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Hello my friends, I have another article to share with you. This one is from TIME magazine. You can see the full information on their website www.Time.com
Declining Fruit and Vegetable Nutrient Composition: What Is the Evidence?
By Donald R. Davis
Journal of HortScience; February 2009, 5 pp.
The Gist:
If the economy isn’t grim enough for you, just check out the February issue of the Journal of HortScience, which contains a report on the sorry state of American fruits and veggies. Apparently produce in the U.S. not only tastes worse than it did in your grandparents’ days, it also contains fewer nutrients — at least according to Donald R. Davis, a former research associate with the Biochemical Institute at the University of Texas, Austin. Davis claims the average vegetable found in today’s supermarket is anywhere from 5% to 40% lower in minerals (including magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc) than those harvested just 50 years ago. (Read about Americans’ Incredible, Edible Front Lawns.)
Highlight Reel:
1. On the Difficulty of Comparing “Then” and “Now:” Davis is quick to note that historical data can sometimes be misleading, if not altogether inaccurate. Take early measurements of iron in foods: because scientists failed to sufficiently remove clinging soil, iron levels appeared unusually high in certain vegetables like spinach, (which gave rise to the myth that it contained exorbitant amounts of the mineral — a myth further propagated by the popular cartoon character, Popeye). Then again, good historical data provides the only real-world evidence of changes in foods over time, and such data does exist — one farm in Hertfordshire, England, for example, has archived its wheat samples since 1843.
2. On the So-Called “Dilution Effect:” Today’s vegetables might be larger, but if you think that means they contain more nutrients, you’d be wrong. Davis writes that jumbo-sized produce contains more “dry matter” than anything else, which dilutes mineral concentrations. In other words, when it comes to growing food, less is more. Scientific papers have cited one of the first reports of this effect, a 1981 study by W.M. Jarrell and R.B. Beverly in Advances in Agronomy, more than 180 times since its publication, “suggesting that the effect is widely regarded as common knowledge.” (See pictures of fruit.)
Less studied, though, is the “genetic dillution effect,” in which selective breeding to increase crop yield has led to declines in protein, amino acids, and as many as six minerals in one study of commercial broccoli grown in 1996 and ‘97 in South Carolina. Because nearly 90% of dry matter is carbohydrates, “when breeders select for high yield, they are, in effect, selecting mostly for high carbohydrate with no assurance that dozens of other nutrients and thousands of phytochemicals will all increase in proportion to yield.”
2. On the “Industrialization” of Agriculture: Thanks to the growing rise of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, modern crops are being harvested faster than ever before. But quick and early harvests mean the produce has less time to absorb nutrients either from synthesis or the soil, and minerals like potassium (the “K” in N-P-K fertilizers) often interfere with a plant’s ability to take up nutrients. Monoculture farming practices — another hallmark of the Big Ag industry — have also led to soil-mineral depletion, which, in turn, affects the nutrient content of crops.
The Lowdown:
If you’re still not buying the whole “organic-is-better” argument, this study might convince you otherwise. As Davis points out, more than three billion people around the world suffer from malnourishment and yet, ironically, efforts to increase food production have actually produced food that is less nourishing. Fruits seem to be less affected by genetic and environmental dilution, but one can’t help but wonder how nutritionally bankrupt veggies can be avoided. Supplementing them is problematic, too: don’t look to vitamin pills, as recent research indicates that those aren’t very helpful either.
The Verdict: Skim
Well everyone. I hope you found that informative. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I look forward to talking with you. Have you added me on MySpace yet? If not –you can be my friend at www.MySpace.com/MLMGreenLife
Until next time,
Peace, Health, & Wealth,
Anthony
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Hello everyone. Here is an article that was sent to me. This is an article/news clip from NBC news out of Alabama. You can see the television news clip and other information on their website: www.NBC13.com
By Chris Pollone
Reporter, NBC 13
Published: February 17, 2009
BIRMINGHAM, Ala—While her husband was searching for full time work, Jennifer Grissom of Birmingham decided to make a little money on the side on top of her full-time job.
