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Nutritionally
Speaking
By Barbara Beznos, RD/LD/N
Integrated Nutrition, LLC
for openers
I See You!
S
ome of you may
there seems to be even
recall a children’s
more bad behavior, even
author named Munro
crime. Perpetrators often
Leaf. He is remembered, if at
go unidentified and/or
all, for a series of Watch Bird
unpunished. Hmmm!
books that were attempts to
Security camera use is
keep children on the straight
widespread in our com-
and narrow. “Here is a watch
munities. The cameras
bird watching a stingy boy.
have been used to record
Sy Manello
Here is a watch bird watch-
Editorial Assistant delivery people mishan-
ing you.”
dling merchandise at our
More mature readers may recall the mailboxes, caregivers mistreat-
aspect of Big Brother watching us as
ing those in their care (be they
introduced in George Orwell’s 1984.
children or the elderly), crimi-
Large screens were hanging over every nals holding up convenience
part of the people’s lives, constantly
stores and gas stations. In the
seeing what was going on with watch- first two instances, the cul-
ers ready to call out offenders.
prits are often easily identifiable; the
Years ago, there were close neigh-
situations are more narrow in scope.
borhoods; parents disciplined their
However, those “pictures” of criminals
own kids and watched out for their
in the act are so grainy or the people
neighbors’. Children always knew that
so hard to identify (in ski masks and
someone was watching. It usually
hats with their backs turned) that it is
proved to be a helpful deterrent to bad laughable to have any request to iden-
behavior.
tify them taken seriously.
These days, we seem to have more
The idea of questionable photos
capability not only to watch what
(sexting) is a problem area involving
is going on but to capture actions
students in school and politicians in
in photos or moving pictures. Yet,
office. It is alarming in both of those
DEAR
BARB,
I would like to become a Vegan or
begin a new phase as a Vegetarian.
Can you explain how I can slowly
move into this area of eating and
list the specialties about it?
Dear Andrea,
instances that (1) young people do not
know how they are literally exposing
themselves to widespread embarrass-
ment and (2) the politicians are so
immature to be on the same level as
“innocent” schoolchildren.
Are we amazed or appalled when
videos are shown of folks in their cars
deliberately snapping pictures right in
the path of a hurricane?
We have, as usual, gone too far with
wanting to watch. Privacy barriers are
nonexistent, so LOOK out!
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letters
A Compromise
On The Diamond
Dry Bones Cartoon
Was Offensive
I read with interest your article
on rabbis participating in the
InterCongregational Men’s Club Softball
League (“Rabbis and Ribbies,” July 7,
page 39).
It’s interesting to note that starting
this year women are allowed to par-
ticipate in the league. I was told by our
team’s coach that, as a compromise,
the women do not participate in games
against the Orthodox synagogue teams.
I think that it is great when all of the
branches of Judaism can come together.
And I can certainly understand why
the Orthodox would not choose to par-
ticipate if women were on an opposing
team. However, when I read someone
saying that, “There are no labels like
Orthodox, Conservative, Reform on the
softball field,” it is one more situation
where the labels don’t apply, but only if
you’re a man.
I would appreciate an explanation of the
“Dry Bones” cartoon on page 8 of the
July 14, Jewish News.
If that was an attempt at “humor,” I
can’t imagine any Jewish people laugh-
ing.
It is denigration of a group no differ-
ent from what we Jews have experienced
for centuries.
How disappointing and embarrassing
that your editors would “miss” seeing
the ugliness of that comic strip.
Fred Shuback
West Bloomfield
Janet Halper
West Bloomfield
Editor’s Note: The Dry Bones cartoon in
question referred to “Islamist” organi-
zations — the anti-Western and anti-
Israel terrorist movement exemplified
by groups like Al Qaida and ISIS who
espouse violent political Islamism. It
did not refer to the religion of Islam or
Islamic organizations at all.
CORRECTIONS
• “Jewish Ferndale” (July 14, page 12)
should have listed the phone number for
Rabbi Herschel Finman as (248) 798-
5082.
• The photographs from the Jewish
Historical Society’s Nosh Gen event at
Belle Isle Aquarium (“Around Town,”
July 21, page 20) were taken by Elayne
Gross Photography.
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Andrea
This is my pleasure to begin raving about it.
As years move on, more and more people
decide to go vegetarian. Questions that I
get asked is there enough protein, vitamins,
minerals in my diet?
Let’s begin with a pure vegetarian who
eats only plant- derived products and also
embraces concerns and respect for this life.
It has been told that we are affected by the
things we eat, through our body and mind,
and that is why many raise all their own
vegetable and fruit plants and shop for
fresh fruits and vegetables that you can’t
grow well in Michigan. It is great now that
many stores have also a high regard for the
quality they sell. Actually I follow this. It
is fun to enjoy farmers markets and stands
along the road.
It takes some work to transform from a
meat-dairy diet to a pure vegetarian one.
There are so many vegetarian dishes
designed from around the world. They is so
much love and respect for vegetables and
truly, each country is a bit different how it
is done. Everyone wants to try something
new.
There is a need for balancing our choices.
Even vegetarians for health reasons may
introduce a couple times a week an animal
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more protein than others. Life is about
enjoying and living in the moment and
eating falls into this category. A vegetarian
is not a new age fad. It should be healthy
and it should help with weight problems,
health issues, and even religious reasons.
Many go dairy free, meatless, gluten free.
Food should be delicious but healthful. It
should not be a responsibility but it should
be made and eaten with love, fun and
satiety. Listen to your body!!
Contact Barb At:
Integrated Nutrition, L.L.C.
31731 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 105 E
Farmington Hills, Mi 48334
Phone:
(248) 538-8050
E-Mail:
rds@integratednutrition.com
Web:
www.integratednutrition.com
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