http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/ krissi's Journal en-us Sat, 17 May 2008 11:02:36 +0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss journals.jevon.org widget support@jevon.org http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16010 Sat, 17 May 2008 05:31:48 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=16010#16010 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16010 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15992 Well, a couple of weekends ago I went to Homegrown with Jevon, and we met up with Leash and Simon. We saw some break dancing which was pretty cool. We have some pretty talented break dancers in Welly. We also saw So So Modern, Kora (which are fucking wicked, they sound like a cross between dub, rock and drum and bass), Shihad (who keep getting better and better), The Feelers, Elemeno P, and Pluto. I almost fell asleep during Kora (who played from 10 til 11pm) because I was sooo fucking tired. Me and Jevs had planned to meet up with Diana and Ryan (my awesome ex flatties), but we ended up going home at 1am cos I was exhausted. I feel stink about cos I really wanted to hang out :( Last weekend, I took a bus to Palmy and it took 4.5hours instead of 2 hours because there was a nasty accident on our side of SH1. A truck drove right into a house, or at least what I heard, I'm going a little deaf you see. Anyway, I got to chill out with Mental, Misty (the two resident cats), Ryan and Diana, so that was cool. The n... Thu, 08 May 2008 16:51:49 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15992#15992 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15992 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15943 Hello, hello! This week I’m am going to talk about grapefruits, the Pill, GI, and a neat website called Active Smart. Enjoy!  What are the benefits of grapefruits? And do grapefruits interfere with the effectiveness of the Pill? Grapefruit is high in vitamin C, fibre, lycopene (vitamin A) which can help prevent various types of cancer, such as colon cancer. There is some evidence that grapefruit helps lower cholesterol, and therefore helps prevent heart disease. It also has a low GI, which can help you control your blood glucose levels. However, eating grapefruit daily may actually increase the risk of breast cancer in post menopausal women. Additional, grapefruit seed extract may also have anti fungal and anti bacterial properties which is promoted as natural preservative.  Grapefruit contains a chemical which can slow the metabolism of oestrogen (which is one of the hormones that act as a contraceptive at a certain level) if taken with the pill, which means that estrogen may be in the b... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:13:44 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15943#15943 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15943 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15942 My top 10 health sites Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Adults: A Background Paper - http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/0/07BC6DBE764FDABBCC256DDB006D9AB4/$File/foodandnutritionguidelines-adults.pdfThis is a site I use quite often. It is what says it is. It gives you guidelines on eating healthily to help avoid obesity, diabetes, and various types of cancer, with a bit of background explaining why you need certain nutrients and where you can find them.   New Zealand Food Safety Authority - http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/This gives you all the information you need to know about the safety of your food. It includes updates on what NZ is doing about certain food issues, such as toxic honey and iodine fortification.   Food Standards Australia and New Zealand - http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/This website includes information on food labeling, the effects of certain food additives, and the requirements of imported food etc. T The National Heart Foundation - http://www.nhf.org.nz/This is the NZ ... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:12:03 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15942#15942 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15942 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15941 Anti stress nutrients and foods   A diet high in carbohydrates (for example, rice, bread, breakfast cereal, and pasta) can REDUCE feelings of depression. After having a carbohydrate rich meal the levels of blood tryptophan increase. This tryptophan then makes its way into the brain to form serotonin, which is thought to improve mood.  Chocolate can produce feelings of pleasure and relief, which is probably due to the texture and taste rather than the small amounts of psychoactive ingredients that it contains (for example, caffeine). You would need to eat approximately 20kg to feel the effects of these psychoactive ingredients.  A diet with adequate levels of selenium can reduce feelings of depression, anxiety, and general negative moods. Selenium rich foods include Brazil nuts, kidney, liver, and shellfish. However, there is such a thing as having too much selenium. Excessive selenium intakes can lead to hair loss and bad nails. The RDIs for men and women are 70µg and 60µg... Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:03:52 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15941#15941 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15941 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15914 Top Five Ways to Get Fit Online If you want to get fit, stay right where you are – on your computer! It may seem a little strange, but the internet is a great place to start when it comes to researching, implementing and deciding on a fitness routine.  