“I had to find some way to get an extra line of income that worked in the hours I had available to me,” she said.
Since November, Jennifer’s been selling skin care products for Arbonne International.
The company relies on a network of sales consultants who recruit other people to sell the product as well.
The more people a sales consultant recruits, the bigger her potential earnings are.
It might sound like a pyramid scheme to some, but marketing experts say it’s not.
“These are legitimate businesses, though you want to make sure you’re working for a good business, always,” Dr. Betsy Holloway of Samford University’s Brock School of Business said.
It’s called “network marketing” or “multi-level marketing” (MLM) and it’s been around for decades.
Companies like Amway, The Pampered Chef, and Tupperware work under similar arrangements.
Doctor Holloway said direct retail like this has been growing for a decade, and there’s potential for it to get even bigger.
“I think in today’s economy with the layoffs that we have and people desperate to find work, there’s going to be increased demand in these sorts of opportunities.”
Jennifer Grissom said she had to overcome a preconceived stigma of network marketing and the fear of rejection we all have.
“It’s not easy, but it is simple,” Grissom said. “You just have to be able to understand it, and be enthusiastic, without being annoying.”
She’s exceeding her expectations just three months after starting.
Experts advise if someone wants you to join a network marketing opportunity, take time to research the company.
Check to see if it belongs to the Direct Selling Association, a group that holds companies to strict standards of operation.
They say that can help ensure you’re joining a legitimate business, and not signing up for a risky scheme.
Be sure to visit the website and watch the news clip discussing this story. Again, the link is www.NBC13.com . If you are interested in the opportunity I have to offer (I am not with Airbonne, Amway, or Mary Kay) feel free to contact me for more information. I am want you to make and educated decision and I am here to help you do that. I look forward to talking with you soon.
In the meantime, I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Peace, Love, and Health;
Anthony
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Ok everyone here is a post that I hope everyone reads and takes to heart. I have something to say to everyone that reads my blog. Take this however you decide to take it.
I appreciate everyone who reads my work. It is flattering–it truly is. But do not confront me and tell me you are interested in my business opportunity and then go on telling me it is a scam and a pyramid scheme. Then take words from my blogs posted on this website and tell me you have convinced yourself it is a scheme and for me to prove you wrong. I am telling everyone this– There is pyramid schemes out there, There is good companies out there in the network marketing and MLM industry. I am not going to put myself online and tell you to join my business if it is a pyramid scheme. Do you think I am stupid? I even have videos talking about my company.
Let me say this again in case you have not seen or heard this. BEFORE I joined the company I am with I researched approximately 20 different companies. When I say researched I went through the Direct Selling Association, the Better Business Bureau, and really looked through these companies from the compensation plan, the products, the mission, the company, literally every aspect of the company I could get a hold of. I then decided to choose this company and I then went on the speak with someone from the corporate office, then to my sponsor and I questioned him as a cop would a suspect in the interrogation room. When I joined this company I knew 110% what I was getting into. So why would I go and put myself on the Internet, waste my time (and money), to promote a pyramid scheme? I wouldn’t.
Okay, you can find articles on Google, Yahoo, Live, and all the other search engine you can reach on the web that tell you how network marketing and MLM is a pyramid scheme. But ask yourself, who is the people writing these articles and stories? Did they actually build a business or jump in and not get rich overnight then get out? You do not know. Once again I will say there is scams and schemes out there but I will not be promoting one to you. If you would like hear about a true business model in the network marketing/ MLM industry– I will show you, but do not come to me and tell me I am promoting a scam. You do not have the checks come in every month like clockwork or live my life. Until you actually get involved and build a business like I am doing and a long list of other people I can introduce you to has done–Do NOT tell me I am promoting a scheme and waste my time.
