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September 7, 2004

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Be plain in dress, and sober in your diet; In short, my deary, kiss me, and be quiet.
~ Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689–1762); A Summary of Lord Lyttelton’s Advice.

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UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU (as well as your friends and family) to write him.
BE POLITICAL: EAT HEALTHY - Read this KICK,write to HHS Secy. Thompson and forward it!

FATOID Approximately one-quarter of corn and one-half of soybeans in the U.S. are genetically modified.

Every five years, the Health and Human Services Department, along with the Department of Agriculture,
gives the USDA dietary guidelines a face-lift.  The 2005 guidelines will be released early next year.

However, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee – a hand-picked group of folks
who provide the scientific information for the food pyramid – released their findings last week.

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman want to know what you think.  They said, “We encourage the public to submit comments that will help HHS and USDA translate these recommendations into meaningful policies and messages for Americans."  (contact information below)

NEWS Bite Our Lady of Weight Loss in the NEWS SKIRT! Mag Sept. Feel Good Issue recommends Our Lady to her readers! ALL THINGS GIRL Body & Soul Section August-September 2004 An Interview: Janice Taylor

The Committee consolidated their findings into nine bullet points:

Dietary Guidelines :

1.Consume a variety of foods within and among the basic food groups while staying within energy needs.
2. Control calorie intake to manage body weight.
3. Be physically active every day.
4. Increase daily intake of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and nonfat or low-fat milk and milk products.
5. Choose fats wisely for good health.
6. Choose carbohydrates wisely for good health.
7. Choose and prepare foods with little salt.
8. If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.
9. Keep food safe to eat.
Source: 2005 Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

A few specific recommendations were made as well which included:

Five years ago, the same invitation was extended to the American public to express their thoughts about the Committee’s 2000 findings. 435 people submitted their comments from a country whose population is over 290,000,000.

Here is an opportunity for you to SPEAK UP - a chance to help the HHS and USDA "translate these recommendations into meaningful policies and messages for Americans." WHAT ARE YOUR CONCERNS? How often does the Secretary of Health & Human Services invite you to write him? Take him up on the offer. Tell your friends and family to write him. And send a copy to Our Lady, please.

Let's not allow another five years to go by without voicing our concern.

• If you find their nine bullet points a bit vague and broad in scope, let them know.
• If you are concerned about genetically modified foods and wonder why there are no labels on food indicating whether or not they have been genetically modified, ask.
• If you are thinking, "Gee, what of the 5 to 13 servings per day of fruits and vegetables recommended should have or should NOT have been sprayed with pesticides?" then pass that thought along to the Departments of Health & Human Services and Agriculture.

WRITTEN COMMENTS must be submitted BY SEPTEMBER 27. Here's how to send a quick email and let Secretary Thompson and Secretary Veneman know that you are concerned.

To E-MAIL (click here) . http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines
or - send SNAIL Mail to: Kathryn McMurry, HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, Suite LL100, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, Md. 20852. To provide oral comments at the public meeting, you must pre-register by calling 240-453-8280 before 5 p.m. on Sept. 14. The meeting will be held at HHS (200 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C.) on Sept. 21, beginning at 9 a.m. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to provide written comments by Monday, Sept. 27, or provide oral comments at a public meeting on Sept. 21.

FYI - Our Lady of Weight Loss is sending HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson & Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman a KICK in the TUSH right now!

Links

READ the full report! It's worth the time and effort. An electronic copy of the advisory committee document is available at http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines or in hard copy for viewing at Suite LL100, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Rockville, Md. 20852.

What is Organic?
What are Genetically Modified Foods?
What do other people's food pyramids look like? Mediterranean, Asian and Native American - it's not all-American!
And just for fun, if you have ever wanted to explore the Great Pyramids, take a virtual tour, complements of Nova, PBS.

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Righteous Recipe ~Taste the Pyramid
I was googling around, looking for Pyramid Recipes - trying to keep with this week's theme, and I came across Pyramid Recipes. For you SMOOTHIE enthusiasts, there are a couple of recipes there, anticipating blender action. These are all ultra-simple recipes, are child-safe and can be prepared without hot, heavy, or sharp objects!

My favorite ~
DINOSAUR BONES
Wash and scrub celery.  Fill with chunky, all natural, peanut butter. (2 tablespoons of peanut butter equals one portion.)

Want to whip up another dish?
Send Our Lady your favorite recipe? Keep them easy, low-cal and FUN. If yours is used, Our Lady will send you a prize!

Chewing the Fat
How you doin'? Write Our Lady.

Dear OLofWL, Fit in the forest doesn't want to become flabby in the forest. I was laying in bed this morning telling myself I'm worth it, and I ain't doin' it for anybody else but me. I'm back on the wagon and staying there for the long ride. ~ Signed, Worthy

Dear Worthy, ~ You are so WORTHY. I am happy to hear that you are back on the wagon and staying there. And yes, folks, this 'weigh-of-life' is for you. It's about giving yourself what you deserve - what you want. A healthy, happy body that you can say nice things to. Bravo! ~ OLofWL

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Dear OLofWL, I absolutely love the wine article from this week's KICK (#34).  I feel so much better now that I know how I'm taking such good care of myself. Thanks and cheers. ~ Donna of Staten Island

Dear Donna of Staten Island, Here's another interesting article: Antioxidants in Wine. In moderation, of course! Bottom's up! ~ OLofWL

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