OH! Magazine - Australian Version December 2013 (Australian Version) | Page 8

( OH MY! ) OH MY! Tips, stats and facts to help you achieve and maintain optimum health. Did you know… A Spoon full of vinegar linked to reduced diabetes risk 1 in 4 women are now the breadwinners in Australian households A sip of vinegar with every meal may help reduce the risks associated with diabetes, according to a US study. Source: www.emmaisaacs.com / www.businesschicks.com.au Incorporating a dose of vinegar into every meal has shown to effectively reduce the amount of fasting glucose that is created in digestion, and increase the rate of digestive processes in type 2 diabetes sufferers. The study*, undertaken by Arizona State University over a 12-week period, recorded positive effects on individuals identified as ‘at risk’ of type 2 diabetes when vinegar was consumed with each meal, taken in the form of Apple Cider Vinegar or a vinegar pill. With over 280 Australians developing type-2 diabetes every day, it is the fastest growing chronic disease threatening our population. Compounding the issue is that one in five of those affected are not aware that they have the disease, putting them at increased risk of long term health problems.** Raw, unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar is one of the most concentrated and widely available forms of vinegar for dietary use. And Bragg has now invigorated the way you can enjoy the much-loved remedy of organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with four great-tasting flavoured drinks just in time for summer. Flavoured naturally with Stevia, the drinks are also certified organic and certified Kosher. Furthermore, the 437ml bottles provides two servings, that deliver only 20 calories (83 kilojoules) per serve, or 2% of your daily recommended carbohydrate intake.* For health’s sake, throw another prawn on the barbie! 40 per cent of local prawns are eaten at Christmas, and Aussies only consume (on average) 24 local prawns1 each per year. The truth is, prawns are a good source of protein and also provide vitamins B3, B6, and B12 as well as zinc, potassium, iodine, selenium and calcium. They also have very little fat (less than 1g/ serve), but are a source of valuable omega 3 fatty acid. So prawn farmers and fishers have joined together for the ‘Love Australian Prawns’ campaign, to challenge people to spread their love of prawns beyond the festive season, and enjoy the nutritious benefits all year round. *As published in Journal of Functional Foods, August 4, 2013 **Australian Health Survey, ABS, http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/ Lookup/4364.0.55.001Chapter1002011-12 Source and stockists: www.kadac.com.au Australian women have quite the sweet tooth, with 37 per cent surveyed+ stating they add sugar to their coffee and a quarter (23%) adding sugar to their cereal. This is why people are turning to alternative sweetners such as stevia-based Naturals by Equal. Galaxy Research, commissioned by Merisant/Equal, August 2013 + Source: http://naturalssweetener.com/ Pash rash causes kissing recession 1. Based on Australians consuming in 2011-12 a total 17,144 tonnes (ABARES Report 2011/2012) divided by a population of 22 million Australians = every Australian eats an average 0.8 kilo per year (approx. 30 large prawns per kilo) = 24 prawns per person each year Source: http://australianprawns.com.au/ 8 New research reveals kissing in Australia is on the decline with women purposely avoiding men with stubble in fear of the dreaded ‘pash rash’. In a study of over 1,000 Australians aged 18 to 39, stubble was found to be an obstacle to passionate kissing. Seven out of ten women surveyed admitted they prefer to give a man with stubble a quick kiss on the mouth, rather than a long lingering kiss. In contrast, 71% Australian women admitted they would happily share a long lingering kiss with a clean-shaven guy. Source: www.thekissdebate.com.au ISSUE 5 ( OH! MAGAZINE )