Jeanine Hedin’s Story
Ken and I lived in the Springview Ward for over 50 years before he passed away 4 ½ years ago. Our children grew up in the ward with many fond memories of their teachers, priesthood advancements, scouting adventures, and friends. Kenneth Jr., Kerry, and Elisa no longer live in the ward. Kevin, our last son is now serving in the Springview Stake Presidency. The power of remembering the times of past events that passed so quickly is a blessing…such as the many positions Ken held in the ward and stake. The position he liked the best was his association as High Priest leader in the ward. He dearly loved the High Priest Quorum members. I, too, held many callings in the stake and ward; the last before I reluctantly moved was working with the Compassionate Service Committee sisters. I learned to love them because of their charitable acts of kindness they perform daily. I miss them.
I will mention a few details of my childhood days. I was born in Eureka, Utah during the Great Depression when work, food, gas, and other commodities were scarce. Everything went to the war effort. Men were out of work and jobs were hard to find. My parents did not have a lot of luxuries and we learned to be wise in our purchases. We were not spoiled by any means.
There was one elementary school and one secondary school in the tiny mining town of Eureka. We had good teachers who taught without the use of technologies such as televisions, computers, cell phones or i-Pods. Paper and blackboards were all there was to be had in our classrooms.
My brother, Raymond, and I walked to and from school every day. In the winter time the snow was deep over our heads and did not melt all winter long. We would walk on top of the hardened snow all the way to school.
There was one grocery store and one movie theater which showed a movie every Friday night. The admission cost was 10 cents. A lot of money in those days! My parents had to sacrifice to let me go to a Shirley Temple movie. She was an adorable little girl beloved for her singing and dancing. Her movies kept the nation cheered up during the hard times.
Clothing was either home sewn or if people could afford it there was one J.C. Penney Store, the only clothing store for all the small towns in the area.
We would play made-up games such as hide and seek, kick the can, jump the rope, jacks, and marbles. I loved to play on the tricky bars, swings and slides on the school playground. My brother and I would hunt for colored glass to put along the railroad tracks to be crushed into a powder when the trains came by. We would gather the powder into clear glass bottles to collect and save our colorful keepsakes.
Eventually, my parents bought a radio. It was placed on a special table where everyone could sit around and quietly listen to programs that were broadcast such as “The Shadow Knows”, “Amos and Andy,” “Gracie Allen,” “Superman,” “Batman,” and “Spiderman.”
I learned many lessons about living with what you could afford or doing without; the best lesson I learned from my childhood is that you don’t need “things” to be happy. Later in my life I found the Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which I love with all my heart. I know that it is true. I know that we have a living prophet. I know that God lives and that if we keep the commandments we can return to live with Him forever. The Gospel is the one thing I could not live without. It is a part of what and who I am!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
July 2009 Visiting Teaching
Ensign » 2009 » July
Qualify for and Partake of Temple Worship
“Qualify for and Partake of Temple Worship,” Ensign, Jul 2009, 68
Teach these scriptures and quotations or, if needed, another principle that will bless the sisters you visit. Bear testimony of the doctrine. Invite those you visit to share what they have felt and learned.
How Can I Prepare for Temple Worship?
Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency: “The temple is the house of the Lord. He directs the conditions under which it may be used, the ordinances that should be administered, and the standards that qualify us to enter. … Personal worthiness is an essential requirement to enjoy the blessings of the temple. We prepare by obeying the commandments and seeking to do God’s will” (“Holy Temples, Sacred Covenants,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2008, 113).
Elder David B. Haight (1906–2004) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “We who would attend the temple must be living in a manner which helps us be worthy to enter and fully partake. … We examine our worthiness to enter the temple in … interviews with priesthood leaders. Our signature, with theirs, on our temple recommend testifies of our worthiness to enter the temple” (“Come to the House of the Lord,” Ensign, May 1992, 15).
What Are the Blessings of Qualifying for and Partaking of Temple Worship?
D&C 110:7: “I will manifest myself to my people in mercy in this house.”
President Howard W. Hunter (1907–95): “Let us hasten to the temple as frequently as time and means and personal circumstances allow. Let us go not only for our kindred dead, but let us also go for the personal blessing of temple worship, for the sanctity and safety which is provided within those hallowed and consecrated walls. The temple is a place of beauty, it is a place of revelation, it is a place of peace” (“The Great Symbol of Our Membership,” Tambuli, Nov. 1994, 6; Ensign, Oct. 1994, 5).
D&C 38:32: “I will give unto you my law; and there you shall be endowed with power from on high” (see also D&C 95:8).
Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “The temple endowment blessings are as essential for each of us as was our baptism. For this reason we are to prepare ourselves that we may be clean to enter into the temple of God. Temple work is an opportunity to perform our personal endowments and covenants for the living and also perform these same ordinances for the redemption for the dead. It is for this reason we are instructed in the scriptures to build temples and prepare our lives to be worthy to partake of the sacred temple ordinances and covenants. …
“The primary purpose of the temple is to provide the ordinances necessary for our exaltation in the celestial kingdom. Temple ordinances guide us to our Savior and give us the blessings that come to us through the Atonement of Jesus Christ” (“Temple Blessings,” in Brigham Young University 2005–2006 Speeches [2006], 1, 4).
President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008): “Every man or woman who goes to the temple in a spirit of sincerity and faith leaves the house of the Lord a better man or woman. There is need for constant improvement in all of our lives. There is need occasionally to leave the noise and the tumult of the world and step within the walls of a sacred house of God, there to feel His spirit in an environment of holiness and peace” (“Of Missions, Temples, and Stewardship,” Ensign, Nov. 1995, 53).
Qualify for and Partake of Temple Worship
“Qualify for and Partake of Temple Worship,” Ensign, Jul 2009, 68
Teach these scriptures and quotations or, if needed, another principle that will bless the sisters you visit. Bear testimony of the doctrine. Invite those you visit to share what they have felt and learned.
How Can I Prepare for Temple Worship?
Silvia H. Allred, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency: “The temple is the house of the Lord. He directs the conditions under which it may be used, the ordinances that should be administered, and the standards that qualify us to enter. … Personal worthiness is an essential requirement to enjoy the blessings of the temple. We prepare by obeying the commandments and seeking to do God’s will” (“Holy Temples, Sacred Covenants,” Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2008, 113).
Elder David B. Haight (1906–2004) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “We who would attend the temple must be living in a manner which helps us be worthy to enter and fully partake. … We examine our worthiness to enter the temple in … interviews with priesthood leaders. Our signature, with theirs, on our temple recommend testifies of our worthiness to enter the temple” (“Come to the House of the Lord,” Ensign, May 1992, 15).
