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by Janet Spencer The word “vegetable” comes from the Latin “vegetabilis” meaning growing and flourishing. The word “fruit” comes from the Latin “fructus” denoting proceeds, profits, produce, and income. Come along with Tidbits as we consider where our fruits and veggies originated! IN THE BEGINNING • Tomatoes originated in Peru. The name comes from the Aztec “xitomatl,” which means “plump thing with a navel.” They were often thought to be poisonous when introduced to areas outside of Peru, and it’s true that all parts of the tomato plant other than the fruit are indeed poisonous. The tipping point in their popularity came when pizza became popular. Today Americans consume 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of tomatoes per person, per year. Over half of that is in the form of processed tomato products such as ketchup and tomato sauce. Salsa recently outpaced ketchup in sales. California produces 96% of the tomatoes processed in the U.S. • Carrots originated in the regions around Afghanistan. The first carrots that were grown were purple in color. Orange carrots later originated in Holland. Carotene is the chemical which makes carrots orange. If you ingest enough carotene, it will turn your skin a yellow-orange color. (cont)
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ORIGINS OF FRUITS & VEGGIES • Potatoes originated in the Peruvian Andes. The Incas called them “batatas.” They were eating potatoes 2,000 years before Columbus set sail. There are over 5,000 kinds of potatoes growing in the Andes— so many types that the local language has 1,000 different words for potato. The Incas even measured time by how long it took a potato to cook. When the Spanish Conquistadors overran the land, they had never seen anything like the potato. They were forced to eat the strange new food when their own food supplies ran low. The potatoes they introduced to Europe turned out to be far more valuable than the gold that they killed for, but it took some doing to convince the European populace to try them out. • Sweet potatoes, which originated in Central and South America, are a member of the morning glory family, which is a vine. They are not actually a type of potato at all. Potatoes are a member of the nightshade family, which is not a vine. Yams are from an African tropical vine that isn’t related to either the sweet potato or the potato but is related to lilies and grasses. Sweet potatoes have orange, red, or yellow skin and pale yellow flesh. True yams have a black or brown skin that looks like bark, and either white, purple, or red flesh. The word “yam” comes from an African word “njam” meaning “to eat.” • Today, yams are grown around the world, but West Africa is still where 95% of yams are grown. In the U.S., over 50% of the country’s sweet potatoes are grown in North Carolina. • The Cedars of Lebanon had round, hard orangecolored cones (like pine cones), and the word for cedar was “citron.” When a new fruit showed up that resembled them – the lemon – it too was dubbed “citron.” This is the origin of the word “citrus” which actually means “cedar.” (cont)
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #5 Jan. 27th 2020 ORIGINS OF FRUITS & VEGGIES • Most types of citrus originated in southeastern Asia and India. Many modern varieties were developed in China and Malaysia and transplanted across Asia and Europe. • The Sanskrit word “naranga” meaning “fragrant” passed into French. The French word “or” means “gold” so “naranga” became “orange,” meaning “gold and fragrant.” • Tangerines first appeared in Tangier, a city in Morocco. (A person from Tangier is also called a Tangerine.) Mandarin oranges originated in China, where they speak Mandarin. Clementines may be named after Father Clement Rodier who hybridized them in an orchard in Algeria. • The demand for lemons and their scurvy-preventing properties hit a peak during the California Gold Rush of 1849. As a result, lemon trees were planted throughout California. • California used to be the top orange-producing state, but Florida surpassed California in 1942 and now produces three times as many oranges as California. The average difference in rainfall between Florida and California amounts to an extra 1,140,000 gallons per acre falling on Florida. • California and Arizona produce 95% of the entire U.S. lemon crop. California produces more lemons than all of Europe. • The cantaloupe likely originated in southern Asia and Africa. Today, true cantaloupes are rarely exported and difficult to find in the U.S. The American version is actually a muskmelon. It’s the same family, same genus, but different species. Cantaloupes were named after the town where they became popular in Italy, and the town was named after the Cantaluppi Castle. The word “cantaloupe” means literally “howling wolves” in Italian. The cantaloupe (or muskmelon) is higher in vitamin A than any other fruit. (cont)
