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In the course of his forty-year-career as one of America's most admired journalists, Robert Scheer's work has been praised by Gore Vidal, Susan Sontag, and Joan Didion, who deems him "one of the best reporters of our time." Now, Scheer brings a lifetime of wisdom and experience to one of the most overlooked and dangerous issues of our time - the destructive influence of America's military-industrial complex.
Scheer examines the expansion of our military presence throughout the world, our insane nuclear strategy, the immorality of corporations profiting in Iraq, and the arrogance of our foreign policy. Although Scheer is a liberal, his view echoes that of former Republican president General Dwight Eisenhower, who, in his farewell speech to the American people, spoke prophetically about need to guard against the growing influence of the military-industrial complex. In George W. Bush's America, politicians like Ike and Richard Nixon seem like prudent centrists.
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Secular Bible Study has caught the attention of the St. Paul Interfaith Network (SPIN) -- and we're talking!
Secular Bible Study-Interfaith Conversation Cafe Meetup IX:
"Arab Spring or Arab Fall?"
Time & Place: Monday, Sept 16, 6:45-8:45 PM, St. Paul Area Council of Churches HQ, 1671 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
St. Paul Interfaith Network (SPIN) is again inviting the atheists, UUers, and theists of Secular Bible Study to have a joint meetup with their "interfaith dialogue" group -- SPIN's "Interfaith Conversation Cafe" (ICC), which is co-hosted by none other than our own long-time SBS member, Steve Miller.
Last month, partly in response to the Boston Marathon bombing, we voted to discuss the topic, "Post-Racial America?" So what will be the topic that we nominate and vote to discuss this month? Attend and choose! But we'll be suggesting participants consider a dialogue around the theme of "Arab Spring, or Arab Fall?"
In the words of our co-hosts:
"September's theme for Interfaith Conversation Cafe is inspired by recent events unfolding in the Middle East. In early 2011 the peaceful collapse of dictatorships in Tunisia and Egypt after popular demonstrations promised a new democratic era in the Arab world. Later, more violent regime change occurred in Yemen and Libya, while protests were violently suppressed in Bahrain, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and other countries. Syria is now embroiled in a bloody civil war with spillover in Lebanon and Iraq and refugee crises in Turkey and Jordan. And in Egypt, after secular protests against the elected Islamic theocracy, the military has detained elected President Morsi and violently crushed counter-protests by Muslim Brotherhood supporters."
"Was the Arab Spring a false hope, now turned into an Arab Fall? Can the divisions between Sunni, Shi'a, Coptic Christian, Alawi, and other religious and secular citizens be bridged, or is conflict inevitable? Can supporters of Islamic government and believers in a secular state ever work together, or must a "winner" emerge from those better able to use force? As conflicts between citizens with different religious and secular visions polarize debate in the U.S., what can we learn from the Middle East? Can religion and secular government ever just get along?"
These questions and others suggested by attendees will be open for consideration and reasoning dialogue guided by the principles of acceptance, discovery, curiosity, sincerity, brevity, and confidentiality, at the next joint monthly meeting of Interfaith Conversation Cafe & Secular Bible Study, on Monday, Sept 16, 7:00-8:45 PM, at the St. Paul Area Council of Churches (1571 Summit Avenue, at the Corner of Summit & Pierce, in St. Paul). Treats and beverages will be provided.
All participants will be encouraged to ask their own questions and bring their own perspectives. As always the greatest resource of Interfaith Conversation Cafe and Secular Bible Study are the experiences and insights of those who come.
Don't miss this Joint ICC-SBS Meetup on the theme of "Arab Spring or Arab Fall?" -- RSVP "YES" today, and make your thoughts known -- to all!
Q: What is the joint ICC-SBS Meetup all about?
A: According to their website (www.conversationcafe.org), ICC is "an interfaith dialogue focused on questions of faith as they affect our world. Open, facilitated conversations address topics of faith and society - by listening and questioning with curiosity, discovery and sincerity."
Q: Why should SBS jointly meetup with ICC?
A: One of our original purposes according to our co-founders Chester Barber & Grant Steves, and our co-sponsors, the Methodist church, Minnesota Atheists, and The Circle of Reason, is to encourage local "interfaith groups" to become more inclusive in inviting atheists and secular humanists into their dialogue -- so this is our chance!
Q: How does this joint Meetup work?
A: This joint ICC-SBS Meetup will be a little different than SBS's usual style: Rather than have a lecture followed by discussion, we'll follow ICC's "Socrates Cafe"-style of choosing a popular topic for discussion that same evening. Also, in the first round we pass a "talking object" and timer, and sit in a circle, to facilitate dialogue (and minimize yelling!), with SBS-like, back-and-forth dialogue held for the second go-round. But with folks like Steve Miller hosting, we've had no dearth of informed, thoughtful conversation about our topic of majority interest.
Q: Uh, is there any FOOD?
A: There will also be snacks available, as well as coffee/tea (but bring your own mug) -- an expenses-defraying donation jar will be out, but Frank Burton will be putting in some cash for us SBS attendees.
Q: Where do we meetup?
A: This joint Meetup will NOT be held at First Universalist Church, but at St. Paul Area Council of Churches (SPACC)'s St. Paul meeting room facility on Summit Ave, 2 blocks west of Snelling or 10 blocks east of the Mississippi River, on the north side of Summit Ave., opposite Macalester College (see map link). Conversation begins promptly at 7:00 pm; doors are open at 6:30 pm. This month we'll start staying an extra 15 minutes, until 8:45pm, to allow more discussion, and if enough folks show up (14+) we may vote to break into two groups to allow us to speak longer.