What Are the Blessings of Qualifying for and Partaking of Temple Worship?
D&C 110:7: “I will manifest myself to my people in mercy in this house.”
President Howard W. Hunter (1907–95): “Let us hasten to the temple as frequently as time and means and personal circumstances allow. Let us go not only for our kindred dead, but let us also go for the personal blessing of temple worship, for the sanctity and safety which is provided within those hallowed and consecrated walls. The temple is a place of beauty, it is a place of revelation, it is a place of peace” (“The Great Symbol of Our Membership,” Tambuli, Nov. 1994, 6; Ensign, Oct. 1994, 5).
D&C 38:32: “I will give unto you my law; and there you shall be endowed with power from on high” (see also D&C 95:8).
Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: “The temple endowment blessings are as essential for each of us as was our baptism. For this reason we are to prepare ourselves that we may be clean to enter into the temple of God. Temple work is an opportunity to perform our personal endowments and covenants for the living and also perform these same ordinances for the redemption for the dead. It is for this reason we are instructed in the scriptures to build temples and prepare our lives to be worthy to partake of the sacred temple ordinances and covenants. …
“The primary purpose of the temple is to provide the ordinances necessary for our exaltation in the celestial kingdom. Temple ordinances guide us to our Savior and give us the blessings that come to us through the Atonement of Jesus Christ” (“Temple Blessings,” in Brigham Young University 2005–2006 Speeches [2006], 1, 4).
President Gordon B. Hinckley (1910–2008): “Every man or woman who goes to the temple in a spirit of sincerity and faith leaves the house of the Lord a better man or woman. There is need for constant improvement in all of our lives. There is need occasionally to leave the noise and the tumult of the world and step within the walls of a sacred house of God, there to feel His spirit in an environment of holiness and peace” (“Of Missions, Temples, and Stewardship,” Ensign, Nov. 1995, 53).
Robert Wilson Glenn
I found a website http://www.rootcellar.us/glennrw1.htm that had a 10 page story about Robert Wilson Glenn and his family. It seems that this family had some interesting facts and contradictions in their lives. Although part of his family was strong abolitionists, other parts of his family were slave owners. The abolitionist side of the family included Robert’s brother-in-law, Rev. John Blackwell, who, with his wife, raised her younger siblings along with their own 10 children after Robert’s parents died. Another of Robert’s sisters, Agnes, also married a Minister, Joseph Royal. Even though both these preachers were very outspoken against the institution of slavery as being morally wrong, there were others in the family that were slave owners. That section of the family came from what was usually called the small planter class; they had a valuable, though not extremely large, plantation.
Also, there seemed to be differences in the family’s vocations. While part of the family was in the planter class, Robert’s oldest brother, Squire, became a blacksmith. In startling contrast to the rest of the family was the career of Robert's second oldest brother, Tyre Glenn (1800-1875). He engaged in every conceivable kind of business ... land speculation, slave trading, merchandising, whiskey making, iron mongering ... anything that would make money. He also owned the Glenn Ferry, which operated on the Yadkin River.
The family seemed to be quite effected by the wars of their times. In the Regulator's War (1767), a pre-revolutionary rebellion in North Carolina against the crown, "Tirey Klann" (Tyree Glenn), Robert Wilson Glenn’s grandfather, was arrested and forced to give an oath of allegiance in Salem, NC. His uncle, Austin Glenn, became a minister and was hanged by the Confederate Vigilantes in March 1863 in Hunt County, Texas, for being a Union sympathizer. Three of Austin’s sons served in the Union Army. One son, Joseph, was a scout killed at Little Rock. Another served in the Confederate Army as a physician. He had been conscripted, or forced, into service, but served honorably. Robert’s maternal grandfather and great-father were both killed during the Revolutionary War period, perhaps by British soldiers.
Robert himself served in the Mexican war being wounded in the conflict.
The story of Robert’s conversion into the Church is also not the typical story. After the Mexican war, Robert went into the business of hauling freight on the Santa Fe Trail. On one of his trips to Spanish Fork, one of his drivers got into a fight and was stabbed. Being a pretty good lawyer, Robert brought his driver to Salt Lake to defend him. Here, while camped on the old Tithing House block, a stranger came up and started a conversation with Robert that included religion. The stranger was Parley P. Pratt and the next morning Robert was baptized. He was faithful to the church and his callings until his death in 1873 of pneumonia.
Another interesting site I found was http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenwood,_Utah which told of how a small town in northern Utah, was named after him.
Also, there seemed to be differences in the family’s vocations. While part of the family was in the planter class, Robert’s oldest brother, Squire, became a blacksmith. In startling contrast to the rest of the family was the career of Robert's second oldest brother, Tyre Glenn (1800-1875). He engaged in every conceivable kind of business ... land speculation, slave trading, merchandising, whiskey making, iron mongering ... anything that would make money. He also owned the Glenn Ferry, which operated on the Yadkin River.
The family seemed to be quite effected by the wars of their times. In the Regulator's War (1767), a pre-revolutionary rebellion in North Carolina against the crown, "Tirey Klann" (Tyree Glenn), Robert Wilson Glenn’s grandfather, was arrested and forced to give an oath of allegiance in Salem, NC. His uncle, Austin Glenn, became a minister and was hanged by the Confederate Vigilantes in March 1863 in Hunt County, Texas, for being a Union sympathizer. Three of Austin’s sons served in the Union Army. One son, Joseph, was a scout killed at Little Rock. Another served in the Confederate Army as a physician. He had been conscripted, or forced, into service, but served honorably. Robert’s maternal grandfather and great-father were both killed during the Revolutionary War period, perhaps by British soldiers.
Robert himself served in the Mexican war being wounded in the conflict.
The story of Robert’s conversion into the Church is also not the typical story. After the Mexican war, Robert went into the business of hauling freight on the Santa Fe Trail. On one of his trips to Spanish Fork, one of his drivers got into a fight and was stabbed. Being a pretty good lawyer, Robert brought his driver to Salt Lake to defend him. Here, while camped on the old Tithing House block, a stranger came up and started a conversation with Robert that included religion. The stranger was Parley P. Pratt and the next morning Robert was baptized. He was faithful to the church and his callings until his death in 1873 of pneumonia.
Another interesting site I found was http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenwood,_Utah which told of how a small town in northern Utah, was named after him.
Child Safety
From ‘Real Simple’ Magazine
Childproofing Checklist
You're prepared to do anything to keep your offspring safe, but is your house kid-friendly? Use this guide to childproofing your home and rest easy. .
