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California Law Puts the Ban on Trans Fat
It looks like California has just bought a ticket for the trans-fat-free boat. Just like New York City, the Golden State is banning trans fat from their restaurants and other retail food places. This includes prohibiting the use of any oil, margarine, or shortening that contains trans fat.
The Most Active States in America
Are people in your state active?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has put together a list of the most active states, as well as the least active states in the nation. Each state is ranked based on the percentage of people in each state meeting physical activity recommendations.
CA Evens the Playing Field
While I was mourning over an overturned law that would require NYC restaurants to post calorie counts on menu boards, I nearly missed some good news on the same matter in my neck of the woods.
Here are the details:
By a vote of 42 to 31, the California Assembly [on 9/11/2007] made California the first state in the nation to pass statewide legislation requiring fast-food outlets and chain restaurants to provide nutrition information at the point of purchase – a move favored by 84 percent of Californians in a statewide poll last April. Commonly known as the menu-labeling law, Senate Bill 120 (Padilla/Migden) is seen as landmark legislation to help Californians make healthier choices.
Organic Clif ZBaR: For the Little Kid in You
Whether you have kids or not, I think you'll want to know about the Clif ZBaR. OK, so they're made for kids, but that doesn't mean someone over 30 can't enjoy one as well.
These bars are sweet and chewy and drizzled with chocolate, and are a great alternative to a candy bar.
Rock 'n' Roll Marathon
Get ready for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon on June 3, 2007. This marathon is renowned for the more than 40 bands that play live music along the 26.2 mile tour of beautiful San Diego, California.
If you register online between now and April 20, it costs $90.
Grapple: Say "Grape-L"
Apparently people are getting bored with traditional fruits. Apples and oranges are just not cutting it anymore.
Enter the Grapple which is a hybrid of the Washington Apple and Concord Grapes.
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Another Plastic Health Risk — Erectile Dysfunction
While there have been previous studies, linking bisphenol A (BPA), found in hard plastics, to health problems, including precancerous tumors, prostate cancer, and brain damage, a new study, conducted in China, substantiates its claims with results in humans. In one of the first studies of its kind to be conducted on humans, researchers are finding that much of what they've previously seen in animal studies holds true — men exposed to significant amounts of BPA are at greater risk of sexual health problems.
The study compared the levels of sexual dysfunction in two groups of male factory workers — one group, which was exposed to high levels of BPA, while the other was not.
Gear Review: Radiance Jacket by Mountain Hardwear
If you are looking forward to Winter but not the cold that accompanies it, Mountain Hardwear has constructed a jacket for you. The Radiance Jacket ($230) is pre-wired for the Ardica Moshi Power System ($145).
When fully charged, the battery powered energy pack will keep you warm for a little over eight and a half hours when set on the low setting and three hours when set for high.
Citrus Shortage: Vitamin C Alternatives
Recently California suffered when temps (remember we are talking about California here) dipped to around 30 degrees killing a good amount of the bountiful citrus crops.
So even though we are facing a minor citrus shortage, it is still recommended that you get at least 75-90 mg per day of vitamin c. In light of all this, you can still get your oranges from Florida, but there are lots of other foods high in vitamin c that you may also want to consider such as:
- Papaya: 313.1 mg in one
- Bell peppers: 174.80 mg in one cup
- Broccoli: 205.7 mg in one cup
- Brussel sprouts: 161.2 mg in one cup
- Strawberries: 136.1 mg in one cup
- Cantaloupe: 112.5 mg in one cup
- Kiwi (the fruit, not the bird): 95 mg in one
- Cauliflower: 91.5 mg in one cup
- Kale: 88.8 mg in one cup
McDonald's Introduces The Bigger Burger
Recently we heard that McDonald's and Prince Charles were at odds. The Prince thinks the restaurant should be banned, while McDonald's says the Prince obviously hasn't noticed all their efforts to add healthy fare to their menu. Perhaps during this little argument McD's forgot about their latest menu addition, which is anything but healthy...
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