Q: Why should I attend?
A: To change the world, of course! "Interfaith" has for too long been a club to which atheists or humanists weren't welcome. No more! So come on over to Summit Ave. to see what the "new interfaith/transbelief dialogue" is all about! Join us for SPIN's and SBS's first "mutual outreach" between the interfaith & secular communities, to dialogue on issues of religion and society!
My condolences, Ann, to you and your family -- hope you can join us for our next SBS-ICC joint meetup in November (no Meetup will be scheduled for October), which will be on the topic of, "Is Democracy Real?"
Tonight's meetup discussing "Arab Spring or Arab Fall?" was very informative, in great part due to a first-hand account of the initial "Arab Spring" and recent "post-Morsi" demonstrations in Tahrir square, and Egyptian citizen's perspectives, provided to the group by a member who serves a local mosque as an Imam. Great evening!
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increases. It is very consistant and I cannot find anything online. I'd like to say I'm a super fit athlete, but... I'd be lying. My usual heart rate is low 70's, but recently my blood pressure has been wacked. I have not taken blood pressure medication, but all of a sudden it's all over the place. I monitor it and that's when I noticed every single time the systolic reading increased over 140, my heart rate dropped to mid 50's. I've got some other weirdness going on like dilated ducts/gallbladder, hard lumps under and on my ribs, and upper right belly very hard sore one with changes around it. I am being tested but no results yet. I think this blood pressure thing is not normal?
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The systolic blood pressure number (top number) measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (when the heart muscle contracts).
The heart rate (pulse rate) is the number of times your heart beats per minute.
Here are some more things to know about the correlation between blood pressure and heart rate.
There is no good correlation between pulse rate and blood pressure.
Measuring pulse rate does not indicate high or low blood pressure. .
A rising heart rate does not cause your blood pressure to increase at the same rate.
Even though your heart is beating more times a minute, healthy blood vessels dilate (get larger) to allow more blood to flow through more easily. When you exercise, your heart speeds up so the blood can reach your muscles. It may be possible for your heart rate to double safely, while your blood pressure may respond by only increasing a modest amount.
Taking your pulse can measure your cardiovascular activity and oxygen consumption but it is not a substitute for measuring your blood pressure.
If you take your pulse (measuring your heart rate) before, during and after physical activity, you'll notice your pulse will increase over the course of the exercise. The greater the intensity and the more energy the activity demands, the more your pulse will increase. When you stop exercising, your pulse does not immediately return to normal; it gradually returns to its resting level. The greater your fitness level, the sooner your pulse rate will return to normal. These numbers may be helpful to understand but they are not linked to your blood pressure.
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The Mount de Sales Academy Sailors girls basketball team won Friday's away conference game against Institute Of Notre Dame by a score of 56-43.
(January 6, 2012: Catonsville, MD 21228) Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mount de Sales Academy Sailors (Catonsville, MD) and the visiting Institute Of Notre Dame (Baltimore, MD), saw Mount de Sales Academy's basketball squad knock off Institute Of Notre Dame by a score of 56-43.
With the victory, Mount de Sales Academy improves its record to 2-7 on the campaign. The Sailors host Catholic (Baltimore, MD) to play the in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 9. The come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Catholic lost 72-36 in their recent league challenge against St. John's Catholic Prep (Frederick, MD)
Next up, the play the St. Mary's Saints (Annapolis, MD) in a IAAM B challenge, on Wednesday, January 11. Institute Of Notre Dame will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Saints come into the challenge with a 5-5 record after their 44-39 league loss to Bryn Mawr (Baltimore, MD).


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Jeff Richard was all-smiles Wednesday afternoon, which is pretty fitting considering the John Hardin High School senior plans to focus on straightening out smiles once his football career comes to a close and his orthodontic career opens.
He's not ready to give up his gridiron days just yet, confirming this much by signing a national letter of intent with Murray State University while decked out in a yellow dress shirt, gold tie and navy blue Racers ball cap.
Keeping Kentucky players in state for their college careers was little more than an afterthought for Western Kentucky University's former coaching staff.
That changed once prodigal son Willie Taggart returned from Stanford to take over his alma mater.
"We are going to recruit (Kentucky) first and foremost, and then we are going to Florida," Taggart recently told The Louisville Courier-Journal. He is a Florida native.
Central Hardin football coach Mike Lawson thinks the University of Louisville coach Charlie Strong got a recruiting steal in senior kicker John Wallace.
Wallace, who verbally committed to Louisville on April 27, signed his national letter of intent Wednesday afternoon in the Central Hardin library.
"He's as good as anybody in the state, and as good as anybody that's come out of here in the last five to 10 years," Lawson said. "He's only going to get better. He's got a tremendous upside."
Teachers at Lincoln Trail Elementary School are used to instructing, but their students aren't typically other teachers scattered across the country.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School has been selected as one of six schools in the U.S. to participate in a training video for teachers that accompanies a book, "The Strategic Teacher."
I like to listen to performers of all ages talk about what they are going to do in their next audition. It does not matter whether the audition is for acting or singing on the stage or for an athletic team, there are significant preparations to be done before the big day.
The Stitchers Quilt Guild held its Christmas party in December. At top, Ann Aubrey and Cindy Garrison heap their plates with food. Above, Margo VanLengen with a mystery quilt she completed and shared during show and tell.
Radcliff Mayor J.J. Duvall, left, and Councilman Stan Holmes, right, presented Dr. Gail Demery with a proclamation for her efforts in empowering the women in the city of Radcliff. Dr. Demery has hosted the annual Women's Empowerment Conference for the past three years.
