Wednesday, August 13, 2008
High vitamin C intake may cut diabetes risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An abundance of vitamin C in the diet may help lower a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
In a study of middle-aged and older men and women, those with the highest blood levels of vitamin C were significantly less likely to develop diabetes over 12 years than those with the lowest levels, researchers found.
Fruits and vegetables are the main source of vitamin C in Western diets, and blood levels of vitamin C are good markers of fruit and vegetable intake, Dr. Nita G. Forouhi, at the Institute of Metabolic Science at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, England, and colleagues note.
The current findings "re-endorse the public health message of the beneficial effect of increasing total fruit and vegetable intake," the investigators wrote in Archives of Internal Medicine.
Forouhi's team followed 21,831 healthy men and women who were 40 to 75 years old for the development of type 2 diabetes. At study entry, all participants provided detailed health and lifestyle information, as well as blood samples, which investigators used to determine vitamin C levels.
Over the course of the study, 423 men and 312 women developed type 2 diabetes, an overall rate of 3.2 percent.
According to the investigators, the likelihood of developing diabetes was 62 percent lower in men and women with the highest circulating vitamin C levels, relative to men and women with the lowest vitamin C levels.
Factoring out other characteristics associated with diabetes risk, such as older age, gender, family history, alcohol intake, physical activity, smoking status and body weight did not significantly alter these associations.
These data offer "persuasive evidence of a beneficial effect of vitamin C and fruit and vegetable intake on diabetes risk," Forouhi and colleagues conclude.
SOURCE: Archives of Internal Medicine, July 28, 2008
In a study of middle-aged and older men and women, those with the highest blood levels of vitamin C were significantly less likely to develop diabetes over 12 years than those with the lowest levels, researchers found.
Fruits and vegetables are the main source of vitamin C in Western diets, and blood levels of vitamin C are good markers of fruit and vegetable intake, Dr. Nita G. Forouhi, at the Institute of Metabolic Science at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, England, and colleagues note.
The current findings "re-endorse the public health message of the beneficial effect of increasing total fruit and vegetable intake," the investigators wrote in Archives of Internal Medicine.
Forouhi's team followed 21,831 healthy men and women who were 40 to 75 years old for the development of type 2 diabetes. At study entry, all participants provided detailed health and lifestyle information, as well as blood samples, which investigators used to determine vitamin C levels.
Over the course of the study, 423 men and 312 women developed type 2 diabetes, an overall rate of 3.2 percent.
According to the investigators, the likelihood of developing diabetes was 62 percent lower in men and women with the highest circulating vitamin C levels, relative to men and women with the lowest vitamin C levels.
Factoring out other characteristics associated with diabetes risk, such as older age, gender, family history, alcohol intake, physical activity, smoking status and body weight did not significantly alter these associations.
These data offer "persuasive evidence of a beneficial effect of vitamin C and fruit and vegetable intake on diabetes risk," Forouhi and colleagues conclude.
SOURCE: Archives of Internal Medicine, July 28, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
One Natural Experience Hosts Bar at Industry Insider Social
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - Our Industry Insider Social Returns!
Brought to you by Planet Shark Productions & One World Music in association with The Duncan Miller Gallery, Hollywood Film Industry Meetup, and Java with Javelyn, our cool INDUSTRY INSIDER SOCIAL is back by popular demand! So c’mon down & meet other accomplished industry professionals working in film, music, fashion, TV & more! Over 100 ‘Hollywood Influencers’ attended our last event & this one will be the best one yet!
When: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 from 7pm-10pm ** NO cover ** Open Vodka Bar sponsored by One Natural Experience and 360 Vodka (7pm-9:30pm) **
Location: Duncan Miller Gallery, 10959 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90034; phone: 310 838 2440; url:
www.duncanmillergallery.com
Duncan Miller Gallery is a discreet exhibition space where producers, actors, agents, and directors are among its regular clientele. Rated #1 Critic's Choice by the LA Times for six consecutive weeks this Spring, the gallery presents important and collectable photographic works … For our event, the gallery is featuring 'Jim Marshall Platinum Prints' … Photographer, Jim Marshall, is known for his iconic photographs of musicians. He worked most of his career in the music business doing magazine and editorial work, documentary photography, and album covers.
He was a chief photographer at Woodstock and the only photographer granted all access to the B eatles’ last concert. His work is part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian.
