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He’s Changing Me

January 9, 2019 By admin

I enjoy going to church. Greeting people from week to week and exchanging hugs and words warms my heart. Singing songs about Jesus and blending with dozens of voices lifts my spirit. Hearing the spoken word gives me reasons to dig deeper in God’s word and find nuggets of truth that could help me through tough times.

Then one day I noticed something. The rich experience in church seemed to stop as I would exit the parking lot. Instead of drawing on the songs, prayers and messages, instead of inviting God into my circumstances, instead of walking with Him throughout my day, I would say a quick prayer, glance at a verse, and off I would go about my day. Then when the weekend rolled around, I drove to church and picked up where I left off.

This began to trouble me. Suddenly quick prayers and nuggets of truth weren’t enough to strengthen me in my walk with God. Why didn’t I extend my rich church experience into my home, into relationships and into my life? Why wasn’t God in the details of my life?

I turned to the Bible and began to understand what a deep relationship with God means. Daniel prayed by his window three times a day even though it meant he would be thrown into a lion’s den. King Hezekiah made his way to the temple and cried out to God about an army of warriors who wanted to destroy him and Jerusalem. Childless Hannah went to the Temple of the Lord and poured her heart out to God. She couldn’t bear living without having a child. And God saw them through their circumstances. He answered their prayers!

This was a “Wow” moment for me. I started to realize that my Christian walk was shallow. I made up my mind I would change. I prostrated myself on the floor and cried out to God. I asked God to forgive me for treating spiritual things so trite. I called out the names of family members and friends, I talked to Him about life’s circumstances, and I asked Him to take out my heart of stone and to give me a living heart; a heart that embraced Him all the time. When I finished praying, I felt that I had poured everything within me into His hands and the trouble stirring within me lifted.

Today, my first waking thought is to talk to God. When I face difficulty, I am quick to invite Him into my life and ask Him to walk with me. And now I eagerly read or listen to the Bible and ask God for wisdom and understanding. My life has changed. No longer is my church experience a weekend gig. Now, I find myself praying, singing and praising Him all the day long.

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Allergies on the Rise

October 30, 2018 By admin

Lately, it seems that there are more conversations about food allergies.

In my own household, we have a milk and related product allergies, and wheat allergies. At work, I have collected even more information on children and adults who cannot eat peanuts due to severe allergic reactions. Other nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish and even fruits and vegetables are found on the list for allergies. Why do we have so many allergies. Scientists are scratching their heads trying to figure out why all of the allergies.

Peanuts seem to be the biggest offender. According to Food Business News, anaphylactic responses to peanuts grew 445 percent. (1). Some of the mild symptoms can include a runny nose, hives, itchiness, redness or swelling of the skin or shortness of breath. Other symptoms can be diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. Other symptoms can be life threatening and may require a visit to the emergency room. Swelling of the throat, a drop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, dizziness and loss of consciousness are serious. (2) Because of the risk of these and other symptoms, schools and other public locations want to create a peanut-free zone.

Children are not the only population affected by these allergic reactions. The rise is found among adults too. NBC news gave a detailed report of a woman who had a severe reaction to shellfish and ended up in the emergency room. She has drastically reduced eating out because she learned that a lot of facilities work with shellfish. She wants to avoid at all costs another trip to the hospital because of allergies.

What can we do to prevent allergies? Researchers don’t know but here are a few things we can do to prevent a reaction. If you suspect an allergy:

1. Check with your doctor and get checked for allergies. Once the source of allergies has been identified, if possible, avoid the food or whatever causes the allergy.

2. Make sure you read labels of your favorite products. If eating out, check the menu and check with the staff to make sure they do not use the offending food or share equipment with that food.

3. If you are given medication or an EpiPen, follow the directions given by your doctor. Carry your EpiPen with you at all times to counteract any life-threatening symptoms.

4. Read material and stay current on the subject. Check with organizations such as Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America at www.aafa.org, and The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology at www.aaaai.org.

Be proactive to avoid symptoms associated with allergy-related foods.

Pamela Williams writes from Southern California.

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The Gift of Life

August 14, 2018 By admin

Sometimes we get so lost in our world that we don’t see God’s work around us but during creation He spoke and set life and beauty into motion.

I see this when the sun travels across the sky creating a giant kaleidoscope. When the sun overtakes the darkness, colors break forth and create sunrises. All through the day, the sun shifts light causing shadows to hide and reveal all that God has made. And when the sun descends into the earth, colors appear once again to testify of God.

