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Probiotics and prebiotics are an
important part of our microbiome
Thanks to everyone for Hungry for Health
all the awesome feedback By Dr. Danaca Janiszeski, D.C.
and questions on one of
most recent articles about
probiotics. In review from ference in the microbiome You probably already
last time we know that since we know that 80 know the importance of
probiotics are live bac- percent of our immune skin on skin contact with
teria and yeasts that are system resides within our baby, right after birth, but
good for your health, es- gut. did you know that this is
pecially the digestive sys- In our last article wea valuable transfer of skin
tem. Probiotics are food or discussed the concept microbes? Skin microbes
supplements that contain of if we don't have good display antimicrobial
these friendly bacteria, bacteria, it makes us more properties that can ward
and help colonize our susceptible for the bad off inhospitable bacteria.
guts with health-boosting bacteria to live there. The Breast milk is full of
microorganisms, ratio of good to bad bacte- nutrients, growth fac-
This week we are going ria should be 85 percent tors, and vitamins that
to be discussing different good to 15 percent badmake it the perfect food
factors that contribute bacteria, for baby and baby's
to a healthy or unhealthy Since a baby is born microbes. Breastfeed-
gut pre and post birth with nearly a sterile gut, ing exclusively until six
and things that we can they depend on their months of age allows for
do along with consuming mom's beneficial bacteria the ideal environment for
probiotics to affect our to kickstart the develop- good bacteria to develop
microbiome, ment of their own mi- the immune system to
Our microbiome is the crobiome. This is why it keep baby healthy. The
large and diverse popula- is important that mom milk sugars within breast
tion of bacteria, fungi, and focuses on building her milk selectively feed the
viruses that occupy nearly own microbiome before beneficial microbes so
every surface of the hu- and during pregnancy by they can thrive and grow.
man body. We discussed staying away from things Breastfeeding is possibly
in our last article about that can deplete the gut the most powerful tool in
how exposure to these health such as: stress, the toolbox when it comes
microbes first happens antibiotics, and processed to giving baby the best
during birth and this is foods and FOCUS on exer- microbial start at life.
why babies that are born cise, relaxation, probiotic Once it is time to
via cesarean section have supplementation, and introduce solid foods
a completely different whole food diet. Research after six months of age, it
microbiome than babies shows that taking a is important to focus on
born via the birth canal, probiotic while pregnant nutrient rich foods that
In a study done in 2006, it supports both mom and will help both baby and
was reported that babies baby by strengthening im- their microbes grow and
born through C-section mune system, supporting develop. Foods such as
had lower populations of healthy glucose levels, and fruits and vegetables are
entire groups of bacteria helping to prevent consti- high in prebiotic fibers
and were more likely to pation: Benefits of taking (prebiotic fibers are food
have more dangerous bac- a probiotic don't stop once for bacteria) that will give
teria, such as C. difficile, morn delivers! Continuing the good microbes in a
compared with babies to take care of your gut baby's gut everything they
born vaginally, You may with probiotics can help need to thrive for optimal
have heard before that to optimize breast milk, immune system develop-
babies born via C-section shed baby weight faster, ment. Fermented foods
are more prone to certain and help with the babylike sauerkraut can also
sicknesses and a lot of blues, as well as keep-
health professionals agree ingyour immune system Hungry for Health
that this is because a dif- strong, continues on page 11
Th
fall favorites to make
Happy Fall from Darla.
Here is a favorite fall
snack mix guaranteed to
be a crowd pleaser, a new
take on 7 Layer Bars that
is very tasty, and lastly
Pumpkin Oat Muffins.
lack-O'-Lantern fumble
4 c. corn chex cereal
4 c. rice chex cereal
1 c. salted peanuts
¼ c. butter
¼ c. peanut butter
2 ¼ tsp. Worcestershire
sauce
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. garlic powder
I c. candy corn
Combine cereal and
peanuts in a cake pan. In a
small saucepan over me-
dium heat, or in a micro-
wave safe bowl, combine
butter, peanut butter,
Worcestershire sauce, salt
and garlic powder. Cook
and stir until butter and
peanut butter are melted.
Pour over cereal mixture
and toss to coat. Bake at
250 for I hour, stirring
every 15 minutes. Cool;
stir in candy corn. Store in
airtight containers. I have
used all corn chex, or used
cheerios and pretzels
instead of rice chex.
The Family Fork
Danielle Brandt
Darla Bakker
Coconut-Cranberry Bars
with Pecans
1 ½ c. graham cracker
crumbs
½ c. butter, melted
1 ½ c. craisins
1 ¼ c. pecan halves
I c. coconut
3A c. dark chocolate
chips
¾ c. white chocolate
chips
I can sweetened con-
densed milk
Preheat oven to 350.
Line a 9x 13 pan with
parchment paper, leaving
a 2-inch overhang. Mix
together graham crack-
ers crumbs and butter in
a bowl, then press evenly
into prepared baking dish.
Next layer ingredients in
order and drizzle con-
densed milk over all. Bake
until edges are golden
brown, 25-28 minutes. Us-
ing parchment overhang,
lift and transfer to a wire
rack and let cool com-
pletely. Cut into bars.
