Youth Radio Eats!!

Green all day

2012-01-26T18:45:00.000-08:00

Here's another installment to our 7x7 series. In this video you will see YT, a project associate in our health department. He researched what types of foods too eat when you feel a bit under the weather. He discovered the Gastrointestinal Diet ,designed to reduce abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The diet is based on the following guidelines: Low fat, fiber, dairy, and acid. All foods that have a major concentration of these ingredients should be consumed in moderation.

In this video YT , shows you how to make a easy pot of fresh greens that are sure to bring you back and if that doesn't work try this seated yoga pose for extra strength.

Can I get a Energy BOOST!!!!

2012-01-26T18:10:00.000-08:00

Here's another installment to our 7x7 series. In this video you will see Ricky, a project associate in our health department. He researched energy and how it effects the body. Energy can have a negative and positive effect on the body. Symptoms are generally fatigue, hyper demeanor, and loss of focus. Ricky discovered that fresh fruits have a significant amount of nutrients that act as energy boosters.

Like a true chef Ricky turned to the kitchen in a attempt to bridge food and science. He created a simple fruit salad and paired it with a cutting edge yoga pose that could be done anywhere.

Enjoy,

Yohan Callen

So my eye's hurt......

2012-01-19T17:14:00.000-08:00

Here's another installment to our 7x7 series. In this video you will see Melody, a project associate in our health department. She researched headaches, and eye problems. These symptoms generally affect one's intuition, awareness, clear sight, and concentration. Like an investigator, Melody discovered the Bates method ,an alternative approach to eyesight improvement and maintenance. It is based on the belief that errors in visual accommodation are due to mental strain, and that vision may be improved by appropriate relaxation techniques. After this breakthrough she went straight to the cook book in search of a recipe that could be used as a pain reliever.

Blueberries surprisingly have a chemical called antioxidants. This chemical works as a secret agent that's main purpose is to neutralize negatively charged cells. Here's a recipe for a simple blueberry smoothie that should knock that headache right Out!!!!! And if that doesn't work for you try our easy yoga pose, Standing Tree, modeled by Jo Jo below!

Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

1-2 bananas, fresh or frozen
1-2 cups frozen blueberries
1-2 chopped green apples
10-16 ounces coconut water

Add all ingredients to blender. Blend on high until smooth. Drink UP!

enjoy ,

Yohan Callen

What's new in the kitchen?

2012-01-17T17:17:00.000-08:00

Hey Youth Radio Eaters ! I hope all is well in your lives. We've been hard at work, trying to strategies how we can successfully reach our peers when discussing health and wellness. Thankfully there was a breakthrough. We have produced a seven part collection of media focused on health and wellness, designed to influence lifestyle changes. Our mission is to inspire students to address their physical and mental ailments by taking charge of their physical lifestyles; and also to acknowledge and be aware of what they put into their bodies.

---I researched the solar plexus. Located above the navel (bellybutton), this is our center of power and self control. Of course, my research worked both worlds of science and nutrition; I found out that there are simple ingredients such as potatoes and tomatoes that have a huge effect on our mental well being. Here's a recipe for a hearty stew that is sure to lighten your spirits!
Also remember to do your seated twist( as shown above)

Better Vegetable Stew:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 potatoes, cut into wedges
3 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 onions, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon mustard seed, toasted
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 medium head garlic
4 large red bell peppers
4 fresh tomatoes, cored
1 cinnamon stick
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
2/3 cup cooked white rice

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Cover two baking sheets with aluminum foil, and drizzle with olive oil. Arrange potatoes, carrots and onions on one baking sheet. Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with oregano, cumin and mustard seeds. Place the garlic bulb on the baking sheet. Arrange the peppers and tomatoes on the second baking sheet, and sprinkle with olive oil.
Place both pans in the oven. Cook, stirring the contents occasionally, until the potatoes, carrots and onions are tender and the peppers and tomatoes are black, about 30 to 45 minutes. The bell peppers and tomatoes may take a little longer to cook than the potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic. Feel free to remove the baking sheet of potatoes earlier than the baking sheet of bell peppers. Reduce the oven's heat to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
Transfer the tomatoes and peppers into a medium size mixing bowl with the canned tomatoes and cinnamon stick. Cover the bowl, and let it set for 30 minutes.
Skin and seed the peppers and skin the tomatoes. Chop the peppers and tomatoes and place them into a medium size pot that can be placed in the oven. Squeeze the garlic from skins into the pot and stir in the potato mixture and chickpeas. Season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the stew, and bake it for 30 minutes.

Enjoy,

Yohan Callen

The truth behind fettucine alfredo

2012-01-13T15:31:00.000-08:00

Ahhhh. Sweet, wonderful, luxury that is fettucine alfredo. I’m not talking the jarred ‘alfredo’ sauce, a blasphemous concoction of preservatives and other unknowns. No, I’m referring to that homey dish of fettucine noodles, perfectly coated in cream and butter, with a light sprinkling of parmesan; fettucine al alfredo, how I love thee! For those who are overwhelmed by the notion of homemade fettucine alfredo, never fear, it’s one of Italy’s easiest pasta dishes. And unlike the chain Italian restaurants, this dish is not a plate of cooked pasta with a ready made sauce poured on top. While it is a simple dish, it is a beautiful process where the cooked pasta and the beginning ‘notions’ of a sauce are gently married together over heat, a beautiful symbiotic relationship that results in a melt in your mouth bite. How do you do it? Simply melt a few tablespoons of butter, add in a quarter pint of heavy cream (whipping cream works here) and stir over medium heat until sauce gets to that uber thick consistency. Add in your cooked fettucine (al dente of course!) coat the noodles, and cover with a sprinkling of freshly grated paremesan. It’s a no fail people!

Unfortunately, we cannot all justify the use of heavy cream in our dinner diets, even if it is once in a while. High blood pressure, cholesterol, and more can be triggered by a heavy dish of traditional fettucine alfredo. Fortunately for us, there are ways to create delicious cream sauces with at least half the fat, by making a thick sauce from a roux and seasoning to similar flavors of the alfredo sauce we have come to love. Simply cook a little butter (and olive oil, rendered fat, even margarine, will work as well) and once melted, add in an equal amount of flour. Whisk out any lumps and continue cooking and stirring for a few more minutes, until that chalky raw flour taste disappears. Add in several cups of liquid, here I use equal amount of reduced fat milk and flavored broth. Keep cooking and low and behold, a beautiful creamy sauce results. All that is left to do is season with salt and pepper, fresh herbs if I have them, and fresh parmesan.

My full recipe for Fettucine al Alfredo with asparagus and zucchini ribbons is below.

1 lb cooked fettucine al dente

3 zuchini, cleaned, ends cut off, and peeled into ribbons (simply take a vegetable peeler, and run the length of the zucchini. Repeat until you cannot peel any more strips

1 bunch of asparagus, ends cut off, and slice into diagonal pieces ¼ inch thick

½ red onion, julienned

3 tablespoons salted butter

3 tablespoons unbleached flour

2 cups reduced fat milk

2 cups low-sodium broth (omit broth and double milk if you prefer a creamier sauce)

¼ cup freshly grated parmesan

Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Coat skillet with olive oil, and once glistening, add in onion. Saute for one minute and add in asparagus. Stir pan every 30 seconds. What we are going for is nice sear on our asparagus. After 2 minutes, add in zucchini ribbons. Season vegetables liberally with coarse salt and pepper. Remove from heat once all vegetable are easily pierced with a fork (about 6 minutes total).

Remove vegetable from skillet and gently wipe down with kitchen cloth or paper towels. Add in butter, and turn down heat to medium. Once butter melts, add in flour. Continuously whisk butter with flour for about 3 minutes. It should be nice light brown color, and bubbly. Add in all liquid at one time. Keep whisking for the first minute, and then let cook down. Stir/whisk sauce every few minutes. Sauce should thicken fairly quickly. How to tell if the sauce is the right consistency: Take a wooden spoon and dip the back of spoon into sauce. Run your finger through the sauce on the spoon. If the line you make through sauce stays separated, it is done. Season sauce with coarse salt and pepper, and fresh herbs if you wish.

Toss pasta with vegetables and sauce. Liberally coat the pasta with freshly grated parmesan.

Happy New year in Health

2012-01-10T16:51:00.001-08:00

Hello Readers , I hope that your winter vacations went well. Being a new year , I feel it's time too start a diet. We all know that with the holidays come joy, excitement, delight and unwanted calories . But after holidays are over we often feel tired and worn out. One of the reasons for feeling exhausted is bad eating habits and overeating during the holidays season.
Here's the After holiday diet,its takes about one week and many people who tried this diet claim to have lost 5-10 pounds. This diet is not a starvation diet , it was specifically designed to get your metabolism back on track in order for to recover from the bountiful holidays.

After Holidays Diet Menu

Day 1 and 2:

2 cups of milk or yogurt in the morning and 2 cups of the tomato juice in the afternoon.

Day 3 and 4:

Breakfast: Two whole wheat toasts with a little bit of cream cheese and honey.

Lunch: 3 oz of lean chicken or fish with fresh vegetable salad.

