Boy how have times changed!

Sorry if this offends you. This article is not meant to offend anyone. It is meant to open everyone’s eyes to what we as a society are doing to our children and our nation.

When you were a child did your mother cook for you. When I was a child my mother used to cook dinner every night. She made me eat my vegetables. I couldn’t leave the table until I had eaten everything she thought I should have eaten no matter how many gagging noises I made or how much I pretended I was going to throw up.

There was a Dairy Queen about 2 miles away but if I wanted junk food from there, I had to ride my bicycle down without her knowing about it. But even that gave me exercise.

McDonalds was not located on every corner apart back then.

My parents did not let me drink soda. Coolaid was my beverage of choice. I could only have soda on special occasions like visiting my grandparents and even that was like grape soda or root beer. No Caffeine! I drank strange things like milk, juice and water. Snacks consisted of apples. I took my lunch to school.

I didn’t have a video game. I had to do crazy things for entertainment like play outside. I had strange toys like tennis racquets, footballs, basketballs, Frisbees, slingshots and BB guns. I had Gi Joes and toys soldiers. I knew how to play hide and go seek and I could run and ride bicycles. I even knew how to swim and took Judo lessons at the YMCA. A joy stick was a stick that gave me joy when I threw it.

There was only 1 “fat kid” in the school. She was teased a lot. Sorry that is just how it was back then. We just were not used to seeing fat people that were children.

We were not raised like kids are raised today.

Parents don’t know how to cook anymore. I guess they do on Thanksgiving or Christmas. I guess some do but McDonalds is so much easier. They think eating healthy is eating a Fried Chicken Breast sandwich from a fast food restaurant with a diet soda. Soda does not count as water. Kids these days are not forced to eat vegetables. Parents don’t want to have to argue with their children. It is a parent’s job to decide what a child eats and to make them eat healthy. My son says my job is to protect him. Teaching him how to eat properly and saying no to him is my job as a parent.

Today children think basketball, football, volleyball and tennis are played on video game screens. The only part that is getting exercise is their thumbs. Strong Thumbs. Come on parents. Make your kid play outside. I have parents come into my Karate School everyday with overweight children wanting to get them away from computers and video games. You could just take the games and TV’s away. Over 50% of the kids in my karate school come in the door overweight.

When I was a kid I had to take a bath after I was done playing. Today, kids only have to wash their thumb that was working the button or their joystick hands when they are done playing. Just hand sope is all that is needed today to keep a child clean.

When I was a kid we had 4 channels. No cable or satellite TV. Sure there was nothing on TV worth watching so I wanted to play outside. Who wants to go outside with all this TV. But as a parent today all we have to do is take the TV out of the child’s room and turn off the computers and games. Take your child outside and spend some quality time on weekends. My 8-year-old son says Sunday is Daddy Play Day. Sure it is tough on me being 44 but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

A couple of days ago a lady called me. She has a 5-year-old child. I tried to talk here into a program geared for 4 – 5 year olds. She was insisting that her child be in the big kids class because he needed the harder exercise. I agreed to let him try the class out to see if he could pay attention and stay focused.

When the child walked in I noticed he was almost as wide as he was tall. We tried him out; he was as I figured, too young for the class. At this age exercise should not be to get back in shape. It should be fun. A 5-year-old should never have been given the chance to get out of shape. Whose fault is it? Did the 5 year old get the car keys and drive to get a cheeseburger and fries? I don’t think so. The parents give in to the child and let them eat what they want. Immediately after the trial class while I was trying to talk to the mother, the child kept saying, “I want Cheetos, I want Cheetos”. So what did the mother of the overweight 5-year-old child do? She bought him Cheetos and a Sprite. The child didn’t sign up. He said the class was too much work.

I have parents walk in every day and not sign up because they don’t want to commit to the 1-year contract. They don’t want to force little Johnny to do anything that he may not like. Exercise is good for their body and their minds. Do you realize how much better a brain thinks when exercise pushes the blood to the brain? Exerices makes you smarter.