Bernice Ray and Dorothy Harper Crump of Hodgenville will celebrate their 50th wedding anni-versary privately with their children and grandchildren on Feb. 13, 2011.
They were married Feb. 13, 1961, in Celina, Tenn., by Brother Robert Holland.
Mr. Crump is the son of the late Herbert and Amy Crump. He is a retired barber, having worked in the square in Hodgenville for 20 years.
Mrs. Crump is the daughter of the late Alvin and Annie Harper. She is a beautician at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home.
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The Elizabethtown Office of Employment and Training closed Wednesday because of a sewer gas leak and General Manager Tommy Wheatley expected the building to remain closed today.
Wheatley was working Wednesday to prepare for a second day of closure by finding a temporary office to host basic services for clients who need to file unemployment claims, request benefits or register for jobs.
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I am voting no on the upcoming school levy renewal and the school bond renewal. The last time I voted in favor of public school funding, North Central High School received about $1 million. They promptly tore down several businesses and built tennis courts. How, I wonder, do tennis courts improve public education?
Schools have just about stopped teaching reading, writing and arithmetic. Students are told they need not be able to spell, because they will have computers with spell-checkers. Of course, the computers will not be able to determine if the student wishes to use the word to, too or two; the word threw or through; or the word your or you're. As an employer, I have seen, firsthand, the results of this type of teaching – and it's not good.
The past superintendent of public instruction eliminated teaching long division because, she said, it inhibited creativity. (I guess Albert Einstein was not creative enough.) I am not voting for any more school funding until schools go back to the basics.
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Healthy Eating Starts at the Food Shelf
Over recent years eating organic has become very popular. Knowing what is actually organic and how to read food labels is the confusing part. Making a commitment to eating organic is a great way to starting a healthier life. Knowing how organic foods affect your body can really have an impact on your health and the environment.
There are many factors that come into play when labeling a food product as organic. In order for a product to be labeled as organic it must meet the following requirements:
Organic foods provide an abundance of benefits. Studies have shown that organic foods have more beneficial nutrients than conventionally grown products. The following are a list of some of the benefits of organic food:
Organic produce contains fewer pesticides – A lot of pesticides are used in conventional farming and because of this residues are left on and in foods we consume.
Organic farming is better for the environment – Organic farming reduces pollution, conserves water, reduces soil erosion, increases soil fertility, and uses less energy. Farming without pesticides is also good for the wildlife, people who live near farms, and farm workers.
Organic food is often fresher – Organic food often tastes better, because it doesn't contain preservatives.
Organically raised animals are not given antibiotics, growth hormones or animal byproducts – In conventional farming the use of antibiotics creates antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria. When someone gets sick from these strains they become less responsive to antibiotic treatment.
Organic meat and milk are richer in certain nutrients – Omega-3 fatty acids were up to 50% higher in organic meat and milk.
Organic food is GMO free – GMO foods are plants or animals whose DNA has been altered in order to be resistant to pesticides. Organic crops contain no GMOs and organic meat comes from animals raised on organic GMO free feed.
A lot of people strongly believe organic foods are better for your body, but how exactly do they affect it?
Antioxidant Impact
Foreign chemicals are not negatively affecting the vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds that impact organic products in the prevention of things like cancer, heart disease, and visions problems. Choosing organic can lead to increased intake of desirable antioxidants and reduced exposure to toxic metals.
Pesticide Reduction
The reduction of pesticides in organic food is one of the main reasons a lot of people have been buying organic. Pesticides are used to keep pests away from crops and they are composed of powerful chemicals such as organophosphorus. Organophosphorus has been connected to a number of developmental problems like autism and ADHD. Many people choose to eat organic to insure their children grow up healthy and avoid toxins during developmental years.
Immune System
In animal testing, GMO foods have been shown to reduce immune system strength, increase birth mortality, cancers, and sensitivity to allergens. GMOs might increase the size of tomatoes, but it will only increase the chances of these things from happening.
These things listed above are just some of the many ways how organic foods affect your body. If you are interested in organic food a great way to start is organically growing your own vegetables indoors. This way you can control what happens to the product and donate the excess to your local food shelf! With a little research and studying how to spot organic products in your local grocer, you can be on your way to a healthier life.
Summer is in full force and I'm sure you or your family will be breaking out the camping equipment and planning a trip. While planning that trip why not think about what kind of food you will bring ahead of time instead of the night before! Last minute shopping for camping food most always results in quick and unhealthy choices, but by planning ahead of time you can choose healthier options that are just as quick. With a little preparation beforehand, dehydrating your camping food may be an option that is right for you.
If you don't already have a dehydrator there are a couple options you can consider when buying one:
Vertical Flow Dehydrators
These dehydrators have the fan at the top or the bottom of the unit. Although there are two options, the most efficient is the bottom because hot air rises to provide the best heat distribution. The only drawback to dehydrating camping food with a bottom drying element is that drippings from the food can get into the fan and make cleanup difficult. The issues with the top drying element is that the food that is placed on the top will dry quicker than the food at the bottom. Although this issue may work in your favor, because not all foods have the same dry time.
Horizontal Flow Dehydrators
These dehydrators have the fan in the back of the unit. This type is considered better because the heat is distributed evenly throughout the unit and it allows the food to hold more of its flavor than dripping down into the fan or becoming overly dry. Although this type is more favorable it is usually larger and more expensive.
For the purpose of dehydrated camping food either of these types of dehydrators will work, so do a little research and determine which is the better fit for you.
Cut the apples into 1/8 inch thick slices and immediately place onto drying racks at 135° for 8 hours. Most fruits go through an oxidation process where they start to brown, so the faster you do this process the more nutrients the fruit will hold.
