FOOD. Thought. for. Organic vs. Non-Organic: Clearing Up The Myth. The Secret Benefits of Soy Protein. June 2007

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1 FOOD for Thought June 2007 Organic vs. Non-Organic: Clearing Up The Myth The Secret Benefits of Soy Protein

2 June Contents 5 Organic Recipes Wanna go organic? Try these healthy alternatives to the same great foods we already love to eat! Minute Meals: Recipes Healthy gourmet meals packed with flavor for those on the go Non-Organic vs. Organic: Clearing up the Myth s going organic worth it? 1 Learn about the health and environmental Mission Statement 30-Minute Meals with The Food Network s Rachael Ray! benefits of adding organic foods to your diet There are many magazines out there that focus on health and fitness. Food for Thought is not one of those magazines. We are a magazine that strives to inform the public about new and alternative trends in the food and health industry. We understand that this world is perpetually discovering new alternative options to maintaining a healthy life that cause people to feel skeptical and overwhelmed. Additionally, we also understand that people are progressively losing more and more of their free time to other commitments. Therefore, our goal is to select popularly discussed issues and address them in a artistic manner, backed with colorful photography and creative layouts that not only inform the public, but also create a lasting effect that promotes healthier choices. 7 Get inside the kitchen with Rachael Ray as she dishes about her show s success, while also gives tips to cooking healthier and more flavorful meals! 13 The Benefits of Soy Protein s soy protein the new 21st Century Protein? Find out more about this up and coming protein and why so many have already jumped on the bandwagon

3 Non-Organic vs. Organic the Myth Should you go Organic? By Jose Tancuan Clearing Up Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, conse tetuer adipiscing elit. Nam facsis neque at nisi. Phasellus cursus, ante id accumsan rutrum, neque sapien viverra quam, eget ullamper nisi enim ac libero. Pellentesque iaculis congue nunc. Morbi venenatis, neque et lacinia sodales, lectus nulla consectetuer lectus, in lacinia turpis sem nec arcu. Nam sodales. Vestibulum mauris. Suspendisse pellentesque neque sit amet felis. Vestiblum massa. Mnas sagittis. Vestibulum nec turpis et turpis urices adipiscing. Duis venenatis. Nam et tellus. Nam placerat augue vitae ague. Morbi in pien non dui aliquam euimod. Curabitur purus. Donec mattis. Sed et magna. Fusce egestas. Aellentesque iaculis congue Mnas sagittis. Vestibulum nec turpis et turpis urices adipiscing. Duis venenatis. Nam et tellus. Nam placerat augue vitae ague. Morbi in pien non dui aliquam euimod. Curabitur purus. Donec mattis. Sed ssa. Mnas sagittis. Vestibulum nec turpis et turpis urices adipiscing. Duis venenatis. Nam et tellus. Nam placerat augue vitae ague. Morbi in pien non dui aliquam euimod. Curabitur purus. Donec mattis. Sed et magna. Fusssa. Mnas sagittis. Vestibulum nec turpis et turpis urices adipiscing. Duis venenatis. Nam et tellus. Nam placerat augue vitae ague. Morbi in pien none dui aliquam euimod. Curabitur purus. Donecef mattis. Sed et magna. Fusssa. Mnas sagittis. Vestibulum nec turpis et turpis urices adiegeee pescing. Duis venenatis. Nam et tellus. Nameg placerat augue vitae ague. Morbi in pien non edui aliquam euimod. Curabitur purus. Donec emattis. Sed et magna. Fusssa. Mnas sagittis. Vestibulum nec turpis et turpis urices adipiegescing. Duis venenatis. Nam et tellus. Namege egegeplacerat eeg egaugue vitae ague. Morbie in pien non dui aliegquam euimod. Curabitur purus. Donec mattis. Sed et magna. Fusssa. Mnas sagittis. Vestibulum nec turpis et turpis urices adipiscing. Duis venenatis. Nam et tellus. Nam placerat auguee vitae ague. Morbi in pien non dui aliquam euimod. Curabitur purus. A farmer working in a lettuce farm in Salinas, California Organic Labels of Foreign Countries Greece Australia Germany Quebec Japan European Union 2