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® of Idaho TIDBITS of Kootenai Issue #5 Jan. 27th 2020 TidbitsCounty, Dallas County ORIGINS OF FRUITS & VEGGIES • Bananas were cultivated as early as 1,000 B.C., originating in the tropical rain forests of Southeastern Asia. They spread to tropical regions all over, as sailors planted cuttings to assure a steady food supply on long voyages. The Arabic word “banan” means “finger” and that’s where we get the word “banana.” • Bananas were first imported to the U.S. in 1804 when a ship brought 30 stalks to New York from Cuba. They were introduced to the public at the Philadelphia Centennial Expo in 1876 and sold for 10 cents each, equal to $10 today. • Within just 20 short years at the end of the 1800s, bananas went from being a novelty item to surpassing apples as America’s best-selling fruit. One reason for the banana’s skyrocketing popularity is that they are available year-round because they are harvested constantly. Nearly all other fruits are seasonal. • India grows 20% of the world’s bananas, but exports few of them because bananas grown in India are eaten in India. Other countries such as Ecuador export nearly 100% of their crop. Bananas don’t grow well in Florida because they cannot tolerate overnight temperatures that fall below 60 F (15 C). • Onions probably originated in central Asia, and their cultivation began around 7,000 years ago. The onion is a vegetable that belongs to the genus Allium. “Allium” is Latin for garlic, and the allium genus includes garlic, scallions, shallots, leeks, and chives. Around 750 plants belong to the Allium genus. Some are edible and others ornamental. • The word “onion” springs from the Latin word “unio” meaning “one” or “unity” or “union.” • Onions can be yellow, red, or white, but 87% of onions grown and consumed in the U.S. are yellow. Worldwide, 75% of onions grown are yellow.
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by Samantha Weaver * It was noted Irish author and wit Oscar Wilde who made the following sage observation: “There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” * The very first CD of a musical recording was made in 1982. The album was “The Visitors” by Swedish pop superstars ABBA. * Immigrants arriving at New York’s Ellis Island in the early years (1892-1920s) were given bananas to eat. Many had never seen a banana and didn’t know how to eat one -- some ate the whole thing, peel and all. * In the small African nation of Swaziland, the Civil Aviation Authority has set a ceiling of 500 feet on light aircraft. These aircraft, as well as kites and remote controlled toys, are not allowed to go above that limit. Also included in the category of light aircraft are broomsticks. Any witch who flies on a broomstick above that limit is subject to a fine of more than $50,000 and possible arrest. * If you’re thinking about moving to another country, you might want to consider Finland. In that country, employees are offered, on average, 44 paid vacation days every year. Of course, you might want to consider that even in the warm southwestern part of the country, winters last about 100 days, with snow covering the ground from mid-October to early May. * The name of the state of Iowa (unsurprisingly) comes from a Native American language. The original word, “ayuxba,” means “sleepy ones.” * Early science-fiction author E.E. “Doc” Smith wasn’t just a writer; he also was an engineer. He’s the guy who figured out how to get powdered sugar to stick to doughnuts. Thought for the Day: “To be capable of embarrassment is the beginning of moral consciousness. Honor grows from qualms.” -- John Leonard (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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TIDBITS ofTidbits Kootenai® County, Idaho Issue #5 Jan. 27th 2020 of Dallas County
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By Dr. Holly Carling
WHOSE FAULT IS IT?
Every day someone is having their gallbladder removed. It is treated like a naughty, dispensable organ, and therefore it is no big deal to have it removed. If a gallbladder is not working right, is it really the fault of the gallbladder? Or is there more to it than meets the eye? The gallbladder is a simple organ, dependent upon other organs of the digestive system, namely the stomach, pancreas and liver, for proper function and health. The messages to the gallbladder start in the mouth, then the stomach, then liver. Most of the time when the gallbladder is malfunctioning, it’s because of an upstream problem – the stomach. Proper pH of the stomach is critical in proper gallbladder stimulation. Improper enzyme production is a key problem. Taking antacids is a recipe for gallbladder problems. Not doing anything to control heartburn and/or reflux is also a recipe for gallbladder malfunction. Stomach health alone could take up an entire article or class, but is only a part of the problem. Nutrition also plays a primary role. The main function of the gallbladder is to store and concentrate bile – an enzyme responsible for emulsifying fats.
