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audio starts with the Ballad of Wayne Eddy (listen below) Its the end of an era, not just the decade. After over 51 years on the air at KYMN, Wayne Eddy announced his retirement on Tuesday. He has over 10,000 interviews under his belt with over 2,000 in the last 14 years on The Wayne Eddy Affair. Eddy leaves a lengthy legacy including induction into the Minnesota Hall of Fame in 2007. In total hes been on-air for over 55 years. For his last show, he lined up a cast of those people he counted on as regulars. Susan Hvistendahl shared some statistics, you were given the Joseph Lee Heywood Award in 1990, Jaycees Distinguished Service Award, National Jaycee Ambassador Award and think of the many fundraisers that you have been involved in that have raised millions of dollars. Thats something to really be proud of.He was also one of the founders of the Northfield Historical Society. Hvistendahl shared Eddys first words on KYMN, youre listening to the new sound in town, KYMN radio, lets boogie, adding the words she wrote in an article, the uplifting strains of Up, Up and Away sung by the Fifth Dimension soared out over the airwaves as announcer Wayne Eddy initiated the first broadcast of KYMN radio Northfield September 27th, 1968.Brett Reese thanked Wayne, saying, its been really enjoyable. Youre a great promoter/ambassador of Northfield. I hope that continues on as your are, you have been Mr.

Northfield over the years and great memory of you, I used to listen to you on the Big KYMN Auction.Stu Voight also commented, speaking for some of the Vikings players, you were always the guy we liked to talk to because you always made us feel comfortable. Youre a great friend and will continue to be a great friend and on behalf of all those older Minnesota Vikings, most of them have been on your show, we always appreciated coming down here and talking to you. And Eddy signed off, its 11 oclock and Im going to say farewell, thank you, its been a great ride.His last show is archived HERE. Station Owner, Jeff Johnson, said Wayne is invited to come back occasionally with special guests. The Ballad of Wayne Eddy was written by Scott Richardson and performed by Craig Wasner.

Ditch the diet, get a plan with nutrition coaches

Its a new year, a new decade and the season of indulging is over. Of course that means a lot of people considering fad diets and fasting but Nutritional coaches Kim Aronson and Amie Chambers of Summit Health are more interested in assisting people one on one. As Nutrition coaches, Chambers said, so we look at peoples goals whether it be weight loss or performance, gaining strength, losing fat and we address those goals very specifically by creating a unique nutrition plan just for them. She added, you cant say that what you should eat is what I should eat. It really should be unique to you, your goals and how your body functions.Typically, Aronson say were not eating enough. She explains that were often tired because we dont give our bodies the energy they need. She admitted that was a hard concept to understand at first. What Summit Health advocates is eating the right kind of nutrients. Chambers says our metabolism is much life a fire, it can get stagnated. Maybe that fire, that flame starts to go out. Well, what do you do to make that fire stronger? You add wood. We all know that, we understand that. Whether its a bonfire or a stove inside your house, you add fuel to the fire to fire things up. So thats what we help people understand is, how much fuel, what kind of fuel and what are your goals.They dont advocate dropping any types of food, its the balance theyre after. Chambers and Aronson have created a program called Life-changing Healthy Habits which is offered to the Community through the School District starting January 8th. (the above link takes you to registration for the class) You can also learn more at summithealth.fitness.

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If youre looking to improve your diet, dont dismiss drinks. Beverages account for nearly 20 percent of the calories American adults take in, according to federal research. They also contribute more added sugar to the American diet than any other category of food, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unfortunately, many are misled about what drinks are actually good for them. Heres what you need to know about five frequently sipped beverages.

Juice

A glass of orange juice on your breakfast table may look like a part of a wholesome breakfast. But an 8-ounce glass provides around 100 calories and 24 grams of carbohydrates, roughly the same amount in an 8-ounce serving of Coca-Cola. Sure, theyre not exactly the same juice contains some valuable vitamins and antioxidants that soda does not. But both can send your blood sugar levels soaring, particularly if not balanced out with lower-carb, higher-protein foods.