In the Bedroom
Check the crib. Make sure that your crib meets today’s safety standards (see the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website, cpsc.gov, for tips). Pull cords away from the crib, and keep the crib away from windows, if possible. .Install window guards. But remember: While window guards provide reassurance, they are not a substitute for parental supervision. ..In the Bathroom
Install safety latches and locks. Put safety guards on toilets to make sure that children can’t get in them, and on any cabinet or drawer that contains medicine or any other hazardous items. .Have a plumber install an anti-scald device for the faucets and showerhead. Regulate the water temperature to help prevent burns. ..In the Kitchen
Lock stove knobs. Keep kids from igniting stove burners by using protective appliance knob covers. .Install a safety cover on the garbage disposal. A cover will safeguard little hands. .Attach safety latches and locks. Secure any drawers containing knives, scissors, and sharp utensils, and keep kids out of any cabinets that contain household cleaners.
Related: Safely Store Your Cleaning Supplies
..Throughout the House
Cut window-blind cords. Or use safety tassels and inner cord stops so that children can’t get entangled. .Place covers over unused outlets. Sliding covers are the best, as the push-in ones can be pulled out and possibly choked on. .Put up safety gates. Install hardware-mounted safety gates in front of any stairs in the house. .Install corner and edge bumpers. These will help prevent injuries from falls against sharp edges. .Use doorstops and door holders. Keep small fingers from being crushed or pinched in doors and door hinges. .Switch to cordless phones, if you haven’t already. Children can get tangled in phone cord. Plus, keeping an eye on your young ones is easier, since you can move around the house (or even outside) freely. ..Outdoors
Make a kid-free zone. Banish little ones from the grilling area, as well as any structure or shed that might contain tools, lawn mowers, etc. .Childproof the pool. Install a five-foot-high fence around its perimeter. Make sure that the gate to the pool has a lock that prevents children from entering alone but can be opened quickly by an adult in case of an emergency. And don’t let water accumulate on the top of the pool cover—that’s a drowning hazard.
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS
Keep your family safe this summer by following these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Please feel free to use them in any print or broadcast story with appropriate attribution of source.
Babies under 6 months:
The two main recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn are to avoid sun exposure, and dress infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats that shade the neck to prevent sunburn. However when adequate clothing and shade are not available, parents can apply a minimal amount of suncreen with at least 15 SPF (sun protection factor) to small areas, such as the infant's face and the back of the hands. If an infant gets sunburn, apply cold compresses to the affected area.
For Young Children:
Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside, and use sunscreen even on cloudy days. The SPF should be at least 15 and protect against UVA and UVB rays.
For Older Children:
The first, and best, line of defense against the sun is covering up. Wear a hat with a three-inch brim or a bill facing forward, sunglasses (look for sunglasses that block 99-100% of ultraviolet rays), and cotton clothing with a tight weave.
Stay in the shade whenever possible, and limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours - between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater. Be sure to apply enough sunscreen - about one ounce per sitting for a young adult.
Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.
Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand as they reflect UV rays and may result in sunburn more quickly.
HEAT STRESS IN EXERCISING CHILDREN
The intensity of activities that last 15 minutes or more should be reduced whenever high heat and humidity reach critical levels.
At the beginning of a strenuous exercise program or after traveling to a warmer climate, the intensity and duration of exercise should be limited initially and then gradually increased during a period of 10 to 14 days to accomplish acclimatization to the heat.
Before prolonged physical activity, the child should be well-hydrated. During the activity, periodic drinking should be enforced, for example, each 20 minutes, 5 oz of cold tap water or a flavored sports drink for a child weighing 90 lbs, and 9 oz for an adolescent weighing 130 lbs, even if the child does not feel thirsty.
Clothing should be light-colored and lightweight and limited to one layer of absorbent material to facilitate evaporation of sweat. Sweat-saturated shirts should be replaced by dry clothing.
Practices and games played in the heat should be shortened and more frequent water/hydration breaks should be instituted.
POOL SAFETY
Source: http://www.aap.org/family/tipppool.htm
Install a fence at least four-feet high around all four sides of the pool. The fence should not have openings or protrusions that a young child could use to get over, under, or through.
Make sure pool gates open out from the pool, and self-close and self-latch at a height children can't reach.
Never leave children alone in or near the pool, even for a moment.
Keep rescue equipment (a shepherd's hook - a long pole with a hook on the end - and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool. Choose a shepherd’s hook and other rescue equipment made of fiberglass or other materials that do not conduct electricity.
Avoid inflatable swimming aids such as "floaties." They are not a substitute for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of security.
Children may not be developmentally ready for swim lessons until after their fourth birthday. Swim programs for children under 4 should not be seen as a way to decrease the risk of drowning.
Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water, an adult should be within arm's length, providing "touch supervision."
BUG SAFETY
Don't use scented soaps, perfumes or hair sprays on your child.
Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and gardens where flowers are in bloom.
Avoid dressing your child in clothing with bright colors or flowery prints.
To remove a visible stinger from skin, gently scrape it off horizontally with a credit card or your fingernail.
Combination sunscreen/insect repellent products should be avoided because sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours, but the insect repellent should not be reapplied.
Insect repellents containing DEET are most effective against ticks, which can transmit Lyme Disease, and mosquitoes, which can transmit West Nile Virus and other viruses.
The current CDC and AAP recommendation for children over 2 months of age is to use 30 percent DEET. DEET should not be used on children under 2 months of age.
The concentration of DEET in products may range from less than 10 percent to over 30 percent. Ten percent DEET only protects for about 30 minutes – inadequate for most outings.
The concentration of DEET varies significantly from product to product, so read the label of any product you purchase. Children should wash off repellents when back indoors.
For more information on DEET: http://www.aapnews.org/cgi/content/full/e200399v1
PLAYGROUND SAFETY
Source: http://www.aap.org/advocacy/archives/maytra.htm
Source: http://www.aap.org/family/playgrd.htm
The playground should have safety-tested mats or loose-fill materials (shredded rubber, sand, wood chips, or bark) maintained to a depth of at least 9 inches. The protective surface should be installed at least 6 feet (more for swings and slides) in all directions from the equipment.
Equipment should be carefully maintained. Open “s” hooks or protruding bolt ends can be hazardous.
Swing seats should be made of soft materials such as rubber, plastic or canvas.
Make sure children cannot reach any moving parts that might pinch or trap any body part.
Never attach—or allow children to attach—ropes, jump ropes, leashes, or similar items to play equipment; children can strangle on these.
Make sure metal slides are cool to prevent children's legs from getting burned.
Parents should never purchase a home trampoline or allow children to use home trampolines.
Parents should supervise children on play equipment to make sure they are safe.
