So that's why they call it "the graveyard shift."
There's little the MSM likes more than to report the latest thing that's bad for us. Today's news brings a double-header of doom: night shifts and salt.
First, the AP reports that the UN's World Health Organization will soon list working the night shift "as a 'probable' cause of cancer."
Then Reuters informs us that the Center for Science in the Public Interest, arguing that excessive salt in Americans' diets is a major factor in high blood pressure and increases risk for heart disease, is urging stricter regulation of salt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
That guy munching some Fritos during his night-shift work break shouldn't count on making it home.
Michael Bloomberg already pushed NYC into banning trans-fats in restaurants. What's next? Perhaps Henry Waxman in a windbreaker bursting into a restaurant screaming "put down that salt shaker and move slowly away from the table. Do it now!"
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Salt Myth
November 30, 2007 - 09:43 ET by HypocriteHaterI remember hearing at least 30 years ago that too much salt was bad for you and would cause high blood pressure. Then just a few years ago I remember hearing that wasn't true. Now they're trying to resurrect this myth again.
Just google "myth that salt causes high blood pressure" and you'll find a plethora of information debunking this scare tactic from the "Diet Dictocrats", as one site calls them.
That's correct, HH.
November 30, 2007 - 09:55 ET by motherbeltThat's correct, HH. Studies show that if you have high blood pressure, a high salt intake can be detrimental. Not that it causes hypertension.
Then the argument with the Salt Nazis went like this:
You shouldn't eat too much salt...it causes hypertension.
No, it doesn't. Studies have shown that's not true.
Well it's still not good for you
Why not?
It's just not.
Just like arguing with a liberal.
Just like arguing with a liberal
November 30, 2007 - 10:47 ET by HypocriteHaterLiberals are known for disrepecting authority, but yet THEY want to be the final authority for everything and don't mind throwing tantrums to get it. They've discovered (and conservatives have allowed it) that if it works for a two year old, it's good enough for them.
How did the greatest generation who fought in world wars and survived the depression raise such spoiled rotten brats?
How long before they
November 30, 2007 - 09:45 ET by MidAmericaHow long before they make salt a regulated item? Will restarants be prohibited from offering salt shakers? Will salt be something we can only purchase if approved by a regulatory agency of the government?
It won't end with salt.
"Put down that salt shaker
November 30, 2007 - 09:47 ET by Mark Finkelstein"Put down that salt shaker and push slowly away from the table. DO IT NOW!"
My wife has heart problems
November 30, 2007 - 10:45 ET by ricklailMy wife has heart problems like Motherbelt's husband. I am constantly telling her to put the salt down but does she listen. She puts salt on Chinese food which I think has enough already. Maybe this post will open her eyes. But she will probably call BS.
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
How long before they make
November 30, 2007 - 09:56 ET by motherbeltHow long before they make salt a regulated item?
Why not? The Diet Nazis are already referring to caffeine and sugar as "drugs."
As with most contemporary control-freakery
November 30, 2007 - 10:00 ET by sarcasmoHistory teaches us that it's not exactly a new idea...
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Mother
November 30, 2007 - 10:11 ET by ricklailLet's start calling them the Health Nazi instead of the Diet Nazis. This will cover the whole spectrum like eating charcoled steaks, burgers, smoking, drinking and burning wood in a fireplace.
"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” General George S. Patton.
drinking and burning wood in a fireplace
November 30, 2007 - 11:20 ET by MightyMouthThat combination is more likely to cause singed eyebrows than cancer. :-)
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This just in... Scientists
November 30, 2007 - 09:50 ET by JerryThis just in... Scientists have recently discovered, that the longer you live, the more likely you are to die. Democrats are furiously trying to remedy this "Age-ism" by making sure young people and middle aged people die at the same rates as old people.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
It's probably evil corporate Frito Lay propaganda
November 30, 2007 - 09:50 ET by sarcasmoBut I've heard that Fritos are a low-salt food. They taste salty because all the salt's on the OUTSIDE of the chip, and un-salty tasting things like Big Macs supposedly have more salt in them. I don't care if they're unhealthy, though, I'll keep eating Fritos for the rest of my life.
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You know, sarc, that's
November 30, 2007 - 10:03 ET by motherbeltYou know, sarc, that's actually true. My husband has congestive heart failure, and so is on a low salt diet. And I actually give him a handful of chips with his sandwich for lunch...a one-ounce serving of Ruffles only has 160 mg. of sodium. Some brands of bread have 240 per slice.
I don't care if they're unhealthy, though, I'll keep eating Fritos for the rest of my life. -sarcasmo
You mean the rest of your short life. LOL.
I forget who said it, but it's great: if you follow all the restrictive rules, you can live 5 years longer. The problem is those 5 years are from 80 to 85. Now if you could add on those 5 years in your 30's, that would be worth it.
At least with Fritos
November 30, 2007 - 10:22 ET by sarcasmoI'll die happy. Easy guac-recipe:
1 avocado.
