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Unfortunately, I can’t say that the story below is surprising.  Stories like this do help to solidify my support of local farmers however.  I gladly drive 20 minutes to support the locals.  I can interact directly with the farmers.  I can see the animals, see how they are cared for, and most importantly confirm that they do not engage in activities such as those seen in the video below. 

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/01/30/undercover.slaughter.video/

For those interested in more related (horror) stories, you may enjoy the following links:

http://www.farmsanctuary.org/mediacenter/beef_report.html

http://www.farmsanctuary.org/mediacenter/dairy_report.html

And for a full listing, simply click here

Ross

Several months ago, I posted the following blog entry:

Steroids In Vitamins

Within ^ this entry, the following report was referenced:

Drugs In Sport

Unfortunately, it appears that this trend has continued.  Below is a more recent news report which tells the exact same story:

Supplements Contain Steroids

As stated within the most recent study, steroids are often found in over the counter dietary supplements. 

What does this mean?  Well, as a coach or athlete, you need to know what you are taking or prescribing.  Your career can be RUINED by taking what you believe to be a legal supplement.  No one will care whether or not you knew.  You’ll always be labeled as a cheat.

If you don’t know what you are taking, don’t take it. 

Stay clean and stay strong,

Ross

Definitely worthy or a read…

Weed It and Reap

Enjoy,

Ross

Fast-food portions keep getting bigger

More refreshing news from the food industry (please note the sarcasm).

Ross

Adding more fresh vegetables to your diet is always a good idea.  This shouldn’t come as a surprise.  The article below is not directly related to this subject, but is interesting nonetheless…

Diet For A Small Planet

Enjoy,

Ross

As stated within the link below:

Reporting in the September 21 issue of the journal Cell, researchers from Harvard Medical School, in collaboration with scientists from Cornell Medical School and the National Institutes of Health, have discovered two genes in mammalian cells that act as gatekeepers for cellular longevity. When cells experience certain kinds of stress, such as caloric restriction, these genes rev up and help protect cells from diseases of aging.

Eat Less To Live Longer

Definitely some interesting reading within the research and follow up references.

Enjoy,

Ross Enamait

A new study has linked food additives to hyperactivity and disruptive behavior in children. 

Danger To Children

This study shouldn’t come as a surprise, as no artificial additive is truly intended for human consumption. 

As parents, we need to digest this information however, and then make appropriate decisions for our children.  Let’s face it, I’m guessing that the local elementary school will not add this study to the science curriculum. 

It is not the child’s job to read up on the dangers of food additives.  We as parents must assume this responsibility.  Being a parent is a responsibility and privilege.  Part of this privilege means taking care of our children.  Children don’t buy food.  We buy the food that they eat. 

If you care about your children, you will make educated decisions regarding nutritional habits.  Just because your child wants something doesn’t mean that they will always get it.

I know that as a child I didn’t have much say in what my mother brought home from the grocery store.  If we ever hope to stop the rapid increase in obesity, we need to start making changes at the ground level.  As a new father, I’m still amazed at how my son tries to imitate my actions.  I’ve accepted the responsibility as a parent, and am careful to lead by example. 

Every now and then I’ll welcome an off-day from the gym, but there are no off-days when it comes to parenting.

Have a great weekend,

Ross

Definitely worth the read.  See the link below: 

Fat Lies

Enjoy,

Ross Enamait

A friend just passed along this article:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10410111

One more reason to support your local farmers whenever possible…

Ross

This video was recently posted to the message board.

Think about this video the next time you eat some fries from McDonald’s (which is hopefully never).  Stick with REAL food found in nature.  Stay away from these processed/manufactured items.  Your body will thank you!

Ross Enamait