Dinner: 2 hard-boiled eggs with tomatoes.

Day 5 and 6:

Breakfast: 2 apples or 2 oranges.

Lunch: Fresh vegetable salad with 1 small whole grain roll.

Dinner: Fruit salad.

Day 7

Fresh fruit and vegetable juices all day.

Be safe, listen to your body .

Yohan Callen

Teens Having Trouble Losing Weight

2011-12-22T11:28:00.000-08:00

Check out this post by one of Youth Radio's reporters, Deyantae Newson, that was originally posted on Youth Radio's website: http://www.youthradio.org/news/teens-want-to-lose-weight-but-cant.

American Diabeties month

2011-12-09T17:02:00.000-08:00

There are at least 26 million children and adults in America living with diabetes. Another 79 million are at a high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The disease is taking a devastating physical, emotional and financial toll on our country. Most Americans don’t even consider diabetes a serious matter.

Recent statistic’s relay:

Every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes.

Diabetes kills more people each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined.

Recent estimates project that as many as 1 in 3 American adults will have diabetes in 2050 unless we take steps to Stop Diabetes.

Our country seems to be getting more ill each day. Children are obese and adults are becoming more prone to dietary issues. Fatty and sugary foods need to cease. People need to stop eating breakfast, lunch and dinner at McDonald's. People need to start eating organically or at least less processed food. Check out the link to healthier eating. Until next time..

C'est la vie.. (SAY LA VEE)

<3 Venus

Breakfast at dinner.

2011-12-09T16:53:00.000-08:00

This week we are creating breakfast for the youth rather then a regular dinner. Here's the menu:

Homemade buttermilk biscuits smothered in sausage

Turkey maple sausage

Slow scrambled eggs

Hashbrowns

Now everyone loves a good meal. But breakfast is special. To me, I feel like there is extra love put into breakfast. Especially when everything is made from scratch. On that note I am going to leave you with a scrumptious recipe for "Buttermilk Biscuits."

Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in.biscuit cutter. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

C'est la vie.. (SAY LA VEE) <3 Venus

Mmmmm.. Pie..

2011-12-09T16:25:00.000-08:00

It’s that time of year again and all of us know how hard at times it can be to get a slice of pie. So I personally think you should make your own. Here’s really good recipe for Sweet potato pie. Enjoy!

MAMA'S SWEET POTATO PIE

1 large can yams
approximately 1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon (add more to taste)
large marshmallows
graham cracker crumbs

Preheat oven to 350°F. Drain and mash the canned yams. Mix in all of the other ingredients (except for the marshmallows and cracker crumbs - they are your pie toppers). Mix the pineapple juice in to your liking. When you are satisfied with the mix, pour into a baking dish. Take the marshmallows and push them in all around the edge, let the tops stick out. Take your cracker crumbs and sprinkle them in the middle. Place the dish in the oven and let cook - uncovered - for about 30 minutes.

C'est la vie.. (SAY LA VEE)
<3 Venus

French Onions?

2011-12-02T15:49:00.000-08:00

To the rest of the world, it's French Onion Soup. In France, it's soupe à l'oignon à la lyonnaise. But what are the origins of this legendary (and oh so delicious) dish? Like all great culinary classics, no single verifiable origin exists. Fortunately, this recipe has come down through the ages, and while it's not the only recipe, it is delicious.

French onion soup, with its cheap and common ingredients, originated with the Canuts. These laborers were the backbone of Lyons' famous silk industry, working up to 18 hours a day weaving and screening the silk that France's aristocracy so adored. Poor, the Canuts used their limited resources to concoct inexpensive dishes that would sustain them during the long working hours. I don't know about you all, but I appreciate the Canuts for their creativity and absolutely LOVE soupe à l'oignon à la lyonnaise.

C'est la vie.. (SAY LA VEE)

<3 Venus

No organics; Parents need to be frantic.

2011-11-28T15:20:00.000-08:00

“To assess fruit and vegetable consumption among high school students, CDC analyzed data from the 2010 National Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Study (NYPANS). This report describes the results of that analysis, which indicated that, in 2010, the median number of times per day that high school students consumed fruits and vegetables was 1.2 for both. For vegetables, the median number of times per day was lower for non-Hispanic black students (1.0) and Hispanic students (1.1) than non-Hispanic white students (1.4). Overall, 28.5% of high school students consumed fruit <1 time daily, and 33.2% of high school students consumed vegetables <1 time daily. The infrequent fruit and vegetable consumption by high school students highlights the need for effective strategies to increase consumption. Policy and environmental approaches to provide greater access to and availability of fruits and vegetables are among the strategies that schools and communities might choose to achieve this goal.”

It looks like there needs to be a drastic change in society so our children's future and the future of our country can be tangible. It all starts with our children. In order to become leaders of their communities they need to be healthy, and how can they be so if all they have access to is $1 burritos, $1 dollar sodas and two for a $1 chips? They can’t. Most people I know prefer MacDonald’s over a home cooked meal. A happy meal consists of a hamburger (with or without cheese, ketchup, mustard, chopped onions and no lettuce), a small fry ( coated with salt), a small drink of the child’s choice and now they have recently added apple slices so business wouldn’t receive any type of controversy due to obesity campaigns. In my eyes I see my community suffering due to lack of resources. They won’t give us health benefits, so can they at least give us a cheaper version of Whole food’s or Trader Joe's? That way we could stand a chance against falling and failing as one. Yes we have Framers market, but it can only provide so much. Instead of giving the students vending machines in High schools, they need to have a daily salad bar with every veggie and fruit that the average teen needs to consume on a daily basis. There needs to be more physical awareness and activities taking place at gym time rather than the girls watching the boys play basketball and all of the other kids are sitting around, not wearing their P.E uniform, waiting for class to end. Communities need to come together and create a plan of action and implement in order to save our children's future and the future of our country.

C'est la vie.. (SAY LA VEE)

<3 Venus

Pass the Thankfull

2011-11-17T16:22:00.000-08:00

Hello readers , I hope your week is going fabulous and stress free. It's crazy how the holidays just snuck up on us like this. Im sure thousands of people are already planning huge extravagant dinner parties but how can you help others this holiday? There are many options such as canned food drive's , donating your time at a local soup kitchen or shelter. If volunteering isn't your thing try reaching out to a neighbor or distant relative by inviting them to participate with your family this holiday. Even though thanksgiving has a checkered passed the message is sharing. So remember the little people this season because who knows when the tides will change.

Yohan Callen

Pull out those Avocados !!!!!!!!!

2011-11-14T16:26:00.000-08:00

Hey readers, I'm guessing you know what today brings....... Lots and lots of GUACAMOLE. Since its national guacamole day I thought I would give a little background on this savory dip. This avocado based dip originated in Mexico. Made by the Aztecs it’s name comes from āhuacamolli, which literally translates to "avocado sauce". Another form of this memorable favorite is the thinner and more acidic,Guasacaca which is a Venezuelan avocado based sauce. It is made with vinegar and is served over grilled food , arepas, empanadas and various other dishes . It is common to make the guasacaca with red chili peppers instead of tomato and jalapeño. Since it is a hot sauce they usually serve it separate. Since I enjoy living life on the wild side I thought you like totry Guacamoles spicy twin , Here's my secret recipe for greatness.

Guasacaca Sauce

Ingredients

1 medium onion, roughly chopped
2 green peppers, seeded, deveined, and roughly chopped
2 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
2 cloves garlic
1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup olive oil

Directions

Put everything except the olive oil into a food processor and process until mostly smooth. Add the olive oil in a stream with the processor running and process until smooth. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour for the flavors to blend. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve sauce at room temperature with meats, fish, or vegetable chips. If made in advance, store, covered, in the refrigerator, but bring to room temperature before serving.

Kill it with some chips,

Yohan Callen

Get out there and cook something BOLD

2011-11-08T16:52:00.000-08:00

Today is a very festive day for old and new cooks every where. Its all about cooking something with a Lil' kick. I love diving into a recipe that calls for extreme and vibrant flavors. In light of the holiday i thought i would share my special Ethiopian recipe with you all. Awaze Tibs is sauteed chunks or strips of Chicken, Lamb or Beef. The meat is usually marinated in Ethiopian marinate sauces that contain rosemary, tomatoes, green jalapenos and lemon juice."Special tibs" may be prepared with wine, tomatoes, or other ingredients. Normally, tibs of any kind is accompanied by the hot-red-pepper paste known as awazé. This sauce is to die for , the dish is incomplete without it. Here’s my secret recipe for those of you who want to spice up your kitchen. I will also tag some of the unfamiliar ingredients included in the recipe for your convenience.

