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Vital Choice Seafood <randy wrote: Vital Choices Newsletter: Diabetes News; Fish Alert Applauds Alaska; Sablefish Puertoriqueno"Vital Choice Seafood" <randykellykebbyDate: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 23:15:09 -0500 Vital Choices Thursday, November 9, 2006 Issue 104 VOLUME 3 ISSUE 104 CHANGING YOUREMAIL ADDRESS?Click here to update it In This Issue

Fish-Collapse Study Applauds Alaska's Successes Diabetes News: Fish Fats and Tea and Display Preventive Potential Dr. Christiane Northrup's Classics, Updated! Sablefish (Black Cod) Puertoriqueño Online Store =Easy Shopping Click here for our main shopping directory, or go straight to our products:SeafoodWild Alaskan SalmonSmoked Salmon Albacore Tuna (low-mercury, troll-caught)Alaskan HalibutAlaskan Weathervane ScallopsAlaskan Sablefish (Black Cod)Salmon Sausage & BurgersSalmon Caviar (Ikura)Canned Salmon, Tuna, SardinesSalmon Dog TreatsSockeye Salmon OilCapsules or LiquidOrganic FoodsOrganic NutsOrganic BerriesOrganic ChocolateOrganic TeaOrganic Herbs & SpicesOrganic EV Olive and Macadamia OilsGiftsGift CertificatesGift PacksSampler Packs, Specials, ExtrasDr. Perricone PackDr. Northrup Mom-Baby PackSampler PacksSpecial & Grill PacksCedar BBQ PlanksCookbooksTo get a free catalog, click here, or call us toll-free at 1-800-608-4825. The Moby Dickof Wild Salmon The rare and delectable Alaskan Ivory King Salmon is coveted by those who know king salmon best … the fishermen who catch them! A quirk of nature graces us with a small portion of king salmon boasting ivory flesh marbled with vibrant pink and orange/red highlights. Comparable to the red king in omega-3 content, our 6 oz skinless-boneless portions of troll-harvested Ivory King Salmon offer a medium-firm texture, sweet, rich flavor, and delightful eye appeal. Publisher/EditorRandy HartnellProducerCraig WeatherbySend Mail To:VitalChoices The Vital Choice Advantage Click here to learn about the Vital Choice Advantage ... the many reasons why William Sears, M.D. - renowned as "America's Baby Doctor"- calls Vital Choice his favorite salmon

source. Vital Choice was founded by two longtime Alaska fishermen-Randy Hartnell and Dave Hamburg-who know where to get the highest quality fish. And they test it periodically to ensure your safety. Feed that HungrySalmon Hound Your canine companion will love our Wild Alaskan Salmon Organic Pet Treats. These chewy, human food-grade salmon jerky pieces will make him or her very happy and healthy. Make a Vital Choice for fido!

Come See Us at CAM Expo! Come by the Vital Choice booth at the International Complementary and Natural Healthcare Conference and Expo (CAMEXPO) to chat and sample some salmon, tuna, or sardines. CAMEXPO serves as a platform to bring together all of the individual communities of complementary, alternative and integrative medicine to influence the way medicine is practiced. The conference program features great speakers like Christiane Northrup, MD and Tieraona Lowdog, MD (pictured above),

addressing the latest trends and research in the field of complementary and integrative healthcare. Where: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, located at 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles Conference: November 10-12, 2006 Exhibits: November 11 and 12, 2006 Lox to Live For ... Vital Choice smoked salmon is far superior to the preservative-laden farmed product found in most grocery stores. After curing in natural alder wood smoke, our Smoked Sockeye Portions and silky, cold-smoked Sliced Nova Lox are immediately vacuum-packed and flash-frozen. Thawed and served, they taste as though they came fresh out of the smoker. "I am in love with the hot-smoked salmon. It is fabulous flaked and scrambled with eggs and onions. They give the eggs a lovely zing." - Dana Jacobi, author of 12 Best Foods

Cookbook. Pure, UnrefinedSockeye Salmon Oil Vital Choice Salmon Oil (top left) vs. two standard fish oilsWe put only whole, unrefined oil from wild Alaskan sockeye salmon in our premium salmon oil supplements. Wild Alaskan sockeye salmon is one of the cleanest fish in the sea: a trait reflected in the purity of our unrefined sockeye oil, which is now certified by NSF: one of the best-respected independent labs in the U.S.Because our naturally pure salmon oil does not need to be distilled, it provides the essential omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA), plus 30 other natural fatty acids and astaxanthin: the potent antioxidant that gives sockeye its distinctive deep-red color. We use fish-gelatin capsules, and now offer our Salmon oil in liquid form for kids and others who have trouble swallowing pills. Last but not least, ours is the only salmon oil supplement certified as sustainably sourced by the Marine Stewardship Council (www.msc.org). Scrumptious Weathervane Scallops People seem to swoon over our sweet, succulent, sustainably harvested Alaska weathervane scallops. Unlike common farmed varieties, Vital Choice scallops grow as nature intended in the cold, clear waters near Kodiak Island, Alaska. They're individually quick frozen and available in convenient re-sealable bags, so that you can take only the scallops you need and return the rest to the freezer. All Hail ...It's Alaska Halibut!

