1. Allagash Fluxus 2011
2. Stone/Troegs/Jason Fields/Kevin Sheppard Collaboration: Cherry Chocolate Stout
3. Stone/Baird/Ishii Collaboration: Japanese Green Tea IPA
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Friday, July 29, 2011
Healthy Spirits: New Arrivals
1. Allagash Fluxus 2011
2. Stone/Troegs/Jason Fields/Kevin Sheppard Collaboration: Cherry Chocolate Stout
3. Stone/Baird/Ishii Collaboration: Japanese Green Tea IPA
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Thursday, July 28, 2011
HWC Presents: Market to Table at York's Central Market!
**UPDATE**
If you're coming to Saturday's "Market to Table" Fundraiser, please enter Central Market through the W. Philadelphia St. entrance. See you on Saturday!
We've got some great silent auction items up for bid thanks to our wonderful downtown partners! Here is a sample of what you could take home:
items from Sweet Melissa's Dream, Kimman's, Sunrise Soap Co., Nuts About Granola, JR's Fries, Outside the Cake Box, Central Market...there's something for everyone!
Join Healthy World Cafe at our Market to Table Fundraiser at York's Central Market House. Join Chef and Guiding Committee Chair Sean Arnold and HWC members and volunteers as we celebrate the bounty of fresh, locally available food. A festive evening of food and drink will celebrate local farmers and markets, local music and art, and a silent auction of fabulous items donated by local businesses and HWC supporters. Art will be provided by RAW: Realizing Artistic Worth. We'll have a few surprises as well!
Market to Table is Saturday, August 20, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at Central Market, W. Philadelphia St. side. Suggested donation is $40 per person and tickets are available online (see the ticket sales box to the right - here on our website). Tickets will also be available at the door.
Come one, come all, enjoy an evening downtown, and most of all, come to support Healthy World Cafe!
If you're coming to Saturday's "Market to Table" Fundraiser, please enter Central Market through the W. Philadelphia St. entrance. See you on Saturday!
We've got some great silent auction items up for bid thanks to our wonderful downtown partners! Here is a sample of what you could take home:
- Chef's Brunch for 12 in your home by Chef Sean Arnold
- LeAnn Rimes Tickets at the Pullo Center
- "Groundskeeper for a Day" VIP Package from York Revolution
- Package of 10 art lessons from Brenda Wintermyer
- Photography Package courtesy Ken Bruggeman Photography
- Private Winery Tour and Tasting from Allegro Vineyards
items from Sweet Melissa's Dream, Kimman's, Sunrise Soap Co., Nuts About Granola, JR's Fries, Outside the Cake Box, Central Market...there's something for everyone!
Join Healthy World Cafe at our Market to Table Fundraiser at York's Central Market House. Join Chef and Guiding Committee Chair Sean Arnold and HWC members and volunteers as we celebrate the bounty of fresh, locally available food. A festive evening of food and drink will celebrate local farmers and markets, local music and art, and a silent auction of fabulous items donated by local businesses and HWC supporters. Art will be provided by RAW: Realizing Artistic Worth. We'll have a few surprises as well!
Market to Table is Saturday, August 20, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at Central Market, W. Philadelphia St. side. Suggested donation is $40 per person and tickets are available online (see the ticket sales box to the right - here on our website). Tickets will also be available at the door.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, My Way
I just saw this on BoingBoing. Simple but true.
This image was created by Adam Fields.
The people who design government dietary guidelines are gagged by the fact that politics and business are so tightly intertwined in this country. Their advice will never directly target the primary source of obesity and metabolic dysfunction-- industrially processed food-- because that would hurt corporate profits in one of the country's biggest economic sectors. You can only squeeze so much profit out of a carrot, so food engineers design "value-added" ultrapalatable/rewarding foods with a larger profit margin.
We don't even have the political will to regulate food advertisements directed at defenseless children, which are systematically training them from an early age to prefer foods that are fattening and unhealthy. This is supposedly out of a "free market" spirit, but that justification is hollow because processed food manufacturers benefit from tax loopholes and major government subsidies, including programs supporting grain production and the employment of disadvantaged citizens (see Fast Food Nation).
This image was created by Adam Fields.
The people who design government dietary guidelines are gagged by the fact that politics and business are so tightly intertwined in this country. Their advice will never directly target the primary source of obesity and metabolic dysfunction-- industrially processed food-- because that would hurt corporate profits in one of the country's biggest economic sectors. You can only squeeze so much profit out of a carrot, so food engineers design "value-added" ultrapalatable/rewarding foods with a larger profit margin.