Someone who has convinced themselves it is all a scam or a pyramid scheme before they even look into it or see for themselves has destined themselves for failure already. So there is no need to waste my time, I am not going to spend my time trying to convince you how my business is not a scam. I see my checks, I know what my company is about, I could help you too if you would open your mind; look and listen.
Search Google and you will find the earth is flat. And they have proof! We all know this is not true–or is it? Point proven–you can find anything on the Internet…remember to have the common sense to tell the true from the fake. Do your research, look at the information. If you are waiting for me to ask you for some outrageous fee or to go to some training seminar to get started that cost’s a couple of thousand–you will not get it. It does not cost nothing to join my company. The tools you need are given to you for FREE…yea that is correct–FREE. Even the training and support is FREE from people that have built a business using the tools they are giving you. One last question– Would an illegal pyramid scheme stay in business globally for 20 years with over 500,000 distributors worldwide creating over 2000 millionaires? I have never heard of one. Case closed. Now that this is said I am moving on to new people who have the brains to open up and listen, do the research, and see for themselves. From now on if you are one that wants to prove me wrong–don’t try. Your wasting your time, not mine.
I apologize to my regular readers if this article has a rude tone to it. It was the mood but the complete truth as I have always posted for you. I hope you found it informing.
Peace, Health, & Wealth,
-Anthony
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That’s right! But the thing is–no one can, because I am my own boss. The reason I am saying someone should fire me is because I am so terrible at updating my blog. Here is a post so I must not being do too bad eh? haha.
Ok so you all are probably wondering what all have I been up to? Well here it is–brace yourself. I have started a social network with one of my close friends, April. It will be ready to launch in the coming weeks and you will all get the details.
I am looking into starting a homemade natural candle business with a partner of mine, it will be online as well as sold in local shops. A portion of the proceeds will go towards environmental agencies to help save the environment as well as a portion of the funds from the social network.
My MySpace is growing like wild weeds and I am loving meeting and talking with all my old and new friends. Have you added me yet? www.myspace.com/MLMGreenLife I have some new videos I am working on that will be posted on my YouTube accounts so be sure to check those out. www.Youtube.com/mlmgreenlife and www.YouTube.com/anthonysheltononline Subscribe if you like what I have posted.
I have some plans for the blog and to possibly make me update more. My Twitter account have been getting more updates from me. They limit me to 150 characters–so it dosnt take me long to update that. haha. Well everyone that is the most of it inside a nutshell. I am going to eat supper. Look for my next updates shortly. If you have not subscribed for my mailing list–do so now at www.AnthonySheltonOnline.com .
Peace, Health, and wealth!
Anthony Shelton
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Good morning everyone. It is an early morning in my neck of the woods. It is 6:45am and I am up starting my day. No particular reason, I am just up. I guess its safe to say that I am excited with life.
So as far as this mornings topic…I don’t really have one. So lets see how this turns out. I have recently discovered something about some people. Some people want something, want to reach their dreams. This is great…wonderful…awesome…but the thing is are they willing to work towards it? I am willing to help people reach their dreams and guide them to the “top” with me. But I can only do so much, I can mentor you, I can give you the exact steps, show you the system, teach you the secrets, but I can NOT make you succeed! That my friend comes from yourself, using the secrets, the system, the steps, and the mentoring to help you succeed. This is probably the hardest thing about be in my industry. All I can do is move on and keep going. If I give them the information–it is up to them to put it into action. Wouldn’t you agree? That is the main focus on my mind at this moment. I’m sure this is a recurring subject that you will see in the future.
I am getting ready to launch a conference call for my Neways organization. It will consist of training and motivation with occasional guest speakers. More information will be released in the near future. It is going to be great!!!
Well everyone that is the most of it. I really am not sure of what else I could possibly say this morning… So Good Morning and that is it! Not too shabby, I think.
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Peace, Wealth, & Health
Anthony