Awaze Tibs:

· 1 lb beef, boneless cut into ½ inch cubes
· 1 red onion, chopped
· 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
· 1 fresh tomato, chopped
· 1 shot Ethiopian honey wine
· 1 tablespoon ETETE Spices
· 1 tablespoon Ethiopian butter
· 1 garlic clove, crushed
· 1 ginger, crushed
· 1 cardamom pod, crushed (KORERIMA)
· 2 tablespoon AWAZE ( berbere paste)
· Cooking time: about 15 minutes

· In a medium mixing bowl, mix the ETETE Spices and the beef.
· In a pan over low heat, add the butter and wait until it melts.
· Add the chopped tomato, the chopped onion and the beef to the butter, mix well and sauté for about 10 minutes
· Add the chopped garlic and ginger, stir for about 2 minutes
· Add the Ethiopian honey wine; mix it well
· Add the Awaze( berbere paste); stir for about 1 minute
· Add ½ teaspoon cardomom and the chopped jalapeño peppers; mix well
· Serve on a plate with injera

Yohan Callen

Days of the Dead (Los Dias de los Muertos)

2011-11-01T16:21:00.000-07:00

This traditional Mexican holiday honors the dead. Los Dias de los Muertos is not a sad time, but instead a joyous time of remembering friends, family and loved ones who have passed. I am personally fascinated by this cultural holiday. All the festive colors , flower arrangements , and you can’t forget about the food. Here is a recipe for a traditional bread that I personally love.

Pan de Muerto (Bread of the Dead) :

Ingredients
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup (half a stick) margarine or butter, cut into 8 pieces
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup very warm water
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted
1/2 teaspoon anise seed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions: Bring milk to boil and remove from heat. Stir in margarine or butter, 1/4 cup sugar and salt.

In large bowl, mix yeast with warm water until dissolved and let stand 5 minutes. Add the milk mixture.

Separate the yolk and white of one egg. Add the yolk to the yeast mixture, but save the white for later. Now add flour to the yeast and egg. Blend well until dough ball is formed.

Flour a pastry board or work surface very well and place the dough in center. Knead until smooth. Return to large bowl and cover with dish towel. Let rise in warm place for 90 minutes. Meanwhile, grease a baking sheet and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Knead dough again on floured surface. Now divide the dough into fourths and set one fourth aside. Roll the remaining 3 pieces into "ropes."

On greased baking sheet, pinch 3 rope ends together and braid. Finish by pinching ends together on opposite side. Divide the remaining dough in half and form 2 "bones." Cross and lay them atop braided loaf.

Cover bread with dish towel and let rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix anise seed, cinnamon and 2 teaspoons sugar together. In another bowl, beat egg white lightly.

When 30 minutes are up, brush top of bread with egg white and sprinkle with sugar mixture, except on cross bones. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Feliz día de los muertos! (Happy day of the dead !)

Yohan Callen

McDonald's McRib Sandwich?

2011-10-27T18:09:00.001-07:00

There is a new contraption in the McDonald's franchise. Its called the McRib. Wow. Thats hekka nasty. First off, the "ribs" aren't even real. They are more than likely all of the old meat that has been left over and has freeze's burn. I am not sure exactly how they make them but I do know that they are most definably offensive to real food. Pigs and cows are ashamed and feel hoodwinked. BAMBOOZLED!

The real questions is what does the "McRib" contain? No one will ever know. And what is the world coming to? We are constantly eating random foods that we think is best for us until you get E.coli. I don't personally believe that the world will end if McDonald's was to shut down. Hypothetically thinking: What do you think would happen to the world if McDonalds were to shuty down? C'est la vie.. (SAY LA VEE)

<3 Venus

Security

2011-10-27T18:01:00.000-07:00

Food is something we all unconsciously take for granted. Almost every five seconds a child dies from starvation. It's not just about the children at this point ; whole families go hungry almost everyday. This issue is growing at an almost unstoppable rate. In today’s world, the most important business is growing enough food and ensuring that it reaches everyone. As a people we need to increase global food production by 70% before 2050. There are some specific steps that need to be implemented if we want to see change:

Comprehensively address the underlying causes of hunger and under-nutrition
Invest in country-led plans
Strengthen strategic coordination
Leverage the benefits of multilateral institutions
Make sustained and accountable commitments

If we could come to a global commitment to support each other , Just imagine!

Yohan Callen

Teaches and Herbs

2011-10-25T15:19:00.000-07:00

Our kitchen is known for savory home style cooking. But no meal would be complete without herbs. Here's some ways you can get to know these tricky greens even better

1. Take a clean leaf of the herb and chew but don't swallow. Experience your herbs like you would a fine wine; check the fragrant bouquet, let the Our kitchen is known for savory home style cooking. But no meal would be complete without herbs. leaf meet the tongue and chew thoughtfully. It is not necessary to swallow. Learning about the flavor of the herb this way will help you to decide if it will make the perfect pot roast or sorbet.

2. Add fresh chopped herbs (one at a time) to something bland yet familiar, like butter or sour cream or potatoes. This allows the intensity of the herb to stand on its own and helps you to know how much of the herb to add.

3. Just start playing; add a little Rosemary or Tarragon to the potatoes or the chicken; sprinkle some Oregano on your pizza or pasta; lay sprigs of Thyme on your roast. Keep notes, at least at first of what was pleasing, how much was used and what didn’t work. Note whether the herbs were fresh or dried or a combination of both. You will find this invaluable, especially when you start blending herbs together to get more complex flavors

Yohan Callen

The Real Tandoor

2011-10-21T17:41:00.001-07:00

In order for a dish to be considered truly ‘Tandoori’ it must be cooked in a Tandoor oven. This type of oven is cylindrical, made out of clay and used for cooking and baking. Although Tandoori is typically associated with India, this oven is used in Turkey, Iran, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, the Balkans, Central Asia and Middle East, as well as Burma and Bangladesh.

The heat for a tandoor is usually generated by a charcoal or wood fire, burning within the tandoor itself, exposing the food to live fire. Tempatures typically approach 480 degrees Celsius.

For our own ‘Fake Bake Tandoori Chicken, we take whole bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed. Dry them off and coat in a mixture of full fat yogurt (about ¾ cup for 4 breasts) and a tablespoon each of turmeric, cumin, ground ginger. Also in the mix is liberal sprinkling of salt and pepper and about 2 cloves of minced garlic. Get your oven really hot, about 475 degrees, and cook until a thermometer inserted into the center of the breast (don’t touch the bone!) registers 160 degrees. This will take about 25-30 minutes.

Everybody loves Bread

2011-10-20T16:11:00.000-07:00

Readers, What is it about bread that keeps you coming back ? It's delicious and there's so many different kinds of bread. Melonpan, Phulka, Salt rising bread, Zopf, Flatbread, and Fougasse are all examples of global dedication to tradition. Bread goes back at least 30,000 years. Historians believe the first bread produced was probably cooked with a grain-paste, made from roasted and ground cereal grains and water, and may have been developed by accidental cooking or deliberate experimentation with water and grain flour. Most countries have specific breads that compliment there traditional cooking.

In Ethiopia they cook with many vibrant flavors but a meal wouldn't be complete without injera, a sponge like flat bread laid across a plate. This tradition of using bread as a utensil is known worldwide. I'm a huge Indian food lover, and i never skip on the naan. Here's one of my favorite meals partnered with naan.

MANGO CURRY:

Ingredients:

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Jaggery
6 Red Chillies
3/4 tsp Salt
1/2 Coconut, grated
2 Onion, sliced
250 gms Green Mangoes
6 Pods Garlic flakes
1 tsp Coriander seeds
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1 inch Ginger

How to make mango curry:

Peel green mangoes.
Slice each mango into small pieces, removing seed.
Wash and keep aside.
Grind together coconut, chillies, garlic, ginger, cumin and coriander.
Heat oil and fry onions till transparent.
Add ground mixture and stir-fry well, till oil begins to leave the masala.
Add mango slices and jaggery Pour one glass water.
Add salt and prepare on medium flame till mangoes are tender and curry thickens

Pair this with some store bought naan or prepare your own . I am certain you will love this recipe.Here's a link for the perfect naan recipe : http://www.indianfoodforever.com/indian-breads/index.html

Yohan Callen

Adress the problem

2011-10-13T18:00:00.000-07:00

OK , I have the latest scoop on the whole obesity prevention movement. So there is this website called http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/fooddesert/fooddesert.html and its purpose is too show the average American, who of course has to own a computer (very sarcastic voice) , where there are food deserts. A food desert is any area in the industrialized world where healthy, affordable food is difficult to obtain.

The objectives of the Food Desert Locator are:

to present a spatial overview of where food-desert census tracts are located;
to provide selected population characteristics of food-desert census tracts; and
to offer data on food-desert census tracts that can be downloaded for community planning or research purposes.

I explored the site thoroughly to find out that this site is part of First Lady's Let's Move! initiative. Which works to thin out America , but how does showing us where there isn't food help? Lets support this movement for a healthier tomorrow.

This website does everything but feed people.

Yohan Callen

Inspired

2011-10-06T18:48:00.000-07:00

Hey all you chefs out there!! Are you tired of the same in and out? Well here's my solution for you bored diners. Try cooking something new but not too advanced for your kitchen. Expect an instant response from your family, good or bad, hey, you tried and that's the first step. Also think about ways you could spice up some of those old recipes that you know and love. I love making quiche. There's millions of ways you can prepare this elegant dish here's a simple recipe for spinach quiche.