Our Alaskan halibut is light and lean with a wonderful flavor and texture. With longer-lived predatory fish like halibut and tuna, age and purity go hand in hand--the younger and smaller the fish, the purer it will be. Vital Choice offers you the peace of mind of knowing that you're buying the purest halibut available by procuring only the smallest, sustainably-harvested fish (unlike store or restaurant bought halibut--where it's almost impossible to know what you're getting.)

"Absolutely delicious! My kids devoured every morsel of the halibut and have asked me to order more. Thank you for sharing your wonderful secret with us." -- Michele S. Cook of Lake City, Florida

To change your email address, Click here to forward this email Fish-Collapse Study Applauds Alaska's Successes Alaskan, Australian, and Icelandic fisheries seen as models for Europe and the developing world by Craig Weatherby It's an open secret that most of the world's commercial and subsistence fisheries suffer unsustainable pressure from over-fishing. Ominously, a new study suggests that current trend lines converge at a doomsday date in people's lifetimes or their children's. The authors warn that a "global collapse" of all commercial species could occur by 2048: an eventuality that would leave little more than jellyfish in our seafood cases and on our restaurant menus. The Canadian-led international team reported that the numbers of almost one in three species

have fallen so low - to 10 percent of previous levels - that they might never recover: a status they define as a species "collapse". As they wrote, "… despite large increases in global fishing effort, cumulative yields Much depends on dinner Shoppers can help by alleviating demand for threatened species. Two credible non-profit organizations offer guides to sustainably harvested species and endangered ones: The Seafood Watch guide by

Monterey Bay Aquarium terms Alaska salmon, halibut and troll-caught Pacific albacore tuna "Best Choices" but lists farmed Atlantic salmon as a "Worst Choice". Ocean's Alive Best & Worst Seafood Choices calls Pacific halibut and Alaska salmon and sablefish "Best Choices" but

lists farmed Atlantic salmon as a "Worst Choice".across all species and Large Marine Ecosystems had declined by 13% (or 10.6 million metric tons) since passing a maximum in 1994 … collapses of LME fisheries occurred at a higher rate in species-poor ecosystems, as compared with species-rich ones." The international team also noted that loss of biodiversity makes marine ecosystems more vulnerable to over-fishing and less able to recover, while biodiversity loss speeds environmental degradation and

loss of commercial species. Their chief proposal was to establish more marine reserves and enforce more fishery closures, to allow ecosystems and fish to recover: "… reserves and fisheries closures showed increased species diversity … associated with large increases in fisheries productivity, as seen in the fourfold average increase in catch per unit of effort in fished areas around the reserves." Fishery status worldwide: picture a checkerboard Lead author Boris Worm, Ph.D. admitted that the press release highlighted the "global collapse" alert to draw attention, but acknowledged on National Public Radio (NPR) that a collapse in many areas of the world would have little effect on well-managed fisheries elsewhere. Virtually all observers agree that fisheries in southeastern Asia, Africa, Eastern Canada, and parts of Europe urgently need to enforce protection of fast-disappearing fish species and their habitats-including rivers, estuaries, and coastal ecosystems. Despite political pressures, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Iceland and a few other nations Lead study authorBoris Worm,. Ph.D.have taken effective steps to protect the most seriously threatened habitats and their dependent species. Critics point to positive signs; Alaska cited as prime success story We read the study, and then heard Dr. Worm interviewed on the NPR talk show "On Point", along with critics of the study and its conclusions. His fellow guests agreed that the problem is severe in many regions, but found fault with the study authors' proposed solutions and their failure to consider the

impact should more countries emulate others' best practices. One of Dr. Worm's on-air critics was Professor Ray Hilborn, Ph.D. of the University of Washington: an aquatic and fishery sciences researcher. Ray Hilborn, Ph.D.As Dr. Hilborn said, "The projection [of the study] is silly because it fails to recognize that some areas have reversed the trend." His on-air comments echoed a tart excerpt from Hilborn's interview in the Seattle Times: "It's just mind-boggling stupid. I'm worried about some areas of the world - like Africa - but other areas of the world have figured out how to do effective fishery management." In support of Dr. Hilborn's view, the Seattle Times noted that, "For example, most of the harvests in the North Pacific off Alaska - where most Seattle fleets fish - are not in sharp decline."