4 Organic foods are healthier for your body and also protect local farms and farmers. ndustrial agriculture doesn t singularly pollute farmland and farm workers; it also wreaks havoc on the environment downstream. Jaedn dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nam facilisis neque at nisi. Phasellus cursus, ante id accumsan rutrum, neque sapien viverra quam, eget ullamco rper nisi enim ac libero. Pellentesque iac ulis congue nunc. Morbi venenatis, neque et la cinia sodales, lectus nulla consectetuer lectus, in lacinia turpis sem nec arcu. Nam sodales. Vestibulum mauris. Suspendisse pellentesque neque sit amet felis. Vestib ulum massa. Maecenas sagittis. Vestibulum. Vivamus adipiscing dolor in magna. Praesent hendrerit libero eu libero. n tincidunt eros a purus. Duis nec purus. Nulla vitaepurus. Sed ac enim in nunc cursus adipiscing. Su spendisse pellentesque neque sit amefelis. Vestiblum massa. 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Vestibulum mauris. Suspendisse pellentesque neque sit amet felis. Vestibulum massa. Ma ecenas sagittis. Vestibulum. Vivamus adipis cing dolor in magna. Praesent hendrerit libero eu libero. n tincidunt eros a purus. Duis nec purus. Nulla vitae purus. Sed ac enim in nunc cursus adipiscing. Suspendisse pellentesque neque sit amet felis. Vestiblum massa. Mnas sagittis. Vestibulum nec turpis et turpis urices adipiscing. Duis venenatis. Nam et tellus. tibulum. Organic foods are healthier for your body and also protect local farms amd farmers. Sris et nulla tincidunt lobortis. Aliquam erat volutpat. Vivamus adipiscing dolor in magna. Praesent hendrerit libero eu libero. n tincidunt eros a purus. Duis nec purus. Nulla vitae purus. Sed ac enim in nunc cu rsus adipiscing. n ipsum turpis, euismod nec, laoreet sit amet, vehicula ullamcorper,magna. Juis nec purus. Nulla vitae purus enisus adipiscing. uer lectus, in lacinia turpis sem nec arcu. Nam sodales. Vestibulum mauris. Suspendisse pellentesque neque sit amet felis. Vestib ulum massa. Maecenas sagittis. Vestibulum. Vivamus adipiscing dolor in magna. Praesent hendrerit libero eu libero. n tincidunt eros a purus. Duis nec purus. Nulla vitaepurus. Sed ac enim in nunc cursus adipiscing. Su spendisse pellentesque neque sit amefelis. Vestiblum massa. Mnas Vestibulum turpis et turpis urices adipiscing. neque sapien viverra quam.uer lectus, in lacinia turpis sem nec arcu. Nam sodales. Vestibulum mauris. Suspendisse pellentesque neque sit amet felis. Vestib ulum massa. Maecenas sagittis. Vestibulum. Vivamus adipiscing dolor in magna. Praesent hendrerit libero eu libero. n tincidunt eros a purus. Duis nec purus.nulla vitaepurus. Sed ac enim in nunc cursus adipiscing. Su spendisse pellentesque neque sit amefelis. Vestiblum massa. Mnas Vestibulum turpis et turpis urices adipiscing.neque sapien viverra quam. uer lectus, in lacinia turpis sem nec arcu. Nam sodales. Vestibulum mauris. Suspendisse pellentesque neque sit amet felis. Vestib ulum massa. Maecenas sagittis. Vestibulum. Vivamus adipiscing dolor in magna. Praesent hendrerit libero eu libero. n tincidunt eros a purus. Duis nec purus.nulla vitaepurus. Sed ac enim adipiscing. Su spendisse pellen 3 MYTHS ABOUT ORGANC FOODS 1. Eating organic food is the same as regular food Natural foods do not contain additives or preservatives, but they may contain ingredients that have been grown with pesticides or are genetically modified. They are also not regulated and do not meet the same criteria that organic foods do. 2. Organic food is too expensive Organic foods cost more, due to the more laborious and time-intensive systems, but at the same time help pay organic farmers, who don t not receive government subsidies, and help pay for environmental cleanups. 3. Organic food tastes like cardboard Today, many organic foods taste just like their conventional counterparts. n fact, organic foods are the best at resembling food from your own backyard. Top 10 Reasons to go Organic 3 1. Reduces The Toxic Load: Keeps Chemicals Out of the Air, Water, Soil and our Bodies 2. Reduce if Not Eliminates Farm Pollution 3. Protects Future Generations 4. Builds Healthy Soil 5. Eating with a Sense of Place: Promotes Organic Food from Other Area 6. Assists Family Farmers of all Sizes 7. Avoids Hasty and Poor Science in Your Food 8. Tastes Better and Truer Flavor 9. Promote Biodiversity 10. Celebrate the Culture of Agriculture: Food is a Language Spoken Everywhere Organic farmers tending to their crops in Vacaville, California 4