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Breaking fats into tiny fatty acids is critical for a lot of functions in the body. Bile, the enzyme released by the gallbladder improves the absorption of vitamins A, D, E, K and essential fatty acids. If fats weren’t broken down to their tiny components they couldn’t do their nearly 200 functions. Bile, in addition, is responsible for the smooth flow of waste from the body – when released in inadequate amounts, constipation results. What goes wrong? Our lifestyle is the perfect recipe for creating gallbladder challenges. We eat the wrong fats, too much sugar, refined flour and other processed foods and cook our meats incorrectly – all leading to malfunction of the gallbladder. If you eat fatty foods and they upset your stomach, you wake feeling nauseous, have excess belching, or are bloated shortly after meals, you likely have issues with your gallbladder. So is removing it the answer? Let’s just say there is no organ you don’t need. Fortunately, there are many remedies available to save such an essential organ as the gallbladder. The start of healing any gallbladder challenge is to first identify “who” is at fault. When that is addressed, the possibility of restoring gallbladder health is very real.
Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with over three decades of experience. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic. Visit Dr. Carling’s website at www.vitalhealthcda. com to learn more about Dr. Carling, view a list of upcoming health classes and read other informative articles. Dr. Carling can be reached at 208-765-1994 and would be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic.
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cats. I’m in my 70s and have some chronic health conditions that lately have gotten much worse. There is no one in my family who can take them, so I called the local shelter for help. They said they would take the cats, but I have to pay an $85 fee for each one. I can’t afford that. What can I do? -- Deborah J., Portland, Oregon DEAR DEBORAH: I’m sorry to hear that you can’t keep your pets, but I understand it can be tough to take care of them when you’re trying to take care of your own health. Many shelters around the country take in pets as voluntary surrenders due to uncontrollable circumstances like personal medical problems. They charge what’s called a rehoming fee. It’s a one-time fee per pet ranging between $45 and $150, depending on the shelter, its location, available funding and other factors. The rehoming fee helps shelters cover the cost of food, housing and medical care for surrendered animals, which can be $85 a day or higher. In your case, it may be worth your while to contact the shelter again and explain your financial situation to a shelter manager, who might be able to work out a payment plan or a discounted fee. You should also put out the word to family, friends, your doctor, your senior center -- anyone you have contact with regularly -- to see if they know someone who would take your cats and help them transition to a new home without a stay in a shelter. Send your comments, questions or tips to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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You’re Never Too Old to Try Something New
There’s something to be said for continuing to learn as we get older. Not only does it keep our brains active, but sometimes learning new things is just plain interesting and fun. I’ve made a goal of learning or investigating at least one new thing per month this year. Here are some ideas: New Authors: Librarians have a “what to read next” reference book resource that offers suggestions about what authors someone might like based on previous books they’ve read. Tell a librarian what author you’ve enjoyed, and you’ll get suggestions for others to try. If there isn’t a library near you, you can do this online. Go to www.whatshouldireadnext.com and put in the name of one author you like. It will list several books by that author. Click on one and suggestions will appear below. Foreign Language: If you spoke a foreign language as a child or just took the required two years in high school, how much do you remember? Duolingo (www.duolingo.com) is a great, free online tool with exercises tailored to you. There are 35 languages to learn! You can study online or on a phone app. If you get serious, you can pay $6.99 per month to remove ads, but you don’t need to. New Tech Skills: Our senior center has a weekly tech hour where a knowledgeable geek from the college comes in to solve any computer problems and answer how-to questions. I’ll be going at least four times to ask about photo-editing software with the goal of learning to manipulate photos I’ve taken. Try Some New Things: Shop at the new grocery store in the next town. Knit something that isn’t a scarf. Sample an exotic selection of teas. What about you? Do you have any goals for 2020? (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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EVERY SENIOR NEEDS COGNITIVE SCREENING, ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION SAYS By Sandee Lamotte, CNN | Posted - Mar 5th, 2019 ATLANTA (CNN) — At first, she just forgot a name or two. Then, a few meetings on her schedule. A few months later, LuPita Gutierrez-Parker found herself struggling at work to use computer software she knew intimately. “In the beginning, when I wasn’t sure what was happening to me, I just figured it must be stress because I was doing a lot of work and had too much on my mind,” Gutierrez-Parker said. Another few months passed, and she found herself re-reading the same passage in documents to comprehend their meaning. When her command of language also began to fail, Gutierrez-Parker, who lives in Yakima, Washington, began to worry. “Why did I just say that? That’s not grammatically correct,” she would think. “ ‘That wasn’t me. I have a very strong vocabulary.’ I was avery articulate person.” Yet it took her another year or so to bring up the topic with her primary care physician. The delay in seeking answers to cognitive decline is not surprising, according to a survey included in the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, released Tuesday. “We need to increase the confidence and the skills of front-line providers so they can provide more care in this area,” said Joanne Pike, chief program officer at the Alzheimer’s Association. “And we need to destigmatize the process for seniors, encouraging people to talk to their health-care providers and families about their concerns,” she said. Gutierrez-Parker’s primary care doctor gave her a mini-cognitive assessment, asking her some question verbally and then on paper. It didn’t go well. “I said, ‘what did I flunk?’ “ Gutierrez-Parker remembered. “And we both laughed because she knew I was an educated woman.” A PET scan and neuropsychological evaluation six months later confirmed her worst fears. In 2016, at the relativelyyoung age of 61, Gutierrez-Parker was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, an early stage of dementia. Even though she was devastated, she also “felt reassured knowing that they finally put a label on what was wrong with me” and encourages others who are worried about their mental status to reach out to a doctor for help. A call to action The Alzheimer’s Association couldn’t agree more. In its annual report, the association includes a call for action to the nation’s primary care physicians. Every senior should receive a brief cognitive assessment at their first Medicare annual wellness visit at age 65, the group says, and the exams should be a regular part of their ongoing annual care. Yet a survey by the association found that early cognitive assessments were not the norm during most senior doctor visits. “The survey found a really troubling underuse of cognitive assessments during the annual healthcare checkup,” said Pike. “Despite a strong belief among seniors and physicians that cognitive assessments are important for the early detection of Alzheimer’s, only half of the seniors in the survey were being assessed for cognitive decline. And only 16 percent [of] seniors received regular follow-up assessments.” A comparison of those statistics against those of other wellness checkup items give a clear picture of the disparity, Pike said. In each visit, physicians check cholesterol 83 percent of the time, vaccinations 80 percent and blood pressure 91 percent of the time, she said. “So while physicians say it’s important to assess all patients age 65 or older, fewer than half are saying that it’s part of their standard protocol,” she said. Related story: Newly discovered Alzheimer’s genes further hope for future treatments An analysis of the genetic makeup of more than 94,000 people in the United States and Europe with clinically diagnosed Alzheimer’s led to the discovery of four new genetic variants that increase risk for the neurodegenerative disease. A good bit of that might be due to “a strong disconnect between seniors and doctors as to who should initiate the conversation,” Pike said. Over 90 percent of seniors thought their doctor would recommend testing, so fewer than 1 in 7 brought the topic up on their own, the survey found. Primary care physicians, on the other hand, say they are waiting for senior patients and their families to report symptoms and ask for an assessment. “We need to increase the confidence and the skills of front-line providers so they can provide more care in this area,” Pike said. “And we need to destigmatize the process for seniors, encouraging people to talk to their health-care providers and families about their concerns.” Gutierrez-Parker agrees. She’s thankful she has the chance to spend quality time with her family, and volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association to bring awareness to her community. “I would say to people who have an opportunity to find out what is wrong with them, to do it,” she said. “It gives you more opportunities to get your house in order: do advance directives, your will, even your funeral. It’s peace of mind, and it takes that load off your family. “Get it done and then enjoy the rest of your time with your family and loved ones.” There’s a bit of good news buried in the association’s annual report. A flurry of recent studies show that Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the United States and other higher-income Western countries is on a