This observation was endorsed by another guest on the NPR show-Maine fisherman Ted Ames,MacArthur granteeand marine researcher Ted Ames-who was awarded a 2005 MacArthur Foundation "genius" award. Like Dr. Hilborn, Ted Ames critiqued the author's focus on fishery closures and marine protection reserves, such as the one created recently near the Hawaiian Islands. He noted that while reserves are better than nothing, they often fail to encompass the complete habitats needed by threatened species. Ames said that he would rely instead on area management plans that preserve all ecological components. He went on to point to Alaska's salmon and Pollock fisheries as excellent examples of area management programs ... [Click here for full article and sources] Diabetes News: Fish Fats and Tea and Display Preventive Potential Green tea aids blood sugar control in mice; Omega-3s prevent adipose-tissue changes that promote diabetes by Craig Weatherby According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States have type II diabetes: the kind caused by obesity, poor diets, and lack of exercise. And some six million of these remain dangerously unaware of their condition. Diabetes contributed to about 224,000 deaths in 2002, and studies indicate that diabetes is generally under-reported on Key Points Mouse study suggests green tea antioxidant aids blood-sugar and insulin control; human trial to follow. Marine omega-3s prevent pre-diabetic changes in mice fed a high-fat diets.death certificates, particularly in the cases of older

persons with multiple chronic conditions. As a consequence, the death toll attributable to diabetes may be much higher. America's annual bill for this lifestyle disease is estimated at $132 billion: a figure that includes lost productivity, miscellaneous medical care, and a whopping $92 billion for expensive diabetes drugs. As we've reported, omega-3s from fish offer considerable promise as preventive and therapeutic agents: see "Drug May Help Prevent Diabetes but Omega-3s Offer Comparable Effects", "FDA Drug Cops Fumble in Diabetes Fiasco" and "Fish, omega-3s, and diabetes") Recent weeks witnessed the release of more promising findings on the

diabetes front, regarding green tea as well as omega-3s. High-fat diet rich in omega-3s halts pro-diabetic changes Research published in recent years supports the idea that inflammation, obesity, and diabetes are interconnected, and highlights the fact that dietary omega-3s can discourage all three. A new animal study from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria underscores these insidious connections and supports the hypothesis that marine omega-3s can help prevent or ameliorate type II diabetes (Todoric J et al 2006). As Dr. Nicholas Perricone often points out, the fatty adipose tissue that accumulates around people's waists and results in dangerous "central obesity" attracts immune-sytem cells (macrophages) that spews a steady stream of the kinds of pro-inflammatory

messenger chemicals (e.g., cytokines and prostaglandins) normally generated only in response to injury, cancer, or infection. Increases in the proportion of adipose tissue in the body also tend to reduce the "insulin sensitivity" of cells: an effect that predisposes people to developing obesity and diabetes. As the authors of the Austrian study said, "Inflammatory alterations in white adipose tissue

appear to underlie complications of obesity including diabetes mellitus." But, as they also noted, "Polyunsaturated fatty acids … particularly those of the n-3 [omega-3] series, modulate immune responses and may ameliorate [decreases in] insulin sensitivity." They set tested this hypothesis by feeding fat, diabetic mice either a Low-Fat Diet or one of three diets: High-Fat Diet dominated by saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. High-Fat Omega-6 Diet (dominated by pro-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids). High-Fat Omega-3 Diet (dominated by anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids from fish). The Austrians reported that the diabetic mice on High-Fat Diet number 1 (saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids) suffered two adverse effects, compared with diabetic mice on the Low-Fat Diet: Increased "expression" of many pro-inflammatory genes. Their adipose tissue became

infiltrated by immune system cells called macrophages, which release pro-inflammatory messenger chemicals. Unsurprisingly, the mice on High-Fat Diet number 2, rich in pro-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids, suffered similar adverse, pro-inflammatory effects in their adipose tissues. However, the diabetic mice on the High-Fat Omega-3 Diet avoided all of the adverse, pro-inflammatory effects suffered by the other two High-Fat chow groups, despite the fact that their body weight did not drop. In addition, while High-Fat Diets 1 and 2 reduced the animals' blood levels of adiponectin-a hormone inversely correlated with body mass index (BMI)-the levels remained desirably high in diabetic mice on the High-Fat Omega-3 Diet. The Austrian researchers expressed the results this way (clarifying text inserted in brackets ): "[A high-fat diet rich in omega-3s] prevent adipose tissue inflammation induced by high-fat diet in obese diabetic mice … These data suggest that beneficial effects of [omega-3 fatty acids] on diabetes development could be mediated by their effect on adipose tissue inflammation." While not proof, these results offer more solid evidence that omega-3s may help prevent or alleviate type II diabetes in people. Study shows green tea antioxidant's anti-diabetic attributes Despite its

association with improved weight control, the record of green tea as an anti-diabetes agent is mixed at best, with clearly positive results reported from only one clinical trial that tested the effects of a green tea extract (Fukino Y et al 2005). But findings published last month by researchers from Swiss manufacturer DSM Nutritional Products show that green tea extract improves glucose tolerance in diabetic mice: an effect that could help prevent type II diabetes (Wolfram S et al 2006). We should note at the outset that these encouraging results