SPINACH/FETA CHEESE QUICHE

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach
4 eggs
3/4 c. cream
1 1/4 c. milk
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
1/4 lb. Feta cheese, crumbled
1 quiche crust (pie crust)
3 tbsp. fresh grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Drain spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible; it should be fairly dry. Mix the eggs, cream and milk. Add the salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. Stir in spinach and Feta cheese. Fill quiche crust and place the grated cheese on top.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out dry. Cool for 10 minutes before serving. It can also be served at room temperature.

Enjoy ,

Yohan Callen

Save a Breast

2011-10-04T16:52:00.000-07:00

In case you didn't know, it's Breast Cancer Awareness month. Over 500,000 people in the United States die from this devastating disease. How can you get involved? It starts with your body and how you treat it.

Researchers have come to a place where they feel that a healthier lifestyle is a key player in preventing the disease.
Here's the top ten cancer fighting foods :
1. Garlic
2. Dark leafy greens
3. Grapes
4. Tomatoes
5. Flax seeds
6. Green tea
7. Blueberries
10. Mushrooms
11. Calciferous Vegetables
12. Whole grain

These food's are rich sources of antioxidants called carotenoids. Cooking with these ingredients will give you a better chance at fighting this cancer. Here's a recipe to start you off: Fiesta Salsa

1 cup diced papaya
½ cup frozen or fresh kernel corn
1 Roma tomato, diced
1 -2 finely diced sweet onion
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp.grated lime peel
3 tbsp. ground flax seed
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro

• In a medium bowl, toss together papaya, corn, tomato, onion, jalapeno, garlic, lime juice and peel. Cover and refrigerate two hours.
• Just before serving, stir in ground flax seed, cilantro and whole flax seed.

Enjoy ,

Yohan Callen

How To Build A Healthy Eating Plan

2011-09-22T18:28:00.001-07:00

Put together a Healthy Eating Plan that works for you, by following the steps below:

Step One:

Know your individual nutritional needs and diet recommendations. The "My Health Nutrition" page provides you with diet recommendations based on the information you provided in the "My Health Profile" and on your choice to gain, maintain or lose weight. As you become familiar with these recommendations you will be better able to determine the types and amounts of foods you need to eat to help your body maintain optimal functioning.

Step Two:

Discover a variety of foods to meet your nutritional needs. By using information on our Understanding the Food Groups link, you will discover a variety of foods that will meet your recommended dietary needs. This site also provides information on portion sizes, calorie amounts, and healthier food options for each food group. Using this information will help you discover a variety of foods that will provide the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to meet your nutritional needs.

Step Three:

Put together a Healthy Eating Plan. Your goal in creating a Healthy Eating Plan is to come up with a variety of healthy foods that will meet your personal diet recommendations for each food group. An easy way to create a Plan is to go to the "My Health Nutrition" page and enter a future date. This gives you a blank page where you can enter a your food choices. Using this method allows you to see how well your selections will meet your nutritional needs. If on your initial attempt, you come up short in any of the food groups, you can exchange your food choices until you have a plan that will not only satisfy your appetite but will also meet your dietary needs. If you prefer planning your meals on paper you may print off a blank Meal Planning/Tracking form. This works the same way but you won't have the feedback on your nutritional needs.

Step Four:

Follow your Plan. The most important part of creating a Healthy Meal Plan is the benefit you get from following it. As you follow your plan, take time to note what works and what you could do better. With practice you will find a system that will put you on track for a healthy future.

For more information visit: http://wellness.byu.edu/content.php?id=94

College Student Forming Bad Eating Habitts

2011-09-19T16:24:00.000-07:00

Eating right is the most important thing for a college student. As a college student myself, it tends to be really hard for us to remember to snack between classes or pack something to eat during class. The strenuous class schedule can make it hard for students to be able to get something to eat during classes. Making a schedule of what times to eat during the day would be a very helpful tip for those in college. We as students should find a easy but successful way to eat during the day to remain healthy. Lack of eating can lead to severe bodily damage to major organ systems within the body.

for more information you may visit: http://nutritionhealthfitness.com/college-students-not-eating-fruits-vegetables/

Healthy Eating the Smart Way

2011-09-16T16:56:00.000-07:00

We as human beings tend to think about what we eat and not think about it in a smart way. We need to stop taking away what is on our plate but adding healthier foods to our plate. Instead of being conscious of what were eating, we need to be more aware of what were placing in our body. I'm not telling you to become vegan or a vegetarian, I'm just saying that we need to be more aware and make healthier choices while eating.

We as human beings need to get that size 2 mentality out of heads and just think about being healthy in general. If the media promoted more healthy decisions oppose to advertising the food companies who are consider unhealthy. We as a country should come together and become healthier as a country. For more information on smart ways to eat healthy the smart way visit: http://www.smart-healthy-eating.com/

Smart Ways Of Eating Healthy

2011-09-16T15:01:00.000-07:00

Have you ever just stopped and wonder how you can eat healthy but smart at the same time? I know I have! Guess what, there if there is a will then there is a way. Eating healthy is the way to go now in life. we have too many people with high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes ,along with other diseases for not eating healthy.

There are great meals that you can create and enjoy and not have to worry about what you are placing in your body. Here is a great website that have 28 different ways to eat smart : http://www.bhg.com/recipes/healthy/eating/great-ways-to-eat-right/#page=2

Top Vegan Myths

2011-09-08T17:32:00.000-07:00

Are you a vegan or deciding to become one? Here is a view facts about the myths that are going around in the world. I was reading this article " Busted: Top Vegan Myths " and it discussed a view major topics that are important to the vegan world.

Is it true that plant protein is inherently inferior to animal protein?

Do I need calcium from dairy products to maintain strong bones?

Should I be worried about B12 deficiency?

Can I get adequate amounts of Omega-3 fats without consuming fish oil?

As a vegan, don't I have to consume too much soy to meet my nutritional needs?

While vegan diets may be okay for adults, aren't they unsafe fore infants and children?

These are some topics i wanted to be in question and ask what do you think? Whats your person opinion on these specific topics and how would these topics affect you if you are a vegan?

_Tierra Walls

Solar Plexus Chakra Healing for Beginners

2011-09-07T17:39:00.000-07:00

Have you ever felt streesed, feared, hate or no self respect? Diary really helps build you self esteem and boost your confidence. Here is some more information based on what your feeling within your body.

The 3rd Chakra, the Solar Plexus Chakra, represents our ability to be confident and in control of our lives. Here's what you need to know about Solar Plexus Chakra healing:

Location of our Solar Plexus Chakra: Upper abdomen in the stomach area.

Emotional issues affecting our Solar Plexus Chakra: Self-worth, self-confidence, self-esteem.

Color: Yellow

Healing Exercises:

Kundalini Yoga, Boat Pose (image above)
Dancing. Shake those hips!

Healing Foods:

Diary (yogurt, cheese, etc)
Grains and fiber (granola, whole wheat bread)
Teas (peppermint, chamomile tea)

_Tierra Walls

Crown Chakra Healing & Opening for Beginners

2011-09-07T17:24:00.000-07:00

Have you ever felt depressed, unsocial, out of touch or argumentative? i know i have, so what i like to do is have some tea to clear mind or help me relax. Here is a wellness that can help understand this feeling a little bit better.

The 7th and highest Chakra, the Crown Chakra, represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually. Here's what you need to know about opening and healing the Crown Chakra:

Location of our Crown Chakra: The very top of our head.

Emotional issues affecting our Crown Chakra: Inner and outer beauty, our connection to spirituality, pure bliss.

Color: Violet

Healing Exercises:

Meditation
Running or cardio

Healing Foods:
Since the Crown Chakra represents our spiritual connection to our surroundings, this Chakra does not benefit from healing foods. The Crown Chakra is more likely to benefit from breathing clean and fresh air and sunshine.

_ Tierra Walls

Are you over-eating?

2011-08-26T16:24:00.000-07:00

How much food do we take when were making our plates, when our mothers' is done cooking and knowing that we are trying to shed some pounds? We get as much we want, because we don't know the portion size of our food. We are unaware of how much food we are shoveling into our mouths, I believe if we know thew proper severing size can help us loss weight. The US Department of Agriculture has replaced the food pyramid with a new symbol that dictates the recommended servings for each food group – the dinner plate. As its name would indicate, this is a dish-shaped icon, divided into 4 sections, and labeled with the essential food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins.

You might be asking why did they change the food pyramid? Nutritionists maintain that the pyramid was a misrepresentation of healthy eating, as it failed to differentiate nutrient-dense foods, like whole grains and fish, from empty-calorie foods like refined cereals and pasta.

Instead of vague serving size suggestions, the dinner plate proposes: 3 cups of dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt), 2-3 cups of vegetables, 1.5-2 cups of fruit, 5-6.5 ounces of protein (fish, poultry, eggs, etc.), 5-8 ounces of grains (rice, cereal, pasta), and 5-7 teaspoons of sweets, fats and oils per day. Using these daily recommendations, you can start putting together more balanced
meals.

Become a better judge of serving sizes and have an eye for the right portions – doing so can help unlock the door to a healthier lifestyle.