Chose bananas that have little specks of brown on them, not too brown or green. Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/8 inch thick pieces and place them on the drying racks at 135° for 8 hours or until they are chip-like.
Almost any kind of meat can be made into jerky, but we find that lean beef stands up the best. If you decide to try out other kinds of meat be sure to use fresh and lean cuts. Prior to cutting the meat into slices you should cut all the fat off, because fat does not dehydrate well and will only make the meat portion of the slice become very dry. For maximum flavor marinade the meat in your favorite marinade or season with your favorite spices. Cut the meat into 1/4 inch thick slices and place on drying racks at 135° for 8-12 hours.
Peel desired amount of potatoes and blanch them in boiling water for 8 minutes. After blanching immediately place potatoes in ice cold water for 15 minutes. After they have been submerged in ice cold water take them out and pat them dry with a paper towel. Use vegetable oil spray on the racks before placing the potatoes on. Allow the potatoes to dry for 3 hours, but after the first hour turn them over, then flip them every 30 minutes after that. When done they should look pale white with a hint of yellow; don't allow them to get brown, because they will become too dry.
These foods are just a few of the many things that can be dehydrated camping food. There are many dehydrator recipes that you can try with other kinds of food, but these types are our favorite. If you have a favorite dehydrator recipe don't forget to share the outcome with your local food shelf and share with us what it is below!
Any expert will tell you the hardest place to lose fat is the stomach. If you are fed up with your mid section and want to burn more belly fat you may want to consider changing your diet regime to include some juicing recipes. There are many healthy foods you can include in your diet, but consuming them all in one sitting and staying healthy is merely impossible. This is why juicing a bunch of healthy foods and consuming these daily drinks will allow you to burn that pesky belly fat.
Here are some foods you can incorporate into your diet that will allow you to feel healthier:
There are many more foods that could be included in this list, but these are a few of the main ingredients that are included in many juicing recipes that help burn belly fat.
Pear Green Smoothie
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup spinach
1 pear
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1 cup ice cubes
Watermelon Delight Smoothie
1 cup watermelon
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Smooth Avocado Smoothie
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 cups kale
1/2 ripe avocado
1 cup ice cubes
All of these smoothie options are not only great for losing belly fat, but can be made anytime for a healthy drink. All of the ingredients above can be purchased at your local grocery store and while you are there why not pick up a couple extra ingredients for a smoothie to share with someone at your local food shelf! I'm sure there are plenty of belly fat burning juicing recipes out there, but these are our favorites. If you have any favorite's of your own feel free to share them below in a comment, we would love to here yours.
A first step towards healthy eating and weight loss is to make sure you're getting enough balance in your diet. The average American should be replacing some of the refined carbohydrates that they consume with fruits and vegetables in order to better manage their weight. Refined carbs are considered "empty calories" because they hold minimal nutritional value. These carbs are usually found in white rice, white breads, and white pastas among other things.
Carbohydrates can make us gain weight because we often eat refined carbs in greater quantities. However, the healthy carbs, those found in fruits, veggies, and whole grain foods, are extremely important for your diet so knowing the difference between refined and whole carbs is essential.
One of the biggest reasons that people hesitate to eat more fruits and veggies is because of the cost. It can be expensive to buy fresh, and organic produce and time-consuming to have to go to the store and buy them every week since they don't last much longer than that.
The best alternative to this problem is to grow your own produce. This blog post will go over How to Grow Vegetables Indoors, the best types of veggies, and how much to grow for you and your family (and maybe some extra for the local food shelf!).
When thinking about how to grow vegetables indoors, you'll need quite a few supplies and a bit of knowledge.
First, you'll need to consider how much light your plants will need. Most types of herbs, fruits, and vegetables require similar amounts of sunlight, but if you find yourself with a couple of plants with different lighting needs, there are easy ways to combat this problem.
There are many different kinds of lamps you could use for indoor vegetable growing. The ones we suggest are the Fluorescent Lights (good for herbs and other low light plants) and High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs, which are the brightest bulbs available. The latter bulbs will allow you to output the same amount of light as 50 40-watt fluorescent bulbs.
The light the plants received will also depend on how close you put the light to the produce. Monitoring your plants closely will help you determine if they're getting too much or too little light or if they're too cold or too hot.
If you're gardening in the winter, humidity might be a problem for you as well since the air tends to be drier. You'll need to increase the humidity if your plants begin to look withered, if they lose their leaves, or the tips of the leaves are turning a brown color.
In order to increase the humidity, you may need to get a humidifier or begin to mist the plants every day. If you buy seed packets for your veggies, there should be information on how much light, humidity, and what temperature they need to be at.
The soil you decide to plant your produce in is extremely important. This goes the same for fertilizer. Don't dig up a pile of dirt from outside to use for your plants because that dirt could contain impurities harmful to your veggies.
Nearly any store-bought soil will work well since they are packaged with helpful nutrients. Try to grab a looser mix with more aeration as this will allow your plants to breathe and get more oxygen.
If you decide to fertilize your plants (which we highly recommend), you can purchase fertilizer at any local gardening shop. Or you could make your own out of a compost made from food scrapes. We talked about composting your food in this post.
Remember to water your produce every day but be careful not to over water. Your plants should not be sitting in a pot of water but the soil should always be slightly moist. Pruning your plants helps them grow healthier and larger as well.
Pinch off excess foliage so that your fruits and veggies are getting more airflow. You can pinch about 1/3 of the flowering buds and it will actually increase the yield of your plant. If you see a fruit forming that isn't up to par with the rest, don't fret about snipping it off, this will assure that your produce is prime.