relate to DSM's highly concentrated green tea extract. The extract, called Teavigo™, contains unnaturally high levels (94 percent by weight) of one of tea's major polyphenol antioxidants: epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. EGCG is believed responsible for much of green tea's promise in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, obesity, Alzheimer's, cancer, periodontal disease and dental cavities. In

addition, EGCG is "gluco-static". This simply means that EGCG helps prevent sharp rises in blood sugar and consequent spikes in insulin levels: key goals in the prevention and amelioration of diabetes. The Swiss DSM team, led by Swen Wolfram, PhD, gave severely diabetic mice one of three different doses of EGCG or a placebo, for seven weeks. They then administered glucose-tolerance tests after five weeks and insulin-tolerance tests after six weeks. The Swiss scientists found that the animals' glucose tolerance improved after five weeks in a dose-dependent manner, with the effect being most noticeable in mice placed on a very-low-calorie diet. The EGCG supplement produced reductions in glucose levels of 23, 35, and 48 per cent, with the bigger drops corresponding to the higher doses of the tea extract. Likewise, the animals' blood triglyceride levels dropped and their blood insulin levels increased as the doses of EGCG increased. Dr. Wolfram's team also reported that EGCG suppressed, beneficially, expression of genes involved the generation of ... [Click here for full story and sources] Dr. Christiane Northrup's Classics, Updated! The wisdom of #1 New York Times bestselling author Christiane Northrup, M.D. is now updated and available in revised editions of her

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Vital Choice Recipes Sablefish (Black Cod) Puertoriqueño Today's recipe speaks to us with a Puerto Rican accent, thanks to the characteristic sofrito broth ... which could easily pass for a Sicilian tradition.

The littlenecks impart a wonderful flavor but are entirely optional, and you could use canned clams in a pinch. If you skip clams altogether, you many want to add one or two more sablefish fillets, depending on appetites Sablefish (Black Cod) Puertoriqueño Adapted from a recipe by Chef Marc Lippman, former chef of Las Ventanas al Paraiso resort in Los Cabos, Mexico and currently chef of Ocean Drive in Norwalk, Connecticut. Makes 4 servings 4 (4 oz. each) Alaska Sablefish fillets 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil 2 cups Sofrito (see below) 1 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 cup chorizo, medium diced 20 Littleneck clams (optional; alternatively, one small can canned clams) 1 cup cooked white beans 1 tbsp. butter (or organic extra virgin olive oil) Sea salt and organic black pepper Fresh herbs, i.e. chervil, lemon thyme, parsley (optional garnish) Sofrito 4 tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped 1 cup red pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup tomato, finely

chopped 5 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tbsp. paprika 1 tsp. organic cayenne pepper 1

tbsp. tomato paste Preheat oven to a 400°F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, garlic and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add paprika, cayenne, tomato paste. Remove from heat and reserve. Season fillets with salt and black pepper. Place 2 tbsp.

oil in a medium skillet. Bring to medium/high heat and place black cod in skillet. Sear fish 1 minute on each side. Place skillet in a 400°F oven and roast for 6-7 minutes, or until it flakes. In a medium saucepan, over moderate heat, place chicken stock, chorizo, Sofrito, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add clams (if using littlenecks) and continue to cook until clams open. (If using canned clams, add them with beans.) Add white beans and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter (or oil). Divide Sofrito broth among 4 large serving bowls. Top with fillets and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with fresh herbs, i.e. chervil, lemon thyme, parsley. [PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION] Subscribe to Vital Choices To to our newsletter, just enter your email address in the box below.You can expect to receive one or two newsletters each week.We will never provide your infomation to any third party.Your Email Address: Add Remove Send As HTML A Vital Community Connection Vital Choice contributes a portion of its net profits to the Weil Foundation, the Live Strong Foundation, The Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Natural Resources Defense Council, and other causes devoted to improving the health and well being of people and the planet that sustains us.

