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Comment on I miss marshmallows by Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:02:53 +0000

I HIGHLY suggest that you try Dandies…you might be able to get them online at vegan essentials if you can’t find them at whole foods. The Sweet and Sara one’s are good too, but if you want the authentic taste and texture of a marshmallow…DEFINITELY go for the dandies

Comment on Natural Baby and Childcare by vegeater

vegeater — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:44:13 +0000

Lesley:
I’ll definitely read “Happiest Baby”. I’m reading all sorts of things right now, including “Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth”, “Hypnobirthing”, and I just got a copy of “Birthing from Within” but haven’t opened it yet. besides Natural Baby. I have a long list….

your little guy is just waiting for the perfect moment….

Comment on San Francisco Soda Ban by ieatveg

ieatveg — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:21:47 +0000

I think the move by Newsom is difficult to evaluate. If he’s going to eliminate the connivence of getting a soda, what does that really do to promote health? Personally, i don’t think it doesn’t do much good to remove soda but not candy, chocolate bars, or any of the other snack food that’s bad for you, and in the vending machine right next to the sodas. I also would like to see a more encouraging approach from the mayor that rewards and/or encourages the demonstration of a healthy life-style of our city’s employees.

no-ele-friday: maybe on fridays he could turn the power to all city-elevators off (joke).

Comment on San Francisco Soda Ban by Lyle

Lyle — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:34:51 +0000

Just Say No to government subsidies. These include:
1) Corn Subsidies
2) Beef Subsidies

Would we even have hfcs without corn subsidies? Probably not. Would we have $2, Antibiotic ridden, feed lot raised, multi-cow patty, Big Macs without beef AND corn subsidies? No.

Comment on Natural Baby and Childcare by Lesley Schwartz

Lesley Schwartz — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:06:54 +0000

I haven’t Lauren Feder’s book but I have read the Dr. Sears “Baby Book” which promotes Attachment Parenting. Like you, I agree with some aspects of it so we will probably only incorporate parts of it into our parenting. I do recommend you check out “The Happiest Baby on the Block.” I haven’t read the book but I have the DVD. It’s not a parenting style just pointers on how to calm and soothe a newborn. I know several people that swear by the techniques that include swaddling and rocking in this particular way that imitates what the baby felt in the womb. BTW- I am still waiting for my baby boy. I will be sure to let everyone know when he finally decides to join us!

Comment on San Francisco Soda Ban by vegeater

vegeater — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:08:59 +0000

And, here’s another thought: in my opinion, Newsom is stopping doing a very important thing — allowing the government to subsidize soda. I don’t think that the government should tell us what types of food/beverages we are allowed to consume. But I do think that the government should not subsidize products that promote ill-health and ultimately raise its/our healthcare costs.

In my opinion, what Newsom is trying to do is save the city money on long-term healthcare costs for city employees who work on city property by not subsidizing (i.e. conveniently providing its employees with) products that we know promote obesity. Obesity raises healthcare costs. He is not banning sodas from government buildings or making soda illegal. He’s just not subsidizing soda. Hopefully that will ultimately translate into saved taxpayer dollars. It’s quite an old-school conservative move if you think about it. I bet Ron Paul would approve.

Comment on San Francisco Soda Ban by Katie

Katie — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:54:34 +0000

I see what he’s trying to do and I can even admire the Mother Mayor for doing so, however, it’s survival of the fittest in my opinion. Why punish the fit girl who might want a Dr. Pepper from the city vending machine twice a year when Burger King is closed?

I truly love this blog!

Comment on San Francisco Soda Ban by Aurelia

Aurelia — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:47:28 +0000

Amazing! I’m jealous of your city.

Comment on San Francisco Soda Ban by vegeater

vegeater — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:29:59 +0000

Here’s something my friend Katie said:

“Hmm? That is interesting. We should call him Mother Mayor and we should all pretend we’re minors and can’t make decisions for ourselves. This kind of thing is a double edge sword in my opinion. It’s nice to want to keep people healthy -… I am all about organic and Anti-crap in our food, but to dictate what people can or cannot drink on PUBLIC property is just too Big Brother for me.”

I hear that. But, remember: He’s not “dictating what people can or can’t drink” on city property. He’s merely changing what the city itself offers in its vending machines. If you want a Dr. Pepper, you can go to Burger King and get one and drink it anywhere you want.

Comment on Newsflash: Breastfeeding Saves Money by vegeater

vegeater — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:56:04 +0000

Amber: kudos to you for all the effort. You’re certainly not the only mother that kind of thing happens to. I wonder if next time around (assuming you plan to have another child at some point) things will be different.

Also, I’m curious: did you contact La Leche League during that time? From what I read about them, they’re often helpful in situations like that.

http://www.llli.org/resources.html