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Issue: #50December 5, 2011
Arizona

Volume 1, Letter 50

 

December 5, 2011 

 

Arsenic and Lead in Juice.

  

In a new Consumer Reports investigation they found that 88 samples of apple juice and grape juice purchased in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut were contaminated with arsenic and lead.   Both of these heavy metals affect our brains negatively and promote cancer.  They found that most of the arsenic was inorganic (the dangerous type) and the total arsenic levels were higher than what the FDA allows in water.  Consumer Reports found that 10 percent of those samples had total arsenic levels exceeding federal drinking-water standards of 10 parts per billion (ppb) and 25 percent had lead levels higher than the 5 ppb limit for bottled water set by the Food and Drug Administration. 

 

These toxic effects are realized over a long period of time.  We are talking about trying to prevent long term accumulation issues like we saw during the issues with lead and other heavy metals in the past.  

 

It is unfortunate that we have to even think about a juice being contaminated.  The answer to the problem is government intervention.  Based on the FDA's history, I think that we are in trouble.  

 

My response to the problem is as follows:

 

1) Juice is not necessary.  Limit your child's consumption to 6 ounces per day and water it down to make 12 ounces.  Our kids need to drink more water anyway

2) Avoid any food from China where the problems with heavy metals are rampant

3) Make fresh or frozen fruit smoothies from local or US based companies instead of juice.  Smoothies contain fiber and are tasty

 

 

 

My take home point today: The consolidation and globalization of our food industry continues to concern.

  

Buy your food and drinks locally where possible,

  

Dr. Magryta

 
Multitasking

In a December 2011 study by S. Offer in the Journal American Sociological Review they found that working women multitask more than working men and are less happy doing so.  On average women spend 10 hours per week multitasking.  

 

Common multitasking events included housework and childcare for women and less so for men.  Women in general had higher stress levels associated with these tasks than did men.  

 

One 2010 study published in the Journal Science found that the brain can juggle two tasks at once, but adding a third is a recipe for disaster. Even practiced multitaskers struggle with the overload.  According to research by Stanford University professor Clifford Nass, the people who multitask the most are the worst at it.* 

 

It would seem to me that helping mothers relax and getting help with house related activities would be key.  I think a big key is getting one's children to pick up after themselves and do more chores.  Working mothers need help - period end of story.  Putting your Smartphones and computer devices away when you are home will reduce unneeded distraction.  Husbands learning and trying to cook would be great. Yours truly actually likes to cook although my wife is a million times better at it.  

 

Once again God bless our great mothers

 

Dr. M

 

 

* from http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/moms-multitask-dads--2063/

 

 

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Recipe of the Week


Chicken, Barley and Rice Soup
 
2 pounds hormone and antibiotic free chicken breast and dark meat cut up
1 1/2 cups organic chopped celery
1 1/2 cups organic chopped onion
2 1/2 cups organic chopped carrots
1 cup chopped button mushrooms 
1/2 cup barley 
2 bay leaves
4 cups water
8 cups organic chicken stock 
1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
salt and pepper to personal taste
1 cup brown rice
 
In large soup pot combine water, chicken stock, carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms and bay leaves and bring to a boil.  Add barley, reduce heat, cover with lid and cook for 35 minutes.  

Melkam Megeb 

 

Dr. M

Fun Products 
 
A recommendation for fun food molds and food sticks that kids will love. 
This is a way to make food fun for kids to eat.  Check out these links.

http://justbento.com/handbook/bento-decoration-techniques/fun-japanese-egg-molds

http://www.bing.com/shopping/party-supply-bento-obento-accessories-food-picks-kids-b/p/8222B2C76DD3BEC45020?q=party+supply+bento+obento+accessories+food+picks+kids+b

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Copyright � 2010-2011 Christopher J. Magryta, MD. Readers, please note: The information provided in this newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for advice and treatment provided by your physician or other healthcare professional and is not to be used to diagnose or treat a health issue.


 


Chris Magryta
Salisbury Pediatric Associates
Touchstone Pediatrics