Guest guest Posted May 3, 2005 Report Share Posted May 3, 2005 457 West Allen #117 San Dimas, CA 91773 USA Telephone: 909 596-9507 Facsimile: 909 596-9189 www.askbillsardi.com .............Email: Bsardi April 29, 2005 News Blasts Stop Treating Osteoporosis Like It Is A Calcium Deficiency Alarm bells went off. While millions of post-menopausal women worldwide are being advised to take calcium supplements to build bone density to prevent fractures, the latest study involving 3814 women over age 70 did not find calcium or vitamin D supplements were of any value in preventing fractures. Women were given 1000 mg of calcium and 800 IU of vitamin D for a period of two years. [british Medical Journal 330: April 30, 2005] Another large study also confirms these findings. The dairy industry has over-promoted calcium as the cure-all for osteoporosis, to the detriment of mature women who face multiple fractures in their later years of life. Osteoporosis is not a mineral deficiency, it is the result of an estrogen hormone shortage. Estrogen sends a signal to hold calcium in bones. Provision of more calcium from supplements does not stop the slow loss of calcium from bones and only serves to clog arteries, kidneys and heart valves with excess calcium, as well as cause heart flutters and constipation. However, women are left in a lurch. They cannot return to hormone replacement therapy because of increased risks of cancer and heart disease. [Fertility Sterility 37:457-74, 1982; J National Cancer Institute 20;97:595-602, 2005; Minerva Medicine 95:507-20, 2004] The problems associated with hormone replacement therapy may have emanated from over-dosage. The previously recommended oral dose of estrogen (1-2 mg/day) results in urinary excretion at values 5-10 times the upper limit of the reference range for pre-menopausal women. Studies associating oral estrogen with increased risk of breast cancer may reflect overdose conditions. Based on current knowledge, a prudent dose ceiling for oral estrogen replacement therapy of 0.25 mg/day as been proposed. [Alternative Medicine Review 10:36-41, 2005] But most women now are too frightened to go back to estrogen replacement therapy. Japanese women consume far less calcium from their diet (400 mg per day, versus 800 mg for American women), yet experience far fewer hip fractures than American women. Japanese women consume mild plant estrogens in their diet which are absent from the American diet. Soy milk, cereal, burgers and other soy foods will provide very little estrogen-like molecules. The Japanese women consume fermented sources of soy as tofu and miso where more plant estrogens are extracted from soybeans. Plant estrogens exhibit 1/1000th the hormonal properties of natural estrogen. Ground flaxseed (flax meal, not flax seed oil) is an available and economical source of plant estrogens (lignans) and should be considered by every menopausal woman. Provision of flax lignans would also help menopausal women avoid hot flashes, mental depression and the need for anti-depressant drugs, and reduce their risk for cancer. For more information, go to www.askbillsardi.com and read the report entitled MENOPAUSAL WOMEN. © Copyright 2005 Bill Sardi, Knowledge of Health, Inc. Not for posting on other websites ---- You are recieving this email because you signup for the Bill Sardi News Blasts at askbillsardi.com or naturalhealthlibrarian.com. To from Bill Sardi's News Blasts list, Good Health to You Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:38:00 -0600 Today, ConAgra Foods, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 15 oz. tubs of Blue Bonnet Spread that were inadvertently mispackaged—the lid is for regular Blue Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet Light Spread. The product inside of the tub is regular Blue Bonnet Spread. As a result, the product tubs do not declare the allergen whey (milk), as an ingredient. Firm Press Release: FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. Patricia Squyres (714) 299-6468 (714) 974-7055 Fax --- On Sat, 11/14/09, Jae Jones <recyclednew wrote: Jae Jones <recyclednew Re: grain free pasta? Saturday, November 14, 2009, 12:28 PM  Thanks Pam. I guess with all the shows and magazines constantly referring to quinoa as a grain I started believing it was! That's the US for ya! lol (I can make jokes about Americans because I'm one of the idiots! lol) On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 11:22 AM, pdw <pdworkman (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote: > > > Technically, it is only a " grain " or " cereal " if it is a member of the > grass > family (poacaea). This include glutenous grains like wheat, rye, and > barley, and gluten-free grains like rice, wild rice, corn, oats, teff, > sorghum, and