BICYCLE SAFETY
Source: http://www.aap.org/family/bicycle.htm
Source: http://www.aap.org/family/tbikmyth.htm
Do not push your child to ride a 2-wheeled bike until he or she is ready, at about age 5 or 6. Consider the child's coordination and desire to learn to ride. Stick with coaster (foot) brakes until your child is older and more experienced for hand brakes.
Take your child with you when you shop for the bike, so that he or she can try it out. The value of a properly fitting bike far outweighs the value of surprising your child with a new one. For more information on finding the proper fit, go to http://www.aap.org/family/bicycle.htm#choosing
Buy a bike that is the right size, not one your child has to "grow into." Oversized bikes are especially dangerous.
Your child needs to wear a helmet on every bike ride, no matter how short or how close to home. Many accidents happen in driveways, on sidewalks, and on bike paths, not just on streets. Children learn best by observing you. Whenever you ride, put on your helmet.
When purchasing a helmet, look for a label or sticker that says the helmet meets the CPSC safety standard.
A helmet protects your child from serious injury, and should always be worn. And remember, wearing a helmet at all times helps children develop the helmet habit.
A helmet should be worn so that it is level on the head, not tipped forwards or backwards. The strap should be securely fastened, and you should not be able to move the helmet in any direction. If needed, the helmet’s sizing pads can help improve the fit.
SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, IN-LINE SKATING AND HEELYS SAFETY
Source: http://www.aap.org/advocacy/archives/marskate.htm
Children should never ride skateboards or scooters in or near traffic.
All skateboarders and scooter-riders should wear a helmet and other protective gear; wrist guards are particularly important.
Communities should continue to develop skateboard parks, which are more likely to be monitored for safety than ramps and jumps constructed by children at home.
While in-line skating or wearing Heelys, be sure to wear appropriate protective equipment and only skate on designated paths or rinks and not on the street.
LAWN MOWER SAFETY
Source: http://www.aap.org/family/tipplawn.htm
Try to use a mower with a control that stops the mower from moving forward if the handle is let go.
Children younger than 16 years should not be allowed to use ride-on mowers. Children younger than 12 years should not use walk-behind mowers.
Make sure that sturdy shoes (not sandals or sneakers) are worn while mowing.
Prevent injuries from flying objects, such as stones or toys, by picking up objects from the lawn before mowing begins. Have anyone who uses a mower wear hearing and eye protection.
Do not pull the mower backward or mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary, and carefully look for children behind you when you mow in reverse.
Always turn off the mower and wait for the blades to stop completely before removing the grass catcher, unclogging the discharge chute, or crossing gravel paths, roads, or other areas.
Do not allow children to ride as passengers on ride-on mowers.
Copyright © 2009 American Academy of Pediatrics.
Pioneer Recipes
Mormon Johnnycake (A favorite dish of the Prophet Joseph Smith)
“Pioneer Recipes,” Friend, July 1978, 43
2 eggs, beaten 2 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons honey or molasses
2 cups cornmeal 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter
Beat eggs until light. Add buttermilk and honey or molasses. Combine dry ingredients and stir into batter along with melted butter. Pour into buttered dripper pan and bake at 425° F. for about 20 minutes. Cut into squares.
Nauvoo Ginger Cookies
“Kitchen Krafts,” Friend, July 1993, 23
1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1/3 cup oil
1/3 cup water 1 egg 3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, molasses, oil, and water. Beat in the egg.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
3. Add the dry mixture in three parts to the wet mixture, stirring well after each addition.
4. Shape the dough into 1" (2.5 cm) balls and place them on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° F (175° C) for 8–12 minutes.
Honey Candy
2 cups honey 1 cup sugar 1 cup cream
Combine all ingredients and cook slowly to a hard-ball stage. Pour onto buttered platter. When cool enough to handle, grease hands and pull until a golden color. Cut into pieces.
Pioneer Lettuce Salad
1 head lettuce 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cut lettuce into wedges or shred. Whip cream and blend with vinegar, salt, and sugar. Serve over lettuce.
Rice in Cream
3/4 cup uncooked rice 1 tsp salt 4 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp almond extract 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Cook rice and salt in milk over boiling water until rice is soft and mixture is thick (about 1 1/2 hours). Add sugar and almond extract. Chill, then stir in whipped cream. Can also be served with berries.
Molasses Candy
1 1/2 cups molasses 3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon butter
1/8 teaspoon soda 1/8 teaspoon salt
Combine molasses, sugar, and vinegar and cook to a hard-ball stage.
Add butter, soda, and salt; remove from heat and stir until soda is blended, then pour onto greased platter. When cool, pull between greased fingertips until white and stiff. Cut into pieces.
WebMD Information
WebMD
Genes Affect Blood Pressure Risk
Lifestyle Factors Mix With Genes to Raise Risk of High Blood Pressure
By Jennifer Warner
WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MD,FACC
June 16, 2009 -- Genes may help explain why some people are more or less susceptible to the negative effects of drinking, smoking , or lack of exercise on their blood pressure .
A new study shows lifestyle factors interact with genes to influence blood pressure levels and increase or decrease the risk of high blood pressure .
For example, people with a genetic predisposition to high blood pressure may benefit more than others by following a healthy lifestyle, such as not smoking, limiting alcohol use, and exercising regularly, because their genes magnify the negative effects of these factors.
"The three lifestyle characteristics are well-known risk factors for high blood pressure," says researcher Nora Franceschini, MD, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, in a news release. "What's new is that we are showing that these behaviors interact with your genes to influence blood pressure levels. Drinking, smoking and exercise habits can be modified, which would, in turn, influence the risk of developing hypertension, even in people who are predisposed to the condition."
Lifestyle Affects Inherited Risk
The study, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics, analyzed genetic and medical data collected in the ongoing Strong Heart Family Study of American Indians. Using information from 3,665 participants ages 14 to 93, researchers looked at how inherited genetic patterns influenced high blood pressure risk among those with different lifestyles and education levels.
The results showed that about 15% of the variation in diastolic values (the bottom number in a blood pressure reading) was due to genes.
However, researchers also found an interaction between genetic and lifestyle factors on blood pressure, including:
• A link between cigarette use and gene interaction on diastolic blood pressure in comparing smokers and those who had never smoked.
• Evidence that blood pressure among drinkers is affected by different genes in former and never drinkers.
• Evidence that an individual's physical activity level influences the genetic effects on blood pressure.
"So your level of blood pressure is influenced by your genes, whether you are a smoker or not, are physically active or not, or drink alcohol or not," says Franceschini. "But those habits can still influence a person's susceptibility to the disease."
Researchers say the next step is to identify the particular genes that interact with each of the three lifestyle factors to increase the risk of high blood pressure.