5 O R G A N C O R G A N C 8 organic eggs 2 teapoons salts Dash of freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, stemmed and chopped 1 tablespoon finely minced parsley 1/2 cup grated organic Le Gruyere Cheese 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small organic yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped (about 1 cup) ngredients 1 medium organic zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/4 inch slices (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup chopped organic tomato n a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, pepper, herbs and 1/4 cup of the grated cheese. Set aside. n a 10-inch nonstick sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onions and zucchini until barely tender. Add tomato and stir briefly. Pour egg mixture over sautéed vegetables, gently stirring the vegetables around until they are covered by the eggs. Reduce heat to low, cover and let cook for minutes or until eggs are barely set and a little loose on top. Turn on broiler. Top eggs with remaining cheese and broil for 2 5 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Let cool slightly then slide onto a serving plate. Cut into wedges. Directions H a r v e s t F r i t t a t a N G R E D E N T S O r g a n i c C o l e s l a w 1 small head of organic Savoy or green cabbage, shredded (about 6 cups) 1 large organic carrot, grated (about 1 cup grated) 1/2 cup organic green onions, chopped (green part only) 1/4 cup minced fresh organic chives 1/4 cup organic buttermilk 2 to 3 tablespoons organic raw apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons expeller pressed canola oil 1 teaspoon (or to taste) dry mustard powder 1 to 2 teaspoons organic unbleached sugar or mild honey 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions Place the cabbage, carrots, green onions and chives in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine well. n a separate medium bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients. Pour over the cabbage and stir to mix. Allow this salad to rest for at least two hours, if possible, to allow the flavors to blend. Before serving, adjust seasonings to your preference. This is delicious the next day. R E C P E S ngredients 6 cups filtered or spring water 2 to 2 1/2 cups organic raw sugar or mild organic honey 2 to 2 1/4 cups fresh squeezed organic lemon juice, strained to remove seeds and pulp (about 12 organic lemons) O r g a n i c L e m o n a d e Directions Make sugar syrup by heating the water to hot and adding the raw sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow this to cool for about 1/2 hour. f using honey, heat the water to hot. Remove from heat and add the honey, stirring until completely dissolved. Allow this to cool. Stir in the lemon juice. Pour into a serving pitcher and chill in the refrigerator until cold F A R F A L L E W T H ngredients 2 3 cups fresh organic vegetables (green beans, corn, bell pepper, peas) 16 ounces (dry) organic farfalle (bowtie) pasta 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup crème fraiche, organic if possible 1 tablespoon organic lemon juice Directions ngredients 1 large organic tomato 1 organic green onion 1 tablespoon minced fresh organic basill 1 teaspoon fresh organic tarragon 2 teaspoons minced fresh organic chives Freshly ground organic black pepper, to taste Stem vegetables over boiling water until tender crisp. Set aside. Cook pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain and return to cooking pot over low heat. Stir in olive oil, crème fraiche, lemon juice and black pepper until well combined. Add tomato, green onion and herbs and toss until tomatoes begin to wilt. Add vegetables, minced chives and toss quickly to combine. O r g a n i c V e g g i e s 5 6

6 Never having time didn t stop this celebrity chef from eating healthy, nutritious gourmet meals. Rachael Ray dishes about her successful show 30-Minute Meals, while also provides us with some delicious easy-to-cook meals sure tomake you hungry. By Jose Tancuan Food is my passion. Consectetuer aing uisque felis. Maecenas lobortis est vmasa. Donec at mauris. Cras eu diam. Nam feugiat. Sed vitae ipsum scelerisque ante egestas faucibus. n csecetuer orci id auue. Praesent purus. Sed hedit iaculis lectus. Mena vitae qum. Duis ipsum velit, tempor a, posuere id, faucibu.quis,massa. Quisque felis. cenas lobortis est velmassa. Donec A dictum ac, mollis ut, elementum in, dlorp. Tesque rutrum dolor at odio. nteger vel neque sitasff amet ipsum varius dignissim. Cras onare, pede utfwaf laoreet plaerat, ligula felis blandit purus, ut laciniaw odio neque sed justo. Duis ipsum velit, tempor a, awf posuere id, fabus quis, massa. Donec pharetra, varius auctor porta, ague lacus tristique massa, vel gravida lacus ante a loem. Cras ornare, pede ut laoreet placwf erat, ligula felis blandit purus, ut lacinia odio nequeaf sed justo. Duis ipsum velit, tepor a, posuere id, fau 30-Minute Meals with The Food Network s Rachael Ray A healthy meal starts with EVOO (extra virgin olive oil). was always on the go and never had time sit and eat. Mollis ut, elementum in, dlor. Petesque rutrum dolor at odio. nteger vel neque sit amet ipsum varius dignissim. Cras onare, pede ut laoreet placerat, ligula flis bldit purus, ut lainia odio neque sed justo. Duis ipsum velit, tempor a, pid, cibus quis, massa. Donec pharetra, pede varius auctor porta, ague lacus tristique. massa. Duis ipsum velit, tempor a, posuere id, faucibus quis, massa. Quisque felis. Maecnas. lobortis est velmassa. Donec at mauris. Cras eu diam. Nam feugiat. Sed vitae ipsum scelerisque ante egesta. Donec phatra, varius auctor porta, augue lacus tristique massa, vel gravida lacus ante a lorem. Crass ornare. Duis ipsum velit, tempor a, posuere id, fabus quis, massa. Donec pharetra, varius auctor porta, ague lacus tristique massa, vel gravida lacus ante a loem. n csecetuer orci id auue. Praesent purus. Sed hedit iaculis lectus. Mena vitae qum. Duis ipsum velim varius dignisim. Cras onare, pede ut laoreet placerat, ligula felis blanditrus. 8

