Take A Byte Out Of Time
In the world of business, the old saw, Time is money, may be more accurate now than ever before in the history of commerce. Corporations and companies are constantly looking for ways to increase profits while reducing time production time, shipping time, construction time, development time anywhere a company can reduce the amount of time it takes to perform a task, it is increasing its profit potential. And in today s global economy, every second counts. In the office environment, we are continually moving toward a paperless environment. More and more, we are turning to computers, their capabilities, and the World Wide Web to literally get the word out. Meetings and collaborations between entities around the world can now occur in real time by way of computers, satellites and cameras. Reports, studies or proposals can now be completely written on a computer including inserting graphics and images , and sent to a receiving party...
How Good Is Good Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that can be found in all parts of the body. It does not mix with blood, and it has to be carried in the bloodstream through packages called lipoproteins. There are 2 important types of lipoproteins that affect the risk for heart disease: HDL high-density lipoprotein and LDL low-density lipoprotein . HDL is what we called good cholesterol while LDL is bad cholesterol. HDL carries cholesterol in the blood, and back to the liver for it to be removed from the body. LDL deposits cholesterol and is responsible for its build-up and blockage in the arteries. For years, good cholesterol HDL has been considered as being able to counteract bad cholesterol LDL , or even prevent heart disease. Nonetheless, its goodness has been questioned by some scientists. Two recent studies, one announced in March 2004, and one published one week earlier, found that ultra-low levels of LDL can protect heart...
Vegetables, Buy Frozen To Be Safe...
We all look for the freshest in the produce we buy...since we all work hard for the wages we earn. These days, with nutrition becoming more and more of a priority, we are looking for the highest nutritional content, especially in fresh vegetable and fruit. Cereals have been fortified it seems since the beginning of time. On the contrary, fresh vegetable and fruit produce have not been so altered in this way. The question is...are they totally without any blemish, i.e., those we select are without bacterial contamination that has possibly festered since their original packaging immediately after picking . Department of Agriculture uses every precaution so that there is an absolute minimum of bacterial contamination from the harvesting of any crop by multiple rinsing at the point of packaging to its destination...the consumer. Unfortunately, even with all of the many precautions taken from harvest to consumption, some...
Finger Foods Made Easy
Each year a block party is organized and now it was our turn to be in charge of the event. This responsibility rotates from one home to the next in our small community. Our houses are stretched along a lake and the block party involves 12 homes. The host family is supposed to take care of the food and beverages. This year it was decided that finger foods were to be served at the block party. I found this idea appealing as by serving finger foods the host family could prepare all the food beforehand and would be able to enjoy this annual block party visiting with our neighbors. I found quite many recipes for salty and sweet finger foods in my recipe books. As our annual block party starts at 3pm and end at about 7pm we had to provide food that was substantial enough to be considered a meal. Many children come to our parties as well, so we also had to provide foods that they would like. My husband and I went to the supermarket a...
Online Health Hoaxes-a Prescription For Trouble
lthough the content of many Web sites is credible, sometimes there are exceptions. That s because the content posted on the Internet may not be regulated for accuracy. Unfortunately, some Web sites can actually be a source of misinformation. According to registered dietitian Diane Quagliani: Be sure to check the credibility of any source when it comes to health and nutrition information-especially when it comes to the Web. Acting on misinformation may result in detrimental health consequences. For example, alarming and unfounded e-mail hoaxes-often called urban legends -circulate widely to warn people about particular health perils. They include bananas carrying flesh-eating bacteria, cancer-causing antiperspirants and chewing gums infested with spider eggs. Here are some tips for spotting hoaxes and identifying science-based sources of online information: 8226; Question information that makes sweeping claims. One sign of a hoax...