millet. > > Amaranth and quinoa are part of the goosefoot family (same family as beets) > and are therefore seeds or " pseudocereals " . Buckwheat is part of the > knotwood family (same as rhubarb) so it is not a grain either. You are > right, they are colloquially referred to as grains, just as spiders are > often referred to as bugs or insects, which they are not, or peanuts are > referred to as nuts, which they are not. > > Other flours that we use that are not grains are tapioca, arrowroot, > potato, > any nut or bean flours, etc. > > Pam > > > On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 1:44 AM, Deborah Pageau <dpageau (AT) dccnet (DOT) com<dpageau%40dccnet. com>> > wrote: > > > > > > > Sounds yummy Leah! > > > > In Australia, are amaranth and quinoa not considered grains? > > > > In North America, I think most people call them " gluten-free grains " . > > > > So you call something a grain only if it has gluten in it? > > > > Deborah > > > > > > We make our pasta from a mixture of amaranth,quinoa, potato and tapioca > > flour. It took me about a year to get the consistancy right but it > actually > > tastes pretty good. > > > > Leah > > Leah, good for you! That sounds like a great way to deal with the > > situation! > > > > What is in grain free pasta? > > > > Deborah > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I never new that Blue Bonnet Light was dairy free. Is it vegan? I know some of the Smart Balance ones are but they are confusing because the larger tubs, which are labeled basically the same as the small tubs which are safe, contain dairy! I made that mistake once when I first started buying it because I thought the big tub would be a better value. Another lesson in always read the label! lol Are there any other mainstream brands that are safe? I've been using Earth Balance lately but if there is a brand that is cheaper I'm willing to try it! Of course I'll check the recall list before buying! lol Thanks for the info! On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 4:22 PM, Patricia A Squyres <p.squyreswrote: > > > > Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:38:00 -0600 Today, ConAgra Foods, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug > Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 15 oz. > tubs of Blue Bonnet > Spread that were inadvertently mispackaged—the lid is for regular Blue > Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet > Light Spread. The product inside of the tub is regular Blue Bonnet > Spread. As a result, the product tubs do not declare the allergen whey > (milk), as an ingredient. > > Firm Press Release: FDA posts press releases and other notices of > recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to > consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse > either the product or the company. > > > Patricia Squyres > > (714) 299-6468 > > (714) 974-7055 Fax > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Yes - if you check the PETA site under the header I cant believe its vegan - baking category ( there are 8 categories in all ) Blue Bonnet Light is listed . Patricia Squyres (714) 299-6468 (714) 974-7055 Fax --- On Sat, 11/14/09, Jae Jones <recyclednew wrote: Jae Jones <recyclednew Re: FYI Saturday, November 14, 2009, 2:16 PM I never new that Blue Bonnet Light was dairy free. Is it vegan? I know some of the Smart Balance ones are but they are confusing because the larger tubs, which are labeled basically the same as the small tubs which are safe, contain dairy! I made that mistake once when I first started buying it because I thought the big tub would be a better value. Another lesson in always read the label! lol Are there any other mainstream brands that are safe? I've been using Earth Balance lately but if there is a brand that is cheaper I'm willing to try it! Of course I'll check the recall list before buying! lol Thanks for the info! On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 4:22 PM, Patricia A Squyres <p.squyreswrote: > > > > Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:38:00 -0600 Today, ConAgra Foods, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug > Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 15 oz. > tubs of Blue Bonnet > Spread that were inadvertently mispackaged葉he lid is for regular Blue > Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet > Light Spread. The product inside of the tub is regular Blue Bonnet > Spread. As a result, the product tubs do not declare the allergen whey > (milk), as an ingredient. > > Firm Press Release: FDA posts press releases and other notices of > recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to > consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse > either the product or the company. > > > Patricia Squyres > > (714) 299-6468 > > (714) 974-7055 Fax > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 If you check the PETA site under their heading I Cant believe it is Vegan - Baking Category ( there are 8 categories) it shows Blue Bonnet Light as vegan along with the Smart Balance light. Here in CA we have earth balance whipped and sticks that are made by the same company as Smart Balance. Jae wrote: I never new that Blue Bonnet Light was dairy free. Is it vegan? I know some of the Smart Balance ones are but they are confusing because the larger tubs, which are labeled basically the same as the small tubs which are safe, contain dairy! I made that mistake once when I first started buying it because I thought the big tub would be a better value. Another lesson in always read the label! lol Are there any other mainstream brands that are safe? I've been using Earth Balance lately but if there is a brand that is cheaper I'm willing to try it! Of course I'll check the recall list before buying! lol Thanks for the info! Patricia Squyres (714) 299-6468 (714) 974-7055 Fax --- On Sat, 11/14/09, Jae Jones <recyclednew wrote: Jae Jones <recyclednew Re: FYI Saturday, November 14, 2009, 2:16 PM I never new that Blue Bonnet Light was dairy free. Is it vegan? I know some of the Smart Balance ones are but they are confusing because the larger tubs, which are labeled basically the same as the small tubs which are safe, contain dairy! I made that mistake once when I first started buying it because I thought the big tub would be a better value. Another lesson in always read the label! lol Are there any other mainstream brands that are safe? I've been using Earth Balance lately but if there is a brand that is cheaper I'm willing to try it! Of course I'll check the recall list before buying! lol Thanks for the info! On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 4:22 PM, Patricia A Squyres <p.squyreswrote: > > > > Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:38:00 -0600 Today, ConAgra Foods, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug > Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 15 oz. > tubs of Blue Bonnet > Spread that were inadvertently mispackaged葉he lid is for regular Blue > Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet > Light Spread. The product inside of the tub is regular Blue Bonnet > Spread. As a result, the product tubs do not declare the allergen whey > (milk), as an ingredient. > > Firm Press Release: FDA posts press releases and other notices of > recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to > consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse > either the product or the company. > > > Patricia Squyres > > (714) 299-6468 > > (714) 974-7055 Fax > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 It is vegan per PETA site I can't believe its vegan but don't know if gluten free cause conagra says their suppliers don't tell them!! As big as this company is -shame Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Jae Jones <recyclednew Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:16:20 Re: FYI I never new that Blue Bonnet Light was dairy free. Is it vegan? I know some of the Smart Balance ones are but they are confusing because the larger tubs, which are labeled basically the same as the small tubs which are safe, contain dairy! I made that mistake once when I first started buying it because I thought the big tub would be a better value. Another lesson in always read the label! lol Are there any other mainstream brands that are safe? I've been using Earth Balance lately but if there is a brand that is cheaper I'm willing to try it! Of course I'll check the recall list before buying! lol Thanks for the info! On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 4:22 PM, Patricia A Squyres <p.squyreswrote: > > > > Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:38:00 -0600 Today, ConAgra Foods, in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug > Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 15 oz. > tubs of Blue Bonnet > Spread that were inadvertently mispackaged—the lid is for regular Blue > Bonnet Spread and the tub portion describes the product as Blue Bonnet > Light Spread. The product inside of the tub is regular Blue Bonnet > Spread. As a result, the product tubs do not declare the allergen whey > (milk), as an ingredient. > > Firm Press Release: FDA posts press releases and other notices of > recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to > consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse > either the product or the company. > > > Patricia Squyres > > (714) 299-6468 > > (714) 974-7055 Fax > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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