1 lime or lemon's juice.
yellow-cap medium "Pace" brand picante sauce, the non-runny kind
fresh, finely-chopped cilantro to your taste -- and mix it all up with a fork 'till it's the right color/flavor. I like lots of cilantro in my guacamole.
salt, pepper, and Tabasco (which has even more salt) to taste.
Serve with Fritos brand "Scoops" chips. The cilantro's the secret. Try it, it's great, and it's a LOT easier than chopping/making your own salsa. :)
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Well, I never thought I'd
November 30, 2007 - 14:01 ET by kathleenirishWell, I never thought I'd be saying this to you, Sarc, BUT-
You are making my mouth water.
Anyone who says they support the troops but not the mission is a liar.
About night shifts...
November 30, 2007 - 10:25 ET by taterMy roomate watched NBC talk about the cancer and night shift story and he works night shifts part of the time and was getting concerned about it. All I had to tell him was that's the media scaring you into something that hasn't been proven and may not happen.
I look at it this way my dad worked night shifts for a good 20 years...hasn't had any cancer scares (knock on wood).
As far as salt...look we all got to go sometime, I'd rather do it eating foods I like instead of rabbit food. I can also think of a few things that have probable cause of heart disease probably more so than eating salt
smoking, lack of exercise...I'd bet most of the time people with heart problems have that on their resume too.
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}}---> I work nights
November 30, 2007 - 10:35 ET by Cool Arrow1830 - 0600, 4 on 4 off. I get at least 9 hours of sleep per day. So I'm a glutton for REM and melatonin.
Like a typical American, you
November 30, 2007 - 10:44 ET by Roger the ShrubberLike a typical American, you hog all the REM and melatonin, leaving very little for the poor and minorities. Hatemonger!
Doesn't snoring add to global warming?
November 30, 2007 - 10:50 ET by MightyMouth"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Women and minorities
November 30, 2007 - 11:15 ET by motherbeltWomen and minorities hardest hit.....
Should we have "Melatonin Offsets"?
Al Gore, call your office!
I'm really sick of CSPI
November 30, 2007 - 10:40 ET by sixlbs9ozThis Center for Science in the "Public Interest" is THE biggest food nanny ever. It was back when I was in college that every month they were releasing food warnings about common foods: subs, pizza, burgers, etc. And the MSM seemed more than eager to take these fascists at their word an print/broadcast the stuff. I just got sick of it; I've always been of the carpe diem mentality when it comes to food. I'd rather die soon and happy than be in my 90s munching celery.
Funny anecdote from http://www.activistc...
"CSPI complains about so many foods and beverages that it’s hard to
think of anything that has escaped their wrath. Even so, the group has
a special animus towards a few common foods. CSPI co-founder Michael
Jacobson considers caffeine such a blight on civilization that he
complains about people socializing over coffee. Unsurprisingly, he
suggests that Americans patronize a 'carrot juice house' instead.
CSPI’s in-house food policies are so strict that Jacobson once
reportedly intended to get rid of the office coffee machine—until
one-third of his 60 employees threatened to quit."
Just wait
November 30, 2007 - 10:45 ET by taterThey would even find a way to tell you munching on celery could give you cancer.
also all this cancer talk reminds me of a line from Stewie on Family Guy
"You know I heard starlight can cause cancer...but what doesn't these days."
Do you realize how much it costs to run for office? More than any honest man could afford. -Montgomery Burns
munching on celery could give you cancer
November 30, 2007 - 10:54 ET by HypocriteHaterThis just in from the Health Nazis: Chewing food can cause cancer, along with breathing, walking, sleeping, and thinking. More at 11.
Motto
November 30, 2007 - 11:16 ET by motherbeltLIFE.....is dangerous.
Of course. More reason for
November 30, 2007 - 11:12 ET by GregEOf course. More reason for unions to work out more pay for graveyard shift workers. Just what unions need, something else to whine about, true or not.
Uh-oh, I've been working
November 30, 2007 - 11:45 ET by ConservativeRexUh-oh, I've been working rotating shift work since 1976. This includes lot's and lot's of graveyards.
Since 1989 I've been working 12 hour shifts, 4 day shifts, then off 4 then 4 night shifts then off 4, 6:30 to 6:30.
I just knew I was a test case for something!! Also though in fairness, I have always limited my salt.
Also, this is the life I chose. I can't seem to remember anyone holding a gun to my head to work it. It has provided a good living for my family. Besides, all the knuckleheads work straight days...lol.
I work overnights, crave
November 30, 2007 - 13:57 ET by kathleenirishI work overnights, crave salt and crunchy foods. Good-bye, y'all, it was pretty sweet. OOOhhh-I should probably have not said, "sweet". The food police will be here shortly-unless I drop dead first, right?
That group, the Food Police in the Public Interest-a total bunch of fascists.
Anyone who says they support the troops but not the mission is a liar.