Shopping is no longer a simple matter of ducking quickly into the supermarket to pick up a few familiar items. The brightly-coloured shelves are packed with a bewildering range of products, all with labels like 97% fat-free, low-carb, heart-healthy or high fibre. Some claims conform to strict guidelines but many a so-called health benefit is simply a marketing ploy. How can you be sure you have chosen the healthiest item available, particularly if you are trying to lose weight or manage diabetes
When we were growing up, most of us learned about the food guide pyramid, and chances are your children are learning about it in school today, and if you plan to send them to a weight loss camp this summer, they'll learn more about it there. The pyramid is a great tool that we can all use to ensure that we're eating a healthy diet and can use to help plan meals for our children, and we all know that a healthy diet is key to losing weight.
Like anything in life that concerns our personal health and the health of our children, though, it is never a bad idea to get a second opinion. In Australia, they have a food guide pyramid that resembles ours, but also has some differences. For the sake of this article, the Aussie Food Guide Pyramid will be our "second opinion."
The US pyramid consists of six parts: Grains, Veggies, Fruits, Milk, Oils, Meats, & Beans. If you visit the USDA site and view their copy of the pyramid that we're all familiar with, you can click on each section to get advice about how much of each you should eat every day as part of a healthy diet.
The Australians made their pyramid a bit simpler. It only has three categories that are based on how much the foods in each category should be eaten. In the "eat most" category are things like fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and grains. The "eat moderately" group consists of lean meats, eggs, and other low-fat dairy products. In the "eat in small amounts" group, you fid things like oils, low-fat spreads, margarine, sugar, and butter.
A quick search online should give you plenty of results that will point you to their pyramid, where you can learn more.
Both pyramids have their advantages and disadvantages, which is why it can be beneficial to look at both of them. They both provide guidance for eating a healthy diet, there's no doubt about that. The US pyramid has the advantage of being very specific, while the Aussie pyramid is advantageous because of its simplicity. However, the American pyramid could be seen as too complicated while the Australian pyramid may be seen as too simplistic since it doesn't really offer much advice about portion sizes. It does give advice about relative portion sizes, but no specifics are given.
So, it really comes down to what kind of guidance you need more. If you need specific information about portions, the US pyramid is the way to go. If you just need a general guide to keep in mind, the Australian pyramid is preferable because it is so simple.
The bottom line is that you can't go wrong by following either one, so long as you actually follow it. At weight loss camps for kids, they teach children how to plan and eat healthily and the food they serve fits in to both. Back at home, they can be great guides for planning meals.
David Kraft is a freelance author with many areas of specialization. He promotes healthy living for youth and provides information about weight loss camp for kids. You can learn more at his summer weight loss camp site.
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From famous Bondi beach in Sydney to massive Ayers Rock in the remote desert Outback, from rough-and-tumble gold-mining towns in Australia's far west to the incredible underwater vistas of the Great Barrier Reef, long-time Oz resident Roff Smith guides you through the incredibly varied land- and cityscapes that is modern Australia. Illustrated with more than 250 vivid photographs and nearly 30 detailed, full-color maps, this guide gives you every tool you need to plan a trip to the unique land on the other side of the world. Starting with a detailed introduction to Australia's history, food, land, and culture-factors that have clearly shaped the distinctive character of the Australian people-the book explores every corner of the country starting with Sydney, the gleaming cosmopolitan jewel in New South Wales. Special sidebars give detailed information on many topics such as Australian wine, cricket, bush fires, Aborginal art, and the many cultural festivals of Southern Australia. In additional, the book features seven guided drives through some of the land's more spectacular scenery and numerous guided walks in Sydney and Melbourne. A thorough Travelwise section recommends hotels and restaurants throughout the country in all price ranges. Whether you're visiting the lush forests and wildflowers of the Snowy Mountains, fishing for trout in the rivers of Tasmania, or taking in a concert at Sydney's world-famous Opera House, this guide has everything needed for a memorable trip.