Will your child be a quitter? Are we raising a quitter? Adults don’t want to push their children into anything these days or force them to commit to it because their parent forced them to do things they didn’t like to do things. But my question to you is this, are you successful today because your parents forced you to exercise and forced you to commit to projects and sports? Did they let you quit sports when you had a bad day? Did they let you quit anything? Mine didn’t. And I thank them for not letting me quit everything. The habits of quitting and not committing to things are going to follow your children through life. If you let them always quit things as a child then they are never going to be able to hold a long-term job as a teen or adult. Think about this when they say karate is too hard and I don’t want to go anymore. Think about them quitting their 1st job when they are 16 because they had to work hard that day. Think about them dropping out of college if they make it that far. Think about them quitting a job every 2 years as an adult. Did you quit every 2 years and become as successful as you are today with these quitter habits.

Probably not.

I bet my frustration shows. I guess the reason I am writing this article is to remind everyone over 30 that we were not raised this way so why are we raising our children this way?

James Holan 5th Dan in TKD Owner Texas Karate Do In Irving and Grapevine, TX.

by: Jayson Hunter Registered Dieititian, CSCS

There has been much debate lately about High Fructose
Corn Syrup. The scientists say that it may be unhealthy
for you and make you fat. Where as a manufacturer for
HFCS says that is not true. Well, here are the facts as
we know them right now.

Archer Daniels Midland, a company that makes HFCS,
which is the main ingredient used in sodas, ketchup,
barbecue sauce, cereals, snack foods and other
processed foods says that HFCS does not make you fat.

Health officials and many scientists have conducted
studies that show that HFCS may lead to fat
accumulation, obesity and other health problems.

What they have been finding is that HFCS readily turns
to fat in the body more so than conventional sugar. It
is also associated with higher triglycerides and LDL
(bad cholesterol).

What I think is even more important to take note of is
that HFCS appears to affect your appetite so that you
eat more food. It is important to note that this
finding isn’t just for HFCS. It also applies to
artificial sweeteners. Researchers have noticed this
occurrence with diet sodas that contain artificial
sweeteners.

The reason is because insulin levels do not seem to
increase when consuming HFCS and artificial sweeteners.
This then means that leptin another hormone which is
controlled by insulin does not get released either.
Leptin tells your brain when you are full and to stop
eating. Without this message you tend to keep eating
until you have eaten too many calories.

So what this means is that HFCS may not directly make
you fat because of the ingredients, but because you do
not get the message that you are full you tend to
overeat which results in weight gain and a higher risk
for obesity.

Your take home message is to avoid all foods that
contain High Fructose Corn Syrup. Go through your
cabinets and look at the labels of all your foods and
get rid of any foods that contain HFCS. Then the next
time you are shopping make sure to choose foods that do
NOT contain High Fructose Corn Syrup.

High Fructose Corn Syrup doesn’t make you fat by
itself, but it most definitely assists with weight gain
by increasing your calories consumed. Since we tend to
eat many processed foods that contain HFCS our chances
of overeating is greatly increased.

Here is a tip to reduce the consumption of HFCS
successfully. Replace one food item a week with a non-
HFCS product. Better yet replace that food item with a
fruit or vegetable. This one little change can have you
losing weight before you know it and living a healthier
life as well.

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Q: I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is that true?
A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that’s it. Everything wears out eventually, speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that’s like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
A: You must grasp logical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism for delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable slop.

Q: Is beer or wine bad for me?
A: Look, it goes to the earlier point about fruits and vegetables. As we all know, scientests devide everything in the world into three categories: animal, vegetable and mineral. We all know that beer and wine are not animal, and they are not on the periodic table of elements: so that only leaves one thing, right? My advice: Have a berger and a beer and enjoy your liquid vegetables.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise Program?
A: Can’t think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is “No Pain – No Pain”.

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?
A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had.

This article was taken from a local newspaper, the “Orange Peel Gazette”. It gave me a chuckle, I hope it tickled your funny bone as well.