We don't even have the political will to regulate food advertisements directed at defenseless children, which are systematically training them from an early age to prefer foods that are fattening and unhealthy. This is supposedly out of a "free market" spirit, but that justification is hollow because processed food manufacturers benefit from tax loopholes and major government subsidies, including programs supporting grain production and the employment of disadvantaged citizens (see Fast Food Nation).
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Interview on Super Human Radio
Today, I did an audio interview with Carl Lanore of Super Human Radio. Carl seems like a sharp guy who focuses on physical fitness, nutrition, health and aging. We talked mostly about food reward and body fatness-- I think it went well. Carl went from obese to fit, and his fat loss experience lines up well with the food reward concept. As he was losing fat rapidly, he told friends that he had "divorced from flavor", eating plain chicken, sweet potatoes and oatmeal, yet he grew to enjoy simple food over time.
The interview is here. It also includes an interview of Dr. Matthew Andry about Dr. Loren Cordain's position on dairy; my interview starts at about 57 minutes. Just to warn you, the website and podcast are both full of ads.
The interview is here. It also includes an interview of Dr. Matthew Andry about Dr. Loren Cordain's position on dairy; my interview starts at about 57 minutes. Just to warn you, the website and podcast are both full of ads.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
New Arrivals: Fantome Magic Ghost, La Dalmatienne, Anchorage Whiteout Wit and more!
Hey all,
Got some kick ass new stuff in today. Check these out:
-Anchorage Brewing Whiteout Wit
-Fantome Magic Ghost
-Fantome Dark White
-Fantome La Dalmatienne
-Bruery Batch 300 Oak Aged Tripel
-Dogfish Head Theobroma
-Brewdog Dogma
-High Water Pom Cherry Bomb
-North Coast Grand Cru (Bourbon Barrel Aged w/Agave)
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Weight Gain and Weight Loss in a Traditional African Society
The Massas is an ethnic group in Northern Cameroon that subsists mostly on plain sorghum loaves and porridge, along with a small amount of milk, fish and vegetables (1, 2). They have a peculiar tradition called Guru Walla that is only undertaken by men (2, 1):
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Healthy Spirits: New Arrivals
1. Bruery Cuir is back in stock!
2. Just recieved three new gluten free beers!
-Estrella Damm "Daura" in 4 packs
-Greens Gluten Free Amber
-Greens Gluten Free Dubbel
More new stuff coming in by the end of the week.
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
2. Just recieved three new gluten free beers!
-Estrella Damm "Daura" in 4 packs
-Greens Gluten Free Amber
-Greens Gluten Free Dubbel
More new stuff coming in by the end of the week.
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Healthy Spirits: STAMPT promotion
We just started a new promotion with STAMPT. Download the free STAMPT app on your phone to take advantage of deals offered at the shop. Our current deal is:
BUY 5 TRAPPIST BEERS, GET ONE GLASS FREE.
It works like a coffee shop stamp card. Every time you come into the store and buy a trappist beer, you pull out your phone and we scan a barcode. This gives you a stamp. When you get 5 stamps, you get the glass.
The beers eligible for this deal are:
-Rochefort
-Chimay
-Westmalle
-Orval
-La Trappe (Koningshoven)
-Achel
If you have any further questions about stampt, check out www.stampt.com.
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Friday, July 15, 2011
Healthy Spirits: Small allocation of Parabola
We unexpectedly received one more case of Parabola. Limit 1 bottle per customer. They'll be behind the counter, available by request only. Beer Club members may have bottles held for them. Please make reservations BY PHONE ONLY. This is the only way to guarantee your reservation.cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Healthy Spirits: New Arrivals
1. Fantome Magic Ghost
2. Mikkeller Barrel Aged Black Hole Series
-Bourbon
-Tequila
-Peat Whiskey
-Red Wine
-White Wine
-Cognac
Buy all 6 and get 10% OFF!
3. Haandbryggeriet Haandbakk
4. Dieu Du Ciel! Derniere Volante
5. De Molen Cease & Desist (formerly known as Rasputin)
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
2. Mikkeller Barrel Aged Black Hole Series
-Bourbon
-Tequila
-Peat Whiskey
-Red Wine
-White Wine
-Cognac
Buy all 6 and get 10% OFF!
3. Haandbryggeriet Haandbakk
4. Dieu Du Ciel! Derniere Volante
5. De Molen Cease & Desist (formerly known as Rasputin)
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Healthy Spirits: New Arrivals
1. Cascade Kriek 2010
2. Mikkeller/Stillwater "Our Side"
3. Alesmith "Yulesmith" Summer 2011
4. Alesmith Horny Devil
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Simple Food: Thoughts on Practicality
Some people have reacted negatively to the idea of a reduced-reward diet because it strikes them as difficult or unsustainable. In this post, I'll discuss my thoughts on the practicality and sustainability of this way of eating. I've also thrown in a few philosophical points about reward and the modern world.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
How Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Cause Fat Loss?