Dress: Business casual or whatever feels hip, cool & groovy - Ages: 21+ RSVP REQUIRED: via http://www.planetsharkproductions.com or http://www.facebook.com or http://filmind.meetup.com/335/ or http://www.myspace.com/planetshark
Note: Our monthly mixer was conceived out of our desire to create a new kind of social for intriguing creatives working in film, music, TV, fashion, etc. Please let us know if you’d like to sponsor this event or an upcoming one. We’re also open to swag bag goodies, etc. - Contact us via planet shark if interested. Media Inquiries: sharkzvip1@aol.com
Directions: The gallery is located in West LA, 1/3 mile East of the 405 Freeway on the North side of the street. From the San Diego (405) freeway, take the Venice Blvd exit and go East 1/3 mile. Look for the number sign "10959" atop the building. Ample street parking.
Brought to you by Planet Shark Productions & One World Music in association with The Duncan Miller Gallery, Hollywood Film Industry Meetup, and Java with Javelyn, our cool INDUSTRY INSIDER SOCIAL is back by popular demand! So c’mon down & meet other accomplished industry professionals working in film, music, fashion, TV & more! Over 100 ‘Hollywood Influencers’ attended our last event & this one will be the best one yet!
When: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 from 7pm-10pm ** NO cover ** Open Vodka Bar sponsored by One Natural Experience and 360 Vodka (7pm-9:30pm) **
Location: Duncan Miller Gallery, 10959 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90034; phone: 310 838 2440; url:
www.duncanmillergallery.com
Duncan Miller Gallery is a discreet exhibition space where producers, actors, agents, and directors are among its regular clientele. Rated #1 Critic's Choice by the LA Times for six consecutive weeks this Spring, the gallery presents important and collectable photographic works … For our event, the gallery is featuring 'Jim Marshall Platinum Prints' … Photographer, Jim Marshall, is known for his iconic photographs of musicians. He worked most of his career in the music business doing magazine and editorial work, documentary photography, and album covers.
He was a chief photographer at Woodstock and the only photographer granted all access to the B eatles’ last concert. His work is part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian.
Dress: Business casual or whatever feels hip, cool & groovy - Ages: 21+ RSVP REQUIRED: via http://www.planetsharkproductions.com or http://www.facebook.com or http://filmind.meetup.com/335/ or http://www.myspace.com/planetshark
Note: Our monthly mixer was conceived out of our desire to create a new kind of social for intriguing creatives working in film, music, TV, fashion, etc. Please let us know if you’d like to sponsor this event or an upcoming one. We’re also open to swag bag goodies, etc. - Contact us via planet shark if interested. Media Inquiries: sharkzvip1@aol.com
Directions: The gallery is located in West LA, 1/3 mile East of the 405 Freeway on the North side of the street. From the San Diego (405) freeway, take the Venice Blvd exit and go East 1/3 mile. Look for the number sign "10959" atop the building. Ample street parking.
Monday, August 4, 2008
O.N.E. Coconut Water featured at Topanga Nights
P R E S S R E L E A S E R E V I S E D - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –
What: Topanga Nights Dance and Movie Extravaganza on the New Lawn
When: Sunday, August 17, 2008; Gates Open at 5:30 – Close at 10:00 p.m.
Where: Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.; Topanga 90290
Why: Topanga Nights fund raiser benefiting the Topanga Community Club (TCC). Howling coyotes and the shooting stars above the full size movie screen are added free attractions.
August 17 Line-Up: Spin Master: Brother to the Night; Live Entertainment: Melanie Kareem’s Middle Eastern Dance School and Francesco’s Drum Heaven, composer of additional music for “Thin Red Line” (Movie nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Dramatic Score) Movie: Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (PG), starring Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep, Jude Law and Liam Aiken, introduced by Ernie Demontreux of Topanga Lumber; Emcee: Billy Portman.
Suggested Donation: $10 Adults, $7 Teens & Seniors, Free 12 & Under, Free entry 20 minutes after movie starts
Parking: Limited parking on premises $5 per car
After eight weeks of tender loving care the Topanga Community House ball field is once again open for public enjoyment, kicking off with the Topanga Film Festival on Friday-Saturday, August 15-16 for juried showcase of short films by new filmmakers and then climaxing in the cosmos on Sunday, August 17 with the TCC fund raiser Topanga Nights line-up of home grown talent.
Starting at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 17th, the Community Center’s new lawn will be christened with a dance celebration extraordinaire with Brother to the Night ushering in picnic families and friends with his urban funk, followed by the vibrant color, small to tall exotic dancers of Melanie Kareem’s Middle Eastern Dance School with live drumming, which will meld into the cosmic, hypnotic extravaganza, tribal dance beat of Francesco’s Drum Heaven.