I hear His handiwork in trees that whisper when the wind stirs its leaves and branches. Birds sing from dawn to dusk; each with its unique voice that mingles with the wind. Oceans ebb and flow, rivers and streams meander along hillsides, and mountains make their own melodies.

There is so much more that leaves me in awe: the smell of blossoms, the beauty of the heavens, and the whole animal kingdom. And when I look into a mirror, I see the marvel of the human mind and body at work.

Do you know what else amazes me? The process of how life produces life from a seed. It doesn’t matter if it is a flower, a blade of grass or a grove of apple trees. Once a seed is pushed into the soil, somehow the darkness, soil and water awaken life hidden inside. The seed gives its life and it is transformed into something more. Life bursts through the soil and into the light. We are given the gift of trees, flowers and food, and life continues to flow with the next seeds that are produced.

One other thought comes to mind when I consider the life and beauty that God has put into motion. Like a seed, Jesus left His kingdom so He could plunge into a dark world. He gave His life so that He could make a way for us to break through the darkness and live eternally in the light of God. Through His gift of life and beauty we can grow to be something more. It is through His gift, we come to understand that we are loved and valued. Now we can be a part of God’s plan to share His seed through our testimony so that others can find the life and beauty of God.

Pamela Williams writes from Southern California

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Your Sodium Intake

July 30, 2018 By admin

Americans like to eat tasty foods and one ingredient we love to have in our foods is sodium. Sodium is the ingredient that wakes up flavors, cuts the bitterness and erases the blandness of our favorite foods. It is usually added to foods in the form of salt, soy sauce or monosodium glutamate or MSG. We can also find sodium in many processed or packaged foods but do we need it?

Sodium is required in our bodies for a variety of functions. For example, sodium helps us to regulate fluids in our cells and transmit nerve messages, and helps our muscles to contract. Here in the United States, experts recommend that we need no less than 500 milligrams but we consume much more than this. Some of us consume 10,000 to 12,000 milligrams a day. Is this too much? Researchers and nutritionists think so.1

Some individuals are sensitive to too much sodium in their bodies and sensitivity increases as we age. Too much sodium has been connected to increasing the pressure in their blood vessels and this increases the risk for heart disease. Health experts recommend that these individuals should limit their sodium intake to about 2,300 milligrams of sodium, which is the amount found in a teaspoon of salt.

Health experts are also discovering that too much sodium may also increase the risk of heart disease. This is true even among those whose blood pressure is not sensitive to salt. In a study published last year, researchers reviewed data from two randomized trials. They examined the sodium intake of adults aged 30 – 54 years old who had a high normal blood pressure. High normal would be 80 – 89 mm Hg diastolic – the bottom number and less than 140 mm Hg for the systolic or top number of the blood pressure reading. They learned that reducing sodium intake reduces blood pressure in sodium sensitive individuals but may also lower the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.2

Lowering our sodium intake has been somewhat difficult because sodium is found in so many foods. We’ve been asked by health experts to avoiding adding salt before tasting foods but added salt is not our largest sodium source. Prepared foods such as soups, luncheon meats, hot dogs, pickles, bacon, olives, smoked meat or fish, salted nuts, some cheeses, many different snack foods and gravies and sauces provide much of our dietary sodium.

The American Medical Association is taking our sodium intake seriously. In 2006, the organization asked the U.S. government to remove the salt from the “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) food and ingredient list. They have also asked the food industry to cut back on sodium in prepared foods but little progress has been made.3

So if companies will not collectively lower sodium in prepared products, what can we do to lower our sodium intake?

Read labels. Prepared foods include the sodium content per serving under the, “Nutrition Facts” section of the label. If a product has over 500 milligrams of sodium, then the food is a high sodium food and should be avoided or drastically reduced in the diet.

Consume foods that are low sodium or sodium free. Low sodium foods are those that contain 140 mg sodium or less per serving. Sodium free foods are those that contain 5 mg sodium or less. Foods such as fruits, most vegetables, home-prepared grains and cereals and low-sodium foods should make up most of the diet.