JOWANA GEORGE

The Importance of Child Health IN Africa

2011-08-26T16:18:00.000-07:00

In my research I learned that in Africa young kids from the ages of 3-6 have problems do to lack of healthy foods. Child Deaths have declined by a third from 20 million in 1960 to around 8 million in 2009 I feel that this is positive that the rate drop has dropped but at the same time, also they need help in 2009-2011 the government needs to help in some way and also other people as well. At least 6 million child deaths can be prevented each year, if affordable health interventions are made available to the family's and children who need them. I feel that these family's and children need to at least be helped out with food and water. We as people know that healthy foods and eating habits are very important. This is not the only issue that Africa they also have a problem with poverty. So I feel that they need serious help. People who have very less than other around the world needs to be given some kind of place of resource to be helped. Also I know that they, have very less resources than the U.S. So I know that they have less resources so it is hard to do what they can to feed their family's. Twenty-two of the 36 poorest countries in the world are African. After more than two decades of rising commercial food imports and food aid, the region is now experiencing a deep economic problem, with growing balance-of-payment deficits and external public debts. This is a problem because if they really cant even grow food do to the growing balance what are they eating.

Quick And Healthy Recipes

2011-08-25T16:10:00.000-07:00

We tend to eat out more because of the hassle of cooking a meal that might take hours. Cooking can be quick and healthy all at the same time, with no hassles of making the children wait long. You can have a delicious, healthy meal within thirty minutes. Don't be afraid to try new things, you might actually like to.

Here Are some delicious, quick and healthy meals:

_ Tierra Walls

www.FoodDanger.gov

2011-08-22T17:34:00.000-07:00

It’s funny how we don’t necessarily trust our government, or many of their initiatives. But when we search for information on the internet, we trust the ‘.gov’s as pura verdad. Think about it. I trust that I can visit www.dmv.ca.gov and get my registration renewal form. When its vacation time, I go to http://travel.state.gov/for travel safety updates and even helpful hints for flying. So what happens when these federally funded sources of information are providing faulty advice? Enter www.foodsafety.gov, “Your gateway to federal food safety information.”

I found that their latest article, highlighting the fact that over 15 million youth in this country are home alone after school and prepare their own snacks, offers plenty of unsound cooking-related advice, and in itself contributes to the obesity problem the federal government is working so hard to eliminate.

In an attempt to ensure that these young people are adequately prepared to create their own snack and “not mindlessly running to the fridge and then out to the t.v.”, the blog is neatly divided into 3 parts. I have scoured each part and have offered my critique and advice, having worked in professional kitchens and in culinary training for young people alike.

Part 1: Clean up first! Fair enough, it is important to make sure that surface areas, and hands are clean when preparing a snack. I found it interesting though, that beyond the reminder to make sure food items are stored quickly after use (especially cold stuff like eggs, milk, yogurt), this particular section did not make a lot of distinction on the importance of cleaning up AFTER. Failure to adequately wipe down surfaces (with disinfectant) could be an even greater threat in the long run than some of the germs they may pick up from petting Sparky on the way into the house. I found a great site that gives easy tips for cleanup. (Another note: this article never mentioned composting! Composting is one of the few clean up activities that is actually fun, and the whole process can be engaging for young people once introduced into the process).

Part 2: Foods to Avoid. Okay, okay, I’m not going to completely trash this part, fairly on point (except I will argue that a little mold on cheese isn’t the worst thing. Heck cheese is technically mold in the first place. So your cheddar has some spots….cut that part off! No sense in propagating wasteful habits when most of the world is in need! Here’s a great chart that shows what cheeses are safe to eat with mold cut off)

Part 3: When using the microwave….sigh. Okay, I’ll overlook the fact that carcinogens have been found in microwaved food, (and that the Nazi’s invented it in the first place.) I won’t even get into the details of the 3 major problems found from microwaves (1. Cancer-causing effects, 2. Destruction of nutritional value of food, 3. Major biological problems from exposure to micro-waves), although I do believe they are important should be noted in an article from a government program that promotes food safety. But…but…why should children be microwaving a snack in the first place? Let me see, what needs to be microwaved: hot pockets, microwave burritos, water for cup o’ noodles, microwave meals come to mind. These are not the types of snacks young people should be eating after school, for a myriad of health reasons. And let’s say on the defensive that they’re not eating these highly processed snack foods, what else could they be microwaving? Perhaps, last night’s leftover lasagna, or mac and cheese instead. Well, these are not technically snack foods. I remember being young, getting home from school and feeling like I could eat a horse. But the fact is, all I really needed was some fresh fruit (the glucose would have given me energy) some yogurt or milk, maybe some granola. I didn’t need a pre-dinner, when I was planning on eating a real meal around 7 o’clock.

Unfortunately, this article actually gives advice on how to read directions for our favorite snack (last time I checked, a banana doesn’t come with a label on how to peel it) and the importance of following the provided times on the back of microwave meals. It only gets better. Part 3 also is sub-divided into tips with specific directions for different microwave snacks: Jelly donuts, fruit pastries, and pocket-sandwiches are to be broken into 2 pieces prior to microwaving, for example. Jelly donuts?! I’m confused, I would think that Hot Pockets and jelly donuts should have been in Part 2: Foods to Avoid. Let me tell you, I’d rather have my niece eat a piece of cheese with a bit of mold cut off than to eat a Hot Pocket Philly Steak and Cheese Croissant (that’s their latest people!)

So in essence, this government sponsored site for food safety is actually promoting the eating of microwave meals and/or jelly donuts as an after school snack for children. This is the same government that is putting the obesity epidemic on the forefront of our nation greatest ills, and has the gall rip obese children from their homes and place into foster care. What’s more, is that they have been quite adept at effectively blaming the parents for the obesity problem, and failing in addressing community and economic issues, or ahemm… government messaging as another source of the problem. Now I know without a doubt that I will to go to www.irs.gov to get a copy of my 1040EZ next April. I will not however, go to www.foodsafety.gov when I’m looking for “Practical information and tips from the experts to keep you and your family safe.”

-Alex Candia

Packing A healthy Lunch For Your Child

2011-08-22T16:39:00.000-07:00

As a parent you have a duty to make sure that your children are healthy and eating right. Packing them a lunch is a safe way to go and monitoring what your kid is eating at lunch. School lunches are unhealthy and gross to children. I know when I was school I couldn't stand my school lunch, so I would ask my parents to make me a lunch instead. Packing a healthy but delicious lunch and snack for your child is something that you want regret later. Monitoring what your child is eating while at school is a huge responsibility as a parent.

Here are some healthy but delicious meals and snacks: check it out and see what you can pack for your child.

_Tierra Walls

Crank-proof your day

2011-08-22T15:32:00.000-07:00

Now, do you have a short fuse when it comes to dealing with life’s everyday stressors, such as your boss, or you kids? Do you reach for food or caffeine during the day in an attempt to feel calm, or find a jolt of energy or a moment of bliss? But beside all else, do you just really crave a better mood? Well if you want to feel less cranky lets continue on so you can know 5 good-mood foods that is dieting too.

While good habits such as eating breakfast every morning and regular meals and snacks throughout the day form the cornerstone of an energized outlook,science has revealed the vital ways in which our food impacts our moods. What you about to read may surprise you that some of the best weapons to help cure crankiness can be found in your local grocery store. The following foods will help your mood in two ways. First, they deliver several key nutrients that play a vital role in supporting brain chemistry to reduce the risk of depression and help improve the quality of your sleep. Powerful combinations of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants help you build up your energy and capacity to handle life from your body’s deepest levels.

Salmon
In order for your brain to function optimally, it needs to have the right nutrient building blocks available, and omega-3 fats are one of the most important when it comes to boosting your mood. Growing evidence suggests that consuming inadequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with depression and poor moods. Fatty fish like salmon is one of nature’s richest sources of omega-3 fats; for a mood lift, enjoy fatty fish 2-3 times each week. Studies have found that people who infrequently eat fish are more likely to suffer from depression. By eating this way, you’ll enjoy a double brain benefit, too: not only do foods rich in omega-3 fat help fight crankiness and improve your outlook today.

Mushrooms expose to UV-light
Vitamin D is another key part of “mood maintenance” because it helps regulate the activity of the brain’s neurotransmitters which have a profound impact on mood. By some estimates, over 50% of Americans are deficient in vitamin D, making it a critical component in a crank-proof diet. one fantastic food that has recently come to a supermarket near you is vitamin D-packed mushrooms. These are mushrooms that have been exposed to UV light, which naturally boosts the vitamin D level.

Tart Cherries
Savor a handful of dried tart cherries before you turn in for the night and you’ll set the stage for a better mood when you wake up. Tart cherries are rich in a hormone called melatonin, which acts as a natural sleep aid by improving quality of sleep. Here’s an added bonus: cherries’ powerful bundle of antioxidants helps protect your brain from free radicals, which enables your brain chemistry to be optimized for a good mood.

