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) Rebecca B. comes back to Ben's Grill
Rebecca Beckham is back in town and, once again, is taking burgers in baskets to patrons of Ben's Neighborhood Grill.Beckham, 29, recently returned from a six-month teaching stint in Japan, where she was involved with the English as a Second Language program. She helps out one day a week at Ben's, where she's known as a server with personality plus.
Last fall, I wrote about Beckham's plans to move to Japan. At the time, she said she was unattached and ready to try something new. She has always been intrigued with Japan and decided to teach in a city an hour north of Tokyo.
Her experience proved to be "challenging," she said. "My first night there was unbelievable."
After being dropped off at her apartment after a 16-hour flight, Beckham walked to a nearby store to call her parents to say that she had arrived safely. More>>
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) Jenkins puts weight issues behind him in switch to nose tackle
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Kris Jenkins really loves to eat. He's quick to acknowledge his passionate palate, and the proof is right there in a big, green No. 77 jersey."I'm a food person," the New York Jets' hefty defensive tackle said Thursday. "I think I've got like a second career whenever I retire as a food critic."
And people would certainly trust his dining suggestions. You don't get to 360 pounds without eating your share of savory and rib-sticking meals. Maybe Jenkins should consider a "Kookin' With Kris" show after he's done with football.
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) Fruit juices don’t make kids fats
A new study by researchers at the Louisiana State University and Baylor College of Medicine has found that fruit juices don't make kids overweight.
During the review, the researchers evaluated 21 studies about a relationship between consumption of 100% fruit juice by children and adolescents and weight.“Health professionals and policy makers should be encouraged to objectively review the literature on all beverages and encourage consumption of healthful beverages including water, milk, and 100% fruit juice"They found “there is no systematic association between consumption of 100% fruit juice and overweight in children or adolescents."
“Health professionals and policy makers should be encouraged to objectively review the literature on all beverages and encourage consumption of healthful beverages including water, milk, and 100% fruit juice," said the authors.
“The data support the consumption of 100% fruit juice in moderate amounts, and this may be an important strategy to help children meet the current recommendations for fruit," they added.
“The rising epidemic of overweight and obese children should be a cause for great concern amongst healthcare professionals and the public at large," said James M. More>>