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8 30-minute meal 30-minute meal Salt 1 pound penne 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), 1 turn of the pan Two 6-ounce cans olive oil packed tuna, lightly drained 4 garlic cloves, chopped ngredients 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped Calamata olives, pitted and chopped One 28-ounce can diced talian tomatoes Flat-leaf parsley, Coarsely chopped (a generous handful) Tuna Puttanesca and Penne 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook. 2. Heat a deep skillet over medium heat with the EVOO, 1 turn of the pan. Add the tuna, the garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. 3. Stir in the capers and olives and heat until warmed through, 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and parsley, lower the heat a little and simmer for 5 minutes. Add a ladle of the pasta cooking liquid to the sauce. Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce and toss. ngredients 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, smashed and grated 3 to 4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 12 sage leaves, finely chopped Four 1-inch-thick sirloin or shell steaks, patted dry Salt and freshly ground pepper 8 ounces mountain gorgonzola cheese sliced (about 1 cup) One 5-ounce package baby arugula 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, thinly sliced Juice of 1 lemon Crusty bread Sage-Chive Steaks with Arugula Salad 1. n a bowl, combine the EVOO, garlic, chives and sage. Season the steaks with salt and pepper, then coat with the oil mixture. 2. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add 2 steaks and cook for 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or 8 minutes for medium. Transfer to a plate. Wipe the skillet clean and repeat with the remaining steaks. Top the steaks with the cheese, tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes. 3. Toss the arugula and tomatoes with the lemon juice, a drizzle of EVOO, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve alongside the steaks and pass the bread around the table. ngredients ngredients Four 6-ounce fillets sea bass, mahimahi or cod Salt and pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1 lemon, cut into 8 slices Crusty French bread 64 ounces (8 cups) chicken broth One 2-inch strip lemon peel and juice of 1 large lemon 1 bay leaf Pinch saffron or saffron powder 1/2 cup orzo 2 large eggs plus 3 large yolks 2 drops hot sauce Flat-leaf parsley, chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper Pita chips (any flavor), for serving Tarragon-Tomato Fish Greek Lemon and Orzo Soup 1. Preheat the oven to 425 or a grill to medium-high. Season the fish with salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 tablespoons EVOO to coat. 2. n a bowl, combine the tomatoes, shallots and tarragon; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons EVOO. 3. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Arrange 4 piles, each with 2 lemon slices, 1 fish fillet and a quarter of the tomato-shallot mixture. Cover with another sheet of foil and pinch together on all four sides to seal the packet. Roast the fish in the oven or closed grill until opaque, 15 to 18 minutes. Open the foil packet and, using a large spatula, transfer the fish to plates. Pour the cooking juices over the fish. 1. n a soup pot, bring the broth, lemon peel, bay leaf and saffron to a boil. Stir in the orzo and boil for 5 minutes. Cover, remove the pan from the heat and let the orzo steep for 5 minutes. Discard the lemon peel and bay leaf. 2. n a bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolks, lemon juice and hot sauce. Whisk in 1/2 cup soup to temper the eggs, then whisk the egg mixture into the soup. Cook on low heat, whisking, for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve with pita chips minute meal 30-minute meals 12

9 The Benefits of Soy Protein By Jose Tancuan so-what? Soy protein s isoflavones have powerful health benefits for your body Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease Enhanced bone health Reduces risk of prostate, colon, and breast cancer Decreases menopausal symptoms Strengths heart health The 21st Century Protein Soybeans are widely becominga regular alternative to conventional diary-based foods such as: Milk Chips Chai Jerky Burgers Candles Energy Bars Cooking Oil Cookies Vitamins Cholesterol free Made from soybeans Lactose-intolerant friendly Low in saturated fat (bad fat) High in polyunsaturated fat (good fat) Contains vitamins, minerals, and isoflavones High in protein and contains all 9 essential amino acids Protein for the Soyful NUTRTONAL CHART* (based on one 8-ounce serving) Silk 2% Dairy Vanilla Milk* Calories Fat 3.5g 5g Sat. Fat 0.5g 3g Chol. 0 20mg Sugar 7g 12g Sodium 95mg 100mg Carbs 10g 11g Vitamin A 10% 10% Vitamin D 30% 25% Calcium 30% 30% ron 6% 0% Folate 6% 3% *values from Soy Mango Smoothie ngredients 2 mangos, diced and frozen 1 box tofo (about 12 ounces) 1 cup of ice 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk Directions Blend all ingredients together until smooth

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