FOOD RESOURCE UPDATE:
APRIL 2013

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QUESTIONS ASKED AND ANSWERED

Email Correspondence:

Song of Health has been given permission by our Subscribers whose names appear, to share the following with you, so that we may all benefit.  Some have chosen to stay completely anonymous, in which cases you’ll see the name as “Subscriber” or initials .

From Dr. Chris Kozura, April 12, 2013:  Posted in Seattle Natural Family and Sports Medicine PLLC

Monsanto slipped one by Congress. I hear this legislation is for 6 months but it’s still incredible that no legislator questioned its presence and could open doors for more GMO plants and animals out there. I signed up for the millions against Monsanto march on May 25th in Seattle Westlake Park at 11 am.

Here is some more horrible things Monsanto has added to the world: http://gmo-awareness.com/2011/05/12/monsanto-dirty-dozen/

More info on the legislation that Monsanto slipped by congress:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michele-simon/monsanto-teams-up-with-congress_b_2951698.html

EAT GMO FREE!

From The Forum:

The following thread(s) have been posted since our previous newsletter:

CATEGORY: Food Questions

THREAD: chocoperfection bars

Posted by L.L. 3rd April, 2013:

http://www.lowcarbspecialties.com/choco_bars.html

Posted by Sandra Strom, CEO of SOH:

One of their bars is in the food resource list, under "Chocolate and Cocoa": Chocoperfection Dark European Chocolate Bar. It was evaluated 3/11 for ALL, Results = D,G,Sy.

We cannot be sure of any product unless it has actually been analyzed; however, it appears that their oligofructose is derived from chicory root mostly, with 1% stevia, and is not positive for sugar. The dark raspberry bar is obviously fruit.

REMEMBER TO GO TO THE FORUM TO SHARE - AND ACCESS – MORE QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS!

IMPORTANT NOTE:  When posting a question or comment in The Forum to a thread that is not recent (within the current week), PLEASE CREATE A NEW THREAD, even if the topic has been discussed at a prior time. This way, new entries won’t get unintentionally missed.

The Forum is a great way to make new friends!
It is a great opportunity for you to share tips, meals, recipes and any other information to help support and educate each other!

FOOD LABEL QUIZ

CAN YOU GUESS THE FOOD CATEGORIES OF INGREDIENTS
LISTED ON THIS LABEL?

As part of my goal to help you in the quest of eating safely in accordance with your personal food intolerances, this section is another way to help you identify suspicious ingredients and … HAVE SOME FUN!

The answers at the bottom of the New Recipes section, just above The Food Resource List Updates.        ~~~

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~ Each month we bring you articles on a myriad of topics regarding health and environmental issues. The main focus of is to avail you of expert information on the Carroll Food Intolerance dietary methods.  This – DIET - is the first step to getting and staying well.  We feel there are also many other interesting and important issues to be aware of, so we share our findings with you, on what may have a cause and effect on our health and lives.  This month…

ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATES FROM THE U.S. EPA:

I am subscribed to receive updates to environmental and health policies from the Environmental Protection Agency. Each month I will select those I feel are pertinent to share with you, and bring to your attention. Sandra

EPA Announces U.S. Organizations Using the Most Green Power

WASHINGTON –– Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Green Power Partnership released an updated list of the Top 50 organizations that are choosing to use electricity from clean, renewable sources.

“We applaud the leadership demonstrated by organizations that are helping reduce carbon pollution and spur the growth of clean, American-made energy sources by increasing their use of renewable energy,” said EPA Acting Administrator Bob Perciasepe. “As President Obama has made clear, clean energy is critical to our health, our economy, our security, and our ability to effectively address climate change.”

Intel Corporation continues to top the list, using green power to cover 100 percent of its electricity load. Microsoft Corporation moved into second place by increasing its green power use to more than 1.9 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually. Apple Inc., new to the Top 50 list, ranks number 10 with 85 percent of its nationwide electricity now coming from green power.

The top 10 partners appearing on the Top 50 list include:
1. Intel Corporation
2. Microsoft Corporation
3. Kohl’s Department Stores
4. Whole Foods Market
5. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
6. U.S. Department of Energy
7. Staples
8. Starbucks Company-Owned Stores
9. Lockheed Martin Corporation
10. Apple Inc.

For the first time, EPA also released a list of partners that have committed to purchasing green power for a period of five years or more. These organizations send a strong signal to renewable energy developers, stating that they are committed to green power for the long-term and are helping to reduce future greenhouse gas emissions. Among the partners with the longest-running contracts are the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, The Ohio State University, Iowa State University, and the University of Maryland. Of the 47 partners appearing on the list, 15 are higher education institutions.