“Francesco’s cosmic dance beat sound is truly unique and I think everyone will be swept up and dancing on the lawn with him and his African drummers,” explains event chairperson Dianne Porchia. “He doesn’t want to be up on stage, but rather down on the grass along with the audience so everyone can really feel like they are participating in the musical experience.”
The movie on Sunday is the Oscar winning family-fantasy-comedy-adventure, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, by director Brad Silberling, based on the children’s books by Daniel Handler.
“Charley Gilleran of C&H Studios will be providing professional movie rigging for our 16”x24” movie screen facing our new green grass,” says Porchia. “And Topanga’s own Ernie Demontreux of Topanga Lumber will be introducing the movie and giving us his ‘inside scoop’ on some of the building materials used on the movie set.”
“The Topanga Nights events make for a great date night out or even a fun business promotion opportunity for the community,” boasts Porchia. “The Canyon Bistro offers a special box dinner menu especially for Topanga Nights with 20% going to the TCC and during last month’s event, Chryssa Lightheart of Pritchett-Rapf & Associates Realtors hosted a private wine tasting under the Big Oak for her clients and friends, which was a big hit.
Elaine Hanson of the same real estate office has also added Topanga Nights to her web site at http://activerain.com/blogsview/594454/Topanga-Nights-2-8, Topanga’s Country Natural Food Store and Von’s Calabasas have donated drinks and snacks for our concession sales along with sponsor O.N.E. Coconut Water. As this annual event becomes more popular I will be curious to see what other creative pairings develop in and out of the Topanga community.”
What to Bring: Warm clothing for cool evenings; low back lawn chairs, flashlights for walking to your car at night; picnic dinner. Do Not Bring: Pets, glass bottles, large coolers.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for self-catering picnic and entertainment. Movie starts approximately 8:15 p.m. or at sundown. Event ends at 10:00 p.m. Topanga Nights merchandise: nylon picnic blankets and fleece throw blankets on sale.
Sponsored Concessions: O.N.E. Coconut Water & Açai Juice; packaged snacks and popcorn (no food concessions.
Leave No Trace – Carry it In; Carry It Out
www.topanganights.net
What: Topanga Nights Dance and Movie Extravaganza on the New Lawn
When: Sunday, August 17, 2008; Gates Open at 5:30 – Close at 10:00 p.m.
Where: Topanga Community House, 1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.; Topanga 90290
Why: Topanga Nights fund raiser benefiting the Topanga Community Club (TCC). Howling coyotes and the shooting stars above the full size movie screen are added free attractions.
August 17 Line-Up: Spin Master: Brother to the Night; Live Entertainment: Melanie Kareem’s Middle Eastern Dance School and Francesco’s Drum Heaven, composer of additional music for “Thin Red Line” (Movie nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Dramatic Score) Movie: Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (PG), starring Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep, Jude Law and Liam Aiken, introduced by Ernie Demontreux of Topanga Lumber; Emcee: Billy Portman.
Suggested Donation: $10 Adults, $7 Teens & Seniors, Free 12 & Under, Free entry 20 minutes after movie starts
Parking: Limited parking on premises $5 per car
After eight weeks of tender loving care the Topanga Community House ball field is once again open for public enjoyment, kicking off with the Topanga Film Festival on Friday-Saturday, August 15-16 for juried showcase of short films by new filmmakers and then climaxing in the cosmos on Sunday, August 17 with the TCC fund raiser Topanga Nights line-up of home grown talent.
Starting at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 17th, the Community Center’s new lawn will be christened with a dance celebration extraordinaire with Brother to the Night ushering in picnic families and friends with his urban funk, followed by the vibrant color, small to tall exotic dancers of Melanie Kareem’s Middle Eastern Dance School with live drumming, which will meld into the cosmic, hypnotic extravaganza, tribal dance beat of Francesco’s Drum Heaven.
“Francesco’s cosmic dance beat sound is truly unique and I think everyone will be swept up and dancing on the lawn with him and his African drummers,” explains event chairperson Dianne Porchia. “He doesn’t want to be up on stage, but rather down on the grass along with the audience so everyone can really feel like they are participating in the musical experience.”
The movie on Sunday is the Oscar winning family-fantasy-comedy-adventure, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, by director Brad Silberling, based on the children’s books by Daniel Handler.
