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Several of the big, fast-food restaurant chains have recently come out with a series of soft and fluffy television commercials, highlighting their new “healthier” menu items, such as their salads.
So, I did some research on these salads to see if they really are as healthy as these restaurant chains are claiming they are. It‘s very interesting when you see some of the ingredients that go into these salads; it really reinforces the idea that you don‘t want to go anywhere near fast-food restaurants.
Some of the ingredients in their salads include high fructose corn syrup, liquid margarine, preservatives, corn syrup solids, and all kinds of nasty, mucky things that you really don‘t want anywhere near your body.
I thought this was something you should be aware of, especially if you have a family and you‘re considering going to a fast-food restaurant and trying out their so-called “healthier alternatives.” This is surely information you need to have, so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not to let your family eat at these restaurants.

After looking at a database of 850 patients diagnosed with lymphatic and bone marrow cancers between 1972 and 1980, researchers from the University of Tasmania and Britain‘s Bristol University found that living near high-voltage power lines might increase the risk of leukemia, lymphoma, and related conditions later in life. People who lived within 328 yards of a power line up to the age of five were five times more likely to develop cancer. Those who lived within the same range to a power line at any point during their first 15 years were three times more likely to develop cancer as an adult.
Internal Medicine Journal September 2007; 37(9):614-9
Physorg.com August 24, 2007
 

Today, I‘ll show you how to make a delicious chilled, Greek Chicken Salad. It‘s a great recipe for both carb and mixed types. This one is yummy!
INGREDIENTS:

2 cooked chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks
1 large cucumber, chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh spearmint leaves, chopped
1 cup raw goat‘s milk yogurt
PREPARATION:

Place chicken in medium-sized bowl.
Add in cucumber and spearmint.
Pour in raw goat‘s milk yogurt.
Mix well.
Note: Mixed types can use raw sheep milk or cow milk yogurt in place of goat‘s milk yogurt, though goat‘s milk yogurt has a lower fat content, which is good for carb types.
Likely, you can find a local source for fresh, raw goat‘s milk.
Now, we‘ve got an amazingly-aromatic, refreshing, scrumptious salad, perfect for a summer picnic or barbeque. And pretty too!
Enjoy!

Today‘s recipe is for a fantastic summer salad alternative. Though it may sound like an unlikely combo, the sheep‘s milk feta really brings out the flavors in the watermelon beautifully. It‘s a pretty, colorful dish as well. Trust me. You will really love this yummy dish, and there will be no going back once you‘ve tried it.
INGREDIENTS:

2 cups watermelon, (seedless) chopped into bite-sized chunks
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped fine
¾ cup raw sheep‘s milk feta cheese, crumbled
PREPARATION:

Place watermelon in large bowl.
Add mint leaves.
Add feta cheese.
Stir to combine.
There you have it! An incredibly quick and easy summer salad that you and all your guests will love!

Today I‘ll show you how to make a raw, red-hot-spicy tomato soup which promises to be a very, very tasty dish, that will be enjoyed by all.
INGREDIENTS:

4 large, organic tomatoes, rough chopped
1 large red sweet bell pepper, chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
¼ onion, chopped
¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, depending on taste
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 to 3 Tablespoons olive oil (see note below)
PREPARATION:

Pour tomatoes, red bell peppers, garlic and onion into large mixing bowl (or food processor or large blender).
Add cayenne pepper and cinnamon. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Add as much olive oil as you like (see note below).
Blend with immersion blender, in food processor, or blender until smooth.
Serve chilled.
Note: This recipe is best suited for mixed types. But if you‘re a carb type, you can just reduce the amount of olive oil accordingly.
I hope you enjoy this very simple, raw, chilled soup.

Today, I‘ll show you a fantastic recipe that‘s great for both protein and mixed types, and is a fine way to use up leftover chicken.
INGREDIENTS:

2 cups dark-meat chicken, cooked & chopped1/2 cup raw cashews2 stalks organic celery, choppedSmall handful organic fresh Italian parsley, chopped (may also use curly parsley)2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped1/3 cup red onion, chopped1/2 cup to 1 cup fresh, raw cream1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard Splash of organic olive oilJuice of ½ lemon
PREPARATION:

Place chicken, cashews, celery, parsley, thyme and onion in medium-sized bowl.
Add lemon juice, raw cream and mustard (the secret ingredient).
Add splash of organic olive oil.
Mix well.
Note: Protein types omit lemon juice, as it‘s not an ideal food for you. It‘s fine for mixed types.
This is a scrumptious dish you can keep in the fridge. It can be made in larger batches for entertaining. I‘m sure your family will love it!

People who work rotating shifts during the night and early morning have significantly lower levels of the hormone and neurotransmitter serotonin, according to a study of 683 men.Serotonin plays an important role in the regulation of sleep, and low levels have been linked to:Sleep problems Anger Depression AnxietyIn the study, men who worked hours when the body typically expects to be sleeping (shifts starting at 6 p.m.) had notably lower levels of serotonin than those working shifts during the day (starting at 6 a.m.).Anywhere from 2 percent to 5 percent of the U.S. population is thought to have sleep problems related to shift work. Shift work sleep disorder is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder that is caused by a work schedule that takes place during the normal sleep period, thereby confusing your body’s internal clock.The disorder can result in trouble sleeping, severe fatigue, poor sleep quality, and not feeling refreshed upon waking. The ensuing fatigue can affect work performance and alertness, and may also increase your risk of getting injured at work.Rotating shift workers typically sleep one to four hours less than average, and often feel fatigued when they’re awake.Sleep August 1, 2007 Science Daily August 1, 2007