In addition, for the seventh year in a row, the agency is encouraging increased green power use among higher education institutions through the College and University Green Power Challenge. Out of the 32 competing conferences, the Big 10 is this year’s conference champion, collectively using more than 315 million kWh of green power annually and avoiding carbon pollution equal to that produced by the electricity use of more than 33,000 American homes. The University of Pennsylvania continues to be the top individual school in the challenge, purchasing more than 200 million kWh of wind power annually--more green power than any of the 75 other competing schools.

Green power is a subset of renewable energy and represents the renewable energy resources and technologies that provide the highest environmental benefit. EPA defines green power as electricity produced from solar, wind, geothermal, biogas, eligible biomass, and low-impact small hydroelectric sources.

As part of the EPA’s Green Power Partnership, more than 1,400 organizations are purchasing more than 27 billion kilowatt-hours of green power annually, avoiding carbon pollution equal to that created by the electricity use of more than 2.8 million American homes. The partnership provides quarterly updated lists of partners using green power in the following categories: K-12 schools, technology and telecommunications, local government, and retail, among others.

More on the Top 50 list and other Top rankings: www.epa.gov/greenpower/toplists

More on the 2012-13 EPA College & University Green Power Challenge conference champions: www.epa.gov/greenpower/initiatives/cu_challenge.htm

More on EPA’s Green Power Partnership: www.epa.gov/greenpower

U.S. EPA GoGreen! EARTH DAY EXTRA Monthly Consumer Newsletter
04/17/2013

GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - April 2013 EARTH DAY EXTRA
http://www.epa.gov/gogreen

SHARING EXPERIENCES:

Remember that eating our food intolerances can have a dramatic effect on our moods as well as other symptoms we discuss, ad infinitum.

THE 6TH ANNIVERSARY MISSION STATEMENT
By Sandra Strom, CEO of Song of Health

April is the anniversary of Song of Health.  It is a time to express much gratitude to all of you, and your physicians, helping us to continue offering this unique service.  It is also a good time to review and reflect…What accomplishments are we satisfied with, and where did we miss the mark?

In an effort to offer the best service possible, I looked back at Song of Health’s Mission Statement – the road map, if you will – to determine our exclaimed path and how we are traveling it.  What is our aim and why do we exist?  Who do we provide our services/products to?  What do we provide?  What makes us different from other services/products? 

The original MISSION OF SONG OF HEALTH statement is:

To inform, educate and generate interest in the ability to avoid the foods that individuals are analyzed to be intolerant to. This is accomplished by furnishing subscribers with continually updated lists of food derivatives, food shopping resources, recipes, newsletters, etc.

To be a link to supporting naturopathic physicians who analyze for food intolerances using the Carroll Food Intolerance Evaluation method.

To accept sponsors whose products are compatible with our philosophies and who are honest about the ingredients in their products.

To offer a forum for Subscribers.

To raise awareness of the importance of identifying and validating Food Intolerances by encouraging everyone to contact manufacturers, government officials, grocery retailers, hospitality businesses, hospitals and other healthcare providers.

After careful evaluation, our purpose for existing still supports the above acclamations.  While the addition of offering soap is within the scope of our general purpose – assistance in food intolerance avoidance – it must also be recognized now as an addition to services.  As we flow with positive change, in honor of our 6^th anniversary I have decided to update the Mission Statement of Song of Health.  You’ll notice, it is a bit more streamlined as it is a basic map by which you and I can follow.  If we veer off the designated path, then we must be guided back to our specific purpose.  Here is the updated…

Mission Statement of Song of Health:

• “To provide a unique information resource on food intolerances, based on The Carroll Food Intolerance Evaluation methods, which informs, educates, and generates interest to health conscious individuals who choose to avoid their food intolerances and improve their lifestyles, and to provide soap products thereof.  We seek to help individuals build new foundations and confidence necessary to accomplish autonomy. 
• Key Market:  Patients of Naturopaths who provide food intolerance analysis and services, and other individuals desiring assistance, guidance, support, and products that accommodate their requirements for avoiding their food intolerances
• Contribution:  Trusted information and consultation internet resource, furnished and/or verified by expert Naturopathic physicians on food intolerance avoidance; and manufacturing and distribution of handmade fruit-free all natural soap products
• Distinction:   Recognized as the foremost trusted one-stop information and consulting service that addresses all aspects of adjusting lifestyles in order to avoid food intolerances, and provider of exceptional all natural fruit-free soap
• ELABORATION:
• As a segment of our service, Song of Health provides a forum for Subscribers as a valuable networking tool for the purpose of developing a strong support group among like-minded individuals, including the Song of Health staff.