Gastric bypass surgery is an operation that causes food to bypass part of the digestive tract. In the most common surgery, Roux-en-Y bypass, stomach size is reduced and a portion of the upper small intestine is bypassed. This means that food skips most of the stomach and the duodenum (upper small intestine), passing from the tiny stomach directly into the jejunum (a lower part of the upper small intestine)*. It looks something like this:
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Healthy Spirits: New Arrivals/Fat Angel+Almanac Event
First, the new stuff.
1. Drie Fonteinen Doesjel Vintage 2006 (very limited supply)
2. Pretty Thing Field Mouse's Farewell
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Just wanted to give a final reminder about our event with Almanac Brewery at Fat Angel tonight. It will go from 6 to 10, and we will be selling bottles and glassware. The beer will also be on draft (one of only a few kegs produced) and the Almanac guys will be selling shirts. Fat Angel will be serving their regular menu, with $2 off flatbreads. Fat Angel is on O'Farrell Street, between Fillmore and Steiner. We hope to see you there!
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
HWC brings "Market to Table" Series to York's Central Market
On July 9, Healthy World Cafe's Guiding Committee Chair Sean Arnold teamed up with other volunteers to demonstrate three recipes featuring fresh zucchini and squash at the Rojahn Performance Kitchen inside York's Central Market House. Thanks to all who stopped by. We will have a second performance on July 23.
The July 23 performance will feature locally grown fruits in season. Recipes will be available at the events and posted to the HWC Facebook page.
The demonstrations will take place each Saturday, from 10 a.m. until Noon, at the Rojahn Performance Kitchen, inside Central Market. The performances are free and open to all.
Sean is a graduate of Elon College and the Culinary Institute of America. He takes inspiration from whatever he finds available from local farmers and the farm markets.
Plans are coming together for Healthy World Cafe's first "pop-up" restaurant. We will open for the evening of August 20, at Central Market House. Food will be prepared in the YorKitchen, and served in the seating area on the W. Philadelphia St. side of the market house. Dinner selections will also feature the "Market to Table" theme. Local art, music, food, and of course, friends of HWC will fill the space and add to the excitement. Watch our website for more information on this event and how you can be a part of it!
Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and "like" us on Facebook. See you at Market!
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| Chef Sean Arnold and Guiding Committee Member Patricia Fonzi |
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| Fresh, local, in-season ingredients. Well, lemons aren't local, but we bought them locally. |
The July 23 performance will feature locally grown fruits in season. Recipes will be available at the events and posted to the HWC Facebook page.
The demonstrations will take place each Saturday, from 10 a.m. until Noon, at the Rojahn Performance Kitchen, inside Central Market. The performances are free and open to all.
Sean is a graduate of Elon College and the Culinary Institute of America. He takes inspiration from whatever he finds available from local farmers and the farm markets.
Plans are coming together for Healthy World Cafe's first "pop-up" restaurant. We will open for the evening of August 20, at Central Market House. Food will be prepared in the YorKitchen, and served in the seating area on the W. Philadelphia St. side of the market house. Dinner selections will also feature the "Market to Table" theme. Local art, music, food, and of course, friends of HWC will fill the space and add to the excitement. Watch our website for more information on this event and how you can be a part of it!
Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and "like" us on Facebook. See you at Market!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Healthy Spirits: New Arrivals
1. Swan Lake Samourai Barley Ale (Japanese Barley Wine)
2. Sierra Nevada Ovila Saison
3. Sierra Nevada Summerfest
4. Ballast Point Sculpin 6-packs
5. Magic Hat #9
6. Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA
7. Coney Island Barrel Aged Human Blockhead (Buffalo Trace Barrel Aged Doppelbock)
8. Green Flash Hop Head Red 4 Packs
9. Green Flash West Coast IPA 4 Packs
10. Unibroue Quelque Chose
11. Telegraph Reserve Wheat Ale
12. New Glassware from St. Louis, Kasteel, Delerium and Duchesse De Bourgogne
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Liposuction and Fat Regain
If body fat really is actively regulated by the body, rather than just being a passive result of voluntary food intake and exercise behaviors, then liposuction shouldn't be very effective at reducing total fat mass in the long run. People should return to their body fat "setpoint" rather than remaining at a lower fat mass.
Teri L. Hernandez and colleagues recently performed the first ever randomized liposuction study to answer this question (1). Participants were randomly selected to either receive liposuction, or not. They were all instructed not to make any lifestyle changes for the duration of the study, and body fatness was measured at 6 weeks, 6 months and one year by DXA.