WebMD
The Top 6 Exercise Excuses and How to Beat Them
You know you should be exercising . We've all heard that physically active people are healthier. They're less likely to develop heart disease , diabetes , and some cancer , they sleep better, and they feel happier and more energetic. Of course, a fit body looks better, too. But when it comes time to actually get out there and start moving, many of us have a long list of excuses not to exercise -- too little time, too little energy, or we simply don't like to work out.
How can you get past the excuses and get moving? Here are six top exercises excuses cited by fitness experts who spoke with WebMD -- along with tactics for overcoming them.
Exercise Excuse No. 1: "I Don't Have Time."
"How much television do you watch?" asks Walter Thompson, PhD, professor of kinesiology and health at Georgia State University
During your shows, use resistance bands, or walk in place. Or use Tivo so you can skip the commercials and see a one-hour show later in just 40 minutes, says James Hill, PhD, co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry: "That's 20 minutes right there." Better yet, turn off the TV and spend your newfound time working out.
If it's work that's sapping all your spare time, try exercising on the job. Close your office door and jump rope for 10 minutes, or walk in place, Thompson suggests.
Your exercise doesn't have to be a formal workout either. Try making small lifestyle changes that help you move more: take the stairs instead of the escalator, don't drive when you can walk, and get a pedometer and try to increase the number of steps you take throughout the day.
The U.S. Surgeon General recommends at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, which may sound daunting, but actually works out to a little over 20 minutes each day. The good news is that three 10-minute exercise sessions work just about as well as one 30-minute one, and can be much easier to fit into your schedule.
People who exercise regularly "make it a habit," says Hill, who is director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado, Denver. "They haven't bought any more time during the day than anyone else. What we've done is prioritize it. We find time for things we value."
Exercise Excuse No. 2: "I'm Too Tired."
It may sound counterintuitive, but working out actually gives you more energy, says Marisa Brunett, a certified athletic trainer in Orlando, Fla, and spokeswoman for the National Athletic Trainers Association. Once you get moving, your fatigue will likely disappear.
"You're getting the endorphins [feel-good hormones in your body] to release,” says Brunett. "And you're getting the circulation going -- as opposed to coming home and crashing on the couch."
It may help to work out in the morning, before you get wiped out by a demanding workday, says kinesiologist Lynette Craft, PhD, assistant professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University.
But if you're just not a morning person, don't worry. Brunett, who likes to work out in the middle or end of the day herself, recommends doing it whenever you feel best.
Exercise Excuse No. 3: "I Don't Get a Break From the Kids."
The answer is to multitask, experts say.
"Take the kids with you," says Hill. While they're swinging, you can walk around the playground or the backyard, or jump rope. Walk the kids to school instead of driving them. During their soccer games or practices, walk briskly around the field.
Use your family time for active pursuit, Brunett suggests. Go biking with your kids, put up a badminton net in the yard, sign up as a family for "fun runs," or just walk around the neighborhood with your children. When the weather's bad, try active video games like Dance Dance Revolution, Wii Sport, and Wii Fit.
And remember that your fitness is good for your kids as well as you. "When mom or dad is more fit, has more energy, the whole family benefits,” says psychologist Christina Recascino, PhD, a professor in the human factors department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Exercise Excuse No. 4: "Exercise Is Boring."
"Exercise should be like sex," says sports physiologist Mike Bracko, EdD, FACSM, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and director of the Institute for Hockey Research in Calgary. "You should want it and feel good about it before you do it. And it should feel good while you're doing it."
So how do you get there? First, find an activity you love. Think outside the box: try inline skating, dancing, or gardening. Join a sports league. Or, if you love music, try ballroom dancing. "There's an exercise for everyone," says Recascino. "It doesn't have to be onerous or unpleasant."
If it makes exercise more enjoyable for you, it's OK to watch Oprah or read while you're on the exercise bike or treadmill -- just don't forget to pedal or run.
Working out with a group also helps many people. "Not everybody's cut out to put on their iPod and go on a six-mile run by themselves," says Peter Nierman, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Chicago.
To find a group, look through local sports publications or on the web. Or simply recruit several friends.
And, every once in a while, try something totally new. “Mix it up so you don't get bored,” says Brunett.
Exercise Excuse No. 5: "I Just Don't Like to Move."
"There are people who really enjoy not moving," says exercise physiologist Gerard Endress, fitness director of the Duke Diet & Fitness Center. They prefer to knit, read books, or watch TV. "I work with those people on, 'Can you walk in the mall?'" he says.
If it's sweating you don't like, you can get a good workout without perspiring excessively, Endress says.
You can work out indoors, where it's air conditioned. You can swim so you won't notice any perspiration. Or, try a low-sweat activity like yoga .
If exercise hurts your joints, try starting by exercising in water, recommends Brunett. The stronger your muscles get, the more they can support your joints, and the less you'll hurt. If your physical limitations are more serious, check with your
local sports medicine or rehabilitation clinic, or find an athletic trainer who can help you figure out exercises that are still safe and easy to do
If you don't like to move because you feel too fat, start with an activity that's less public, like using an exercise video at home. Walk with nonjudgmental friends in your neighborhood while wearing clothes that provide enough coverage that you feel comfortable.
And remember that gyms today are different. "You don't have the Spandex gyms as much," says Endress. Women-only places like Curves may be more comfortable.
Exercise Excuse No. 6: "I Always End up Quitting."
Set small, attainable goals. Then you're more likely to feel like a success, not a failure, says Brunett. If you exercise for five minutes a day for a week, you'll feel good -- and more likely to want to try 10 minutes a day the next week.
It also helps to keep a log and post it somewhere public -- even on Facebook. Craft calls it a "wall of encouragement." Friends and family can then say, "Hey, you did 15 minutes yesterday. Great job," she says. A log also helps you see if you're starting to fall off the wagon (or the treadmill).
Having an exercise buddy keeps you accountable as well, says Boston psychologist Eric Endlich, PhD, who works with patients who need motivation to diet and exercise. When you back out of a scheduled workout, you're letting down your buddy as well as yourself.
And look toward the future. It's harder to start exercising than to stick with it once you've got your momentum going, says David Coppel, PhD, a sports psychologist in Kirkland, Wash.: "I bet you after two weeks of this, you'll feel really good."
WebMD
Sky-High Calories in Some Restaurant Meals
Restaurants Are Piling on Fat, Calories With Larger Portions, Group Says
By Elizabeth Lee
WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
June 2, 2009 -- Restaurants are serving ever-larger portions of super-bad food to entice customers to start eating out again, according to a consumer watchdog group.