Cook with little or no salt, soy sauce and MSG. Instead of grabbing the salt shaker, add other herbs and spices to foods. Onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery are great seasonings and garlic has been studied for its pressure lowering properties. Other common spices used in cooking are thyme, basil, oregano, parsley and pepper. Here are a few other ideas that may satisfy the desire for flavorful foods.4

Cardamom – Mellow flavor, sharply bitter and strong, but is warm. Used in sweet and savory dishes. Used in curry, pastries, cakes, breads puddings and ice creams; and hot drinks.

Cinnamon – Sweet, warm, woody aroma and flavor can be delicate or intense. Can be used in sweet and savory dishes. Good in meat and protein dishes, grains such as rice with raisins, desserts, cakes and drinks.

Cloves – Dark aroma that is warm, strong and rich. In large amounts, it can leave a numbing sensation in mouth. Used in sweet foods, breads, pies, cookies and other foods that may have a slight sweet taste.

Coriander – Strong fetid smell. Taste is mild. Used in meat, bean and protein dishes, stews, pickles and in baking desserts. Used in curry.

Cumin – Heavy, strong with acrid or warm flavors. Pungent. Used in curries, stews and in minced meats. It is an ingredient in chili con carne. Can be used to protein, bean and vegetable dishes.

Ginger – Warm taste with a woody, sweet and rich undertone. Used with garlic in stir fried rice and vegetables; great in dressings. Used in desserts, cakes and pickles. Also used in curry.

Lemon Grass – Lemon like flavor. Used in Southeast Asian cooking. Also used in soups and stews. Works well with garlic, shallots and chili.

Nutmeg & Mace – Rich aroma. Warm taste and highly aromatic. Nutmeg is sweetish while mace is sweetish but slightly bitter.

Sesame – Mild tasting and sweet; nutty flavor when roasted. Used in breads, cakes, candies, rice, salads and vegetables. The oil can make flavorful salad dressings.

Turmeric – Lightly aromatic but taste is pungent and musky. Used in curries and south Asian dishes. Used in Indian bean and lentil dishes.

If we want to live healthy, limiting our sodium intake at a low to moderate level is important. And don’t forget to keep physically active, drink plenty of water and make healthy food choices. These are basic ingredients for good health and a healthy heart.

Pamela A. Williams writes from Southern California.

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The White House Garden

July 24, 2017 By admin

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When most of us think of the White House in Washington D.C., we often think of their affairs separate from ours. It is rare that our pathways will intersect with a visit to the White House but I had a chance to experience that rare moment.  

One morning, as I reviewed articles and my Twitter account, there was a request for those interested to submit 140 words or less describing why they should be among those to take the White House Fall Garden Tour. This tour would include a visit to the White House Kitchen Garden. Without thinking much about being chosen, I quickly wrote how it would enhance my work of teaching kids, parents and others about fruits and vegetables.

Three weeks later, I received an invitation to attend and I was elated! Along with 49 others, I showed up to the security gate and had an experience I will never forget.

The weather was cool, gray and rainy. We all had our raincoats, umbrellas, cameras and sharp minds ready to take it all in. We visited the Rose Garden, The Jacqueline Kennedy Garden and of course, the White House Kitchen Garden.

This 1,700 square foot garden is located on the front lawn and is a good walk from the White House. Just before we got to the garden, we detoured and visited the beehive. There is only one beehive but it produces about 170 pounds of honey a year! The White House chefs use the honey whenever they can to replace sugar.

The garden was beautiful. Small plots were aesthetically arranged and I saw bell peppers, different kinds of lettuce like red leaf and butter lettuce, broccoli, chard, pac choi and so much more. They have even managed to grow a papaya tree and this year yields their third crop. I especially appreciated the herb section of the garden. The chefs often come and get fresh herbs to prepare foods for the president and his family and for state dinners.

Who gets to pick what grows there? The chefs learn what fruits and vegetables the family likes to eat and in turn talk to the gardeners to determine what they can grow in each season. The excess produce is donated to the soup kitchens within the D.C. area.

It is great to see that our leaders of the United States are making fruits and vegetables a priority in their diets. This garden serves as an icon to inspire us to buy and/or grow fresh produce and make them a part of our diets. This garden also fits nicely with the first lady’s program, “Let’s Move!” Mrs. Michelle Obama’s living message is simple but strong:  Eat well and get physically active.

I have never gardened before and this trip to the White House Kitchen Garden has inspired me to grow my first garden. I’m planting carrots and tomatoes and I’m planning to make a delicious salad with my first harvest. Why not grab a patch or a pot and join me! Pamela Williams writes from Southern California.

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