Amaranth
Amaranth is a delicious “ancient grain” to try if you haven’t yet added it to your shopping list. This supergrain is loaded with antioxidants, minerals, fiber and iron, and was considered a life-sustaining food of the ancient Aztec and Inca cultures. This is a key reason to choose whole grains over refined grains and sweets when looking for a mood boost; sugary treats often trigger blood sugar to, leading to crankiness and faster fatigue. Look for amaranth in the bulk section of your grocery store or in the natural foods aisle. Hey here's a fun twist, try amaranth popcorn: Simply put a dry medium skillet over medium high heat, and when hot, add 2 tbsp amaranth seeds. COVER QUICKLY with a lid so it doesn’t pop everywhere! Gently shake back and forth, and the grains will quickly pop into “micro popcorn” in about 10 seconds. Pour into a dish and repeat with another 2 tbsp. Dust with cinnamon for an added antioxidant and flavor boost.

Medjool Dates

While the initial rush of sugar can indeed perk you up, it ultimately leads to that inevitable crash and the crankiness that comes with it. A sweeter fix for your sweet tooth is to try medjool dates. Their rich, creamy texture and super-sweet taste still give you that rush of satisfying pleasure. But unlike that candy bar, dates are chockfull of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to keep your energy up in a more sustained way.

There you have it!!!! Some might be hard to buy because you might have never brought it before. It's a good source to not doing all that extra dieting, and keeping you up on your toes and keep your day going.

JOWANA GEORGE

Smart Snacking

2011-08-19T14:19:00.000-07:00

Now that summer is coming to an end and school is back in session, students tend to snack during class or in between classes. Parents need to pack healthy snacks for children to snack on in between classes. Between school, homework, sports, your after-school job, and hanging out with friends, it may feel like there's no time for healthy eating. It's probably tempting to grab a burger and fries, potato chips, or candy.

Snacking on nutritious food can keep your energy level high and your mind alert without taking up a lot of your time. Stuffing your face with a large order of fries after class may give you a temporary boost, but a snack this high in fat and calories will only slow you down in the long run.

SO encourage others and along with your self along with others and try healthier snacks. Such as vegetables, fruit, granola bars and other nutritionist foods.

_TierraWalls

RECALLED

2011-08-19T13:31:00.000-07:00

Attention: Fresh food concepts, Inc. of Buena Park, CA is voluntarily recalling various layer dip products that contains guacamole because the avocado has the potential of contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

The product was distributed nationwide and Canada through retail supermarkets and corner stores. You can identify the product by Rojo's ultimate 7 layer dip, Delicisio 5 layer dip, Rojo's layer dip, Rojo's supreme 6 layer dip and Fresh food concepts 5 layer dip. products with expiration dates used by 09/24/11 and after are made with avocado from a different source and not involved in this recall.

_Tierra Walls

If is not the health, then it's the water

2011-08-17T15:43:00.000-07:00

http://news.yahoo.com/video/us-15749625/26314607
watch video

This is very scary a parasite known as the "brain-eating amoeba" a parasite that live in every fresh water every summer swimming hole, lake, pond, streams, and rivers when temperatures climb into the 80s. How you get it by the parasite entering the body through the nose, then making its way to the brain, destroying brain tissue.

The symptoms are: Headache, Fever, Nausea, and them symptoms develop in the first week and the condition gets out of control, then come other symptoms like confusion, loss of balance, and hallucinations.

If you go to the doctors or the hospital, there are no guaranteed early treatment of a cure, I mean it's that serious and that quick. It's crazy how it causes death within two weeks of infection, three people already died this summer from this infection. A sixteen year old girl from Brevard County, Florida, a nine year old boy from Henrico County, Virginia, the other person I couldn't find. This is serious and be a Public Service Announcement, because people are dying and more could come.

People is already like, I am not going swimming no more, but there's a way that you can still go swimming all you got to do is use a nose clip because it enter through the nose.

JOWANA GEORGE

The children do not run us!!!!!

2011-08-17T14:26:00.000-07:00

What makes a parent mad when they take their kids to the supermarket? When their kids see their favorite cartoon character on a cereal box (that is unhealthy by the way), and get all crazy when they don't get it. This makes the parent buy the products to stop them from hollering.

New research tells us that the cutesy cartoon characters are used to sell food to young people in TV ads. Dina Borzekowski, an associate professor at the John Hopkins Bloomberg school of the Public heath in Baltimore stated, "The purpose of this study was to explore the mechanism behind an interesting problem we face in the U.S. Since 3- to 5-year-old children aren't shopping, how do low-nutritional food and beverages get into the house? It's the 'nag factor.' It's how 3- to 5-year-old get their parents to get them foods they might not otherwise want to purchase."

A big concern is that kids nag their parents to buy the low- nutrition and high calories food that's making America's children so obese and the highly processed, high sugar foods and drinks are the reason why there's an obesity crisis. Like what a parents suppose to do? Even though the parents have the upper hand, the child has control as well, by manipulating the parent. All they have to do is fuss and fight just because they didn't get what they had wanted. If you are one of those mothers that give in, the most effective strategy for you might be to have someone else watch your child while you go shopping.

So, mothers ask what is there we can do to try to stop our kids from having a serious breakdown? Well if your child wants the characters cereal, and you don't want to give it to them, give them options. I suggest have them pick between two healthy choices of cereal.

JOWANA GEORGE

Spiritualy Full

2011-08-15T15:52:00.000-07:00

Hello readers I know you guys must of missed my voice. All jokes aside I've been working like mad in the kitchen over the passed few weeks. Last week we prepared a care package for a mother of now three who needed a little support. This package consisted of two large lasagnas , two kinds of soup (corn chowder & cream of asparagus) , six bags of granola( 2 flavors), about a dozen snicker doodles, and one family pack of M&M's. All items, except the M&M's of course , were made fresh in our kitchen.

Once I had left I reflected on my day and felt overwhelmed with joy. My supervisor and I had unlocked foods true purpose, sharing. I began to imagine a world of 'we' instead of 'I'. We here at Youth Radio Eats want all of our readers to think and act on ways they can share with there families or communities.

SEE
(Serenity-Elevation-End)

Yohan Callen

Tips for not getting you sick

2011-08-10T16:10:00.000-07:00

Now everybody now that school is about start and kids need to get they're flu shot. Well I have some tips to keep kids and parents to avoid from getting the colds and the flu. If those out there who didn't get the shot well......

Every time you shake someone's hand, wash your hand, but don't stop there, wash them as much as possible. Running lots of water over your hands will dilute any germs and send them down the drain.

Try to keep your hand off you nose and eyes because it can hurt you and they're the most common place to catch germs.

Getting more sleep when your under the weather, When you’re tired, your body isn’t fighting as hard, so getting 8 to 10 hours a night.

Work out so you can sweat, working out regularly enhances immune function.

Try to stay away from people who are displaying symptoms like sneezing and coughing, stay away from sick friends and family when possible.

JOWANA GEORGE

Not the Strawberries too!!!!!!!

2011-08-10T15:05:00.000-07:00

What's juicy, sweet, big, bright red, has dots and fun to eat?. If you guessed strawberries, you guessed right! And if you love to eat them, be aware, because in Oregon, multiple strawberry farms were found with traces of E. coli 0157:h7.
This bacteria's real name is called Escherichia coli and was named for the Austrian doctor, Theodor von Escherich (1857-1911). I wish I could tell you more about the bacteria's history, but it's a lot of big words I can't understand. What I can tell you is that but we need this bacteria to breakdown cellulose in our bodies and it assists in the absorption of vitamin K, the blood clotting vitamin.
Not all forms of this bacteria are so helpful though. The 0157:h7 part of the bacteria was found in 1992 and is a particularly nasty version. See this part secretes powerful poison, called a verotoxin. Normally receptors in the human kidney, brain and gut cells kill them, but not all people have the receptors, so that's way some people get ill.
The Oregon Public Health Division claims that it came from deer, and deer have been known for having this bacteria since 1997, but investigators do not know why its never been shown in the strawberries. A elderly woman in Washington County died from kidney failure and four others were hospitalized. So far, 16 people in Washington, Clatsop, Multnomah counties and Northwestern Oregon have been infected in the past month. So we need to put a stop it from coming to Cali because I don't want to get sick or die or even become infected. Therefore all the supermarkets need to take the strawberries off the floor.
Now if you do go out and buy strawberries, have some precautions. Here can what you do:

Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them
Keep fruits and vegetables and other raw food separated from cooked food
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap after handling raw foods, as well as before eating, after using the toilet, and after changing diapers.

JOWANA GEORGE

No More Red Meat

2011-08-09T16:57:00.000-07:00

So lately, I have given up all red meat, I only eat seafood, chicken and turkey. It wasn't hard for me to give up red meat but I know the things that I love to eat are red meat. I love burgers and whenI go out to eat for dinner I love to order a big hearty burger. This new goal will force me to watch what I order when I go out to eat.

Red meat is really unhealthy because it is strongly acidic. Chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes begin and thrive in an acidic environment. One factor about the dangers of red meat seems to be inherent. Haem, the pigment that is in hemoglobin which gives the red color to our blood, is also present in 'red' meat.

I'm not sure if the rest of the world knows but I hope that you understand the dangers and affects of red meat. Hopefully you are aware of what your putting in your body.