In a list of the most over-the-top, unhealthy restaurant foods, the Center for Science in the Public Interest singled out some dishes that provide more saturated fat or sodium than most people should eat in three days. The foods were also high in calories.
U.S. dietary guidelines call for healthy Americans to get less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, about the amount in a teaspoon of table salt, to lower blood pressure and reduce risk of heart disease , stroke, heart failure , and kidney disease. But for the 70% of Americans who are middle-aged or older, African-American, or have high blood pressure , no more than 1,500 milligrams a day is recommended.
Federal nutrition guidelines also advise that less than 10% of daily calories come from saturated fat, about 20 grams for a 2,000-calorie diet. Eating lots of saturated fat can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
The group’s Xtreme Eating 2009 dishes, listed in the June issue of its Nutrition Action Healthletter, include:
Chili’s Big Mouth Bites with French fries (four mini bacon cheeseburgers with fried onion strings): 2,350 calories, 38 grams saturated fat, 3,940 milligrams sodium.
Olive Garden Tour of Italy, with lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and fettuccine alfredo: 1,450 calories, 33 grams saturated fat, 3,830 milligrams sodium.
The Cheesecake Factory Fried Macaroni and Cheese: 1,570 calories, 69 grams saturated fat, 1,860 milligrams sodium.
Chili’s Original Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs: An add-on for entrees, with 490 calories, 12 grams saturated fat, and 2,050 milligrams sodium.
Red Lobster Ultimate Fondue shrimp and crabmeat in a lobster cheese sauce served in a sourdough bread bowl: 1,490 calories, 40 grams saturated fat, 3,580 milligrams sodium.
Uno Chicago Grill’s Mega-Sized Deep Dish Sundae: 2,800 calories, 72 grams saturated fat.
The Cheesecake Factory’s Chicken and Biscuits: 2,500 calories.
Applebee’s Quesadilla Burgerwith fries: 1,820 calories, 46 grams saturated fat, 4,410 milligrams sodium.
The Cheesecake Factory Philly Style Flat Iron Steak with fries: 2,320 calories, 47 grams saturated fat, 5,340 milligrams sodium.
The examples are extreme, says Jayne Hurley, RD, chief nutritionist for the Center for Science in the Public Interest. But that’s the point.
“The problem is these oversized foods come with oversized calories, saturated fat, and sodium,” Hurley says. “It used to be you got a single entree, and now in some cases you’re getting three entrees on your plate.”
The typical restaurant entree, appetizer, and dessert contain about 1,000 calories apiece, Hurley says. The Center for Science in the Public Interest obtained the nutritional information in the report from restaurant web sites and menus.
“As a consumer-driven industry, we give our guests what they want,” says Shelia Weiss, RD, a nutrition consultant for the National Restaurant Association, an industry trade group. “Certainly there are indulgent items on menus, but there are more diet-conscious items on menus than ever before.”
Hurley believes diners don’t realize just how indulgent some items are. It’s a given that you’re splurging when you order Uno Chicago Grill’s Mega-Sized Deep Dish Sundae, a chocolate-chip cookie baked in a pizza pan and topped with ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce, she says.
“But how many people would guess there are 2,800 calories and 72 grams of saturated fat when that sundae hits the table?”
Weiss disputes CSPI’s contention that restaurants may be offering much larger portions to entice recession-weary customers into eating out again.
“If anything, restaurants are adjusting their portion sizes down as a measure of the economy,” Weiss says.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is backing a federal menu labeling bill that would require calorie counts to be listed on the menus and menu boards of chain restaurants. The National Restaurant Association is supporting a measure that would allow nutritional information to be listed in other locations -- such as a brochure or poster -- when a customer orders.
Providing more information on fat, calories, and sodium in restaurant meals would help diners trying to protect their health, says Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. Blatner, who provides nutrition counseling, says helping her clients learn what’s in restaurant meals is critical.
“People do not understand just how high in fat and calories these things can range,” Blatner says. “We’re talking about a day’s worth of calories in some cases. And, this is not the only meal that most people are going to be eating in a day. It’s no surprise that two out of three people are overweight in America.”
Want to avoid restaurant meals high in fat, calories, and sodium? Try these tips:
Check online for nutritional information before dining out. If your restaurant doesn’t disclose information, look for similar dishes at other restaurants that do provide that data.
Downsize the portion. Order a lunch portion or half-portion. Split a dish with a friend. Or take half home to eat later.
Try customizing. Ask if a food can be baked or grilled instead of fried. Substitute a vegetable for a side dish that may be high in calories and fat, such as a biscuit or mashed potatoes. If a food is laden with fatty additions, such as bacon, mayonnaise, and cheese, ask for it to be prepared without at least one of those high-fat foods
Genes Affect Blood Pressure Risk
Lifestyle Factors Mix With Genes to Raise Risk of High Blood Pressure
By Jennifer Warner
WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MD,FACC
June 16, 2009 -- Genes may help explain why some people are more or less susceptible to the negative effects of drinking, smoking , or lack of exercise on their blood pressure .
A new study shows lifestyle factors interact with genes to influence blood pressure levels and increase or decrease the risk of high blood pressure .
For example, people with a genetic predisposition to high blood pressure may benefit more than others by following a healthy lifestyle, such as not smoking, limiting alcohol use, and exercising regularly, because their genes magnify the negative effects of these factors.
"The three lifestyle characteristics are well-known risk factors for high blood pressure," says researcher Nora Franceschini, MD, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, in a news release. "What's new is that we are showing that these behaviors interact with your genes to influence blood pressure levels. Drinking, smoking and exercise habits can be modified, which would, in turn, influence the risk of developing hypertension, even in people who are predisposed to the condition."
Lifestyle Affects Inherited Risk
The study, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics, analyzed genetic and medical data collected in the ongoing Strong Heart Family Study of American Indians. Using information from 3,665 participants ages 14 to 93, researchers looked at how inherited genetic patterns influenced high blood pressure risk among those with different lifestyles and education levels.
The results showed that about 15% of the variation in diastolic values (the bottom number in a blood pressure reading) was due to genes.
However, researchers also found an interaction between genetic and lifestyle factors on blood pressure, including:
• A link between cigarette use and gene interaction on diastolic blood pressure in comparing smokers and those who had never smoked.
• Evidence that blood pressure among drinkers is affected by different genes in former and never drinkers.
• Evidence that an individual's physical activity level influences the genetic effects on blood pressure.
"So your level of blood pressure is influenced by your genes, whether you are a smoker or not, are physically active or not, or drink alcohol or not," says Franceschini. "But those habits can still influence a person's susceptibility to the disease."
Researchers say the next step is to identify the particular genes that interact with each of the three lifestyle factors to increase the risk of high blood pressure.