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India's loss to South Africa has enhanced the chances of an India-Pakistan match-up in the quarter-finals of ICC World Cup 2011.
Unlike in Group B, in which the situation is fluid, it is quite possible to predict which teams will qualify for the quarter-finals, from Group A.
These are likely to be Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, though not necessarily in that order. Zimbabwe have an outside chance of qualifying at Pakistan's cost. For that to happen, the Africans will need to beat Shahid Afridi's men, when the sides meet on Monday, March 14, at Kandy, and then await the result of Pakistan's game against Australia.
Zimbabwe have just the solitary win, with games against Pakistan and Kenya to be played. The best they can hope to achieve is 3 wins by winning both their remaining games. If Pakistan were to lose to Zimbabwe and beat Australia, that would give the sub-continental squad 4 wins and 2 losses, sufficient to trump Zimbabwe's bid.
Zimbabwe's best hope of qualifying would be to beat Pakistan and hope that Australia would prevail over Afridi's wards. In such an eventuality, both Zimbabwe and Pakistan would end up with 3 wins and 3 losses each, and a net run rate comparison would come into play. Currently, Pakistan have an NRR of +0.76, as against Zimbabwe's -0.69. So Zimbabwe would need to win by sufficiently large margins against Pakistan and Kenya, to offset the difference.
The other three teams, Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, have already qualified for the quarter-finals. But the pecking order in Group A is far from decided. Were Pakistan to win both their remaining games, they would have 5 wins and a loss, which would be better than the best result of 5 wins and a tie that Sri Lanka and Australia could achieve. Pakistan's rivals for the top spot in the group (based on an NRR comparison) could then be New Zealand, also with 5 wins and a loss, assuming that they beat Sri Lanka, in their last game, on March 18.
In their worst-case scenario, Pakistan could end up with 3 wins and 3 losses and still qualify, in fourth place, assuming they had a better NRR compared with Zimbabwe. Afridi's charges could also end up in 2nd or 3rd position were they to win one of their two remaining games against Zimbabwe and Australia.
For Australia to top the group, they would need to beat Canada and Pakistan, and await a Sri Lanka win over New Zealand. For Sri Lanka to get to the top of the Group A heap, they would need to beat New Zealand, and hope for an Australia win over Pakistan (assuming that Pakistan had earlier beaten Zimbabwe). That would lead to an NRR comparison between Sri Lanka and Australia, a battle that Sri Lanka are currently winning, with an NRR of +2.705, as against Australia's +1.645. But were Pakistan to lose to Zimbabwe, and beat Australia, that would automatically propel Sri Lanka to the top of the group, assuming the co-hosts prevailed over New Zealand.
We will need to know the results of the New Zealand-Sri Lanka and Australia-Pakistan games to be able to say with certainty how the Group A rankings are likely to pan out. But conventional wisdom (for whatever it's worth) tells us that Pakistan are likely to beat Zimbabwe and lose to Australia. Conventional wisdom, garrulous as it always is, also tells us that India are likely to finish second in Group B. For an India-Pakistan quarter-final meeting to transpire, Pakistan would have to finish in 3rd place in Group A. This would depend on an NRR comparison between Pakistan and the loser of the Sri Lanka-New Zealand game.
Depending on whether they want to meet South Africa or India, in the quarter-finals, Pakistan should aim for a high or low NRR, while beating Zimbabwe, on March 14.
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At a Glance...
WiFi
Unlocked
PDA Tools
Quad Band
Bluetooth
Accelerometer
Front/Back Cameras
3 Inch Touch Screen
Free Micro SD included!
Multimedia Applications
Dual SIM Phone with Dual Standby
Google Maps / Opera Mini / eBuddy
NOTE: This product is compatible with GSM at the four frequencies of 850MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz. This can be used throughout the world.