You cannot measure every morsel that passes your lips, but it is a good idea to measure most foods and beverages until you get a feel for portion sizes.

It is a supersized world out there, and most people are surprised to find that their idea of a single serving is actually two or three.

If you are into bells and whistles, there are food scales that are preprogrammed with nutritional information, as well as scales that will keep a running total of your daily food and nutrient intake for you. The only tools you really need, however, are a simple and inexpensive gram scale, dry and liquid measuring cups, and idea on reading food labels.

Among all of the mentioned tools, reading food labels seem to be the most effective way of determining the right kind of food to be bought in the supermarket. It lets you make sensible food selections. Through the “Nutrition Facts” section in a particular item in the grocery, you can identify the amount of serving sizes provided in that product.

With food labels, you can clearly understand the amount and kinds of nutrients that are provided in the item. Usually, it contains the information on saturated fat, sodium, total fat, fiber, and cholesterol amount “per serving.”

However, understanding and reading these food labels can be very perplexing. A typical consumer would definitely ask what those numbers mean and how it will affect her diet intake if ever she will religiously follow the serving guide as stipulated on the food label.

To further have a clear and more comprehensive understanding of the items stated in the food label, here is a list of things that you need to know:

1. Serving size

This is the primary item you will see in a food label.

The amount of servings stated in the food label refers to the quantity of food people usually consume. However, this does not necessarily mean that it reflects your very own amount of food intake.

Moreover, serving size determines the amount of nutrients that enters the body. This means that if you will follow strictly what the serving size is, you will obtain the same amount of nutrients according to the serving size that was given in the label.

For instance, if the serving size says one serving size is equal to 54 grams, that would mean you have to measure 54 grams and eat that and you have just eaten one serving. So to speak, the amount of nutrients stated in the food label is the same amount that has entered your body considering the fact that you have just eaten 54 grams.

However, if you have eaten everything, and the food label says that each pack is equivalent to 4 servings, you have to calculate the amount of nutrients that have entered your body. This means that if the food label says 250 calories per serving that means you have to multiply it to four to get the total amount of calories you have taken.

2. Nutrients

This refers to the list of available nutrients in a particular item. It is also where the nutritional claims of the product based on the recommended daily dietary allowance are stated. Usually, the nutritional amounts are based on both the 2,500-calorie diets and the 2,000 recommended dietary allowances.

In order to understand the numeric value of each item, you should know that the “% daily value” that the food label indicates is actually based on how a particular food corresponds to the recommended daily dietary allowance for a 2,000 calorie.

If in the event that you have purchased an item that has a dietary allowance different from the 2,000-calorie diet, you just have to divide the stipulated amount by 2,000 and you will be able to identify the “%daily value” for the nutrients.

3. Ingredients

This refers to the list of the ingredients that were used to manufacture the product. The listing is usually arranged from the main ingredients that have the greater amount by weight up to the smallest quantity. This simply means that the actual quantity of the food includes the biggest quantity of the main ingredient or the first item and the minimum amount of the very last ingredient.

4. Label claim

This refers to the kinds of nutritional claims of a particular food item. For instance, if an item says it is sodium-free, it has less than 5 milligrams per serving or a low fat item actually contains 3 grams of fat or less.

Indeed, reading food labels can be very tedious and confusing. Nevertheless, once you get the hang of it, it would be easier for you to watch your diet because you can already control the amount of food that you take.

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Whether your traveling on the go or around the
home, you don’t need to give up healthy eating
simply because you are on the run. The fact is,
healthy eating is even more important when your
trying to keep up with a busy schedule.

Having a good diet will help your body to handle
stress better. As you hustle about, a healthy meal
is probably the last thing you think about. The
following tips can help you eat when your on the go.

Restaurants
With tempting menus, large portions, and a festive
atmosphere, it’s easy to skip healthy eating. It’s
okay to splurge every now and then, although you’ll
pack on a lot of weight if you make it a habit.
When you eat out at restaurants, always be smart
about it.