Whats more, energy needs tend to decrease as we age. Juice packs a lot of calories into a small and often very quickly consumed serving. Your best bet? Eat the fruit, dont drink the juice, says Cary Kreutzer, a registered dietitian and associate clinical professor at the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and Keck School of Medicine. Whole fruits like oranges, apples and berries also contain fiber, a satisfying nutrient that helps minimize a foods impact on blood sugar.

The flip side: Juices may come in handy for specific issues. Prune juice, for instance, can help relieve constipation, says Kreutzer. If you have diabetes, a small glass of juice can help bring low blood sugar back into range. If it makes sense for you to keep juice on hand, look for 100 percent fruit juices, since they wont have any added sugar.

Smoothies

A smoothie can be a tempting between-meal pick-me-up, one often marketed as an all-natural alternative to less nutritious snacks. And though smoothies are often made with whole fruit, which means they contain the valuable fiber missing from juices, they arent an entirely smart sip. The blending process is predigesting these fruits and ingredients in the smoothie, Kreutzer says. And that means you wont feel as full after drinking them. Research has shown that those who eat a meal of solid food feel more satisfied than those who eat the same things in blended form.

Whats more, its easy to take in more calories through that smoothie straw than youd expect; a medium (22-ounce) acai super-antioxidant smoothie from one popular juice chain, for instance, contains 440 calories a huge dent in most adults daily needs. If youre having them as a snack, youre likely going to gain weight, Kreutzer says.

The flip side: If you have trouble chewing or eating enough, smoothies can be an easy way to boost your caloric intake. Just be aware of the ingredients in any smoothie you order some are mainly sherbet and juice. Instead, look for drinks that include the same things youd want in a balanced meal: protein (like yogurt, cows milk or soy milk, peanut butter), healthy fat (like avocado, seeds, nuts) and a vegetable (like spinach, kale or pumpkin).

Diet sodas

Its certainly not a bad thing if youve sworn off regular sodas; researchers link drinking them regularly with increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, gout, weight gain and more. That doesnt mean, however, that diet sodas are a risk-free replacement. Women age 50 and older who drank two or more of such artificially sweetened beverages per day had a 23 percent greater risk of having a stroke and were 16 percent more likely to die from any cause compared with other women, according to a 2019 study published in the journalStroke. Other research has linked drinking diet soda with weight gain, particularly around the abdomen, which could further increase the risk for heart disease.

If youre swapping soda for diet soda, youre still perpetuating that sweet tooth, says Kreutzer. If youve made the swap to diet, try taking it a step further: Unsweetened, flavored seltzers can tickle your taste buds in the same way as diet soda, without anything artificial.

The flip side: Diet sodas can be helpful for weaning yourself off regular sodas, or as an occasional treat if you have diabetes.

Sports drinks

For most adults, water is the best fluid replenisher. Sports drinks are designed to replace electrolyte minerals and carbohydrates that the body uses and sweats out during vigorous exercise. But the reality is, most adults dont exercise to the level that would require the benefits of a sports drink; rather, sports drinks just provide them with more sugar and calories than their bodies need. For most, its probably best to cut down on intake. To do so gradually, dilute a sports drink with more and more water over time, Kreutzer recommends.

The flip side: You do need a sports drink if you choose a high-intensity activity for longer than 45 to 60 minutes, according to the American Council on Exercise. Another exception: if you sweat profusely, and lose a lot of sodium in the process (you will see salt stains on your clothes). Talk to your doctor if youre not sure.

Alcohol

The typical recommended limits on alcohol up to one drink per day for women, up to two per day for men dont officially go down as you get older. But the bodys ability to metabolize alcohol can change, which means you may feel more intoxicated or off after drinking the same amount. Another important consideration is interaction with any medications you may be taking. People need to ask their doctor and pharmacist if its OK to be consuming alcohol along with their medications, says Kreutzer. Be sure to mention both prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

The flip side: Some studies have linked alcohol consumption with decreased rates of death from heart disease. That said, drinking beyond that one to two beverages per day is never beneficial. And eating a heart-healthy diet every day fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans along with lean protein is a better bet for keeping that ticker in tip-top shape.

