Vital Choices Newsletter
Monday, December 29, 2008 VOLUME 5 ISSUE 247  

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Final Chance to Get Free Goods!
Vital Choice Goes BPA-Free
Broccoli Curbs Breast Cancer like Chemo Drugs
Fish Fats Boost Brain Resilience; Fast Food Diet Deepens Brain Damage
Heart Study Finds Sleep a Lifesaver
Vital Choice Photo Contest:
“Vital Moments, Vital Places”

Indonesian Albacore Satay

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Unlike standard fish oils, our naturally pure Sockeye Salmon Oil does not need to be chemically refined: a process that can damage omega-3s. Instead, our oil's 
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“I just tried your new Country breakfast sausage for the first time … they are wonderful! I never thought a salmon sausage would be this good. Thanks!” — Dr. Bruce Felgenhauer


Heart Study Finds Sleep a Lifesaver
Skimping on sleep may harden coronary arteries; Lack of rest increases the rate of calcification
by Craig Weatherby

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There's no question that people need their sleep, with studies linking a lack of shut-eye to everything from weakened immunity and cognitive deficits to weight gain.


Americans average 8.6 hours of sleep a night, but parents only get about 7.6 hours. Since these figures are averages, it means that many people get less sleep.

And it now looks as though chronic sleep shortage could put you on a path toward cardiovascular disease.

 

A research team from the University of Chicago reports that getting one extra hour of sleep may reduce your risk of hardened arteries.

 

Hardened arteries – which doctors call “coronary artery calcification” – constitutes an early stage of cardiovascular disease.

 

And the new findings from Chicago suggest that getting more sleep could reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease as much as lowering your systolic blood pressure by 17 mm Hg.

 

Cardiovascular disease risk doubles for each added blood pressure increment of 20 mmHg. Thus, getting an extra hour of sleep could cut your risk of cardiovascular disease very dramatically.


Recent research results indicate that sleeping longer is linked to improvements in major risk factors for artery calcification, including blood sugar regulation, blood pressure, and body mass index.

 
Results point to benefits of serious sleep
 

The study involved 495 healthy volunteers in their 40s, about 12 percent of whom developed coronary artery calcification during five years of follow-up (King CR et al. 2008).

 

Alarmingly, calcified arteries were found in more than twice as many (27 percent) of those who slept less than five hours a night.

 

In contrast, only 11 percent of those who slept five to seven hours showed artery calcification, and calcification appeared in only six percent of those who averaged more than seven hours of sleep.

 

The benefits of sleep appeared to be greater for women, and did not vary according to ethnicity.

 


Diane Lauderdale, Ph.D.

"The consistency and the magnitude of the difference came as a surprise“, said study director Diane Lauderdale, Ph.D. “It's also something of a mystery. We can only speculate about why those with shorter average sleep duration were more likely to develop calcification of the coronary arteries”. (UCMC 2008)

 

Recent studies have suggested that chronic partial sleep deprivation may be a risk factor for an array of common medical problems, including weight gain, diabetes, and hypertension.

One study found that both long and short self-reported sleep durations were independently associated with ...


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Vital Recipes
Indonesian Albacore Satay

Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan … names like these evoke sense-images of the exotic spices and sauces native to lush Indonesian lands.

 

Satay is a signature dish that reflects the archipelago’s multicultural mix. Ideal as an appetizer or side dish, this recipe features ginger and coriander: two essential ingredients in Indonesian cooking. 
 


Indonesian Albacore Satay

Marinate the albacore for about 30 minutes, which is all the time it needs to pick up the flavor of the marinade. Cook the skewers on a grill or under a broiler. When it's all ready, place the zesty satay peanut sauce in small bowls and invite your guests to dip away!

Makes 4 servings

 

3-4 bags (6 oz each) Pacific Albacore Tuna medallions (approx. 3/4" square)

 

Tuna marinade

1/4 cup lime juice

4 teaspoons organic extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/8 teaspoon organic black pepper

 

Satay Sauce (adjust the seasonings to your own taste)

3 tablespoons peanut butter

3 tablespoons warm water

1 tablespoon lime juice

pinch of organic cayenne pepper 

3/4 teaspoon unrefined cane sugar

1-1 1/2 teaspoons salt-reduced soy sauce

1-2 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

 

  • Rinse albacore with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. In glass or ceramic bowl, combine marinade ingredients. Add albacore cubes and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes, tossing cubes gently halfway through marinating time.
  • While albacore is marinating, make the satay dipping sauce using the instructions below.
  • Drain albacore, reserving marinade. Thread albacore cubes on metal or bamboo skewers. Place skewers on greased grate 4-5 inches from hot coals or broiler element. Cook 4-6 minutes, turning to cook all sides. Baste frequently with reserved marinade. Do not overcook! Albacore should be pink in center when removed from heat. Serve with satay sauce.

Satay Sauce

In small bowl, blend together peanut butter and warm water. Add remaining ingredients. Let sit while albacore is cooking.


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