“Charley Gilleran of C&H Studios will be providing professional movie rigging for our 16”x24” movie screen facing our new green grass,” says Porchia. “And Topanga’s own Ernie Demontreux of Topanga Lumber will be introducing the movie and giving us his ‘inside scoop’ on some of the building materials used on the movie set.”
“The Topanga Nights events make for a great date night out or even a fun business promotion opportunity for the community,” boasts Porchia. “The Canyon Bistro offers a special box dinner menu especially for Topanga Nights with 20% going to the TCC and during last month’s event, Chryssa Lightheart of Pritchett-Rapf & Associates Realtors hosted a private wine tasting under the Big Oak for her clients and friends, which was a big hit.
Elaine Hanson of the same real estate office has also added Topanga Nights to her web site at http://activerain.com/blogsview/594454/Topanga-Nights-2-8, Topanga’s Country Natural Food Store and Von’s Calabasas have donated drinks and snacks for our concession sales along with sponsor O.N.E. Coconut Water. As this annual event becomes more popular I will be curious to see what other creative pairings develop in and out of the Topanga community.”
What to Bring: Warm clothing for cool evenings; low back lawn chairs, flashlights for walking to your car at night; picnic dinner. Do Not Bring: Pets, glass bottles, large coolers.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for self-catering picnic and entertainment. Movie starts approximately 8:15 p.m. or at sundown. Event ends at 10:00 p.m. Topanga Nights merchandise: nylon picnic blankets and fleece throw blankets on sale.
Sponsored Concessions: O.N.E. Coconut Water & Açai Juice; packaged snacks and popcorn (no food concessions.
Leave No Trace – Carry it In; Carry It Out
www.topanganights.net
Thursday, July 31, 2008
O.N.E. 100% Natural Coconut Water Wins Top Gear Award!
O.N.E. Amazon Acai, O.N.E. Cashew Fruit, and O.N.E. Coffee Berry also won the Seal of Excellence Awards!
Congratulations, One Natural Experience!!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
One Natural Experience Coconut Water + Pregnancy
This seems to be quite a timely topic.
My good friend is having her baby today, and I just learned of 2 other friends that have just learned they are pregnant.
Here is some information (reposted) about the benefits of drinking O.N.E. Coconut Water while pregnant.
My doctor has advised me to drink coconut water during my pregnancy. How will it help?
Written for BabyCenter India
BabyCenter India Editorial team answers:
In our country, coconuts have always been associated with health and prosperity and are present in some form or the other on many auspicious occasions. Young coconuts which have green shells (as opposed to the brown mature coconuts) are the ones with the most water content; this water is called coconut water or coconut juice.
Tender coconut water (elaneer / nariyal pani) is one of the richest sources of electrolytes. It is high in chlorides, potassium, and magnesium and has a moderate amount of sugar, sodium and protein. Potassium helps regulate blood pressure and heart function. Coconut water is also a good source of dietary fibre, manganese, calcium, riboflavin and Vitamin C.
A natural isotonic beverage with similar levels of electrolytes as the human body, coconut water helps prevent dehydration and relieves exhaustion by replenishing the natural salts lost by the body; it is widely used in tropical countries as a means for oral rehydration needed during diarrhoeal attacks.
It is essentially fat free and has zero cholesterol and some studies have reported that it can have some effect on improving "good" cholesterol levels (HDL) in the body. In the heat of summer when you are looking for something other than water to quench your thirst, you can have this nutritious and refreshing beverage instead of sugar and calorie laden aerated drinks and fruit juices. It is naturally sterile and so perfect for drinking while travelling without the fear of contamination.
Coconut water is a natural diuretic and so increases the flow of urine; this helps prevent urinary tract infections (UTI) as well as reduces the incidence of kidney stones. Coconut water also helps relieve constipation, improves intestinal function and promotes digestive health -– it is often recommended to people suffering from acidity and ulcers.
Constipation, sluggish digestion and heartburn are common problems during pregnancy and can be helped to some extent by drinking coconut water.
Coconut water contains high levels of lauric acid which is what is used by the body to make monolaurin -– a disease fighting fatty acid derivative. Lauric acid has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties which protect the body against various infections and boosts the immune system.
With such wide ranging nutritional benefits it is no wonder that coconut water is recommended for pregnant women.
Source: http://www.babycenter.in/pregnancy/nutrition/coconutwater_expert/
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Thank YOU, Reality Cares!
It was another great event with Reality Cares this past Saturday in West Hollywood.
One Natural Experience would like to thank our beautiful bartenders, Sarah and Michelle, Todd from Reality Cares, and Avo from Gaudy PR.
We are already looking forward to the next one!
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