As a dietitian, people often ask about whether a food item or nutrient is really as bad as someone (usually the author of a popular diet) claims it to be. So when Julie Jones, PhD, a nutrition Professor at St. Catherine, published this review discussing the research around wheat, health and weight in response to strong claims in the Wheat Belly diet, I knew I had to talk to her.
“As I started reading the book and got to the part about schizophrenia, I knew I had to look deeper at this,” she says. ” This is such a wrenching disease and it seemed wrong to imply that removing wheat was the panacea that would prevent or mitigate this disease in all cases.”
So let’s get to some myth-busting about the most popular claims regarding the new bad guy in food: wheat.
‘Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead’ By Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook
Sheryl Sandberg Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, recently released her new book ‘Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead’ – it has received tremendous attention.
In the book Sandberg recounts her own experiences and dilemmas with very honestly, making it easy for women across cultures and geographies to identify with her. An interesting and worthwhile read with a powerful and motivating message. We recommend it. Find it on Amazon
Description:
Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the college graduates in the United States, men still hold the vast majority of leadership positions in government and industry. This means that women’s voices are still not heard equally in the decisions that most affect our lives. In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg examines why women’s progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential.
Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook and is ranked on Fortune’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. In 2010, she gave an electrifying TEDTalk in which she described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which became a phenomenon and has been viewed more than two million times, encouraged women to “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto.
In Lean In, Sandberg digs deeper into these issues, combining personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to cut through the layers of ambiguity and bias surrounding the lives and choices of working women. She recounts her own decisions, mistakes, and daily struggles to make the right choices for herself, her career, and her family. She provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career, urging women to set boundaries and to abandon the myth of “having it all.” She describes specific steps women can take to combine professional achievement with personal fulfillment and demonstrates how men can benefit by supporting women in the workplace and at home.
Written with both humor and wisdom, Sandberg’s book is an inspiring call to action and a blueprint for individual growth. Lean In is destined to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what they can.
Is your family ready for an emergency? Planning ahead can help keep you safe if a flood, fire, flu pandemic or other emergency strikes.
Get prepared. Start by gathering an emergency kit and making a family emergency plan. Find out about the emergency resources that are available in your community.
Plan ahead. Here are a few simple items you can gather today to prepare for an emergency:
At least 3 gallons of water for each member of your family
Food for at least 3 days – choose foods that don’t need a refrigerator, like canned fruit, energy bars, peanut butter, and crackers
Prescription medicines that you take every day, like heart or diabetes medicine
A first aid kit to treat cuts, burns, and other injuries
It’s not just about emergencies though…
Remember to practice safety at all times – at work, at home, at school, when you are driving.
For example, a new study has confirmed that driving and talking on a cell phone is dangerous – even just having a phone conversation.
Everyday choices greatly impact one’s health. Whether it’s riding a bike to work or opting for a light salad at lunch, the key to a better lifestyle starts with each individual.
One growing public health issue that has reached epidemic levels is prescription drug abuse. In fact, 45 people die every day from overdoses of prescription painkillers.
Use these tips to safety use and protect your medications:
Never share your medications with anyone
Store medications in their original containers and keep them up, away and out of sight—particularly from children
Properly dispose of unwanted medications to prevent theft or misuse by others
If your doctor prescribes you painkillers, be sure to read warning labels carefully and take only as directed
As a dietitian, people often ask about whether a food item or nutrient is really as bad as someone (usually the author of a popular diet) claims it to be. So when Julie Jones, PhD, a nutrition Professor at St. Catherine, published this review discussing the research around wheat, health and weight in response to strong claims in the Wheat Belly diet, I knew I had to talk to her.
‘Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead’
Remember to practice safety at all times – at work, at home, at school, when you are driving.