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While the health benefits of the ripe jackfruit have been detailed time and again, we often underestimate the goodness that is packed in the raw jackfruit! Popularly known as kathal, it is not just sumptuous but offers a staggering nutritional profile. Lets take a look at why you should be digging in.

1. It Is High In Protein

This is unusual for a vegetable, but raw jackfruit is one of those rarities that contains 3g of protein per cup. While that isnt as much as an egg or lean meat, its still fabulous as far as veggies go! 2. It Is Low-Calorie

The vegetable, while it is fibre-rich and keeps you feeling full for longer, contains far lesser calories than most carby veggies like potatoes or beets, as well as grains. So youll be reaping all the benefits without weight gain!

3. It Boosts Immunity

The raw jackfruit also contains vitamin C, which in turn helps boost the bodys immunity and prevents diseases. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, which keeps a vast number of ailments ranging from arthritis to stomach problems at bay.

4. It Aids Heart Health

If you want to stay heart-healthy, try digging into raw jackfruit, which keeps your arteries healthy, the blood circulation going, and can prevent cholesterol.

5. It Is A Great Meat Substitute

Vegetarians and vegans neednt compromise on taste or health since raw jackfruit is extremely versatile and the texture lends itself to a meaty substitute in curries, biryanis and other dishes. Even the jackfruit seeds can be used to add taste and nutrition to dishes!

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With the new year and decade here, many resolve to make changes to their lifestyle. Maybe its a new exercise regimen, dry January, or the currently trending Veganuary which is exactly what it sounds like.

If youve considered giving up meat, or animal products altogether, in 2020 youre not alone more than 500,000 people have already pledged to go vegan on the official Veganuary site. And while maintaining a climate-conscious diet is certainly on many peoples minds, nearly half of those whove pledged to eat vegan for the first month of the year did so for health reasons.

According to experts, it is true that cutting out meat can result in health benefits but only if you do it safely. That means keeping in mind all the nutrients you are (and arent) getting from plant-based eating. Its important not to transition blindly or to assume that by dropping meat alone, your health will improve.

Assuming youre not loading up on high-carb, processed foods like pasta and sweets, one benefit of going vegetarian or vegan might be a reduction in inflammation, says Chris DAdamo, an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Thats a benefit of eating minimally processed foods in general, DAdamo tells Inverse.

DAdamo explains that plants have an abundance of nutrients, especially in their non-processed form. Plant-based diets also typically mean that one is consuming more fiber, which can help with satiety making you feel less hungry and curbing overeating.

In addition to decreased inflammation, positives can include a healthier weight, better energy metabolism, suggests at 2019 study published in Nature. The researchers reviewed hundreds of studies on how vegetarian diets influence health and determined that plant-based diets, compared to conventional diets, can benefit weight, metabolism, and systemic inflammation.

The researchers write that one of the reasons those benefits arise is because of changes to the gut. Studies suggest that eating plants can cause the microbiome to foster a favorable diversity of bacteria species.

In October, Stephanie Papadakis, a certified holistic nutrition consultant at Gut of Integrity, told Bustle that the antibiotics used to raise meat are also part of the reason why the gut experiences a change when one goes meat-less.

If you cut all meat out of your diet, you would likely see a positive shift in the number of beneficial bacteria in your gut, Papadakis explained. Many conventionally raised animals are given hormones and antibiotics, which can shift our own beneficial bacteria in the same way taking antibiotics can.

Other studies have shown a potential reduction in the risk of heart disease, commonly linked to red meat consumption. But theres a bit of a grey area there another review 2019 paper, this one published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, suggested that red meat does not actually carry the health risks weve previously thought it to have. But many doctors and nutritionists still say that cutting out red meat is still a good idea.

When looking at health benefits of vegetarianism, one factor influencing results can be the health of vegetarian population overall, says Drew Frug, an assistant professor at Auburn University.

