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More Sun – Is It Good For You?
Kids Getting Rickets?
Adults with bone problems?
A lack of Vitamin D.
The Medical Discovery of the Century
For one thing, in the developed western world more of us are spending more time indoors. Parents tend not to let their kids outside as much as previous generations did. They cite fears of perverts, and the dangers of much increased traffic. Their fears aren’t entirely groundless, particularly when it comes to the dangers of traffic.
Also, we hear time and time again about the danger of exposure to too much sun.
Most of tend to dover up a bit more, and lather on the sunscreen.
What about food?
There’s not a lot of foodstuff that contain much of it. Oily Fish, and food fortified with it, such as some milks.
Recently, it was suggested that we should go outside, in the full sun, for twenty minutes, before we apply any sunscreen. Is that a good idea?
It could be, except that there are so many factors involved. What kid of complexion do you have? Paler skin absorbs UV (which the skin converts to Vitamin D) a lot quicker than darker skin, as a rule. What time of day are you in the sun. It’s obviously more powerful at noon, than at sunrise or sunset. What part of the world are you in? The sun is often more powerful at lower latitudes (although those that live in the higher latitudes, will certainly testify to sunburn).
A team of scientists at the Norwegian Institute for Air Research have built a sunlight calculator for this purpose. It takes into account all the factors mentioned above, and from it you can work out how many minutes you need to stand outside without sunscreen to get your recommended daily dose of D.
Soy – It’s in Everything!
Now it’s true that soy in one form or other is in most processed foodstuffs.
Consequently, it’s got a bad rap from some quarters simply die to its ubiquity.
However, soy is a complete source of protein, and is, in fact, good for you. It’s not just tofu, or miso. There are now some good organic products out there too, such as the Publix Greenwise range of Organic Soy Milk, in a number of flavors. Unlike some soy milks this doesn’t have an overbearing taste of soy; in fact, the vanilla flavor is reminiscent of half and half!
If you have a Publix store nearby, TFGC recommends you try it!
Processed Food Carries Higher Cancer Risks
The World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research recently looked at how food affects cancer rates. The study showed that added salt and chemical preservatives and colors increased cancer risks.
Many processed foods can be directly linked to an increased risk of stomach cancer, and too much salt, leads to other complications such as hypertension. Processed foods can often lead to obesity too, which can increase the risk of some cancers.
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Other research has shown that about 30% of all cancer deaths can be attributed to poor diet and exercise routines.
Eating as much fresh fruit, vegetables and lean white meat and wild fish can help in reducing these risks.
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