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The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a Substitute for Blood plasma. *************************************************************************** No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven times. Oh go ahead...I'll wait... **************************************************************************** Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes or shark attacks. (So, watch your Ass ) ************************************************************************ You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television. ************************************************************************** Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty (50) years of age or older. **************************************************************************** The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum. ************************************************************************* The King of Hearts is the only king without a MOUSTACHE *************************************************************************** American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class. ************************************************************************** Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise. (Since Venus is normally associated with women, what does this tell you?) (That women are going the 'right' direction...?) ********************************************************************* Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning. ******************************************************************** Most dust particles in your house are made from DEAD SKIN! ************************************************************************ The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer. So did the first 'Marlboro Man'. *************************************************************************** Walt Disney was afraid of MICE! ************************************************************************** PEARLS DISSOLVE in VINEGAR ! ********************************************************************* The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro, Coca Cola ,and Budweiser, in that order. ********************************************************************** It is possible to lead a cow upstairs... but, not downstairs. ************************************************************************ A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why. ************************************************************************ Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush. (I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!) *************************************************** And the best for last..... Turtles can breathe through their butts. (I know some people like that, don't YOU?)

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VERY INTERESTING...... In 1919,when the flu killed 40 million people, there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu. Many of the farmers and their family had contracted it, and many died. The doctor came upon this one farmer, and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different, the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy. Now, I heard this story from my hairdresser in AZ. She said that several years ago many of her employees were coming down with the flu and so were many of her customers. The next year she placed several bowls with onions around in her shop. To her surprise, none of her staff got sick. It must work.... Try it and see what happens. We did it last year and we never got the flu. Now there is a P. S. to this.... I sent it to a friend in Oregon who regularly contributes material to me on health issues. She replied with this most interesting experience about onions: Thanks for the reminder. I don't know about the farmers story.... But, I do know that I contacted pneumonia and needless to say I was very ill... I came across an article that said to cut both ends off an onion put it into an empty jar.....placing the jar next to the sick patient at night. It said the onion would be black in the morning from the germs.... Sure enough it happened just like that.... The onion was a mess, and I began to feel better. Another thing I read in the article was that onions and garlic placed around the room saved many from the black plague years ago. They have powerful antibacterial, antiseptic properties. This is the other note. Lots of times when we have stomach problems we don't know what to blame. Maybe it's the onions that are to blame. Onions absorb bacteria is the reason they are so good at preventing us from getting colds and flu's and is the very reason we shouldn't eat an onion that has been sitting for a time after it has been cut open! LEFT OVER ONIONS ARE POISONOUS I had the wonderful privilege of touring Mullins Food Products, Makers of Mayonnaise.. Mullins is huge, and is owned by 11 brothers and sisters in the Mullins family. My friend, Jeanne, is the CEO. Questions about food poisoning came up, and I wanted to share what I learned from a chemist. The guy who gave us our tour is named Ed. He's one of the brothers Ed is a chemistry expert and is involved in developing most of the sauce formula. He's even developed sauce formula for McDonald's. Keep in mind that Ed is a food chemistry whiz. During the tour, someone asked if we really needed to worry about mayonnaise. People are always worried that mayonnaise will spoil. Ed's answer will surprise you. Ed said that all commercially- made Mayo is completely safe. "It doesn't even have to be refrigerated. No harm in refrigerating it, but it's not really necessary." He explained that the pH in mayonnaise is set at a point that bacteria could not survive in that environment. He then talked about the quaint essential picnic, with the bowl of potato salad sitting on the table and how everyone blames the mayonnaise when someone gets sick. Ed says that when food poisoning is reported, the first thing the officials look for is when the 'victim' last ate ONIONS and where those onions came from (in the potato salad?). Ed says it's not the mayonnaise (as long as it's not homemade Mayo) that spoils in the outdoors. It's probably the Onions, and if not the onions, it's the POTATOES. He explained, onions are a huge magnet for bacteria, especially uncooked onions. You should never plan to keep a portion of a sliced onion.. He says it's not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator. It's already contaminated enough just by being cut open and out for a bit, that it can be a danger to you (and doubly watch out for those onions you put in your hotdogs at the baseball park!) Ed says if you take the leftover onion and cook it like crazy you you'll probably be okay, but if you slice that leftover onion and put on your sandwich, you're asking for trouble. Both the onions and the moist potato in a potato salad, will attract and grow bacteria faster than any commercial mayonnaise will even begin to break down. Also, dogs should never eat onions. Their stomachs cannot metabolize onions. Please remember it is dangerous to cut an onion and try to use it to cook the next day, it becomes highly poisonous for even a single night and creates toxic bacteria which may cause adverse stomach infections because of excess bile secretions and even food poisoning. Please pass this on…

Lighten up and have a laugh.

Memories An elderly couple had dinner at another couple's house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, 'Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great... I would recommend it very highly.' The other man said, 'What is the name of the restaurant?' The first man thought and thought and finally said, 'What is the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You know... The one that's red and has thorns.' 'Do you mean a rose?' 'Yes, that's the one,' replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, 'Rose, what's the name of that restaurant we went to last night?' ====================================================================== Couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a checkup, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember… Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. 'Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?' he asks. 'Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?' 'Sure..' 'Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?' she asks. 'No, I can remember it.' 'Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?' He says, 'I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.' 'I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write it down?' she asks. Irritated, he says, 'I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for goodness sake!' Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, The old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs.. She stares at the plate for a moment. 'Where's my toast ?'

