Tommy's Show Notes - 11/25/08
Ohhh that HEALTHY Thanksgiving Feast!
Every year we end up reflecting on just how much we ate over the holidays, but depending on what – and how much you eat, that Thanksgiving feast could actually be good for you! Some examples:
--Turkey: low in cholesterol, saturated fat, and overall fat, and it provides nearly 50 percent of the RDA for folic acid --which helps protect against birth defects, various forms of cancer, and heart disease.
--Cranberries: excellent source of free-radical scavenging antioxidants like vitamins C and E, the berries may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, stroke, and heart disease. May prevent urinary tract infections.
--Pumpkin: chock-full of beta-carotene (which is good for the eyes and may help prevent some types of cancer and atherosclerosis) and serves up vitamin C and potassium (the latter can help counteract the effects of sodium if you have high blood pressure).
--Whole Wheat Diner Rolls: 100 percent whole wheat breads have more fiber than white bread or other breads made with wheat flour. Fiber can decrease the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer and it helps you maintain regular bowel movements.
--Sweet Potatoes: excellent source of beta-carotene, antioxidants, and fiber.
See? Holiday feasting isn’t all bad, it’s the “moderation” part that throws a cog in things…
The "10 Worst Toys" List-
The organization “World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc” nicknamed W.A.T.C.H. has released their annual "10 Worst Toys" list, with a new bunch of toys that have the potential to cause childhood injuries, or even death --according to the group. Some of the toys do not have sufficient warning labels; others represent a choking hazard, which is the primary cause of death in 44 percent of toy-related deaths.
The whole “10 Worst Toys list”, plus the reasons for inclusion:
1. Animal Alley Purse Pet (choking)
2. Ninja Battle Gear --Michelangelo (blunt impact injuries)
3. Walk’n Sounds --Digger The Dog (potential for strangulation)
4. Pucci Puppies --My Own Puppy House Golden Retriever (choking)
5. Meadow Mystery Play-A-Sound Book With A Cuddly Pooh (choking)
6. Inflatable Giga Ball (impact injuries)
7. Spider-Man Adjustable Toy Skates (wrist or other impact injuries)
8. Sportsman Shotgun (eye injuries)
9. Extreme Spiral Copters (eye injuries)
10. Go Go Minis Pullback Vehicle (choking injuries)
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