• Song of Health is committed to raising awareness of the importance of identifying and validating food intolerances, and encouraging individuals to contact manufacturers, government officials, grocery retailers, hospitality businesses, hospitals and other healthcare providers to help provide for their safety.

We strive to meet your expectations and needs in accordance with the mission statement.  Is our service successfully meeting your information needs in order to avoid your food intolerances?  We hope so!  Your input is highly encouraged.

I could share all the efforts taken to provide you with the available knowledge, such as The Food Resource List and what our doctors and I do to create this involved information.  Just know, we are painstaking in our attempts to “get it right.”   And this is in line with my personal pledge to you – I care about your well-being and am dedicated to helping you in your efforts.  At this time of reflection, the 6^th anniversary of Song of Health, I can assure you that the wording of the mission statement may be a bit varied, but I have not wavered from my original purpose in establishing Song of Health.  I feel blessed to have you all in my life and look forward to new and wonderful surprises this coming year holds for us!

In Gratitude To All My Relations, Sandra

“Every dis-ease known to humans is created in our digestion system” (Dr. Harold Dick, N.D.)

NEW RECIPES

Each month new recipes are published in the Recipes section at Song of Health.  In the newsletter they are listed and linked so you can easily go to them in the Recipes section.

 The ingredients for all the recipes are coded for food intolerance items.

Just click on the recipe link to go directly to it in the RECIPES SECTION, or copy and paste the "url". Remember to log in first!

Is there a recipe you would like to have, or need help adapting?  I'm happy to help! Contact me at manager@songofhealth.com.

Fresh spring kale is now available in stores.  I’m personally not fond of it raw, unless it is chopped fine in a green salad.  I find it delicious, though, when just heated through.  It can be lightly steamed, sautéed, roasted, served as a wilted salad, or skillet “fried” just to name a few ways to prepare.  This method is one of my personal favorites.

CEREALS AND GRAINS:

Check out the Recipes category in The Forum for recipes that fellow Subscribers have been gracious enough to share!  Plus, cooking and baking questions are asked and answered.

*About this month’s picture: 

Rosemary in Bloom.   A wonderfully versatile herb, fragrant Rosemary has exceptional uses for medicinal, culinary, cosmetic, and aesthetic purposes; it is easy to grow in garden beds or pots.  Use it as a rub for poultry, add to soups, vegetables, seafood, potatoes…you name it.  The little flowers are a beautiful light lavender.  In its budding stage, as with most herbs, its potency is at its highest.  Now is a good time to harvest and dry for later use, if desired. 

Cooking hint:  Toss a sprig of rosemary in a saucepan of water to heat vegetables in, such as peas and carrots.  

FOOD RESOURCE LIST UPDATES

THE FOOD RESOURCE LIST ON THE WEBSITE IS AVAILABLE IN PRINTABLE VERSION. JUST GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND CLICK ON "SOH RESOURCE LIST PART 1 OR PART 2" FOR THE VERSION IN .PDF FORM.

Use the codes below to translate the Results Column.

HOW TO READ THE FOOD RESOURCE LIST AND USE THE KEY:

 As items are submitted and analyzed by our staff doctors, they are then added to the Food Resource List on the Song of Health website. We compile the updated lists to email to you as well.

 The items are listed per category.

 By listing the “Date Evaluated” you can be assured of the most recent updates.

 Under the “Evaluated For” column, “ALL” signifies that the product has been analyzed for all food categories included in the Carroll Food Intolerance Evaluation Method.

In some cases, you will see ingredients listed in the “Results” column that are ot included in “Evaluated For.” This is due to: 1) the ingredient has been listed on the packaging; 2) or it is obviously in the stated category; 3) or our doctors evaluated for more than what was asked for. For example, results for milk will be “dairy (D).”

 Under “Purchased At” we no longer furnish where the product was purchased; however, if the product was purchased outside the Pacific Northwest area, the region will be noted.  Sometimes, I will be able to locate a place to purchase a product for you, if requested.

If you have any questions, please contact us at:
manager@songofhealth.com. We are happy to help!

• SHOPPING SUGGESTION: Do you have a smart phone? You can log on to Song of Health.com, The Food Resource List, and look up items while you shop!

FOOD RESOURCE LIST
APRIL 2013

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