Good news for the holidays, a
five-ounce glass of red, white, or rosé has about 100 calories per
glass. Many believe wine is high in sugar because it is made from
grapes, but because the fermentation process in wine-making
converts sugars into alcohol. Only sweet or dessert wines are high
in sugar. Wine is considered a heart healthy drink, especially red
wine, which contains resveratrol, the antioxidant compound linked
to heart health benefits. The American Heart Association
recommends 1-2 four-ounce servings of wine per day.
Hard liquor is higher in calories per-ounce than wine, but not by
much since after distillation, spirits such as vodka, whiskey,
gin, and rum have nothing left but the alcohol. They contain zero
carbs, which makes them a diet-friendly option, plus, the standard
1.5 ounce serving of spirits has 105 calories.
The average 12-ounce serving of beer contains 150 calories and 13g
carbs, higher than wine and spirits. Choosing light versions of
beer will save about 50 calories per serving and cut carbs in
half. Lager and wheat beers are generally lower in both calories
and carbs per serving compared to heavier beers such as ales,
stouts, and porters. Beers differ in color, flavor, and
consistency, and the good news all offer some nutritional value.
The brewer’s yeast used to ferment beer contains B vitamins that
benefit the nervous system health and reduce homocysteine, a
chemical that can contribute to cardiovascular disease. Bottoms
up!
Nov 27, 2015
Germ Fact
More germs are passed by shaking hands than by
kissing. This holiday season, be safe and liberally pass out hugs
and kisses at every opportunity.
Bug Repellant Pill
Nice go outdoors without the threat of
mosquitoes. Mozi-Q is a new bug repellant pill. This revolutionary
pill invented by Erin Bosch has been cleared by the Canadian
Health board as being safe for users as well as quite successful
at keeping the bugs away.
The pill is available online and Bosch claims its effectiveness come from the five types of flowers that it is made from. The pill takes about thirty minutes to take effect after it is ingested. It is a combination of several homeopathic remedies claimed to be up to 90% effective at reducing bites. By changing the body’s susceptibility to being bitten, bugs lose interest in the attack.
The pill is available online and Bosch claims its effectiveness come from the five types of flowers that it is made from. The pill takes about thirty minutes to take effect after it is ingested. It is a combination of several homeopathic remedies claimed to be up to 90% effective at reducing bites. By changing the body’s susceptibility to being bitten, bugs lose interest in the attack.
Turkey Sex
Some turkeys (and chickens) reproduce without
sex. Parthenogenesis is reproduction without benefit of sex. In
other words, asexual reproduction in which the offspring develops
from unfertilized eggs. It occurs spontaneously in a handful of
species, like insects, lizards, snakes, and sharks. Turkeys have a
virgin birth rate in some breeds of up to 40 percent. Virgin birth
can become more frequent in turkeys if the female is exposed to
semen having a low sperm count.
Turkey Terms
A few common labels and what they actually
mean, which is not much. I hope you are enjoying the leftovers
from your premium, young, fresh, free range turkey, with no
hormones added.
- Young: Most commercial turkeys are killed at 16 to 18 weeks, so this is mostly meaningless. The USDA does not define “young” for turkeys and only requires the label of “mature” or “yearling” for turkeys that lived more than a year.
- Fresh: This means the turkey was never frozen.
- No Hormones Added: Mostly meaningless as commercial turkeys, and other poultry are not given growth hormones, per USDA rules.
- Premium: Meaningless as premium has no USDA definition.
- Free range: Often misleading, as it means the animal was given “access to the outdoors.” In most cases, the animal is still raised in standard, crowded cages.
Immortal Lobster Myth
Photos of lobsters can be found at
many sites on the net with captions calling the crustaceans
biologically immortal. A 2007 news story that reported that
lobsters do not show typical signs of senescence, the process of
growing older. The report said that lobsters do not age the way
other living creatures do, because they do not lower their
reproductive ability, slow their metabolism, or decrease in
strength.
It is true that lobsters continue reproducing, and growing until the end. Like most decapod crustaceans, which also include crayfish and shrimp, they have indeterminate growth. That means they do not reach a set size limit in their lifetimes, continuing to grow until they die. Previous research has suggested that the biggest European lobster males in the wild live an average of 31 years, and the females an average of 54 years.
According to the Animal Aging and Longevity Database, other organisms with negligible aging includes: Rougheye rockfish – 205 years, Painted turtle – 61 years, Blanding's turtle – 77 years, Eastern box turtle – 138 years, and Red sea urchin – 200 years, among others.
It is true that lobsters continue reproducing, and growing until the end. Like most decapod crustaceans, which also include crayfish and shrimp, they have indeterminate growth. That means they do not reach a set size limit in their lifetimes, continuing to grow until they die. Previous research has suggested that the biggest European lobster males in the wild live an average of 31 years, and the females an average of 54 years.
According to the Animal Aging and Longevity Database, other organisms with negligible aging includes: Rougheye rockfish – 205 years, Painted turtle – 61 years, Blanding's turtle – 77 years, Eastern box turtle – 138 years, and Red sea urchin – 200 years, among others.
Nov 20, 2015
Happy Friday
If you have only one choice, choose happiness.
I always choose to be happy, especially when celebrating a Happy Friday!
I always choose to be happy, especially when celebrating a Happy Friday!
Whats in a Name
A 16-week-old turkey is
called a fryer. A five to seven month old turkey is called a
young roaster. A group of turkeys is
technically called a “rafter”, though they are often incorrectly
referred to as a “gobble” or a “flock.”
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