decline, mostly due to tighter control of cardiovascular risk factors and improved education. But overall, study results are mixed and inconclusive, according to the report, and certainly will have little effect on the current rise in cases in the United States as the baby boomer population continues to age. With no significant treatment and no cure in sight, the association’s report projects that by 2025, the number of Americans 65 and older with Alzheimer’s will “reach 7.1 million — almost a 27 percent increase from the 5.6 million age 65 and older affected in 2019.” It’s the “oldest old,” those over 85, who are most at risk for Alzheimer’s, the association says. In 2019, there are just over 2 millionAmericans 85 and older; in 2031, when the first wave of baby boomers hits that age, the number will rise to 3 million. By midcentury, there will be 7 million of the “oldest old” in the United States, accounting for half of all people over 65 with Alzheimer’s. The cost to society will be substantial, the report says. In 2019 alone, it estimates a $290 billion burden from health care, long-term case and hospice combined. Medicare and Medicaid will cover $195 billion of that, with out-of-pocket costs to caregivers reaching $63 billion. 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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Mixed signals could create problems. Make sure your views are presented clearly, and insist others do the same. Don’t let an unanswered question go by without a full explanation. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Financial pressures ease, allowing for more budget flexibility. But as the money-wise Bovine will appreciate, thrift still beats out splurging. Expect news from someone special. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Getting things done is what you do so well. But be careful not to overtax your energy reserves. Take time out to relax or to do something different to help keep them at optimum levels. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is a good time to satisfy the Moon Child’s growing sense of wanderlust. Choose a really special place to go to, with a very special person to share it all with you. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You love being in the spotlight. But be careful it doesn’t blind you to the truth behind a seemingly wonderful opportunity. Look closer and you might be sadly surprised at what you find. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Isn’t it time to take a break from your hectic schedule? Sure it is. And the sooner you do, the sooner you can return fresh and more than ready to take on all those new projects. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A recent family incident can help bring everyone closer, and there’s no one who’s better at making that happen than you. Accept (indeed, insist on!) help from others to get things off and running. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Longheld habits are often difficult to break. But the change from how you always did things to how you can do them now can be liberating. So, be flexible and give it a try. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Someone you met in your professional world last year and thought you would never hear from again could make a sudden reappearance in your life, along with an interesting offer. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Once again, you delight everyone by coming up with a solution for a problem that actually works. On another note, it’s not too early to get started on those travel plans. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Before you go ahead with finalizing your plans for your new project, check them over to see if you can make some improvements or if you can find ways to cut costs. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The Fabulous Fish might have been out of the social swim for too long, and it’s time you plunge back in. Reinforce your old friendships and be open to starting new ones.
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TIDBITS of Kootenai County, Idaho Issue #5 Jan. 27th 2020
By Healthy Exchanges
Chocolate Mayo Snack Cake
Just one bite, and you’ll see why we call this cake a “little slice of heaven.” 1 1/2 cups cake flour Sugar substitute to equal 3/4 cup sugar, suitable for baking 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup fat-free whipped topping 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips 1. Heat oven to 350 F. Spray an 8-by-8-inch cake pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar substitute, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda. Add mayonnaise, applesauce, water and vanilla extract. Mix well to combine. Spread batter into prepared cake pan. 3. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place cake pan on a wire rack and allow to cool completely. Evenly spread whipped topping over cooled cake and sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over top. Freezes well. Serves 8. * Each serving equals: 163 calories, 3g fat, 3g protein, 31g carb., 394mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat. (c) 2020 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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