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From the "hmmm" files. This is from the prestigious journal Lancet. Promotion of healthy urban transport policies, such as walking and cycling, would help reduce both world oil demand and global food insecurity — not only through less car use overall, but by reducing the excess demands on food and car use from the obese part of the population. The issues are discussed in this week’s edition of the Lancet by Dr Phil Edwards and Dr Ian Roberts, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.

The authors say: “Motorised transport is more than 95% oil dependent and accounts for almost half of world oil use. Because oil is a key agricultural input, demand for transportation fuel affects food prices. Increased car use also contributes to rising food prices by promoting obesity, which, for the reasons outlined below, increases the global demand for food.”

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(Source: Albert Einstein College of Medicine ) Contrary to long-held assumptions, high-salt diets may not increase the risk of death, according to investigators from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. They reached their conclusion after examining dietary intake among a nationally representative sample of adults in the U.S. The Einstein researchers actually observed a significantly increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with lower sodium diets. They report their findings in the advance online edition of the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

The researchers analyzed data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), which was conducted by the federal government among a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. These data were then compared against death records that had been collected by the government through the year 2000. The sample of approximately 8,700 represented American adults who were over 30 years of age at the time of the baseline survey (1988-1994) and were not on a special low-salt diet.

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My husband and I are not big drinkers but recently we both wanted a beer. In trying to make our home, and lives, greener we decided to try an organic beer. On a recommendation from a Whole Foods employee, we bought Peaks Organic Amber Ale. The beer was tasty and a great alternative to our favorite non-organic beer Sam Adams.

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International Fitness Expert, author of Sexy in 6, creator/star of over 15 exercise DVD's, Tracey Mallett has become a fitness icon to millions of moms and working women across the world.  After her first pregnancy, a 55 pound weight gain she placed her career on hold with a complete lack of confidence. Tracey knows first hand that it's easy to lose sight of one’s identity and self-confidence with life’s daily stresses, and what it takes to get back into shape.  She has made it her mission to help and motivate women to find their path to weight loss success with quick, simple, practical healthy solutions and sound nutrition.

The latest additions to Tracey’s many top rated fitness books, DVDs and workout solutions is Sexy in 6 and the 6 Minute QuickBlast Method, receiving rave reviews worldwide.  The fast-paced and customizable book (offering workouts for pear-shaped and apple shaped women) two companion DVDs (6 Minute Quick Blast: Total Body Fat Burner and Total Body Calorie Blaster) and easy diet plan are designed to deliver results in just six weeks.

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A pioneer in the fitness industry, who has helped millions to get fit, Gilad Janklowicz, continues to inspire and lead, with his consistent message, “keep it simple”.

This year Gilad’s television show, Gilad’s Bodies in Motion, now airing on Discovery Fit TV, celebrates its 25^th anniversary, making it the longest running fitness show in history. Seen in over 80 countries world wide, in a viewer’s poll conducted by Discovery, Gilad won the title of “Television Fitness Instructor of the Year” in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Recently Gilad created a new fitness show for Fit TV, Total Body Sculpt with Gilad, designed to give viewers a dynamic new concept in fitness that focuses on functional exercises, dynamic strength, toning and core training.  Gilad was inducted into Israel’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 and into the US National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2007.

No matter the medium, the message is consistent and commanding, states Gilad, "Fitness is a journey not a destination".

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Calorie Bargain: Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World (St. Martin's Griffin, 2008) by Lisa Lillien

The Why:  Lisa Lillien is fabulously creative when it comes to making fun healthy food taste great. She’s also a real person, a hungry girl, “not a nutritionist,” and relates well to her audience in this fantastic recipe book. The recipes are easy to follow, great tasting, and practical.  She has recipes for healthy burgers, chocolate cake, frozen margaritas, fudge, French fries and onion rings.  The book is a great gift or treat for yourself.

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Calorie Bargain: Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

The Why:  The reality is that one in four American women dies of heart disease, and according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, “most fail to make the connection between risk factors—such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol—and their personal risk of developing heart disease.”  Plus It’s a 2 days away from Mother’s day – and if this is a pretty good way to say you love your mom --- recipes to help her live longer.  As the recipes in this special collection show, you do not have to lose flavor to gain heart health and "keep the beat". Enjoy "Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken," "Red Hot Fusilli," "Crunchy Pumpkin Pie," and "Summer Breezes Smoothie." Contains more than 100 pages of tempting heart healthy, taste-tested recipes sure to please you and your family. Turn your meals from "ho-hum" to "yum-yum" experiences.

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