WebMD
The Top 6 Exercise Excuses and How to Beat Them
You know you should be exercising . We've all heard that physically active people are healthier. They're less likely to develop heart disease , diabetes , and some cancer , they sleep better, and they feel happier and more energetic. Of course, a fit body looks better, too. But when it comes time to actually get out there and start moving, many of us have a long list of excuses not to exercise -- too little time, too little energy, or we simply don't like to work out.
How can you get past the excuses and get moving? Here are six top exercises excuses cited by fitness experts who spoke with WebMD -- along with tactics for overcoming them.
Exercise Excuse No. 1: "I Don't Have Time."
"How much television do you watch?" asks Walter Thompson, PhD, professor of kinesiology and health at Georgia State University
During your shows, use resistance bands, or walk in place. Or use Tivo so you can skip the commercials and see a one-hour show later in just 40 minutes, says James Hill, PhD, co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry: "That's 20 minutes right there." Better yet, turn off the TV and spend your newfound time working out.
If it's work that's sapping all your spare time, try exercising on the job. Close your office door and jump rope for 10 minutes, or walk in place, Thompson suggests.
Your exercise doesn't have to be a formal workout either. Try making small lifestyle changes that help you move more: take the stairs instead of the escalator, don't drive when you can walk, and get a pedometer and try to increase the number of steps you take throughout the day.
The U.S. Surgeon General recommends at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week, which may sound daunting, but actually works out to a little over 20 minutes each day. The good news is that three 10-minute exercise sessions work just about as well as one 30-minute one, and can be much easier to fit into your schedule.
People who exercise regularly "make it a habit," says Hill, who is director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado, Denver. "They haven't bought any more time during the day than anyone else. What we've done is prioritize it. We find time for things we value."
Exercise Excuse No. 2: "I'm Too Tired."
It may sound counterintuitive, but working out actually gives you more energy, says Marisa Brunett, a certified athletic trainer in Orlando, Fla, and spokeswoman for the National Athletic Trainers Association. Once you get moving, your fatigue will likely disappear.
"You're getting the endorphins [feel-good hormones in your body] to release,” says Brunett. "And you're getting the circulation going -- as opposed to coming home and crashing on the couch."
It may help to work out in the morning, before you get wiped out by a demanding workday, says kinesiologist Lynette Craft, PhD, assistant professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University.
But if you're just not a morning person, don't worry. Brunett, who likes to work out in the middle or end of the day herself, recommends doing it whenever you feel best.
Exercise Excuse No. 3: "I Don't Get a Break From the Kids."
The answer is to multitask, experts say.
"Take the kids with you," says Hill. While they're swinging, you can walk around the playground or the backyard, or jump rope. Walk the kids to school instead of driving them. During their soccer games or practices, walk briskly around the field.
Use your family time for active pursuit, Brunett suggests. Go biking with your kids, put up a badminton net in the yard, sign up as a family for "fun runs," or just walk around the neighborhood with your children. When the weather's bad, try active video games like Dance Dance Revolution, Wii Sport, and Wii Fit.
And remember that your fitness is good for your kids as well as you. "When mom or dad is more fit, has more energy, the whole family benefits,” says psychologist Christina Recascino, PhD, a professor in the human factors department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Exercise Excuse No. 4: "Exercise Is Boring."
"Exercise should be like sex," says sports physiologist Mike Bracko, EdD, FACSM, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and director of the Institute for Hockey Research in Calgary. "You should want it and feel good about it before you do it. And it should feel good while you're doing it."
So how do you get there? First, find an activity you love. Think outside the box: try inline skating, dancing, or gardening. Join a sports league. Or, if you love music, try ballroom dancing. "There's an exercise for everyone," says Recascino. "It doesn't have to be onerous or unpleasant."
If it makes exercise more enjoyable for you, it's OK to watch Oprah or read while you're on the exercise bike or treadmill -- just don't forget to pedal or run.
Working out with a group also helps many people. "Not everybody's cut out to put on their iPod and go on a six-mile run by themselves," says Peter Nierman, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Chicago.
To find a group, look through local sports publications or on the web. Or simply recruit several friends.
And, every once in a while, try something totally new. “Mix it up so you don't get bored,” says Brunett.
Exercise Excuse No. 5: "I Just Don't Like to Move."
"There are people who really enjoy not moving," says exercise physiologist Gerard Endress, fitness director of the Duke Diet & Fitness Center. They prefer to knit, read books, or watch TV. "I work with those people on, 'Can you walk in the mall?'" he says.
If it's sweating you don't like, you can get a good workout without perspiring excessively, Endress says.
You can work out indoors, where it's air conditioned. You can swim so you won't notice any perspiration. Or, try a low-sweat activity like yoga .
If exercise hurts your joints, try starting by exercising in water, recommends Brunett. The stronger your muscles get, the more they can support your joints, and the less you'll hurt. If your physical limitations are more serious, check with your
local sports medicine or rehabilitation clinic, or find an athletic trainer who can help you figure out exercises that are still safe and easy to do
If you don't like to move because you feel too fat, start with an activity that's less public, like using an exercise video at home. Walk with nonjudgmental friends in your neighborhood while wearing clothes that provide enough coverage that you feel comfortable.
And remember that gyms today are different. "You don't have the Spandex gyms as much," says Endress. Women-only places like Curves may be more comfortable.
Exercise Excuse No. 6: "I Always End up Quitting."
Set small, attainable goals. Then you're more likely to feel like a success, not a failure, says Brunett. If you exercise for five minutes a day for a week, you'll feel good -- and more likely to want to try 10 minutes a day the next week.
It also helps to keep a log and post it somewhere public -- even on Facebook. Craft calls it a "wall of encouragement." Friends and family can then say, "Hey, you did 15 minutes yesterday. Great job," she says. A log also helps you see if you're starting to fall off the wagon (or the treadmill).
Having an exercise buddy keeps you accountable as well, says Boston psychologist Eric Endlich, PhD, who works with patients who need motivation to diet and exercise. When you back out of a scheduled workout, you're letting down your buddy as well as yourself.
And look toward the future. It's harder to start exercising than to stick with it once you've got your momentum going, says David Coppel, PhD, a sports psychologist in Kirkland, Wash.: "I bet you after two weeks of this, you'll feel really good."
WebMD
Sky-High Calories in Some Restaurant Meals
Restaurants Are Piling on Fat, Calories With Larger Portions, Group Says
By Elizabeth Lee
WebMD Medical News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
June 2, 2009 -- Restaurants are serving ever-larger portions of super-bad food to entice customers to start eating out again, according to a consumer watchdog group.