Airports
An airport can be a very stressful place, although
you shouldn’t scrap your diet because of it. Eat
because you are hungry, not because of stress,
boredom, or to kill time.

In your car
Keep some healthy snacks in your car at all times,
so that when you get hungry – you have them.

At home
Evenings and mornings are busy times in most homes.
Making the time to eat can be hard, although you
shouldn’t run out the door without eating breakfast
first. Cereal with milk, a banana, muffin, or even
a bagel is a great way to start the day.

Anytime you are on the go, always make sure that you
make the right food decisions. You can take healthy
food with you if you need to, so that you have it
when you need it. Eating healthy on the go is easy
to do, once you know how. Never sacrifice healthy
food for junk, as your body will regret it later.

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If you have problems serving healthy foods because
of the prices, you’ll find these tips to be just
what you need to eat healthy on a budget.

1. Eliminate junk food
Doing your shopping on your own is the easiest way
to shop, as children and sometimes spouses are
usually the ones requesting junk food. Shopping
alone will prevent this, and ensure that you only
buy the foods you need.

2. Water or milk instead of soft drinks
You can still enjoy your favorite drinks at a
sporting event or night out, although you should
stick with the smallest size when shopping to save
money and calories. Children and even adults need
milk or milk products on a daily basis. Milk will
also help you get strong and provides calcium for
healthy bones and healthy teeth.

3. Buy fruits in quantity
Whne they are in season, buy fruits in quantity
and freeze any extras. You can buy several pounds
this way, and freeze extras to have them when the
fruit goes out of season. Wash the fruit well,
remove any spoiled pieces, dry thoroughly, then
freeze in plastic zipper bags.

4. Meats and beans
Meats and beans are the best sources for protein.
Lean meat is more expensive than meats with a lot
of fat. Canned beans are a great deal as well,
as they give you protein at a great price.

5. Beans as a substitute
You should use beans a substitute for meat on a
frequent occasion. There are several varieties,
so you can prepare them in a crock pot, so when
you return home they are ready to consume.

The USDA recommends eating beans at least 4 times
per week. If you experience gas after eating
beans you should try washing them, covering them
with water, bringing the water to a boil, then
draining it off and refilling the pot.

6. If you live in a coastal area or an area
where fish are around, make that an integral
part of your diet. You can catch them from the
lakes or rivers, saving money in the process.

7. Peanut butter is great for those on a budget
as it’s popular with almost everyone. You can
use it for sandwiches instead of eating hot
dogs. It does need to be refrigerated, although
bigger jars can last you for weeks.

8. You should fill up with foods that have a high
content of water. Watermelon, salads, and even
sugar free gelatin are all great examples.

Eating healthy is always something you can’t go
wrong with. You can eat healthy for just a few
bucks, which makes it perfect for those on a
budget. Now, you don’t need a lot of money to have
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Being a healthy eater requires you to become both
educated and smart about what healthy eating
actually is. Being food smart isn’t about
learning to calculate grams or fat, or is it
about studying labels and counting calories.

Healthy eating is all about balanced and moderate
eating, consisting of healthy meals at least
three times per day. Healthy eaters eat many
different types of foods, not limiting themselves
to one specific food type or food group.

Eating healthy requires quite a bit of leeway. You
might eat too much or not enough, consume
foods that are sometimes more or less nutritious.
However, you should always fuel your body and
your brain regularly with enough food to keep
both your mind and body strong and alert.

A healthy eater is a good problem solver. Healthy
eaters have learned to take care of themselves
and their eating with sound judgement and making
wise decisions. Healthy eaters are always aware
of what they eat, and know the effect that it
will have on their bodies.

When someone is unable to take control of their
eating, they are also likely to get out of control
with other aspects of life as well. They could
end up spending too much, talking too much, even
going to bed later and later.

You should always remember that restricting food
in any way is always a bad thing. Healthy eating
is a way of life, something that you can do to
enhance your body or your lifestyle. If you’ve
thought about making your life better, healthy
eating is just the place to start. You’ll make
life easier for yourself, those around you, and
even your family.

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