On a population level, we see that any derivative of a vegetarian diet is associated with improved health compared to the average omnivore, Frug tells Inverse, but we often neglect the fact that vegetarians are typically pursuing multiple healthy lifestyle behaviors such as exercising regularly and not smoking.

And while in humans, its nearly impossible to prove that meat is not beneficial to the diet, its also widely accepted that humans can be perfectly healthy without consuming meat, Frug says.

Like many areas of nutrition, red meat is open for debate. But if youre thinking of going veg, there are some more immediate health concerns to keep in mind.

While plant-based foods can benefit your body in various ways, there are some health aspects to consider if youre cutting out meat. DAdamo notes that vegetarian and vegan diets can sometimes lack important nutrients, like iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and the lesser-discussed creatine, choline, and omega-3 fats.

Just cutting out animal products in favor of plant foods is not necessarily going to be healthy, DAdamo says. Really this comes down to eating minimally processed food, eating whole foods, regardless of whether there are animal foods in it or not.

To get at those potential deficiencies, vitamin supplements can be key. DAdamo says that taking a B12 supplement is something that every vegan should be doing alongside monitoring the levels of other nutrients.

Essentially, its important to consider going vegetarian as part of a bigger health push. Cutting out meat, in and of itself, is not going to improve health, notes DAdamo. But it can lead be healthy if done in the context of a minimally processed, whole-food-based diet.

On the Veganuary website, a list of foods that are vegan by accident includes treats like Oreos, Doritos, and several types of beer. Perhaps this part misses the point but the list includes some real food, too, like oatmeal and hummus.

The same goes for trendy meat alternatives, like the [Impossible Burger], Frug says. Since the burger is highly processed and high in saturated fat and sodium, some pro-vegetarian nutritionists and researchers argue that its not a healthy alternative to a beef burger.

This is a good representation of extremes in the vegetarian diet, Frug says. If all I do to call my diet vegetarian is exchange one fast food meal for another, I would expect zero health benefits, metabolic, or physical changes.

On the other hand, replacing fast-food meals with minimally processed vegetarian dishes would mean consuming less saturated fat, sodium, and likely total calories. Therefore, diet change would lead to improved blood pressure, blood glucose, and body composition.

To ensure youre truly keeping it healthy, Frug says: Learn to cook.

There are plenty of healthy vegetarian options in restaurants and grocery store freezers, but foods will almost always be healthier coming out of your kitchen, he says.

Frug adds that legumes in particular are among the least expensive nutrient-dense foods you can find at the grocery store, so following a vegetarian diet does not have to be an expensive endeavor.

For DAdamos part, he says that going vegetarian or vegan might be a totally legit way to improve your health. But he also says there are other options. For example, low-carb, paleo, and Mediterranean diets all work for some people too.

The reality is that there are many ways to be healthy, DAdamo says. Theres no one right way.

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According to the most recent available figures, there are some 660,755 quick-service and full-service eating establishments around the country.

People patronize these places for a variety of reasons, of course. It might be a matter of convenience and/or price. On the other hand, some restaurants draw customers because theyre hot or trendy, or, naturally enough, because they have earned a reputation for good food, whether theyre a hamburger stand or a shrine of gastronomy (like one of the best restaurants in America.)

Food is hardly the only aspect of the restaurant experience. Ambiance and service count, and for many patrons, an attractive cocktail and/or wine and beer program is a plus. And of course theres simply the opportunity restaurants afford for pleasant social interaction, out in public, both with friends and family and with the (theoretically) amiable strangers around us.

Still, it does all come back to food. In general, we tend to assume that anything on the menu at any good restaurant, however simple or fancy the place might be, is worth ordering. Thats not necessarily true, however.

Click here to see things you should probably never order at a restaurant.

Sometimes a lack of certain facilities can be a warning sign (if you order barbecue in a place without a smoker, youre not getting the real thing). Other times it just doesnt make economic sense to pay inflated prices at a restaurant for something you can have just as easily at home for a lot less.