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Kel, I use this salmon; it is excellent!Amelia--- kellykebby wrote:"Kelly W." <kellykebby , blue-butterflies Subject: Fwd: Vital Choices Newsletter: Diabetes News (second article down)Thu, 9 Nov 2006 20:32:28 -0800 (PST)Vital Choice Seafood <randy wrote:Vital Choices Newsletter: Diabetes News; Fish Alert Applauds Alaska; Sablefish Puertoriqueno"Vital Choice Seafood" <randykellykebbyDate: Thu, 9 Nov 2006 23:15:09 -0500 Thursday, November 9, 2006 Issue 104 VOLUME 3 ISSUE 104 CHANGING YOUREMAIL ADDRESS?Click here to update it In This Issue Fish-Collapse Study Applauds Alaska's Successes Diabetes News: Fish Fats and Tea and Display Preventive Potential Dr. Christiane Northrup's Classics, Updated! Sablefish (Black Cod) Puertoriqueño Online Store =Easy Shopping Click here for our main shopping directory, or go straight to our products:SeafoodWild Alaskan SalmonSmoked Salmon Albacore Tuna (low-mercury, troll-caught)Alaskan HalibutAlaskan Weathervane ScallopsAlaskan Sablefish (Black Cod)Salmon Sausage & BurgersSalmon Caviar (Ikura)Canned Salmon, Tuna, SardinesSalmon Dog TreatsSockeye Salmon OilCapsules or LiquidOrganic FoodsOrganic NutsOrganic BerriesOrganic ChocolateOrganic TeaOrganic Herbs & SpicesOrganic EV Olive and Macadamia OilsGiftsGift CertificatesGift PacksSampler Packs, Specials, ExtrasDr. Perricone PackDr. Northrup Mom-Baby PackSampler PacksSpecial & Grill PacksCedar BBQ PlanksCookbooksTo get a free catalog, click here, or call us toll-free at 1-800-608-4825. The Moby Dickof Wild Salmon The rare and delectable Alaskan Ivory King Salmon is coveted by those who know king salmon best Â… the fishermen who catch them! A quirk of nature graces us with a small portion of king salmon boasting ivory flesh marbled with vibrant pink and orange/red highlights. Comparable to the red king in omega-3 content, our 6 oz skinless-boneless portions of troll-harvested Ivory King Salmon offer a medium-firm texture, sweet, rich flavor, and delightful eye appeal.Publisher/EditorRandy HartnellProducerCraig WeatherbySend Mail To:VitalChoicesThe Vital Choice Advantage Click here to learn about the Vital Choice Advantage ... the many reasons why William Sears, M.D. - renowned as "America's Baby Doctor"- calls Vital Choice his favorite salmon source.Vital Choice was founded by two longtime Alaska fishermen-Randy Hartnell and Dave Hamburg-who know where to get the highest quality fish. And they test it periodically to ensure your safety. Feed that HungrySalmon Hound Your canine companion will love our Wild Alaskan Salmon Organic Pet Treats. These chewy, human food-grade salmon jerky pieces will make him or her very happy and healthy. Make a Vital Choice for fido! Come See Us at CAM Expo! Come by the Vital Choice booth at the International Complementary and Natural Healthcare Conference and Expo (CAMEXPO) to chat and sample some salmon, tuna, or sardines. CAMEXPO serves as a platform to bring together all of the individual communities of complementary, alternative and integrative medicine to influence the way medicine is practiced. The conference program features great speakers like Christiane Northrup, MD and Tieraona Lowdog, MD (pictured above), addressing the latest trends and research in the field of complementary and integrative healthcare.Where: Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, located at 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los AngelesConference: November 10-12, 2006Exhibits: November 11 and 12, 2006Lox to Live For ... Vital Choice smoked salmon is far superior to the preservative-laden farmed product found in most grocery stores. After curing in natural alder wood smoke, our Smoked Sockeye Portions and silky, cold-smoked Sliced Nova Lox are immediately vacuum-packed and flash-frozen. Thawed and served, they taste as though they came fresh out of the smoker. "I am in love with the hot-smoked salmon. It is fabulous flaked and scrambled with eggs and onions. They give the eggs a lovely zing." - Dana Jacobi, author of 12 Best Foods Cookbook. Pure, UnrefinedSockeye Salmon Oil Vital Choice Salmon Oil (top left) vs. two standard fish oilsWe put only whole, unrefined oil from wild Alaskan sockeye salmon in our premium salmon oil supplements. Wild Alaskan sockeye salmon is one of the cleanest fish in the sea: a trait reflected in the purity of our unrefined sockeye oil, which is now certified by NSF: one of the best-respected independent labs in the U.S.Because our naturally pure salmon oil does not need to be distilled, it provides the essential omega-3 fatty acids (EPA & DHA), plus 30 other natural fatty acids and astaxanthin: the potent antioxidant that gives sockeye its distinctive deep-red color. We use fish-gelatin capsules, and now offer our Salmon oil in liquid form for kids and others who have trouble swallowing pills. Last but not least, ours is the only salmon oil supplement certified as sustainably sourced by the Marine Stewardship Council (www.msc.org).Scrumptious Weathervane Scallops People seem to swoon over our sweet, succulent, sustainably harvested Alaska weathervane scallops. Unlike common farmed varieties, Vital Choice scallops grow as nature intended in the cold, clear waters near Kodiak Island, Alaska. They're individually quick frozen and available in convenient re-sealable bags, so that you can take only the scallops you need and return the rest to the freezer.All Hail ...It's Alaska Halibut! Our Alaskan halibut is light and lean with a wonderful flavor and texture. With longer-lived predatory fish like halibut and tuna, age and purity go hand in hand--the younger and smaller the fish, the