At 6 weeks, the liposuction group was significantly leaner than the control group. At 6 months, the difference between the two groups had decreased. At one year, it had decreased further and the difference between the groups was no longer statistically significant. Furthermore, the liposuction group regained fat disproportionately in the abdominal area (belly), which is more dangerous than where it was before. The investigators stated:
Teri L. Hernandez and colleagues recently performed the first ever randomized liposuction study to answer this question (1). Participants were randomly selected to either receive liposuction, or not. They were all instructed not to make any lifestyle changes for the duration of the study, and body fatness was measured at 6 weeks, 6 months and one year by DXA.
At 6 weeks, the liposuction group was significantly leaner than the control group. At 6 months, the difference between the two groups had decreased. At one year, it had decreased further and the difference between the groups was no longer statistically significant. Furthermore, the liposuction group regained fat disproportionately in the abdominal area (belly), which is more dangerous than where it was before. The investigators stated:
We conclude that [body fat] is not only restored to baseline levels in nonobese women after small-volume liposuction, but is redistributed abdominally.This is consistent with animal studies showing that when you surgically remove fat, total fat mass "catches up" to animals that had no fat removed (2). Fat mass is too important to be left up to chance. That's why the body regulates it, and that's why any satisfying resolution of obesity must address that regulatory mechanism.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Food Reward: a Dominant Factor in Obesity, Part VIII
Further reading
I didn't come up with the idea that excessive food reward increases calorie intake and can lead to obesity, far from it. The idea has been floating around the scientific literature for decades. In 1976, after conducting an interesting diet study in humans, Dr. Michel Cabanac stated that the "palatability of the diet influences the set point of the ponderostat [system that regulates body fatness]" (1).
Currently there is a growing consensus that food reward/palatability is a major contributor to obesity. This is reflected by the proliferation of review articles appearing in high-profile journals. For the scientists in the audience who want more detail than I provide on my blog, here are some of the reviews I've read and enjoyed. These were written by some of the leading scientists in the study of food reward and hedonics:
Palatability of food and the ponderostat. Michel Cabanac, 1989.
Food reward, hyperphagia and obesity. Hans-Rudolf Berthoud et al., 2011.
Reward mechanisms in obesity: new insights and future directions. Paul J. Kenny, 2011.
Relation of obesity to consummatory and anticipatory food reward. Eric Stice, 2009.
Hedonic and incentive signals for body weight control. Emil Egecioglu et al., 2011.
Homeostatic and hedonic signals interact in the control of food intake. Michael Lutter and Eric J. Nestler, 2009.
Opioids as agents of reward-related feeding: a consideration of the evidence. Allen S. Levine and Charles J. Billington, 2004.
Central opioids and consumption of sweet tastants: when reward outweighs homeostasis. Pawel K. Olszewski and Allen S. Levine, 2007.
Oral and postoral determinants of food reward. Anthony Sclafani, 2004.
Reduced dopaminergic tone in hypothalamic neural circuits: expression of a "thrifty" genotype underlying the metabolic syndrome? Hanno Pijl, 2003.
If you can read all these papers and still not believe in the food reward hypothesis... you deserve some kind of award.
I didn't come up with the idea that excessive food reward increases calorie intake and can lead to obesity, far from it. The idea has been floating around the scientific literature for decades. In 1976, after conducting an interesting diet study in humans, Dr. Michel Cabanac stated that the "palatability of the diet influences the set point of the ponderostat [system that regulates body fatness]" (1).
Currently there is a growing consensus that food reward/palatability is a major contributor to obesity. This is reflected by the proliferation of review articles appearing in high-profile journals. For the scientists in the audience who want more detail than I provide on my blog, here are some of the reviews I've read and enjoyed. These were written by some of the leading scientists in the study of food reward and hedonics:
Palatability of food and the ponderostat. Michel Cabanac, 1989.
Food reward, hyperphagia and obesity. Hans-Rudolf Berthoud et al., 2011.
Reward mechanisms in obesity: new insights and future directions. Paul J. Kenny, 2011.
Relation of obesity to consummatory and anticipatory food reward. Eric Stice, 2009.
Hedonic and incentive signals for body weight control. Emil Egecioglu et al., 2011.
Homeostatic and hedonic signals interact in the control of food intake. Michael Lutter and Eric J. Nestler, 2009.
Opioids as agents of reward-related feeding: a consideration of the evidence. Allen S. Levine and Charles J. Billington, 2004.
Central opioids and consumption of sweet tastants: when reward outweighs homeostasis. Pawel K. Olszewski and Allen S. Levine, 2007.
Oral and postoral determinants of food reward. Anthony Sclafani, 2004.
Reduced dopaminergic tone in hypothalamic neural circuits: expression of a "thrifty" genotype underlying the metabolic syndrome? Hanno Pijl, 2003.
If you can read all these papers and still not believe in the food reward hypothesis... you deserve some kind of award.
