Diet 4U Online   
                                                       September 25, 2001

 

                                             "In this time of need, it is the greatest of heroes who step up to meet 
                                              the challenge."
                                                       Never forget 9/11/2001."


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                    In this issue you’ll find,

1.      Letter From The Editor

2.      Quote of the Month

3.      Something New  

4.    Editor's Picks for October

5.      Nutritional Article of Interest

ü       More Americans Going Meatless

6.      Recipe of the month

Letter From the Editor

I sit at my computer trying to put together our monthly news letter.  I have just finished watching the Sunday TV broadcast of " A Prayer For America" in New York.  The leaders of this great country have asked us to try to start to put our lives back to normal.  Our sons and daughters are going off to war.  Our economy is in some trouble.  Many of us are facing tough economic times. What can I say that will be meaningful?  This is what I, and my colleges in the dietary and health profession feel.
 
As we start to put our lives back together; as we try to help our families, our neighbors, our colleagues; this is also the time help ourselves.  To become healthy, to make a commitment to diet and exercise so that we will be strong, physically and mentally, and able to help our country in any way we are asked.  I do not just say this to USA citizens, but to the citizens of the world.  If we are to combat evil and terrorism, we will need to be stronger then we have ever been before.
 
So make a commitment with me!!  We will eat healthy, exercise regularly, and refresh ourselves mentally and spiritually, so that we will be strong in the days to come.
Thank you,
Pat (nutritional counselor)

 

Quotations for Dieters

  "Neglect not the gift that is in thee." - New Testament, I Timothy 4:14

 

Something New!!

Vegetarian High Protein Quick Weight Loss DietTM

Just completed!!  Now vegetarians too, can experience the benefits and remarkable quick weight loss of a high protein diet.  Can be used for lacto, lacto-ovo, and vegans.

EDITOR'S PICKS FOR OCTOBER 

Vegetarian Awareness Month: sponsored by the Vegetarian Awareness Network. For more info: 1-800-EAT-VEGE; or: www.veganet.org

World Vegetarian Day (1st): sponsored by the North American Vegetarian Society. For more info: http://www.navs-online.org/

Breast Cancer Control / Awareness Month: sponsored by the American Cancer Society; for more information: 1-800-ACS-2345; or: www.cancer.org The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service: 1-800-4-CANCER; or: http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov or http://www.breastfit.com for information on the Better Than Before Fitness Program for breast cancer survivors and patients. http://www.nbcam.org

Child Health Month: sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics. For more info: www.aap.org

Healthy Lung Month: sponsored by the American Lung Association; designed to promote lung health with a focus on childhood asthma, influenza and pneumonia and indoor air pollution, including second hand smoke and radon. For more info: 1-800-LUNG-USA; or: www.lungusa.org

National Pasta Month - for more information, visit http://www.ilovepasta.org

National Pizza Month - http://www.pizzafarm.org/pizza_menu.html or http://www.pizzahut.com

National Popcorn Popping Month - http://www.popcorn.org

National Pork Month - http://www.nppc.org/

National Seafood Month - for more information, contact Linda Candler National Fisheries Institute 1901 N Fort Myer Drive, Ste. 700 Arlington, VA 22209 Tel: (703) 524-8881 Web: http://www.nfi.org

National UNICEF Month: Trick or Treat for Unicef: sponsored by the U.S. Committee for UNICEF; for more info: 1-800-252-KIDS. http://www.unicef.org/

Organic Harvest Month - a celebration sponsored by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) to focus attention on the benefits of North American organic agriculture and its practices and to encourage consumers to choose organic products. FMI visit http://www.ota.com or call 413-774-7511.

National Eat Dinner Together Week is celebrated the week of October 1st. This event is sponsored by National Pork Producers Council. http://www.nppc.org

American Heart Walk (6-7): Sponsored by the American Heart Association. Held annually the first weekend in October. For more info: 1-800-AHA-USA1. http://www.americanheart.org/heartwalk/index.html

National School Lunch Week (8-12): sponsored by the American School Food Service Association: 1-800-728-0728; or: www.asfsa.org

World Food Day (16th): Always on the 16th - proclaimed by the F.A.O. to observe its founding in 1945, the event is sponsored by the U.S. National Committee for World Food Day. For more info: 202-653-2404 http://www.worldfooddayusa.org/

National Mammography Day (19): Held annually, the third Friday of October - sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: 1-800- IM AWARE. http://www.komen.org/

National Health Education Week (14-20): sponsored by the National Center for Health Education. For more info: www.nche.org

National Red Ribbon Celebration (23-31) - Campaign to keep kids off drugs. 800-705-8997 or http://www.nfp.org

Halloween (31st): the perfect occasion for "scary" food safety stories, healthful "treats" and nutritional comparisons of popular candy.

