Friday, August 24, 2012
The egg and you: In-moderation rule applies E
ating eggs can almost be as bad for your health as smoking, according to Canadian researchers whose findings reignited a long-standing controversy over the nutritional benefits and detriments of eggs — or, more specifically, egg yolks. For the study, which was published in the journal Atherosclerosis, a team of scientists from the University of Western Ontario’s medical school interviewed more than 1,200 participants about
food & Health By Timi Gustafson, R.D.
their egg consumption as well as smoking habits, and then used ultrasound technology to measure the plaque build-up in their arteries. Why the combination of egg eating and smoking? To give a better perspective on the magnitude of the effects of high cholesterol intake from egg yolk, a comparison to
aroundkitsap Bainbridge island Review Analysis shows Inslee won primary by landslide on home turf: When it comes to running for governor, there’s no place like home. Former congressman Jay Inslee easily outpaced his Republican rival Rob McKenna on the Democrat’s home turf of Bainbridge Island, according to an analysis of unofficial precinct returns in the primary election by the Review. Both Inslee and McKenna, a Bellevue resident and Washington’s current attorney general, will advance to the general election on Nov. 6. In the last election tally, conducted Aug. 21, Inslee was leading with 47 percent of the vote in the ninecandidate race for governor. That’s 664,531 ballots out of 1.4 million cast. The Review’s analysis shows that Inslee trounced McKenna with more than 60 percent of the vote in every precinct on Bainbridge Island, and also won by a large margin in the precincts of Suquamish and Indianola. — BainbridgeReview.com
Bremerton Patriot Pot moratorium to blaze on for six more months: The City of Bremerton is set to extend a moratorium on medical marijuana collective gardens for another six months. The city first instituted a six-month moratorium in September and then again in February. The current moratorium is set to expire
Aug. 31. The decision, though, likely won’t come for another six months. Allison Daniels, from the city’s Department of Community Development, said that dealing with permitting, zoning and other issues has been a priority in the last six months, but more time is needed to see “what other cities are doing and what kind of litigation is out there so that we can have a complete plan to present to the council.” — BremertonPatriot.com
Central Kitsap Reporter County helps local producers with “food chain” efficiency: Every day, Karen Olsen milks her small mixed herd Holstien and Guernsey cows at her South Kitsap farm. To keep her raw milk product the best and freshest for Kitsap County and other local markets, she works hard to cool the milk from 98 degrees to 45 degrees in 20 minutes. Kitsap County is not a big producer agriculturally, but the Kitsap Food Chain program seeks to cut energy costs and the carbon footprint to grow and delivering local food to local markets. In an effort to make Kitsap County’s “food chain” more energy efficient and affordable, the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 13 approved a series of grants to local food producers. A total of $47,708 in of federal stimulus grants were awarded to eight local companies out of the nine requesting rebates for energy efficient upgrades. Local companies receiving energy
smoking appeared to be an appropriate marker, the researchers wrote in their report. Egg yolk is well known for its high dietary cholesterol content — about 185 to 210 milligrams, depending on size. (The recommended limit is 300 milligrams per day.) Over time, high cholesterol levels can cause plaque buildup in the arteries — as smoking does. In fact, the potential damage from egg yolk is about two-thirds as bad as that from tobacco use,
audits included Minder Meats in Bremerton and Monica’s Waterfront Bakery in Silverdale. — CentralKitsapReporter. com
North Kitsap Herald Reward offered for Key Bank robbery suspect: A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect wanted for robbing Key Bank in Poulsbo June 7. The Seattle Times reports an $8,000 reward is being offered for anyone with information leading to the arrest. The suspect is described as a white male in his mid 20s, light brown hair, 5 feet 10 inches tall, slim build. He reportedly was wearing a light gray over dark gray striped DC-brand sweatshirt, blue jeans, tennis shoes, and a dirty white Hurley-brand ball cap, at the time of the Key Bank robbery. — NorthKitsapHerald.com
Port Orchard Independent New B&B truly is a destination: For Melissa Pigg, the location is an attribute worth accentuating. Pigg and her husband, Greg, run Wye Not Getaway Bed and Breakfast, which is closer to Belfair than Bay Street despite its Port Orchard address. Pigg said the bed and breakfast not only is a draw for out-of-state travelers, but for locals who are drawn to the prospect of feeling like they are getting away. The couple aims to take advantage of their natural setting during the summer. In addition to a small event deck overlooking the lake, there is a canoe and rowboat parked at the dock. — PortOrchardIndependent.com
said Dr. David Spence, the lead author of the study report, in a press release. Some critics have rejected the study’s findings, calling the research “flawed.” Dr. Steven Nissen, chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, said the research depended too heavily on participant’s self-reporting, which is notoriously unreliable, and other dietary and lifestyle factors were not or only insufficiently included. Similar concerns were raised by Dr. David Frid, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic. He didn’t think egg consumption should be equated to smoking, even though
both can contribute to bad heart health. Smoking, he said in an interview with ABCNews.com, causes arteries to become inflamed, which can result in the build-up of plaque in a different way than from cholesterol. Moreover, he said, people who like eggs often have a preference for other fatty foods. That must be taken into account as well, he said. In defense of the egg’s reputation, the Egg Nutrition Center and American Egg Board released a statement, emphasizing the wide range of health benefits from essential vitamins, minerals, protein and antioxidants richly provided by eggs, combined with a relatively low calorie count
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of 70 calories on average. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognizes eggs as “a nutrient-dense food that can be part of a healthful diet.” Canada’s Food Guide also changed its recommendations to allow for higher egg consumption after the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency voiced objections to proposed guidelines. Unfortunately, this recent controversy leaves consumers uncertain about the safety of their egg dishes. In the face of all the pros and cons, it would appear that — as is so often the case when it comes to food — moderation is the best way to go. — Timi Gustafson R.D. is a clinical dietitian and author. Her blog is a regular feature of BainbridgeReview.com.
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