After you've harvested your bountiful produce, make sure you know how to store it so that it keeps fresh. If you've found that you've produced more than you and your family can consume, you can can or pickle it, or even better, you can donate it your local food shelf! As we've mentioned countless times, check with your local donation center and make sure they have the means to keep this product until someone can pick it up.
If you're able to successfully grow vegetables indoors, you'll be saving money, losing weight, and feeling mentally renewed (from having green nature around you all four seasons of the year)! Good luck with your endeavors and comment below if you have any other tips or tricks, or if you'd like to share you experience. Thanks for reading!
Here at Babas Cupboard we've had multiple people email us with questions in relation to our blog posts, our mission, or about healthy eating in general. And since we've gotten so many! We decided to post a couple of those questions every so often so we can share our knowledge with all of our readers. An email we got last week that we really enjoyed was this one:
Anyways, I have a question that I've been wondering for a while. I've heard this craze about kale lately and people that are calling it a "super food". I've seen it at the grocery store and have considered even growing my own. I'm interested to hear if this is something that I can donate to a food shelf, it seems like it would be great for people who need 'super food'.
I've also wondered for a while: Does eating kale help you lose weight? I want to incorporate it more into my diet but not if it's just some fad going around! Thanks!"Michelle, 29 from Ohio
Thanks for your kind message, Michelle! Kale (or borecole) is definitely a fantastic way to improve your daily nutrient intake. Kale is one of the most nutrient-rich vegetables on earth. Just one cup of it contains over 100% of your recommended daily consumption of Vitamins A, K, and C. and this only includes 33 calories.
It's considered part of the same family as broccoli and cabbage so you know it's great for you! However, there have been no studies done that prove eating Kale might help you lose weight. Although, this doesn't mean you should completely avoid the vegetable! This curly leaf can be added to many recipes to improve your diet.
There are many aspects of kale that suggest it might assist with weight loss. One aspect is that it's such a fibrous plant, kale helps you feel more full after eating it. Eating less is one of the first steps to losing weight.
Eating raw kale can have its disadvantages, too. The tough, fibrous stems and stalks of this food are tough for our bodies to digest but there are several ways that we can combat this.
One of the most popular ways to consume this super food is to add it to your smoothie! Adding a handful of kale to a fruit smoothie will hardly change the taste but add a crazy amount of nutrients.
If you're currently on a juice cleanse, adding kale to your juices will help you avoid feeling hungry all day. One of the reasons people advise against juice cleanses even though they are ultimately good for you, is because you aren't getting your daily intake of vitamins and key nutrients. Kale will remedy this with just half a cup added to your current juicing routine.
In terms of whether or not it will do well at a food shelf, we've mentioned before to check with your local shelf if they take fresh produce. However, your best bet would be to grab some organic kale chips at your local grocery store. These are still an excellent way to provide those who benefit from food shelves with a more nutritious meal.
Thank you for your question, Michelle! We hope it's helped you decide whether or not to pick up some kale and start cooking!
One of the best ways to save money and time is to increase the shelf life of your food. You'll save money because your food will last longer and you'll save time because you won't have to go to the store as much. Knowing this, you'll be able to extend the life of some of your healthier, less preservative-packed foods and use these products rather than the sodium rich boxed meals that have already been sitting on your shelf for ages. You'll be able to donate those to the food shelf.
There are many reasons people might want to make their food last longer. Looking around on the internet, it seems most people either want to:
Now we're not sure about survival or emergency meal prepping but we think many of these tips could apply to that as well. Drying and canning will make your food last an extremely long time so that would be your best bet if any of you out there have stumbled upon us looking for some ideas. This article will be more about preserving your fresh herbs and produce and meat. The steps we will provide for you will cover which foods to refrigerate and which ones to keep on the pantry shelf, some tips on canning and storing, some ideas for keeping your leftovers longer and lastly, how to tell if your food has spoiled and what you can do.
One of our biggest concerns while grocery shopping is whether our not we will eat the fresh food we want before it spoils. These concerns are valid and it's a big reason why many people prefer buying frozen meat and canned vegetables. While these are perfectly fine alternatives, it's always a healthier solution to buy fresh products whether it's from your chain grocery store or the local farmers market. The first step to understand how to make this fresh produce last, is to know the difference of refrigerator produce and pantry produce. Many people assume that just because it's fresh, means it must be kept in the crisper in order to retain it's freshness. Well this is not the case.
Here's a handy list of which items you can put in your refrigerator and which to keep in a cold, dry pantry.
This excellent visual from SquawkFox provides a great visual on where to keep your refrigerated goods.
1. Set the temperature to 40 degrees or below
2. Check humidity settings on produce crispers and deli drawers to ensure correct levels according to produce
3. Store leftovers for up to 4 days in clear glass containers so that you can see them and remind yourself to eat them
4. Don't mix fruits, veggies, and meat in crisper. It spoils food and leads to cross contamination
5. Don't place milk or quick-to-expire perishables in fridge doors because the temperatures there fluctuate greatly
6. Store raw meat and seafood on the bottom shelf so that any drippings don't contaminate other food
7. Make sure there is enough room in your fridge so that the cold air can get around
8. Don't slice food until you're ready to eat it, if you need to do so, freeze it
9. Take stock of your fridge before each grocery trip to ensure you're using everything
10. Clean your refrigerator often. Spills and messes can lead to mold and mildew and contamination
In addition to learning where to place your foods and produce in your kitchen, there are also different ways to store them to increase the shelf life of food. Depending on how long you'd like your food to last, there are several methods that will increase the freshness of produce by a couple of days and there are methods that will keep your food for months like canning and dehydrating.