Weight Loss- a family affair

Weight loss - a family affair - Kingwood By: Debbie Dodd Losing weight and eating right seem to be the topics of conversation as we begin the new year. We all know that a healthy diet is essential for both physical and mental well-being and development, especially for children. In order to help children make good decisions about healthy eating, dietary guidelines were established. Yet, statistics show that one out of five children in the United States is overweight, and the Houston and surrounding area statistics are even more alarming. All parents wants to spare their child (children) the consequences of being overweight. Overweight children are often teased, have a pool self-image and are at risk for future health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Unfortunately, most parents have no idea how to help or where to begin. Even talking about such a sensitive subject is difficult. Failed attempts often make problems worse, either with additional weight gain or an even more serious problem such as eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia. Dieting isn�t any more effective for children as it is for adults. Instead of dieting, doctors and nutritionists often recommend strategies to help children outgrow their extra weight while building lifelong, healthy attitudes about what to eat and how to keep moving. In their book, �Helping Your Child Lose Weight The Healthy Way: A Family Approach to Weight Control,� Judith Levine, R.D., M.S., and Linda Bine offer practical steps that can be easily adapted to fit any family�s lifestyle. Parents will learn how to identify the specific factors contributing to their child�s weight problem and the dangers that exist in putting their child on an adult diet plan. The book also helps parents create a nutritious, low-fat eating plan that encourages healthy snacking, and it provides information on how to increase the child�s interest in physical activity by making it fun and non-competitive. The authors also recommend several dos and don�ts when communicating with your children and offers a dozen fat-lowering strategies just for kids, which are listed below: • Don�ts: 1. Never lecture, manipulate or reprimand. 2. Don�t be judgmental, criticize, nag or threaten. Don�t push them. This process will take time. 3. Try to have the answers to their questions. • Fat-lowering strategies: 1. Some high-fat, yet nutritious foods, like peanut butter, are fine. Just balance them with low-fat foods. 2. Hot cocoa is a low-fat chocolate treat. 3. Pretzels or light microwave popcorn are good, crunchy substitutes for potato chips. 4. Use low-fat margarine and mayonnaise when the taste is acceptable. 5. Non-cream soup is a good way to get a swerving of vegetables without a lot of fat. 6. Use low-fat cooking techniques, such as oven-baked as opposed to deep fat frying. 7. Use ground turkey breast in recipes instead of ground beef. 8. Substitute frozen yogurt for ice cream. 9. You don�t have to eliminate hamburgers, just make them using the leanest ground beef. 10. �Mixing� helping lower the fat. For example, mix ground turkey breast with ground beef when you make meatloaf. 11. Offer high-fat treats sparingly during the week. 12. Never go too low with fat if it compromised good nutrition. The above information is an excerpt from: �Helping Your Child Lose Weight the Healthy Way: A Family approach to Weight Control� by Judith Levine, R.D., M.S., and Linda Bine. Parents beware. A certain amount of caution is necessary. Never start your child on any type of nutrition or exercise program without first consulting your pediatrician, family doctor or registered dietician. Communication and patience are your keys to success. Happy New Year, and until next month, happy parenting. Article by: Debbie Dodd

A few tips,a few laughs

Weight Loss After Pregnancy If you've just had a baby, here's how to regain your figure. • Wait at least 4 weeks until your body has fully recovered. Eat as healthily as you can. • Meantime, learn about nutrition and devise a gradual exercise plan. • Then follow a low-fat HEALTHY diet - about 1500 daily calories. • If you're breast-feeding don't eat less than 1800 daily calories. • Be patient, let nature take it's course and you'll regain your previous figure in no more than 5-6 months. A little longer if you're breast-feeding. Then you can find out who the father is. Whoops! Just kidding. (Honest) ====================================================================== You Need Incentives to Lose Weight!! Because dieting can be a pain in the butt, we women need as many incentives as possible. e.g. fur coat, diamond necklace... If you can persuade Mr. Man to cough up the odd diamond all well and good. If not, you need to generate a few incentives by yourself. A good start is to measure yourself all over. Measure your bust, waist, hips, thighs and upper arms. Make a note of these super-secret statistics, lock them in your safe, then have a stiff drink. (You'll probably need one) Then, each fortnight or month, re-measure yourself. Each ½ inch lost will do wonders for your motivation. ====================================================================== Fat Thighs, Fat Butt Fact 80% of women aged 25-50, think their thighs and butt are too big Fiction You can reduce the fat on your thighs by eating certain foods More fiction You can reduce the fat on your thighs by doing certain exercises Even more fiction There's a quick way of reducing fat on your thighs or butt. The truth The only way to reduce fat on your thighs or butt, is: 1. Follow a calorie-controlled diet (preferably a low fat diet) 2. Take regular exercise. (aerobic and weight/strength training) 3. Be patient 4. Be nice to cats ===================================================== Stop Feeling Guilty!! GUILT! For a woman, it's a lifelong companion. Our husbands make us feel guilty Our kids make us feel guilty Our moms make us feel guilty Our mothers-in-law make us feel guilty Just about everyone makes us feel guilty about SOMETHING. No wonder we reach for the cookies. No wonder we forget about ourselves. No wonder we get fat. Take a new approach Say No to guilt. Say Yes to losing weight. How? By pretending you're not perfect. Because the ONLY thing that makes us feel guilty is the idea that we must be perfect. Think about it.