Strengthlab on Dec 21st 2010 StrengthLab Thoughts
Emotional intelligence is very important to our overall contentment in life, but what exactly constitutes emotional intelligence? Is it our ability to perceive an emotion accurately and then being able to clearly explain it to others? Is it the ability to recognize the significance of the perception that we’re experiencing and learning from it and then later applying what we’ve learned? Perhaps it’s simply understanding the way that we’re currently feeling, but controlling our behavior for the proper response; instead of letting our emotions get the best of us? Although emotional intelligence may be difficult to clearly define in short order here, a book may be more fitting, we certainly know it when we see it in others. Perhaps the best and shortest definition of emotional intelligence can be summed up succinctly in one word… wisdom; and although they may not be exactly the same by definition, by working on one of these two precious gems you’ll certainly find the other.
Strengthlab on Dec 21st 2010 StrengthLab Thoughts
Hydrogenated (including partially hydrogenated) oils (a.k.a trans fats) have been used widely in the national food industry since the 1930’s. However, if these “franken-oils” were introduced today into our national food supply they would NEVER get past the front door of the FDA. They’re nutritionally corrupt, useless and more importantly, toxic to the human body. The food industry continues to use these oils because they’re cheap and they provide a long shelf-life for their various products, which simply maximizes their overall profitability. The oil industry responsible for this toxic ingredient is massive and very powerful; the lobbyists representing these powerful companies in Congress continue to vehemently resist change.
Yet, change is coming… albeit very slowly. For example, New York City in 2006, became the first US city to pass legislation to ban the use of all hydrogenated cooking oils in food preparation; but this initial mandate doesn’t go far enough or reach wide enough to save lives.
Hydrogenated oils, animal and vegetable shortening, as well as all margarines contain Trans Fats and they should NOT be consumed at all! However, the majority of restaurants prepare and serve this ingredient in nearly all of their dishes. Therefore, this is one more reason to eat at home (where you can know your ingredients and method of preparation) or dine at restaurants that only serve whole food or natural ingredients.
Such as Joe’s Farmhouse and Grill located in Gilbert:
http://joesfarmgrill.com/