The important thing to remember about produce is which give off ethylene gas, a natural substance that impacts any other fruits and vegetables you might have near. Real Simple has an excellent list of foods and how to correctly store them. Here are a couple of other tips:
Other ways of making food last is canning and dehydrating. Canning or pickling will allow you to preserve many types of foods and recipes for months to years. Canning is done by creating a vacuum seal with heat that prevents air from getting to the food and aging or spoiling it. Pickling is soaking foods in brine or vinegar through fermentation. Using either of these techniques will vastly improve the lifetime of your foods. Food dehydrating is a way of using heat to quickly dry out different types of foods, mainly fruits and vegetables. A food dehydrator is used for this task and you can make anything from fruit leathers to beef jerky, to homemade dog treats.
Leftovers are good for a maximum of four days before they risk growing bacteria and start tasting bad. The other option is to freeze it for up to four months. But how should you store them so that they still taste as fresh as possible? There are a couple of things you can do to guarantee your delicious food doesn't go to waste.
The food that goes bad in your fridge and leftovers from a meal that you might decide to throw away make up about 25% of your garbage. Taking this 25% and using it to compost can be very beneficial for your waste bills and your yard or garden. Adding compost to your garden reintroduces much needed minerals and nutrients into the ground and acts as a fertilizer. Vegetable waste, fruit seeds, peels, and cores, eggshells, nut shells, coffee grounds, tea bags, even paper towels (just leave out towels you have used with household cleaners or bleaches).
All of these tips will help you create a healthier, and long-lasting pantry and fridge. Hopefully now you can start cooking up some fresh food and donate your prepackaged meals to the food shelves! Comment below for additional tips or questions!
At Babas Cupboard, our mission is to make donors aware that food shelves accept more than just cans of beans or boxes of rice that has been sitting in your pantry. We really love that you guys are donating, but we want to make you aware that our recipients need to eat healthy too. To increase this awareness, today we're going to talk about Pantry Staples for Healthy Eating.
When many of us think of pantry food, the first things that come to mind is carbs and canned soups and preserved veggies. In reality, there is much more that food shelves need to be donated for recipients to lead a healthier lifestyle. We're going to look at 10 pantry staples for healthier eating that can be donated and that are in short supply. We hope our list is helpful not only to get an idea of what you can donate, but it might make you a bit more health conscious as well.
Canned meat is in high demand and while it may not come to mind that canned tuna might be healthy for you, it's actually very nutritious and easy to mix into a variety of salads or sandwiches for a little extra nutrients and flavor. Canned tuna is packed with protein and contains less than 1 gram of fat. Tuna also contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids which support brain health and development. Niacin can also be found in this fish. Niacin promotes a healthy digestive system, and keeps in your skin and nerves in tip top shape. Canned tuna has a combination of nutrients that is hard to find anywhere else. Taking vitamins isn't always an option for those who frequent the food shelf so getting a healthy dose of canned tuna is especially important.
While on the topic of protein, according to Care2.com, peanut butter has many health benefits. In addition to having quite a long shelf life, it also lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, it's a huge source of vitamins and nutrients, and it helps protect against Alzheimer's Disease. Peanut Butter is a valuable pantry staple for healthy eating because it's extremely versatile and delicious. If you plan on donating peanut butter to a food shelf, try to buy a jar with the lowest amount of added ingredients and especially look out for sugars and hydrogenated oils or trans fats.
This is something that should be in everyone's cabinet for when you're running late to work in the mornings or you just need a healthy midnight snack. It is very common for people to overall have a sweeping assumption that all granola bars and cereal bars are healthy. What's healthier than a bunch of nuts and oats, right? Well the danger comes in what the producer uses to stick those oats and nuts together. If you look closely at the ingredients, many will include hydrogenated oils like we suggested to avoid above. Don't trust a box that tells you it's healthy, read the ingredients list to really get the lowdown on what's in that bar. Another ingredient to look out for is dried cane syrup, or evaporated cane juice. It's a type of sweetener that's just as bad sugar. KIND brand granola bars are considered one of the healthiest type because they believe that no product should have ingredients you can't pronounce. It seems like a good trade off but simply replacing a big word with a couple of smaller words isn't going to change the fact that there are still sugars in the product. Also keep in mind that most food shelves prefer bars without peanuts so that those with peanut allergies can still eat them.
Almonds have the longest shelf life of any other nut and are loaded with fiber and calcium. More so than most other nuts. The great thing about almonds is that they can be used for anything from cooking, baking, or just a snack! They're a great source of nutrition so those who utilize the food shelf will find almonds fill many of their needs. This nut is excellent for managing weight because just a handful will help you feel more full. The best type of almonds to give are raw and unsalted, as those are healthiest, but roasted almost also have a high amount nutrients, some are just lost in the roasting process.
Some extremely important things to bring to a food shelf that you don't think about are condiments and spices. These add flavor and excitement to cooking meals. Many people don't cook their own food at home because they don't feel their cooking tastes as good as a restaurant's. It's because most of them either can't afford to buy spices to add taste to their meals or they don't think to buy them when they're at the store. Having them in your own home will also encourage you to cook more at home as well. Having a good grasp on which spices go with which kind of food and what kind of taste will help you make more delicious foods on your own and get you out of that nasty habit of going out for dinner. Gourmet Garden has a great Herb Pairing Guide which will help you get a good idea of which spice are most common and for which kind of food. If you know you have a large ethnic population that uses your local food shelf, consider what type of herbs that population might be using in their everyday cooking.