Nutritional News of Interest

More Americans Going Meatless

(NAPS)--It appears Mom was right. Eating more vegetables is a delicious way to achieve good health. To the delight of animals everywhere, more Americans are cutting back on meat, fish and poultry. Some people also exclude dairy products and eggs.

Not crazy about brussel sprouts or broccoli? Never fear. The options for people eager to explore a more plant-centered diet are more varied now than ever before.

The sale of meat substitutes totaled $250 million, and is projected to surpass $1 billion by next year. The whopping 48 percent growth rate of meat analogs has made it among the top ten fastest growing categories in U.S. supermarkets.

Who buys meat substitutes? The answer might surprise you. Eighty percent of shoppers polled did not consider themselves strict vegetarians. Still, the value of eating a more plant-centered diet is difficult to dispute.

The American Dietetic Association's position paper on vegetarian diets reports that "scientific data suggest positive relationships between diets containing vegetables and reduced risk for several chronic, degenerative diseases and conditions, including obesity, coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and some types of cancer."

While the health benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables may be most obvious to older consumers, young adults are also turning to more plant-based foods. The National Restaurant Association reports that, on any given day, nearly 15 percent of U.S. college students select a vegetarian option in their dining halls.

No matter what your age, plant protein, which makes up the bulk of most meat substitutes, has many advantages over animal protein. It is lower in fat, high in fiber and has no cholesterol. Soy protein, arguably the most popular and versatile of the meat substitutes, is itself an excellent source of all nine essential amino acids. In addition, soy protein is packed with isoflavones which are recognized for preventing breast and prostate cancers. The federal Food and Drug Administration recommends that consumers eat at least 25 grams of soy protein a day.

Not only can you help yourself by eating plant-based foods, but changing what you eat--or don't eat--can also help protect animals.

 

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New Vegetarian High Protein Quick Weight Loss DietTM
 Now vegetarians too, can experience the benefits and remarkable quick weight loss of a high protein diet.  Can be used for lacto, lacto-ovo, and vegans.
This six week program is planned using an average of 40% protein, 35% carbohydrates and less then 25% fats with an average of 1100 calories a day.  You will receive 6 weeks of meal plans, recipes and shopping lists, one each week in your email, and unlimited counseling from one of our registered ADA consultants.  You can read more here: http://www.diet4uonline.com/highproteinvegetariandiet.htm



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Recipe of The Month

PORTABELLO MUSHROOM BURGER

A delicious vegetarian burger

Serves 1.0 • **May use vegan cheese!!

315.40 Calories per serving. • PCF Ratio: 24-39-37

Protein per serving: 19.56 g • Carbohydrate per serving: 31.56 g • Fat per serving: 13.54 g

Ingredients:

1 large - PORTABELLO MUSHROOM, RAW, Mushroom, portabello, raw

1 tsp - OLIVE OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN

1 oz - CHEDDAR CHEESE, natural, mild, reduced fat "Light Naturals"

1/8 cup - ONION, RAW, Onions, raw

1 slice - TOMATO, RAW, SLICE, Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, June thru October average

1 leaf (medium) - BUTTERHEAD LETTUCE, RAW, includes Boston & Bibb types

1 bun - HAMBURGER BUN, WHOLE GRAIN

 

Recipe Directions:

Saute 1 large portabello mushroom cap in nonstick skillet in 1 tsp olive oil. Top with **cheese, tomato slice, lettuce, and onion. Serve on 2-oz whole-grain bun.

 

**May use vegan cheese!!

 

Nutrient Analysis:

Calories:

315.40

Protein:

19.56

Carbs:

31.56

Total Fat:

13.54

Sat Fat:

3.68

Cholesterol:

20.00

Sodium:

498.49

Fiber:

4.10

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