A quick snack to make

2011-08-03T16:36:00.000-07:00

This dessert here is everybody favorite Classic Unsweetened-Chocolate Brownie. it's very healthy and fun to eat for those who have diabetes.

Ingredients

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cold large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup walnut or pecan pieces (optional)

now that's one healthy snack or dessert to make, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm good, thats what my tummy say.

JOWANA GEORGE

Can somebody help the meats PLEASE!!!!!!!!

2011-08-03T15:22:00.000-07:00

THIS GOES OUT TO THE GROUND TURKEY LOVERS...... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that cultures from four retail locations between March 7 and June 27 showed salmonella contamination. How come when we try to change our life around to live longer they end up tearing us down by bypassing things that can kill us. One death, thank God, and 77 illness in 26 states all to ground turkey. A lady name Diana Goodpasture was working at Akron General Medical six weeks ago before she was poisoned with salmonella. Summit County Board of Health stated, that it was Diana fault for the national outbreak of salmonella, come on now she was eating a ground turkey burger and the next day having to go to the bathroom that got worst days on. So what's the solution to this problem? well it say that you have to cook the ground turkey thoroughly and a minimum of 165 degrees. I see why they blaming Diana because the USDA( U.S. Department of Agriculture) is still looking for the cause of this outbreak. Now mothers, what are you doing because you want your kids to eat more healthy to stop the obesity rates. Well it become more worry when a child had become hospitalize for three days and the ground turkey is still on the shelf. Wait there's more to it see the salmonella that's out causes leads of blood infections, now if a child has this type of Strain salmonella that is called salmonella heidlburg and is more resistant to antibiotics, so it's way more harder for people who got it, has to go to the hospital because they become dehydrated, dried out, and need hospital care. Tom Swing at Dorothy Lane Market said, "It all boils down to how the customer takes care of it after it leaves the store." Now is it that hard to do...like for real. Before I finish off I will say the if you do/did buy ground turkey "health experts" say, cook the meat on 165 degrees.

JOWANA GEORGE

Visualize Whirled Peas

2011-07-21T17:45:00.000-07:00

Dear, Peas

I cant stand you, you disgust me, you make me sick to my stomach, and not even for a million bucks will I eat you. Why are you still considered a vegetable and people actually like you?

Did you know that peas are high in sugar? In one cup of peas, there are about 8.2 grams of sugar. Peas are also high in calories, in one cup of peas, there are about 120 calories. So, are peas healthy? Well, it depends on how you look at it. In comparison to other vegetables, peas are not the healthiest option for you. At the same time, however, peas are a much healthier than a milk chocolate candy bar or a fattening cheeseburger from McDonald's. Overall, it is safe to say that peas can be enjoyed in moderation, but it is not recommended for you to eat large amounts of peas on a frequent basis.

sincerely, Tierra Walls

p.s i guess there alright for you to a certain extent, i wont yuck some ones yum

Sun Protection

2011-07-21T16:40:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, July 23rd from 2-3 p.m Licensed esthetician Gabriela Chavez talks about the best methods for protecting your skin from sun damage, as well as the best sunblock to use for your skin type.

Pharmaca Integrative pharmacy
5729 college ave., Oakland

if any concerns or questions you may visit:Phamaca.com

Holistic Allergy Releif

2011-07-21T16:27:00.000-07:00

This Saturday, July 23rd from 2-4p.m there will be A Free opportunity to gain some knowledge and awareness from Dr.Jill Cohn. who is the Chiropractor and director of Berkeley Allergy relief and chiropractic clinic. They will be discussing How to holistically mange allergies in children.

pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy,
1744 Solano ave. , Berkeley 510.527.8929

If you have any questions or concerns you can go to www.pharmaca.com

Say What?

2011-07-21T15:33:00.000-07:00

Its 2011 , we have a biracial president and the war is hopefully ending. But there is still racial discrimination, words that start with N and C have been deemed culturally vulgar. And yet the word oriental is still used.
To give you a little background the word 'oriental', meaning the east, has been used to describe people, furniture, art, and even salad dressing. These days, people generally call Asian people Asian not oriental, so since there's been a name change why preserve a word that holds negativity?
I don't see the problem with a store saying Asian inspired or Asian manufactured. Most labels state that they were made in China not the product of the Orient.
I just wanted to bring it to your attention Wendy's has an Oriental salad and the antique store has a special on oriental couches. Just wanted to inform you about an on going issue that plagues us all. Readers, what are you going to do to stop the injustice!?

Yohans back

No It Couldn't be The Cheesecake Factory

2011-07-20T16:50:00.000-07:00

Now Friday is my little brother cake-day and we're going to the Cheesecake Factory. I was doing my blog research and found that the Cheesecake Factory had won an award for recognize restaurant heavy-hitters, and so is many others. Now I never been aware of this until now and its shocking that my favorite restaurant has been awarded three years in a row. Now if your favorite restaurant is named here am sorry to say but you will feel how I feel shocked, IHop, Cold Stone Creamy, Applebee's, Denney's, Great Steak, Morton's Poterhouse, all been awarded the same also. This been going on for three years. Eight entrees made the list this year based on their massive calorie, saturated fat and sodium counts. Now am saying that I will not stop eating there because that's mine favorite place to go eat. The meal I always ate is a "heart attack on a plate" it was the Factory Farmhouse Cheeseburger. How could this be, as am sitting here typing this blog am getting upset that my favorite meal will kill me. The cheesecake Factory been my favorite restaurant for ever since I could remember. And I didn't know that it's been a killer for years. I don't care though because I feel like it should have been in the news and and more talked about, people lives are at stake and even though am saying I am not going to stop, I am going to start coming less and maybe find something different to eat, but I am out-to-eat person and this here is like am just storing pounds and pounds of fats and salts. However am still going on Friday and I might get my usual just for the last time.

JOWANA GEORGE

Cheat Sheet

2011-07-20T16:09:00.000-07:00

I have it, I have the answer to the test that you all took last week. How you all think you did? Be honest, nobody will not judge you :)
When I took the test I only got a few right but taking thid test was not about knowing what you know, it was about what you wanted to learn to make.

The Answers are:

B. Guacamole is made with avocados that are full of healthful monounsaturated fat. Sour cream, on the other hand, has 8 grams of saturated fat in ¼ cup, which is equivalent to the amount found in 6 slices of bacon!

B. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, a specific type of polyunsaturated fat that is thought to be one of the best fats for heart health. Although chicken, especially grilled, is not going to be a bad choice, it doesn't pack the same healthy-fat punch as salmon.

A. Peanut butter is made from peanuts, and nuts are great source of unsaturated fats (but make sure to read the ingredient list and avoid spreads with bad-for-your-health hydrogenated oils). Cream cheese, similar to sour cream, comes from an animal source, and therefore is higher in saturated fat.

A. Trail mix is usually full of nuts, which contain lots of heart-healthy fats. Baked chips offer little in terms of fat, good or bad.

B. Olive oil, like other vegetable oils, is going to have a healthier fat profile than butter. An easy way to remember this is that healthier fats tend to be liquid at room temperature (i.e., oils like olive, canola, and safflower); and not-so-healthy fats are solid at room temperature (i.e., butter, margarine, and shortening).

A. Balsamic vinaigrette is typically going to have a healthy oil base. The low-fat ranch, even though lower in total fat, is usually made with sour cream and/or mayonnaise and will still have a gram or two of saturated fat. Ranch will provide less of the more healthful fats.

I hope you guys had a fun time with this test, maybe I will do this more often, have you guys brain working.

JOWANA GEORGE

Time to take a test

2011-07-13T17:08:00.000-07:00

Now I know that y'all are tired of reading.... and reading....... and reading. Well, I have a test for y'all to take, so have fun and be honest :)

The following are some scenarios where you have the option of two high-fat foods. Which selection is going to provide you with the healthiest fat?

(Find the answers at the end of the quiz.)

You are eating at your favorite Mexican food restaurant. Which fajita topper would be the best choice?

sour cream
guacamole

Sitting down for a nice dinner at the local steak house, you are trying to decide on an entrée from the grilled selections. Which do you choose?

chicken
salmon

Grabbing a bagel as you run out the door in the morning, what is your spread of choice?

peanut butter
cream cheese

You get the munchies in the middle of the day at work. What do you select from the vending machine?

trail mix
baked chips

While waiting on your pasta to arrive, you start nibbling on some bread. Do you eat it with butter or olive oil?

butter
olive oil

You've decided to stick to a light lunch and order a salad full of lots of fresh vegetables. Which of these dressings is going to add an extra nutritional punch to your meal?

balsamic vinaigrette
low-fat ranch

Keep in mind that no matter how healthy the fat, it is going to be naturally dense in calories. This means that you need to keep portion sizes of fats small to avoid unnecessary calories which could result in unwanted weight gain.

To get the answer to the test, read my next week blog to get see ya!!!!

JOWANA GEORGE

OBESITY : A Major Crisis

2011-07-13T15:31:00.000-07:00

Obesity has been the biggest (no pun intended) word on the street these days. Good thing, because this is a serious topic. I was reading this one article that said in England, the British government wants to mandate exercise for children under five (even those who cant yet walk).