A more serious issue is the fact that certain items at restaurants anything from beverage ice to bean sprouts can be health hazards because of possible bacterial contamination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues detailed guidelines for safe practices by food service workers, though its hard to believe that these are always scrupulously followed.

The recommendations given here arent necessarily hard and fast. There are always exceptions, and some of the cases cited might no longer be applicable as the very nature of the restaurant business continues to evolve. What does that mean? These are 21 ways restaurants are going to change.

For now, though, these are good general hints for a satisfying (and not needlessly pricey) restaurant experience.

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Primary school pupils are cooking up a storm after being inspired by top North East chef Richie Moore.

The Dales specialist primary school in Blyth, Northumberland, has opened its own caf and culinary classroom to help teach students how to cook and look after themselves.

And the children aged between four and 11 have been getting a helping hand from Blyth-born Richie.

The Group Development Chef with North East-based The Inn Collection Group (ICG) has been feeding the pupils hunger to learn about food, cooking, and what life is really like working in a busy catering kitchen.

Richie who is charged with ensuring the food offering remains consistently high across The ICGs stable of 10 North pubs with rooms has been helping the culinary novices who all have additional needs, to prepare menus, cook a meal, and even serve the dishes to their fellow pupils and teachers in the dedicated kitchen and dining space.

The children, wearing aprons and chefs toques donated by The ICG, have rustled up everything from spaghetti Bolognese to chicken curry, pizzas and quiche, as they learn to survive and thrive.

Richie who has cooked for Princes Charles and Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh, and UK acting royalty in his 30-plus year career as a chef is enjoying going back to school and helping spark the students interest in food.

He says: They are a really great bunch of kids who are eager to learn about where their food comes from, enjoy trying new ingredients, getting stuck in, and making and eating their own meals.

Learning to cook is an essential life skill whatever your age, background or mental and physical needs. This is about helping them appreciate and understand the qualities of good food and the importance of a balanced diet, whilst showing them that cooking is fun and sociable.

There is a real buzz about the place, and I have been very impressed by the students commitment, standard of cooking and professionalism. Some could even be the young chefs of the future.

The children are equally enthusiastic. Leighton, 10, says: Cooking is really fun. I like it that the school has a caf where I can sit with my friends. I like going in there and cooking.

Classmate Scarlett, 11, adds: It is nice doing cooking, and I can try new things. Lennox, nine, says: I like cooking my own meals in the caf. It gives me more choices of what to eat.

Meanwhile, Connor, 10, loves the design of the caf. Its amazing! he says.

Richie is continuing a long association with The Dales School, which has 139 pupils over two sites in Northumberland Blythdale in Blyth and Ashdale in Ashington.

When he was head chef at The ICGs The Commissioners Quay Inn in Blyth, he invited the students into his kitchen to experience what life is like working in the hospitality industry.

And when the Dales School recently officially opened the new caf and teaching kitchen, it was Richie who was invited to do the honours.

Deputy headteacher, Sally Collins, says the school tries to make the curriculum as active and entertaining as possible, and that the caf serves up a host of practical life lessons alongside the food.

It is teaching the children about maths, English, reading, cooking, healthy eating and teamwork. They have to design and write the menus and budget for each meal, which is where the English, reading and maths comes in, cook as a team, and serve.

Sitting down together to eat reinforces good manners, the social side of mealtimes and the need to share as they see things being passed around.

The caf runs alongside the school canteen. There are tables which the children have to set with cloths and cutlery, and food is plated like it would be served in a proper restaurant. Richie doesnt attend every session but tries to get into the school as often as possible.

Sally adds: It is fantastic to have Richie on board. He is passionate about helping the kids, and it means they have the opportunity to see someone who isnt a teacher, who has a real-life job, and who cares enough about them to want to be involved and to pass on his skills.

The children love it. The food they are producing is excellent. My office is nearby, and I can safely say the mouth-watering smells wafting out of the kitchen are every bit as appetising as the food.

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