Pumpkin Oat Muffins
I c. flour
½ c. brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. baking soda
I egg, lightly beaten
3,4 c. canned pumpkin
¼ c. milk
¼ c. oil
I c. old-fashioned oats
½ c. raisins
Topping: (optional)
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. flour
¾ tsp. pumpkin pie
spice
I tbsp. cold butter
In a large bowl, com-
bine the dry ingredients.
Combine the egg, pump-
kin, milk and oil; add to
the dry ingredients just
until moistened. Stir in
oats and raisins.
Fill greased or paper-
lined muffin cups two-
thirds full. In a small bowl,
combine the brown sugar,
flour and pie spice; cut
in butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle I rounded tea-
spoonful over each muffin.
Bake at 375 for 15-20
minutes, or until tests
done. Cool for 5 minutes
before removing from pan
to a wire rack.
The pros and cons of Roth IRA conversions
If you own a traditional Marjean's Money Memos
IRA, perhaps you have By Marjean Ossefoort
thought about convert- Registered Representative INVEST, Jorgensen Financial
ing it to a Roth IRA. Going
Roth makes sense for
some traditional IRA own- taxable. When you add the of the lower tax brackets
ers, but not all. taxable income from the and like to itemize deduc-
Why go Roth? There conversion into your total tions.
is an assumption behind for a given year, you could You could "have it both
every Roth IRA conver- find yourself in a higher ways" As no one can
sion - a belief that income tax bracket, fully predict the future of
tax rates will be higher On the other hand, since American taxation, some
in future years than they many retirees have lower people contribute to both
are today. If you think that income levels than their Roth and traditional IRAs
will happen, then you may end salaries, they may- figuring that they can be
be compelled to go Roth. retire to a lower tax rate. at least "half right" regard-
Additionally, you never That is a key argumentless of whether taxes
have to make mandatory against Roth conversion, increase or decrease.
withdrawals from a Roth If you aren't sure which If you do go Roth, your
IRA, and you are allowed argument to believe, it heirs might receive a tax-
to make contributions to may be reassuring to free inheritance. Lastly,
a Roth IRA as long as you know that you can go Roth Roth IRAs can prove to be
live. without converting your very useful estate plan-
Why not go Roth? whole IRA. ning tools. If I.R.S. rules
A Roth IRA conversion You could do a par- are followed, Roth IRA
is a taxable event. When tial conversion. Is your heirs may end up with a
you convert a traditional traditional IRA sizable? tax-free inheritance, paid
IRA into a Roth IRA all the You could make multiple out either annually or as a
pre-tax contributions and partial Roth conversions lump sum.
earnings for the former over time. This could be a INVEST does not offer
traditional IRA become good idea if you are in one tax or legal advice.
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On the Screen Ronan plays a 1970s high heavyweights. Stone got
continued from page 4 school senior who dreams the nod as this year's Best
of college and escape from Actress for "La La Land."
inghouse in this tale of her overbearing family. Carrell received his Best
big money, big risks, and But her dreams collideActor nomination with
the high stakes fight to with low expectations set "Foxcatcher" two years
electrify the future, for her by her parents, ago.
.... Gentle humor, young ....
"Darkest Hour" (Opens love, and fear of the future "Breathe" (In current
Nov. 22) - Gary Oldman intertwine in a story that release) - Here's a true
delivers a robust portrayal audiences of all ages can story of amazing courage
of the man who almost connect with. Along the in the face of unimagina-
single-handedly saved way, keep an eye on co- ble adversity. After rising
Europe in World War II, star Laurie Metcalf (Shel- to the rank of Captain
Winston Churchill. With don's mother on "The Big in the King's Royal Rifle
Britain facing invasion Bang Theory"). Corps and marrying the
from Germany and on .... woman of his dreams,
the verge of defeat, he "Battle of the Sexes" (In Robin Cavendish was
resists intense pressure current release) - He was struck by polio, paralyzed
to make peace with Hitler. an outrageous showoffout from the neck down, ev-
Bill Mendelsohn is King to prove it's still a man's ery breath drawn from a
George VI, entangled by world. She was a pioneer mechanical respirator.
political squabbling that in women's tennis but The doctors gave him
almost denied Churchill given the cold shoulder by three months to live. He
his post as Prime Minister. a male-dominated sport, defied them for 36 more
Kirsten Scott Thomas is Their 1973 match-up inyears. Cavendish (played
Winston's beloved and the Houston Astrodome by Andrew Garfield) and
supportive wife, Clemen- remains one of the most his wife Diana (Claire
tine. famous tennis events ever. Foy} spent those years
.... Emma Stone and Steve as tireless advocates for
"Lady Bird" (Opens Nov. Carrell are Billie Jean the disabled all across
10) - Saoirse Ronan is King and Bobby Riggs in Great Britain. Garfield, left
just 23 and has already this comedy-drama thatwith his voice and facial
been nominated for two tackles issues of media expressions as his only
Academy Awards. She frenzy, equal pay, andacting tools through most
could be up for her third equal respect. It's also a of the film, is sure to be on
in this coming-of-age film. match-up of two Oscar the Oscar short list.
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