purer it will be. Vital Choice offers you the peace of mind of knowing that you're buying the purest halibut available by procuring only the smallest, sustainably-harvested fish (unlike store or restaurant bought halibut--where it's almost impossible to know what you're getting.) "Absolutely delicious! My kids devoured every morsel of the halibut and have asked me to order more. Thank you for sharing your wonderful secret with us." -- Michele S. Cook of Lake City, Florida To change your email address, Click here to forward this email Fish-Collapse Study Applauds Alaska's Successes Alaskan, Australian, and Icelandic fisheries seen as models for Europe and the developing world by Craig Weatherby It's an open secret that most of the world's commercial and subsistence fisheries suffer unsustainable pressure from over-fishing. Ominously, a new study suggests that current trend lines converge at a doomsday date in people's lifetimes or their children's. The authors warn that a "global collapse" of all commercial species could occur by 2048: an eventuality that would leave little more than jellyfish in our seafood cases and on our restaurant menus. The Canadian-led international team reported that the numbers of almost one in three species have fallen so low - to 10 percent of previous levels - that they might never recover: a status they define as a species "collapse". As they wrote, "Â… despite large increases in global fishing effort, cumulative yields Much depends on dinnerShoppers can help by alleviating demand for threatened species. Two credible non-profit organizations offer guides to sustainably harvested species and endangered ones: The Seafood Watch guide by Monterey Bay Aquarium terms Alaska salmon, halibut and troll-caught Pacific albacore tuna "Best Choices" but lists farmed Atlantic salmon as a "Worst Choice". Ocean's Alive Best & Worst Seafood Choices calls Pacific halibut and Alaska salmon and sablefish "Best Choices" but lists farmed Atlantic salmon as a "Worst Choice".across all species and Large Marine Ecosystems had declined by 13% (or 10.6 million metric tons) since passing a maximum in 1994 Â… collapses of LME fisheries occurred at a higher rate in species-poor ecosystems, as compared with species-rich ones." The international team also noted that loss of biodiversity makes marine ecosystems more vulnerable to over-fishing and less able to recover, while biodiversity loss speeds environmental degradation and loss of commercial species.Their chief proposal was to establish more marine reserves and enforce more fishery closures, to allow ecosystems and fish to recover: "Â… reserves and fisheries closures showed increased species diversity Â… associated with large increases in fisheries productivity, as seen in the fourfold average increase in catch per unit of effort in fished areas around the reserves." Fishery status worldwide: picture a checkerboardLead author Boris Worm, Ph.D. admitted that the press release highlighted the "global collapse" alert to draw attention, but acknowledged on National Public Radio (NPR) that a collapse in many areas of the world would have little effect on well-managed fisheries elsewhere. Virtually all observers agree that fisheries in southeastern Asia, Africa, Eastern Canada, and parts of Europe urgently need to enforce protection of fast-disappearing fish species and their habitats-including rivers, estuaries, and coastal ecosystems. Despite political pressures, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Iceland and a few other nations Lead study authorBoris Worm,. Ph.D.have taken effective steps to protect the most seriously threatened habitats and their dependent species. Critics point to positive signs; Alaska cited as prime success storyWe read the study, and then heard Dr. Worm interviewed on the NPR talk show "On Point", along with critics of the study and its conclusions. His fellow guests agreed that the problem is severe in many regions, but found fault with the study authors' proposed solutions and their failure to consider the impact should more countries emulate others' best practices. One of Dr. Worm's on-air critics was Professor Ray Hilborn, Ph.D. of the University of Washington: an aquatic and fishery sciences researcher. Ray Hilborn, Ph.D.As Dr. Hilborn said, "The projection [of the study] is silly because it fails to recognize that some areas have reversed the trend." His on-air comments echoed a tart excerpt from Hilborn's interview in the Seattle Times: "It's just mind-boggling stupid. I'm worried about some areas of the world - like Africa - but other areas of the world have figured out how to do effective fishery management." In support of Dr. Hilborn's view, the Seattle Times noted that, "For example, most of the harvests in the North Pacific off Alaska - where most Seattle fleets fish - are not in sharp decline." This observation was endorsed by another guest on the NPR show-Maine fisherman Ted Ames,MacArthur granteeand marine researcher Ted Ames-who was awarded a 2005 MacArthur Foundation "genius" award. Like Dr. Hilborn, Ted Ames critiqued the author's focus on fishery closures and marine protection reserves, such as the one created recently near the Hawaiian Islands. He noted that while reserves are better than nothing, they often fail to encompass the complete habitats needed by threatened species. Ames said that he would rely instead on area management plans that preserve all ecological components. He went on to point to Alaska's salmon and Pollock fisheries as excellent examples of area management programs ...