In a list of the most over-the-top, unhealthy restaurant foods, the Center for Science in the Public Interest singled out some dishes that provide more saturated fat or sodium than most people should eat in three days. The foods were also high in calories.
U.S. dietary guidelines call for healthy Americans to get less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day, about the amount in a teaspoon of table salt, to lower blood pressure and reduce risk of heart disease , stroke, heart failure , and kidney disease. But for the 70% of Americans who are middle-aged or older, African-American, or have high blood pressure , no more than 1,500 milligrams a day is recommended.
Federal nutrition guidelines also advise that less than 10% of daily calories come from saturated fat, about 20 grams for a 2,000-calorie diet. Eating lots of saturated fat can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
The group’s Xtreme Eating 2009 dishes, listed in the June issue of its Nutrition Action Healthletter, include:
Chili’s Big Mouth Bites with French fries (four mini bacon cheeseburgers with fried onion strings): 2,350 calories, 38 grams saturated fat, 3,940 milligrams sodium.
Olive Garden Tour of Italy, with lasagna, chicken parmigiana, and fettuccine alfredo: 1,450 calories, 33 grams saturated fat, 3,830 milligrams sodium.
The Cheesecake Factory Fried Macaroni and Cheese: 1,570 calories, 69 grams saturated fat, 1,860 milligrams sodium.
Chili’s Original Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs: An add-on for entrees, with 490 calories, 12 grams saturated fat, and 2,050 milligrams sodium.
Red Lobster Ultimate Fondue shrimp and crabmeat in a lobster cheese sauce served in a sourdough bread bowl: 1,490 calories, 40 grams saturated fat, 3,580 milligrams sodium.
Uno Chicago Grill’s Mega-Sized Deep Dish Sundae: 2,800 calories, 72 grams saturated fat.
The Cheesecake Factory’s Chicken and Biscuits: 2,500 calories.
Applebee’s Quesadilla Burgerwith fries: 1,820 calories, 46 grams saturated fat, 4,410 milligrams sodium.
The Cheesecake Factory Philly Style Flat Iron Steak with fries: 2,320 calories, 47 grams saturated fat, 5,340 milligrams sodium.
The examples are extreme, says Jayne Hurley, RD, chief nutritionist for the Center for Science in the Public Interest. But that’s the point.
“The problem is these oversized foods come with oversized calories, saturated fat, and sodium,” Hurley says. “It used to be you got a single entree, and now in some cases you’re getting three entrees on your plate.”
The typical restaurant entree, appetizer, and dessert contain about 1,000 calories apiece, Hurley says. The Center for Science in the Public Interest obtained the nutritional information in the report from restaurant web sites and menus.
“As a consumer-driven industry, we give our guests what they want,” says Shelia Weiss, RD, a nutrition consultant for the National Restaurant Association, an industry trade group. “Certainly there are indulgent items on menus, but there are more diet-conscious items on menus than ever before.”
Hurley believes diners don’t realize just how indulgent some items are. It’s a given that you’re splurging when you order Uno Chicago Grill’s Mega-Sized Deep Dish Sundae, a chocolate-chip cookie baked in a pizza pan and topped with ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce, she says.
“But how many people would guess there are 2,800 calories and 72 grams of saturated fat when that sundae hits the table?”
Weiss disputes CSPI’s contention that restaurants may be offering much larger portions to entice recession-weary customers into eating out again.
“If anything, restaurants are adjusting their portion sizes down as a measure of the economy,” Weiss says.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is backing a federal menu labeling bill that would require calorie counts to be listed on the menus and menu boards of chain restaurants. The National Restaurant Association is supporting a measure that would allow nutritional information to be listed in other locations -- such as a brochure or poster -- when a customer orders.
Providing more information on fat, calories, and sodium in restaurant meals would help diners trying to protect their health, says Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. Blatner, who provides nutrition counseling, says helping her clients learn what’s in restaurant meals is critical.
“People do not understand just how high in fat and calories these things can range,” Blatner says. “We’re talking about a day’s worth of calories in some cases. And, this is not the only meal that most people are going to be eating in a day. It’s no surprise that two out of three people are overweight in America.”
Want to avoid restaurant meals high in fat, calories, and sodium? Try these tips:
Check online for nutritional information before dining out. If your restaurant doesn’t disclose information, look for similar dishes at other restaurants that do provide that data.
Downsize the portion. Order a lunch portion or half-portion. Split a dish with a friend. Or take half home to eat later.
Try customizing. Ask if a food can be baked or grilled instead of fried. Substitute a vegetable for a side dish that may be high in calories and fat, such as a biscuit or mashed potatoes. If a food is laden with fatty additions, such as bacon, mayonnaise, and cheese, ask for it to be prepared without at least one of those high-fat foods
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Sister Debbie Love Hedin
Debbie Hedin has been a member of the Grant Stake for her entire life. She was born and raised in the Grant 12th Ward, which is now the Millstream Ward. Her parents, Marvin and Pauline Love, still live there. She is the youngest of 5 children.
She met Kevin while serving on Seminary Council at Granite High School. They married on Feb. 25, 1987 and were fortunate enough to move into the ward as soon as they were married. They rented Charlene Robinson's house for about 6 months before Charlene moved back from Washington. Then they rented a house on Barrows Ave. before they were able to buy the home on Lake Circle. They feel it has been one of the greatest blessings in their lives to be members of this ward.
Kevin and Debbie are the parents of 5 children. Logan, their oldest, is serving in the Merida Mexico Mission. Adam is graduating from Olympus High School, Megan will start High School at Skyline next fall. Noah is an 11 year old scout and Jonas is in Cub Scouts.
Debbie recently started teaching the 6,7, and 8 year olds in Primary. She LOVES her class. She is working at Roosevelt Elementary as a teacher's aide and returned to the University of Utah to finish her degree in Early Childhood Education.
She met Kevin while serving on Seminary Council at Granite High School. They married on Feb. 25, 1987 and were fortunate enough to move into the ward as soon as they were married. They rented Charlene Robinson's house for about 6 months before Charlene moved back from Washington. Then they rented a house on Barrows Ave. before they were able to buy the home on Lake Circle. They feel it has been one of the greatest blessings in their lives to be members of this ward.
Kevin and Debbie are the parents of 5 children. Logan, their oldest, is serving in the Merida Mexico Mission. Adam is graduating from Olympus High School, Megan will start High School at Skyline next fall. Noah is an 11 year old scout and Jonas is in Cub Scouts.
Debbie recently started teaching the 6,7, and 8 year olds in Primary. She LOVES her class. She is working at Roosevelt Elementary as a teacher's aide and returned to the University of Utah to finish her degree in Early Childhood Education.
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