The poll votes have been tallied and the winner is....drum roll please..... Yellow.
Eghhhh....WRONG!!!
"A new study shows Blue’s best when it comes to packing the most nutrition into a taco shell or bowl of tortilla chips. Researchers from the home of the tortilla, Mexico, found blue corn tortillas contain 20% more protein than their white corn counterparts. They also have 7% less starch and a lower glycemic index (GI), which may be good news for dieters and people with diabetes.
Foods with a lower glycemic index are considered healthier because the sugar content is taken into the blood more slowly and provides a steady source of energy. Sugars in high-glycemic index foods are more likely to cause spikes in blood sugar and energy levels followed by a "sugar low". The white tortilla's glycemic index also increased with storage duration."
So isn't the blue just food coloring?....
"No....the blue color of the tortillas actually comes from "anthocyanins" in the corn, which are the same healthy compounds found in berries and red wine. "
All said, the health benefit may not be enough for you to switch over to blue corn tortillas or chips (unless you are hosting a BYU game) but think... now you are smarter than you were 1 minute ago! Food for thought!
Cite: Jennifer Warner, WebMD Medical News. http://www.webmdhealth.com/nl/nl.aspx?id=20277617&s=482&p=sljl;km. modified by Sara Ridges
Saturday, September 29, 2007
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Sara
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
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By:
Sara
Step Out to Fight Diabetes
Hey Everybody!
I just wanted to let you all know about a great opportunity to help those in your community with Diabetes! The University of Utah College of Pharmacy is participating in a fund-raising community walk event on Saturday September 29th. We have a team made up of students, faculty and anyone else who would like to participate representing the College of Pharmacy. The main route is from Heritage Park to the Hogle Zoo, but you can choose from either a 2.5, 4 or 5 mile route.
Our fund-raising goal was $3,000 this year, which we have already exceeded because of people like you, so keep the donations coming or become a part of the pharmacy team that will step out to fight Diabetes! Click HERE to enter the U of U College of Pharmacy's event website where you can get more info. This is where you can donate money or join the team yourself! We rely on donations, both large and small, to keep our research in progress. I unfortunately will be unable to attend this event so you will not see my name on the team list, but I hope you will all feel free to join in without me. These events are awsome and for a very worthy cause. You will have a blast! ~Sara
I just wanted to let you all know about a great opportunity to help those in your community with Diabetes! The University of Utah College of Pharmacy is participating in a fund-raising community walk event on Saturday September 29th. We have a team made up of students, faculty and anyone else who would like to participate representing the College of Pharmacy. The main route is from Heritage Park to the Hogle Zoo, but you can choose from either a 2.5, 4 or 5 mile route.
Our fund-raising goal was $3,000 this year, which we have already exceeded because of people like you, so keep the donations coming or become a part of the pharmacy team that will step out to fight Diabetes! Click HERE to enter the U of U College of Pharmacy's event website where you can get more info. This is where you can donate money or join the team yourself! We rely on donations, both large and small, to keep our research in progress. I unfortunately will be unable to attend this event so you will not see my name on the team list, but I hope you will all feel free to join in without me. These events are awsome and for a very worthy cause. You will have a blast! ~Sara
Saturday, September 15, 2007
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Sara
Shadows of Nothing: The Unknown Man
Hello everyone,
My brother-in-law, Marty Davis, has officially published his first book! Wahoo! It is a fictional mystery. It is called Shadows of Nothing: The Unknown Man. This is a big accomplishment so I would like everyone who is willing to support him to order a book! You can find it at amazon.com. It comes in both paperback edition and hardback. You won't see the picture on the cover (technical difficulties) so I have attached it here.
Camille stated this on their blog and I thought it was funny:
"Marty would like to add that there are two reasons he used a picture of himself on the book.
1. Lack of money for any professional model, or artists. and
2. Justin Timberlake called and said he needed some help bringing sexy back."
So let's all give him our support and spread the word about the next best selling author!
Kudos to you Marty!
My brother-in-law, Marty Davis, has officially published his first book! Wahoo! It is a fictional mystery. It is called Shadows of Nothing: The Unknown Man. This is a big accomplishment so I would like everyone who is willing to support him to order a book! You can find it at amazon.com. It comes in both paperback edition and hardback. You won't see the picture on the cover (technical difficulties) so I have attached it here.
Camille stated this on their blog and I thought it was funny:
"Marty would like to add that there are two reasons he used a picture of himself on the book.
1. Lack of money for any professional model, or artists. and
2. Justin Timberlake called and said he needed some help bringing sexy back."
So let's all give him our support and spread the word about the next best selling author!
Kudos to you Marty!
Thursday, September 6, 2007
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By:
Sara
Pleasanton Highland Games!!
Hey All,
I recently got back from Pleasanton, California. My band (The Wasatch and District Pipe Band) competes down there every year. It is the biggest games we go to each season so we look forward to it all year long. This was also one of the funnest band trips yet! Here are a few pictures to show what I was up to. Also...if you are wondering what that awsome music is you are hearing....they are called bagpipes...enjoy.
This is Lauren, me and Brandi at the Pleasanton Fair Grounds. It was hot....really hot.
I got me a pair of ghillies! In case you do not know, the 'ghillie brogue' is the traditional scottish shoe worn during competition....contrary to popular belief, it is not the cheap pair of payless shoes with super long laces. I have been in the band over 6 years now and this is my first pair! They are expensive...real expensive.
If you have ever been to San Francisco, this picture will need no explanation, but for those of you who have been deprived this privilege....there are artists that paint right on the pier. Not physically ON the pier but on their canvas on the pier. This is no ordinary artist's paint my friend...oh no...they create their masterpieces using only spray paint...and they finish one in less than 15 minutes! Can you believe that? Go see for yourself! It is worth going to The Cisco for this show alone...but you don't have to....you can also go for.....
I recently got back from Pleasanton, California. My band (The Wasatch and District Pipe Band) competes down there every year. It is the biggest games we go to each season so we look forward to it all year long. This was also one of the funnest band trips yet! Here are a few pictures to show what I was up to. Also...if you are wondering what that awsome music is you are hearing....they are called bagpipes...enjoy.
This is Lauren, me and Brandi at the Pleasanton Fair Grounds. It was hot....really hot.
I got me a pair of ghillies! In case you do not know, the 'ghillie brogue' is the traditional scottish shoe worn during competition....contrary to popular belief, it is not the cheap pair of payless shoes with super long laces. I have been in the band over 6 years now and this is my first pair! They are expensive...real expensive.
If you have ever been to San Francisco, this picture will need no explanation, but for those of you who have been deprived this privilege....there are artists that paint right on the pier. Not physically ON the pier but on their canvas on the pier. This is no ordinary artist's paint my friend...oh no...they create their masterpieces using only spray paint...and they finish one in less than 15 minutes! Can you believe that? Go see for yourself! It is worth going to The Cisco for this show alone...but you don't have to....you can also go for.....
...The Chocolate.Oh...and I almost forgot the most important part! The judges make comments on a score sheet for the band so we can keep improving. Guess what he said about the tenors?! He called us "Tasty"...that's right...we are now officially "Tasty Tenors" of the wasatch!
~Sara
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