These are a fantastic treat because it's a low calorie snack. A cup of seeds is only 55 calories and making sure you get an organic, non-flavored type is important so that you can add your own, healthy spices. However, kernels can be limiting as they're not usually used in cooking and as only a snack but you can eat them as just the kernels or you can pop them in your favorite flavored oil.
We already went over granola bars but some old fashioned oats are even better. Oats are extremely versatile and can be used for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Oats make sure you get your daily intake of fiber which helps lower cholesterol. Keep in mind to look at the nutrition labels, however. Some of these flavored instant oatmeal packets are loaded with sugars and discount the nutritional value that oats provides on its own. All Recipes has a huge list of recipes you can use to create a meal with oats. Grab one of these recipes for an example of other things to bring to a food shelf.
While it's true that food shelves receive a lot of pasta and noodles, it's rare that they get healthy options like whole wheat, veggie pasta, or gluten-free. Whole wheat pasta is much better for you than regular, it's a great pantry staple for healthy eating because it hasn't gone through the nutrient-stripping refining process that white pasta has. This process removes some of the most nutritious parts of the wheat. One downfall is that whole wheat pasta does have a shorter shelf life than white, but we guarantee this pasta won't last long on shelf because it's delicious and healthy.
Although some food shelves don't accept fresh produce, it's welcomed at large, high volume donation centers. Check with your local food shelf. It's very uncommon for people to donate fresh ingredients and food and when it is donated and it's usually picked up right away when it is.
For this one, we suggest checking with your local food shelf because although it is popular for food shelves to have a holiday themed donation drop-off, some don't have the resources to keep these foods from perishing. However, if your shelf does accept these items, they're an excellent addition and we highly recommend donating them because recipients enjoy celebrating holidays just like you. Some examples include pantry non-perishables like stuffing, cranberry sauce, and sweet potatoes. Some food shelves even accept turkeys or hams during this time!
We hope our post has not only encouraged you to widen your horizons on your own pantry but also to reconsider what foods you bring to your local food shelf. If you have any questions about food that can be donated, comment below or contact us.
Baba's Cupboard is an online-based non-profit devoted to informing the public about food shelves and donation centers in the United States. We aim to not only increase overall donations, but also to broaden the average person's views of stereotypical food shelf donations. Donations can be more than just canned food, Even though those who utilize the offerings provided by these food shelves are grateful for anything they can get, we should still keep in mind certain dietary restrictions caused by someone's health, religion, or beliefs.
Our mission is simple. We want to expand the public knowledge on food shelf donations. We need to have more dietary-specific donations being made. We aim to keep healthy, organic, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, etc. restrictions at the top of mind.
We hope to spread our message and get others involved in broadening the public's knowledge. Unlike many programs that have large events in which they draw in a majority of their overall donations, most local food shelves simply accept constant donations without promoting a time in which it's especially important to donate. We are on a quest to change this. Our vision to do so includes several goals that we wish to accomplish:
Our message speaks to those who are good-natured and well-meaning, but feel they don't have the time or knowledge to donate to the food shelf. By having a large event in which they can see themselves as part of a tangible, measurable goal, they will be motivated to give to the cause.
Our mission is driven by seven individuals, two of which are volunteers. We consist of tech personnel, blog writers, grant writers, social media experts, and community liasons. If you're interested in helping us get the word out, please share our message on social media. Or contact us.
Although Baba's Cupboard does not yet have much of a history, we have a lot of heart and hope to pass on a legacy that made a difference in the lives of many Americans in need. As a non-profit founded in 2016, we have the future in mind and we will utilize current technologies, trends, and medias to get our message out there.
Please contact Baba's Cupboard if you're interested in getting involved through volunteering, sharing, or any way! Also if you have questions about our non-profit or about the work we do, we are happy to answer anything you might send our way. We will return your message within 1-2 business days. Thank you!
Donating to our cause makes sure that we can keep our non-profit up and running. Our administrative costs include staff salaries, upkeep costs like rent and website hosting and implementation of our marketing campaigns to raise awareness of our organization and goals.
We gladly accept many forms of donating that people can offer. Even if you don't have the resources to donate money, we are always in need of volunteers.
We have a host of volunteer opportunities and you can even work from home while you're doing it! Currently we are in need of:
If you are interested in any of our volunteer opportunities, please contact us.
Our donation plans include a one-time payment, or a monthly gift plan. Any amount helps our cause. After donating, we will send you an email with an image certifying that you donated to our program. You could share this on social media or email to your friends and family to get them involved.


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Sony updates its first full-frame CSC with an unrivalled image stabilisation system
A little over a year ago, Sony fired a warning shot across the bows of Canon and Nikon by releasing the world's first ever full-frame mirrorless camera – the A7. It was small, light and the image quality matched that of a flagship D-SLR, but the price was much more competitive than other full-frame offerings. In fact it caused quite a ripple in the full-frame market, and a noticeable number of photographers made the switch from their bulky D-SLRs to the more streamlined A7. Well, Sony is back with an updated version – the A7 Mk II – and this new generation builds on the success of its predecessor, and comes with a raft of new features and technical refinements.