GSM Frequency Information
This Cell Phone works with the following GSM Frequencies: 850 + 900 + 1800 + 1900 MHz
Please check that the local cell network matches the phone's GSM standard.
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Manufacturer Specifications
Product Description: 3 inch touchscreen multimedia unlocked cellphone
SIM Card Modes: Dual SIM open, Only SIM1 Open, Only SIM2 Open
Memory: - Onboard Chipset: 70MB - Via Micro SD: 2GB TF Card included (support for up to 4GB)
Messaging Types: SMS Text Messaging, MMS Picture Messaging, Chat, Voice Mail
Data Account Types: GSM Data, GPRS, Wireless LAN
User Profiles: General, Meeting, Outdoor, Indoor, Headset, Bluetooth
Playing Time (music) approx: 6-8 hours
Playing Time (video) approx: 2-3 hours
Standby Time approx: 72-96 hours (depending on use)
Battery Charge Time approx: 3 hours
Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-ion
Dimensions: 101mm x 54mm x 13mm (L x W x H)
On Board Applications: eBuddy, MSN, Google Maps, Opera, Safari, more ...
Languages : English, French, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, German, Russian, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Slovakian, Tieng Vietnamese, Greek, Persian, Bulgarian, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, Turkish
Featured Menu Icons - Email - Text Messaging (SMS) - Multimedia Messaging (MMS) - Voice Mail - e-Book Reader - Answering Machine - Calculator - Java Games - TV - Camera (Photo / Video) - and more ...
Multimedia
Digital Picture Camera: - Photo Format: JPG - Resolution: 640x480, 240x320, 160x120, 320x240, 80x60 - Snapshot Options: Digital Zoom, Timer, Continuous Shot, Scene Modes, Color Effects, White Balance, EV - Flash: Yes
Digital Video Camera: - Video Record Format: 3GP - Video Quality: Normal, High, Fine - Video Settings: Digital Zoom, Night Mode, Color Effects, White Balance, EV - Recording Time Limit, File Size Limit, Record Audio
TV: - Type: Analog - Settings: My Channel, Channel Search, Area Settings - Record Function: YES - TV Record Format: 3GP
Music Player: - plays MP3, Midi, WAV
Video Player: - play 3GP, MP4
FM Radio: YES - Record Function: YES
Image Viewer: - plays JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG
Ebook Reader: - views TXT
Manufacturer Ref: D77C6B3C8C28
Product Notes
Dual camera switch, front and back
Simple and effective slide touch menu navigation
Loaded with multimedia features and comes with 2 GB micro SD card
Fully unlocked phone; Can be used with any carrier, network and SIM card(s)
Pre-loaded PDA software tools; Calendar, To-Do List, Alarm, Calculator, Unit and Currency Converter
Package Contents for CVCN-M60
The Thunder Mobile Phone
Earphones
Power Adapter (110-240V)
USB Cable
2x Li-ion 2800mAh Rechargeable Battery
User Manual: English
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
I can install Gizmo5, the Skype alternative on this phone? Yes, you can. Using the built-in Wi-Fi, simply point your Opera mini browser to www.gizmo5.com. There you'll be prompted to download Gizmo5 for your mobile. Once you click on the download, you'll be effortlessly guided in the setup and installation of Gizmo5 on your Thunder Wi-Fi phone. Using Gizmo5 you can chat and talk for free to other Gizmo5 users or talk to non-Gizmo users at a much lower cost than your existing cellphone fees.
Does the phone come with a contract? This phone is contract-free and fully unlocked so it can work with any GSM service provider you choose.
Does the Thunder come with an analog TV tuner? Yes, watch TV and be happy with Thunder wifi phone.
Is this phone like the iPhone? No, this phone is better than the iPhone! Unlike the iPhone, the Thunder comes fully unlocked and ready for use with any network or carrier straight out of the box. You do not need to use any firmware hacks and risk "bricking" the phone. The Thunder also has dual SIM and video recording functionality (unlike the iPhone).
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