It seems a little crazy to me at first, I mean, that's what we usually do as kids, we go outside to play and run around. But I like the fact that the British government want to enforce patterns that can help stop obesity it as soon as possible and that they're concerned about their country and the people in it. My view, though, is that it takes the parents to want to listen and change their patterns also. I know for a fact that some parents will just keep doing what they been doing, which is allowing their children to sit and watch t.v. or play video games and eat junk food all day.
How can babies who cant even walk be expected to exercise? Swimming classes with their mommy and daddy! And this is something fun to do with your child, to exercise and to bond at the same time. I think the United States need to start enforcing this rule also, BEFORE the children turn five, not after.

I found another article talking about how the U.S. government is thinking adding obesity to the list of why children would be removed from their home and placed in foster care. In my opinion this is beyond wrong and messed up. So, the question is, should parents lose custody of super obese child? Why would anybody do that, that would hurt the parent and and their child. Now the American Medical Association say that it should be temporary and it's already happened three times in the U.S. The purpose of this isn't to blame parents, but to actually help the child, because the parent can't provide the healthy meals and lifestyle that the child needs.

Dr. David Ludwig, an obesity specialist at the Harvard-affiliated Children's Hospital, Boston stated "Out of medical concern, the state placed this girl in foster care, where she simply received three balanced meals a day and a snack or two and moderate physical activity," Ludwig said. After a year, she lost 130 pounds. Today, she remains in foster care and though she is still obese, her diabetes and apnea have disappeared". Even thought she still obese she ended many of her health issues that would've killed her. So after reading this viewpoint, to me, this law is a good thing to because it helps keep a child alive and healthy.

My view overall, though, is that it takes the parents to want to listen and change their patterns also. I know for a fact that some parents will just keep doing what they been doing, which is allowing their children to sit and watch t.v. or play video games and eat junk food all day.

JOWANA GEORGE

Prevention Institute

2011-07-12T17:30:00.000-07:00

Hey here is a very informative website, Prevention Institute was founded in 1997 to serve as a focal point for primary prevention practice—promoting policies, organizational practices, and collaborative efforts that improve health and quality of life. As a national non-profit organization, the Institute is committed to preventing illness and injury, to fostering health and social equity, and to building momentum for community prevention as an integral component of a quality health system. Take a moment to check them out!

What Is Natural Flavors?

2011-07-12T15:32:00.000-07:00

Today i went out to get something to drink, i took a look at the ingredients and it listed: Juice from white grape, pomegranate, and lemon juice concentrates, sparkling water....not so bad, right?
It then went on to list: Natural flavors, Natural colors, and the flowing B-complex vitamins: Niacin amide and vitamin B-12 carbonated added.
As i came across the words "Natural Flavors" I really did think to myself, "Natural, okay, it must be healthy or good for me to ingest." I started doing some research, and went on to learn a whole lot about what this seemingly harmless ingredient actually is!

Natural Flavors is another word for "food enhancer", another form of MSG. It gives flavor to processed foods that lose almost all flavor through the processes of freezing, dehydrating, and canning. It is made from infinitesimal amounts of chemicals, or more so, a collection of gases. There may be a combination of thousands of gases that make up one complex aroma (such as coffee). It is actually these gases that we smell as they are released from the food while we chew it, and thereby we taste the flavor of our food. Making us addicted and willing to buy another one just to fulfill our taste bugs. Little do we know what these addictions can cause,Headaches,having Cancer, Heart Disease and other diseases.So the next time you see Natural Flavors on the back in the ingredients be aware of what your putting in your body.

_ Tierra Walls

Healthy Summer Treats

2011-07-07T17:14:00.000-07:00

Since its the summer, we have a lot more time on our hands as young people. What are we going to do to stay healthy and not eat so much at the BBQ's and family gatherings? I found some healthy and delicious foods that I think many would love:

Grilled vegetables: Just throw some hardy vegetables, like bell peppers, onions, and zuchini and you have a fantastic treat..

Chilled soups: you can pick up chilled soup like Gazpacho and Chilled Cucumber-Mint from vendors at your local farmer markets.

Watermelon: it's a healthy and cooling treat to enjoy during the hot summer.

Fresh Fruit: Peaches are season and so are cherries! Get them at their peak! Always go for fruit that's IN season, you will be a lot happier with the flavor you taste (I promise).

Iced tea or lemon water: Instead of drinking juice or soda during the summer try this refreshing treat!

Salads: You don't have to eat your average salad with lettuce, there are so many wonderful recipes, check out this collection of beautiful salads!

I hope you take in the suggestions of different and healthy choices to eat over the summer. I will make an effort to keep these delicious choices to eat over this summer.

_Tierra Walls

Just Can't Have One

2011-07-07T15:13:00.001-07:00

I constantly try to give up on my beloved potato chips. I say I'm going to start watching the foods that I eat. I eat healthy and think healthy when it comes to food I prepare for myself. But when it comes to snacking, I sure am quick to grab a candy bar or a bag of chips. Meaning, I'm not always thinking healthy.

And just because we're not "fat" doesn't mean that we're healthy. If I was asked today if I'm healthy or not, I would say that I'm not. The outside might appear to be okay, when actually, your insides are shriveled up.

So, I wonder how many people are aware of this action that is very common among those around you. I can honestly say that I feel ashamed of my issue of denial of my addiction to junk food (primarily potato chips).
I think sometimes this happens because of the parents also. I know that I have seen parents who know they need to cut back on a certain type of snack food, but in a pinch (especially when the child is crying or having a tantrum) they give them that same snack to avoid a situation.
I think we can make a change starting with one person at a time, starting with my self to end this hunger and craving for junk food. Here is a website that has 7 healthy ways to end this craving for junk food.

_ Tierra Walls

Youth Speak Out Against Childhood Obesity Conference

2011-07-05T16:48:00.000-07:00

So, at the Childhood Obesity Conference in San Diego, the youth came together and had a the Conference had nothing to do young people! Some youth had said that the sessions were not youth friendly, and there was a need for more youth presenters.
"I feel like I'm on the outside, looking in," expressed one young person. Other feelings were that the adults talk too much, and need to interact better with the audience. We felt that the main point of the Childhood Obesity Conference was to learn ideas and take them back to our communities, to make our communities better. But all the session were just research and there were not solutions offered.
"Where are all the young people? I mean, this is a CHILDHOOD Obesity Conference, it doesn't make sense that there are none here," Yohan Callan discussed. Along with that confusion, there was an expectation of eating healthy food during the entire trip. Unfortunately, only two meals were provided, and the only locations in walking distance were unhealthy options, like Friday's or Art's Crab Shack.
Overall, we felt like they should be recognized because they have to worked twice as hard to get where we are now. Being at that Conference was like nap time because it was all "blah blah blah;" you had to keep going to the bathroom to stay awake. The adults who were on the panel session also seemed like they were just trying to rush through all these facts and numbers and percentages.
We also felt pretty used! Keynote speakers were taking photos with us just to make them look better, and seem more youth-friendly in the eye of the public.
To come to a conclusion, us youth of thought an ideal conference that includes: More activities like Zumba, outdoor activities, sessions should be solution oriented, not just research sharing, simplify words, make sentences shorter, have adults interview youth at the conference on scholarship because they have actually made changes in their community, and scholarship winners be appreciated throughout the day.
So, what's the youth next step to fix these problems? Well we have decided to share our feedback with the conference organizers and implement changes.

JOWANA GEORGE

Obesity Prevention Conference: Marketing and Obesity

2011-06-29T10:40:00.000-07:00

Hey, how it's going? I know I haven't been on here in a while, but let me give you a little update. I'm in San Diego at the Childhood Obesity Conference.
I attended a session on a major topic that I feel passionately about: Marketing and Its Impact on Childhood Obesity. This topic addresses how media is marketing unhealthy food that affects our communities' health.

In this session I learned the sneaky process of marketing. How the marketers work is that they identify attractive marketing segments, then channel resources into getting those segments to purchase their products, so they can make a profit. See on their end, they're saying "If it doesn't make money in this segment, then it doesn't sense to sell here." African American and Mexican/Latinos young people have a higher obesity rate than all other racial groups.
This is the answer to why these populations are specifically marketed to. product companies make their money! In general, American children spend nearly 30billion of their own money annually on fast and highly processed food; companies design products to tap this market. African American responses more effectively to buy, so that's why McDonald targets African Americans. For example, they add themes of basketball and hip-hop music in their commercials. Initially, these products target African-American youth, but eventually it expands many other populations.

Products-The marketers have to come up with something sell.
Price-Increase price over time,
Place-They go for urban areas
Promotion-Youth of color are trend starters

It's crazy how they use people has brand marketers, and then use the image kids to attract and sell to other kids. This is not right! They are tricking us into buying their bad products. The Praxis Project quoted "They're talking dollars, we're talking lives". They see us as dollars signs instead of human beings. So people what can we do to try to stop the problem. Make some noise, follow the money, know the rules, and remix those rules.

Jowana George