Features & BuildThe headline grabbing feature of the A7 Mk II is its 5-axis image stabilisation system; the first full-frame camera in the world to boast such advanced sensor-shift technology. It can compensate for camera movement in five different directions, including pitch and yaw, X and Y axis and roll compensation. This means it can be handheld up to 4.5 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, without introducing the blur of camera shake to your images. And the great thing about sensor-based image stabilisation is that it'll work with all Sony E-mount lenses. In fact, it'll work with almost any lens (apart from four A-mount lenses), but an adapter is required for third-party lenses. The chip is a 24.3Mp full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor. It measures 35.8x23.9mm and will produce images with a resolution of 6000x4000px. This is the same spec as its predecessor, the A7, so there's no increase in resolution. Sony has stuck with the same engine too, the BIONZ X image processor. The native ISO range hasn't been touched at 50-25,600 but it is 40% faster at booting up.The pairing of sensor and processor allows images to be captured at a fairly pedestrian 5fps. Previously, this dropped to a sluggish 2.5fps if you wanted the camera to continue focusing while shooting, but new advancements mean the A7 Mk II will keep firing at the top frame rate while tracking a subject. There's also a newly-enhanced Fast Hybrid AF system. It employs a 117-point Phase detection AF sensor with 25 Contrast detection points, and new algorithms makes the AF 30% faster than the A7. All these components are housed in a robust magnesium alloy body, giving a body-only weight of 556g. The rubberised front finger grip has been enlarged to improve comfort and provide further purchase, and there's the welcome addition of an extra function button too. On the metallic top-plate you'll find a rotating mode dial. From here the M, A, S, P, Auto, Scene, Sweep Panorama, Movie and two User modes are selectable. There's also a chunky Exposure Compensation dial and the shutter button has been shifted forward to sit on top of the newly enlarged finger grip. Two other dials control the shutter speed and aperture, and on the back there's a neat array of controls. Dominating the rest of the rear is a 3in LCD, which packs in 1,228k-dots and offers a greater resolution than the A7. There's no touchscreen functionality but it can be tilted up 107º or down 41º to help compose frames from awkward angles. If you prefer your eye to the viewfinder, the A7 Mk II offers a 2,359k-dot Electronic Viewfinder (EVF). This has 100% coverage, real-time image adjustments and engages automatically via a sensor. Performance & Handling The A7 Mk II is smooth and textured in all the right places. The weight is finely balanced, and the new and improved grip means you can confidently hold it with one hand. The buttons and main dials are made from the same premium material as the body, giving this CSC a high-end feel. The controls are all within thumb-reach, so there's no need to drop the camera from your eye to make adjustments. Accessing the settings is speedy and intuitive. Most of the more frequently used options are just a thumb-press away, and 10 of the buttons can be customised so you can set up the camera to reflect your personal shooting style. Shutter speed, aperture and ISO are all adjusted with dedicated wheels, so it's easy to manually control the exposure.With your eye to the viewfinder, you'd be forgiven for forgetting you were looking at an electronic screen – it's brilliant! There's a small amount of lag on start-up, but after that it's crystal clear. If you're framing up with the camera held at arms' length, the tilting screen makes it a breeze. When shooting handheld in low light, we activated the SteadyShot function and were hugely impressed. At a shutter speed of 1/8sec, we found most of our shots to be pin sharp. With it turned off, nearly all suffered from the characteristic blur of camera shake. It's a fantastic safety net, but it's worth noting that blur will still be picked up if your subject is moving. For the most part, the focusing was fast and accurate. However there were a few occasions where it would hesitate – and the focus hunted back and forth before locking on to the subject.The BIONZ X image processor was rapid, too. When set to shoot RAW, we managed to shoot 28 frames before the buffer filled, and these files took 14secs to be saved to our 95MB/s PNY SDHC test card. A single RAW file took 1.5secs to be saved. Switching over to JPEG, we rattled off a burst of 90 shots before the camera paused, and these were recorded in 15secs. A solitary JPEG took just 1sec to save.
Value for MoneyThe A7 Mk II comes bundled with the 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 lens and costs £1699, or it can be purchased for £1499 body-only. This makes it one of the most affordable full-frame options. There are more wallet-friendly ways of going full-frame though. The Nikon D610 D-SLR currently costs £1199 (body only) and has a 24.3Mp sensor and 39 AF points. The A7 Mk I is still available too at £999 (body only). The sensor and processor are the same as the Mk II so image quality will be very similar, but the update has the advantage of the 5-axis image stabilisation system, as well as a few other tempting refinements.
PA VerdictThe A7 Mk II is a fantastic camera in its own right, but as far as updates go, not many owners of the original A7 will be looking on with envy and wishing that they'd waited. But, if you're coming in fresh to the market you'll appreciate its faster startup time, constant 5fps burst rate and enhanced autofocus. Although refined, the AF did occasionally hunt in low lighting. The write times and maximum burst rate were also a little run-of-the-mill, giving it a performance rating just short of five stars. The image quality is just as solid as its tank-like build and it's £1499 body-only asking price is fairly reasonable too. Image stabilisation is one of the main essential features in photography, and you will undoubtedly save money with this system as you won't have to fork out for expensive, stabilised optics. It's sure to come down in price over time too when retailer discounting kicks in.
Key SpecStreet price: £1499 (body) or £1699 with 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lensResolution: 24.3Mp (6000x4000px)Format: RAW & JPEGSensor: Full-frame Exmor CMOS (35.8x23.9)ISO: 50-25,600Shutter: 30-1/8000sec & BulbAF system: Fast Hybrid AFFocusing modes: Single shot AF, Continuous AF, Direct Manual Focus (DMF) and Manual focusMetering: Multi segment, Center-Weighted and SpotBurst rate: 5fpsMonitor: 3in, tilt-able 1228k-dot TFT LCDViewfinder: 2,359k-dot EVFPop-up flash: No Hotshoe: YesVideo: Full HD 1080p @60fpsWrite speeds: 1.5secs RAW, 1sec Extra Fine JPEGStorage: SD, SDHC and SDXCWeight: 556g (body only)Dimensions: (WxHxD) 126.9x95.7x59.7mmwww.sony.co.ukAs featured in the April 2015 issue of Digital Photo.
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