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Monkeygirl
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« Reply #166 on: April 18, 2007, 10:47:42 AM » |
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funny funny . . . ayuh (pronounced "I'-uh")
After traveling back and forth to Portland for a couple of months, two phrases have become a part of my lexicon: I know, riiight?! Th' bastids! ayuh..  P.S. I just might end up around there towards mid-summer. We'll hang out and see how much damage we can do at Old Port. After we knock a few back at Jay's Oysters of course! I believe I will be working with L.L. Bean for a six to eight week stint. Hmm.... there's someone I might have to look up while I'm there...   Listening to: Everyone in this conference room sniffle and complain about the lake stench. The wind is HOWLIN' today! |
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arcticdesertnomad
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« Reply #167 on: April 21, 2007, 06:08:22 AM » |
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I just ran across this little tidbit and thought my fellowvarians would appreciate it. WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- A fruity cocktail may not only be fun to drink but may count as health food, U.S. and Thai researchers say.
Adding ethanol -- the type of alcohol found in rum, vodka, tequila and other spirits -- boosted the antioxidant nutrients in strawberries and blackberries, the researchers found.
Any colored fruit might be made even more healthful with the addition of a splash of alcohol, they report in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.
Dr. Korakot Chanjirakul and colleagues at Kasetsart University in Thailand and scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture stumbled upon their finding unexpectedly.
They were exploring ways to help keep strawberries fresh during storage. Treating the berries with alcohol increased in antioxidant capacity and free radical scavenging activity, they found.
Any colored fruit or vegetable is rich in antioxidants, which are chemicals that can cancel out the cell-damaging effects of compounds called free radicals.
Berries, for instance, contain compounds known as polyphenols and anthocyanins. People who eat more of these fruits and vegetables have a documented lower risk of cancer, heart disease and some neurological diseases.
The study did not address whether adding a little cocktail umbrella enhanced the effects. Ok Maineahhh, this means that you need to bring those blueberries for the health of your fellow festivarians. For the simple cost of just two pints, and a quart of blueberries, a poor bluegrass listener can drink healthier and live longer...won't you help?  |
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In praise or lamentation
In peace or desperation
Any way I do, I come into
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