[Click here for full article and sources] Diabetes News: Fish Fats and Tea and Display Preventive Potential Green tea aids blood sugar control in mice; Omega-3s prevent adipose-tissue changes that promote diabetes by Craig Weatherby According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 21 million children and adults in the United States have type II diabetes: the kind caused by obesity, poor diets, and lack of exercise. And some six million of these remain dangerously unaware of their condition. Diabetes contributed to about 224,000 deaths in 2002, and studies indicate that diabetes is generally under-reported on Key PointsMouse study suggests green tea antioxidant aids blood-sugar and insulin control; human trial to follow.Marine omega-3s prevent pre-diabetic changes in mice fed a high-fat diets.death certificates, particularly in the cases of older persons with multiple chronic conditions. As a consequence, the death toll attributable to diabetes may be much higher. America's annual bill for this lifestyle disease is estimated at $132 billion: a figure that includes lost productivity, miscellaneous medical care, and a whopping $92 billion for expensive diabetes drugs. As we've reported, omega-3s from fish offer considerable promise as preventive and therapeutic agents: see "Drug May Help Prevent Diabetes but Omega-3s Offer Comparable Effects", "FDA Drug Cops Fumble in Diabetes Fiasco" and "Fish, omega-3s, and diabetes") Recent weeks witnessed the release of more promising findings on the diabetes front, regarding green tea as well as omega-3s. High-fat diet rich in omega-3s halts pro-diabetic changes Research published in recent years supports the idea that inflammation, obesity, and diabetes are interconnected, and highlights the fact that dietary omega-3s can discourage all three. A new animal study from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria underscores these insidious connections and supports the hypothesis that marine omega-3s can help prevent or ameliorate type II diabetes (Todoric J et al 2006). As Dr. Nicholas Perricone often points out, the fatty adipose tissue that accumulates around people's waists and results in dangerous "central obesity" attracts immune-sytem cells (macrophages) that spews a steady stream of the kinds of pro-inflammatory messenger chemicals (e.g., cytokines and prostaglandins) normally generated only in response to injury, cancer, or infection. Increases in the proportion of adipose tissue in the body also tend to reduce the "insulin sensitivity" of cells: an effect that predisposes people to developing obesity and diabetes. As the authors of the Austrian study said, "Inflammatory alterations in white adipose tissue appear to underlie complications of obesity including diabetes mellitus." But, as they also noted, "Polyunsaturated fatty acids Â… particularly those of the n-3 [omega-3] series, modulate immune responses and may ameliorate [decreases in] insulin sensitivity." They set tested this hypothesis by feeding fat, diabetic mice either a Low-Fat Diet or one of three diets:High-Fat Diet dominated by saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids. High-Fat Omega-6 Diet (dominated by pro-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids). High-Fat Omega-3 Diet (dominated by anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids from fish).The Austrians reported that the diabetic mice on High-Fat Diet number 1 (saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids) suffered two adverse effects, compared with diabetic mice on the Low-Fat Diet:Increased "expression" of many pro-inflammatory genes. Their adipose tissue became infiltrated by immune system cells called macrophages, which release pro-inflammatory messenger chemicals.Unsurprisingly, the mice on High-Fat Diet number 2, rich in pro-inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids, suffered similar adverse, pro-inflammatory effects in their adipose tissues. However, the diabetic mice on the High-Fat Omega-3 Diet avoided all of the adverse, pro-inflammatory effects suffered by the other two High-Fat chow groups, despite the fact that their body weight did not drop. In addition, while High-Fat Diets 1 and 2 reduced the animals' blood levels of adiponectin-a hormone inversely correlated with body mass index (BMI)-the levels remained desirably high in diabetic mice on the High-Fat Omega-3 Diet. The Austrian researchers expressed the results this way (clarifying text inserted in brackets ):"[A high-fat diet rich in omega-3s] prevent adipose tissue inflammation induced by high-fat diet in obese diabetic mice Â… These data suggest that beneficial effects of [omega-3 fatty acids] on diabetes development could be mediated by their effect on adipose tissue inflammation."While not proof, these results offer more solid evidence that omega-3s may help prevent or alleviate type II diabetes in people. Study shows green tea antioxidant's anti-diabetic attributesDespite its association with improved weight control, the record of green tea as an anti-diabetes agent is mixed at best, with clearly positive results reported from only one clinical trial that tested the effects of a green tea extract (Fukino Y et al 2005).But findings published last month by researchers from Swiss manufacturer DSM Nutritional Products show that green tea extract improves glucose tolerance in diabetic mice: an effect that could help prevent type II diabetes (Wolfram S et al 2006). We should note at the outset that these encouraging results relate to DSM's highly concentrated green tea extract. The extract, called Teavigo™, contains unnaturally high levels (94 percent by weight) of one of tea's major polyphenol antioxidants: epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG. EGCG is believed responsible for much of green tea's promise in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, obesity, Alzheimer's, cancer, periodontal disease and dental cavities. In addition, EGCG is "gluco-static". This simply means that EGCG helps prevent sharp rises in blood sugar and consequent spikes in insulin levels: key goals in the prevention and amelioration of diabetes. The Swiss DSM team, led by Swen Wolfram, PhD, gave severely diabetic mice one of three different doses of EGCG or a placebo, for seven weeks. They then administered glucose-tolerance tests after five weeks and insulin-tolerance tests after six weeks. The Swiss scientists found that the animals' glucose tolerance improved after five weeks in a dose-dependent manner, with the effect being most noticeable in mice placed on a very-low-calorie diet. The EGCG supplement produced reductions in glucose levels of 23, 35, and 48 per cent, with the bigger drops corresponding to the higher doses of the tea extract. Likewise, the animals' blood triglyceride levels dropped and their blood insulin levels increased as the doses of EGCG increased. Dr. Wolfram's team also reported that EGCG suppressed, beneficially, expression of genes involved the generation of ...[Click here for full story and sources] Dr. Christiane Northrup's Classics, Updated! The wisdom of #1 New York Times bestselling author Christiane Northrup, M.D. is now updated and available in revised editions of her classics. Dr. Northrup helped devise our Healthy Mom & Baby packs. Her newly updated bestsellers help women understand the powerful links between their bodies, minds, spirits, and between mothers and daughters. Drawing on the latest research and filled with Dr. Northrup's warmth, insight, and expertise, these books demonstrate that when women change some of the basic conditions of their lives, they can create vibrant health with far fewer medical interventions. Click on the book title or photo to order from Amazon.com. To learn more about Dr. Northrup visit www.drnorthrup.com. Women's Bodies, Women's WisdomThe groundbreaking classic, now with the most up-to-date information available, is a trusted resource for women of all ages. Filled with information that lets you to take control of your medical options; answers questions on PMS, fertility, and pregnancy; and covers the best treatments for osteoporosis, breast health, and hormone replacement. The Wisdom Of MenopauseDr. Northrup says this candid guide is intended for every woman ready to come into her own. Offers updated medical advice on sleep and diet, on heart, bone, and breast health, and on the latest hormone therapies, prescription drugs, and alternative treatments. Mother-Daughter Wisdom Essential insight into the relationship at the foundation of each woman's well-being. Dr. Northrup explores the deeply personal relationship between mothers and daughters--and how it affects one's overall health. It's a legacy she believes every woman needs to understand. "Regardless of our individual circumstances, our pasts, our age--regardless of our starting points, each of us has inner guidance available which we can tune into to create vibrant health daily." - Christiane Northrup, MD [PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION] Vital Choice Recipes Sablefish (Black Cod) Puertoriqueño Today's recipe speaks to us with a Puerto Rican accent, thanks to the characteristic sofrito broth ... which could easily pass for a Sicilian tradition. The littlenecks impart a wonderful flavor but are entirely optional, and you could use canned clams in a pinch. If you skip clams altogether, you many want to add one or two more sablefish fillets, depending on appetites Sablefish (Black Cod) Puertoriqueño Adapted from a recipe by Chef Marc Lippman, former chef of Las Ventanas al Paraiso resort in Los Cabos, Mexico and currently chef of Ocean Drive in Norwalk, Connecticut.Makes 4 servings 4 (4 oz. each) Alaska Sablefish fillets 1/4 cup organic extra virgin olive oil2 cups Sofrito (see below)1 1/2 cup chicken stock1 cup chorizo, medium diced20 Littleneck clams (optional; alternatively, one small can canned clams)1 cup cooked white beans1 tbsp. butter (or organic extra virgin olive oil)Sea salt and organic black pepperFresh herbs, i.e. chervil, lemon thyme, parsley (optional garnish) Sofrito4 tbsp. organic extra virgin olive oil1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped1 cup red pepper, finely chopped1/2 cup tomato, finely chopped5 cloves of garlic, minced2 tbsp. paprika1 tsp. organic cayenne pepper1 tbsp. tomato paste Preheat oven to a 400°F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, red pepper, garlic and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add paprika, cayenne, tomato paste. Remove from heat and reserve. Season fillets with salt and black pepper. Place 2 tbsp. oil in a medium skillet. Bring to medium/high heat and place black cod in skillet. Sear fish 1 minute on each side. Place skillet in a 400°F oven and roast for 6-7 minutes, or until it flakes. In a medium saucepan, over moderate heat, place chicken stock, chorizo, Sofrito, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add clams (if using littlenecks) and continue to cook until clams open. (If using canned clams, add them with beans.) Add white beans and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter (or oil). Divide Sofrito broth among 4 large serving bowls. Top with fillets and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with fresh herbs, i.e. chervil, lemon thyme, parsley. 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