~patches~ wrote:

You don't need to explain yourself to me. I understand perfectly. What
would be nice is to include some part of to whom you are replying as a
quote to avoid misunderstandings. Since I started this thread and
missed Anthony's reply it appeared you were replying to me. I see you
have included a quote and reply here, so thanks.

Sorry for the confusion

Doug Kanter wrote:

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" wrote in message
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I'll be trying it as soon as it comes out...
All of the "side effects" appear to be positive.

"Seizures, detached limbs, blindness, hair loss, vomiting, numbness in
extremities, weight gain, stroke, agonizing pain in breasts, itchy skin,
dizziness. Speak to your doctor if you experience any of these bonuses".

Anal leakage.

Meghan Noecker wrote:

I am overweight too. I exercise some, but not enough. And I eat too
many high calorie things. I love desserts. I love fried food. It's my
own fault I am overwieght.


I have a few extra pounds, and I am a big guy to start with. I work out at
the Y at least 5 days a week plus I have a very tough one hour riding lesson
every Sunday. If I swim 1000m per day along with the 8 weight stations I use
I can manage to lose 1 pound every week or two. If I lay off for a few day or
two and don't cut back seriously on intake it starts to come back.

I don't really eat that much but it may be the wrong things. I eat a bowl of
oatmeal for breakfast and maybe once or twice a week I have some toast with
it. I sometimes have a sandwich for lunch, but more often a bran muffin and
coffee. I don't have huge servings of dinner. Maybe the culprit is that bowl
of cereal that I have and hour before bed :-(

"Anthony" wrote in message
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Doug Kanter wrote:
The standard nutritional label has been around for what - 7 years? 10?
Failure to understand them by now is no excuse.

Knowing what's in the contents is one thing, knowing what to make of
that information is another. We are bombarded in the most strident way
by "experts" holding wildly differing views of healthy eating -
Atkins, Ornish, the US Government, the Eades, Dr. Phil, on and on, plus
not only do the recommendations often conflict but they also change all
the time - eggs are good for you, no they're bad for you, no they're
okay, butter is better than margarine, or worse, or better, carbs are
good, carbs are bad, there are good carbs and bad carbs, etc. etc. etc.
It's not easy to sort out. Having been overweight for many years I
decided to change about three years ago, I've done the research and
reached a diet and exercise plan that I can live with and that keeps my
labs and BP in limits and my body fat low. But I don't think that it,
or any other plan, would be universally suitable - each of us has to
figure it out.



Here's an excellent source - a newsletter that's brief, accurate, impartial
and best of all, CHEAP. From the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
They're not afraid to slam food manufacturers. And, the newsletter's helpful
in terms of deciphering the nutritional label claims.

Nutrition Action Newsletter.
www.cspinet.org


Example:
CSPI Calls for FDA Crackdown Against Deceptive Trans-Fat Claims

'0 Grams Trans' Labels Mislead Consumers about Foods High in Artery-Clogging
Saturated Fat
The nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) today urged
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take enforcement action against
companies making misleading trans-fat claims on food labels. CSPI says that
any claim of "0 grams trans" on foods high in saturated fat is inherently
misleading, since consumers might think such a product is good for one's
heart health. Manufacturers such as Sara Lee, Mrs. Smith's, and Nestle
misleadingly label several of their products "0 grams trans," even though
they have 4 to 11 grams of artery-clogging saturated fat. The FDA considers
4 grams and up to be a high level of saturated fat.

"Just because a food doesn't have any trans fat doesn't by itself make it a
health food," said CSPI executive director Michael F. Jacobson. "Companies
shouldn't foster confusion by making trans-fat claims on foods high in
saturated fat, and the FDA shouldn't let them get away with it."

The products described in CSPI's complaint a

* Mrs. Smith's Apple Pie: A prominent red banner over the brand name states
"0g trans fat per serving." One serving of the product contains 7 grams of
saturated fat.

* Mrs. Paul's Crunchy Fish Fillets: A banner stating "0 grams trans fat per
serving" appears directly above the brand name. One serving of the product
contains 5 grams of saturated fat.

* Spectrum: Organic All Vegetable Shortening: A yellow highlighted batter
stating "0 grams trans fat" appears on the front label. One serving of the
product contains 6 grams of saturated fat.

* Nestle Crunch Ice Cream Bars: A banner over the large-print word "Crunch"
states that there is "0g trans fat!" One serving of the product contains 11
grams of saturated fat.

* Sara Lee Pumpkin Pie: The label states that the product has "zero 0g
transfat." One serving of the product contains 4 grams of saturated fat.

The FDA currently prohibits food companies from making "saturated fat free"
claims for foods that have virtually any trans fat. CSPI says the agency
should have a corresponding rule prohibiting "0 grams trans" claims on foods
high in saturated fat.

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Doug Kanter wrote:


Here's an excellent source - a newsletter that's brief, accurate, impartial
and best of all, CHEAP. From the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
They're not afraid to slam food manufacturers. And, the newsletter's helpful
in terms of deciphering the nutritional label claims.

Nutrition Action Newsletter.
www.cspinet.org


Thank you for that - I'll take a close look after I've had lunch
(spinach and ham today, quick and easy)

"Anthony" wrote in message
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Doug Kanter wrote:


Here's an excellent source - a newsletter that's brief, accurate,
impartial
and best of all, CHEAP. From the Center for Science in the Public
Interest.
They're not afraid to slam food manufacturers. And, the newsletter's
helpful
in terms of deciphering the nutritional label claims.

Nutrition Action Newsletter.
www.cspinet.org


Thank you for that - I'll take a close look after I've had lunch
(spinach and ham today, quick and easy)


It really is quite good. I've been getting it for years.