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Aug 09, 2004 at 08:30 AM
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National Academy of Sciences Recommends More Potassium, Potato #1 Source

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Written by Newstream

Aug 06, 2004 at 03:52 PM

August 2004 (Newstream) -- The National Academy of Sciences recently increased the recommended intake for potassium from 3,500 mg to 4,700 mg per day. This increase is largely based on evidence of potassium's role in controlling hypertension and preventing stroke - conditions that, according to the American Heart Association, affect more than 50 million or one in four Americans.

Potatoes Lead Potassium Produce Picks

The challenge now lies in educating Americans about what foods are good sources of this vital mineral. It might surprise some to learn that there's a delicious way to boost potassium intake: Eat more potatoes! The potato actually ranks highest in potassium per serving among the 20 best-selling fruits and vegetables in the United States (ACNielsen).

One serving of skin-on potatoes (5.3-ounces) contains 720 mg of potassium, making it an excellent source of potassium. Runners-up in the potassium category include broccoli (540 mg per serving), bananas (400 mg per serving), tomatoes (360 mg per serving), and oranges (260 mg per serving).

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Aug 06, 2004 at 03:42 PM

July 2004 -- It's summertime, and every parent is searching for ways to keep their kids outside pursuing fun, educational activities. Time to get your kids "spaced out" - not in front of a computer, television or video game, but spaced out in a healthier way.

Astronomy is a fun, educational, and inexpensive summer activity the whole family can enjoy.

"Nearly all kids have an inherent interest in stars, planets and what's 'out there' in space," says Steve Peters, vice president of merchandising for Orion Telescopes and Binoculars, the industry's largest direct-to-consumer brand of quality optics. "But there are two main misperceptions about astronomy as a hobby. One is that it's complicated to do, and the other is that it's expensive to get started in. Neither is true! A good quality telescope suitable for kids and adults can be purchased for less than $200."

Peters warns not to buy a cheap, flimsy telescope at the mall with the intention of getting a taste of the sky and upgrading later.

"Many of these so-called "beginning" telescopes are of such poor-quality that they're frustrating to use and end up turning budding stargazers off of astronomy for good," he says. Here are some things to consider when looking for the right telescope for your family:

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Aug 06, 2004 at 03:30 PM

August 2004 (Newstream) -- New research from Ohio State University shows that avocados act as a "nutrient booster," allowing the body to significantly absorb more heart-healthy and cancer-fighting nutrients like alpha-carotene, beta-carotene and lycopene found in fruits and vegetables.

Adding delicious, heart-healthy avocados to a colorful salad can increase absorption of cancer-fighting nutrients.

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The new research builds on Iowa State findings published in this month's issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which shows that adding full-fat dressing to salad increases carotenoid absorption. Processed salad dressings often include saturated fats, gums and preservatives. However, avocados provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids along with beneficial antioxidants and phytonutrients like Vitamin E, lutein, fiber and magnesium, making them a healthier alternative to many salad dressings.

Dr. Steven Schwartz from Ohio State University participated in research for both studies. According to Schwartz, "Many fruits and vegetables are rich in beneficial carotenoids, but most fruits and vegetables are virtually fat free, which may limit the body's ability to absorb some of these nutrients. Our latest research shows that the natural fat content in avocados increases carotenoid absorption, which offers nutritional advantages over other sources of fat like salad dressings."

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Aug 06, 2004 at 03:22 PM

August 2004 (Newstream) -- A Proton rocket launched by International Launch Services (ILS) successfully carried the Amazonas satellite into orbit today.

Kazakhstan, Thursday morning on a mission managed by International Launch Services (ILS) of MCLean, Va. The rocket carried the Amazonas satellite, built for Hispasat of Spain to provide communications on both sides of the Atlantic. This is the 30th Proton mission for ILS, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin of the U.S. and Khrunichev of Russia.

The 191-foot-tall (58.2-meters) vehicle lifted off at 4:32 a.m. from Baikonur (6:32 p.m. EDT Wednesday, 22:32 GMT Wednesday). The rocket's Breeze M upper stage placed the satellite into a transfer orbit 9 hours and 11 minutes later.

The launch vehicle was built by Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center of Moscow, a partner in the ILS joint venture along with Lockheed Martin Corp. [NYSE:LMT]. This was the third Proton launch of the year for ILS, and the seventh mission overall for the company in 2004.

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