting it out have a long-term [...]