There are loads of sites out there that are dedicated to helping you get fit, whether it’s mapping out your runs, providing expert advice or offering support. Here are our five favourite fitness websites - we're sure you'll love them, and get as much benefit out of them as we have!  nikeplus.nike.com If the colder, darker mornings are making it harder to get into your running routine, then you’ll be all over the Nike Plus running experience. The site allows you to zoom in on your area (thanks to Google Maps) and plot running routes around your hood and check out where other local Nike Plus users are also pounding the pavement, set running goals, tap into other people’s challenges and ... Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:41:54 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15914#15914 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15914 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15883 Had my last day of work on Tuesday. Moved to Welly Tuesday night and started my new job the next day. So far I'm emjoying, maybe cos I don't have to do much work? The people in my team seem nice enough and manged to make some acquaintances. I've been staying with Leash and Simon in their flash apartment on Tory Street, which is right in the CBD of Welly. I won't be there for much longer as I just scored a room in a nice, cheap flat in Johnsonville, which is 30 mins from work. Still writing my columns for Chaff and articles for NZ Girl, which reminds me - I need to do an entry for nutritionmad.com (woops). Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:32:55 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15883#15883 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15883 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15853 Coping with Jet Lag When it comes to long distance travelling, we all know there's nothing worse than finally arriving at your destination only to be overcome by jet lag! We've got some great tips to help you prevent and cope with the annoying fatigue so you can focus on having fun while travelling...   So what is jet lag? It is a set of symptoms, which can make travelling a drag. It occurs when you travel across several time zones in an aeroplane, and it can result in symptoms such as fatigue, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and an inability to concentrate, which can last up to a week. But, never fear, there are ways to combat jet lag. According to 'Travel Fatigue and Jet-lag'  in The Journal of Sports Science a combination of exercise, timing of meals and diet, bright light, and melatonin can be used to make international travel more bearable.   Exercise Exercise can alter your body clock, but timing is crucial - it can either ease jet lag or make it worse. If you fly... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:10:17 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15853#15853 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15853 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15835 Monosodium Glutamate: The Facts   There seems to be so much conflicting information out there on monosodium glutamate (MSG), it can be difficult to differentiate fact from fiction. Therefore, I thought I would write an article to clear up any misunderstandings about MSG.   What is MSG?   MSG is a food additive, which is usually used to enhance the savory flavour of food. It actually has no flavour of its own, but it stimulates the taste buds and enhances the flavour of the food. It comes from the amino acid glutamic acid/glutamate, which naturally occur in foods that contain protein, such as meat and milk.   Where is natural glutamate found? It is found in most foods including red meat, poultry, fish, cheese, milk, tomatoes, mushrooms, and many other vegetables. It found at high levels in hard cheeses, such as parmesan; tomato concentrates and sauces; stock powder; soy, fish, and oyster sauces; Vegemite and Marmite; and foods containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP(HVPs ar... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:21:33 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15835#15835 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15835 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15793 MEATY   After eating tea tonight, I have a question. Which red meats are low fat? What cuts of beef/lamb wouldn't be as fatty? I am also having trouble thinking of ways to cook meat. Any advice you would have would be helpful! By the way, how much meat is the maximum serving you should be eating?   I had a look around and I found that venison contains 7g fat/100g, lamb has 23g fat/100g, and beef is 5-30g fat/100g. When looking for low fat cuts of meat go for the ones with the least visible fat, or cut it off. To reduce the fat content of your meals, you could try grilling, baking and frying with nonstick cookware, and stewing meat and then skimming excess fat off the surface of the stew. You could also try the following yummy recipe. Caroline's Beef Goulash Ingredients 500g beef stew/casserole steak (with visible fat removed)2 tsp oil 1 onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, diced 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can thick tomato soup 1+ tsp of paprika vegetables, e.g.: carrot, capsicum (opti... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:53:16 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15793#15793 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15793 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15772 Vegan and vegetarian recipes   Lately I have been getting into vegetarian and vegan eating, mainly for health reasons. I know I have mentioned this before, but vegetarian and vegan diets tend to be low in saturated “bad” fat (due to the low amounts of animal products) and higher in fibre (due to the increase of plant products). However, I do believe that not all vegetarian/vegan diets are healthy – for example, you can be vegan and eat nothing but deep fried chips and chocolate. Just like, I believe you can be completely healthy and eat meat. Before I start to ramble, perhaps I should give you some recipes.   Vegetarian pizza Makes one large pizza   Ingredients Pizza base 1.5 cups of plain flour 1.5 cups of whole meal flour 1 tablespoon of live yeast ½ teaspoon of sugar 1 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of warm water 1 tablespoon of oil   Topping 1/2 diced onion 50g sliced black olives 1 tomato 60g tomato paste 4 or 5 white button mushrooms &frac12... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:54:50 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15772#15772 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15772 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15716 I tag Tracy. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:10:04 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15716#15716 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15716 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15714 Here is how it works: Pick up the nearest book (one of at least 123 pages) Open the page to 123. Find the 5th sentence. Post the next 3 sentence Tag someone.The nearest book to me is "Scar Tissue" by Anthony Kiedis (with Larry Sloman), and here's a few lines from page 123 "For some unknown reason, we decided to moon her. We turned around, exclaimed, "We're the Red Hot Chili Peppers, goddammit, and we want to see Eric ," and we dropped our trousers. Just then Eric came running out and took us into his office." Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:51:18 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15714#15714 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15714 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15707 What Ive got youve got to give it to your mamma What Ive got youve got to give it to your pappa What Ive got youve got to give it to your daughter You do a little dance and then you drink a little water What Ive got youve got to get it put it in you What Ive got youve got to get it put it in you What Ive got youve got to get it put it in you Reeling with the feeling dont stop continue Realize I dont want to be a miser Confide wisely youll be the wiser Young blood is the lovin upriser How come everybody wanna keep it like the kaiser Give it away give it away give it away now Give it away give it away give it away now Give it away give it away give it away now I cant tell iff Im a king pin or a pauper Greedy little people in a sea of distress Keep your more to receive your less Unimpressed by material excess Love is free love me say hell yes Im a low brow but I rock a little know how No time for the piggies or the hoosegow Get smart get down with the pow wow Never been a better time than right now Bob ma... Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:17:55 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15707#15707 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15707 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15705 Foods to Get You in the Mood (www.nzgirl.co.nz) Living a healthy life, eating right and exercising regularly should be enough to boost your sex life. However, sometimes you may find you need a little extra kick... There are specific foods which it's claimed have aphrodisiac properties. Try them to see if you notice any difference to your sex drive... Cinnamon Also known as “love dust”, cinnamon is the spice of the goddess of love and sex, Aphrodite. It not only enhances sexual desire, but it has other benefits. It can be used as an insect repellent and breath freshener among other things (handy if you're getting a bit of alfresco action!). Saffron It's claimed saffron makes female erogenous zones ultra sensitive to touch - that's worth trying! Chocolate The most famous of aphrodisiacs, chocolate contains serotonin and phenethylamine, which may act as mild sexual stimulants.Celery It's not only phallic in shape, but celery contains chem... Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:15:10 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15705#15705 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15705 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15692 My latest piece for NZ Girl: http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/articles/8952 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 06:36:49 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15692#15692 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15692 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15636 Just updated http://www.nutritionmad.com. See http://www.nutritionmad.com/muffin-recipes-apple-and-walnut/ for recipes for yummy muffins and http://www.nutritionmad.com/more-about-vegetariansim/ to learn about vegetarianism. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:49:26 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15636#15636 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15636 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15576 Take the Hovember Challenge! Source: http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/articles/8619  What's Hovember you may ask? Well, we've decided November is the perfect month to revive your sex life. Read on to find out how... It seems guys get all the fun come November, what with all the moustache growing going on.  Unless us girls decide to grow our legs in revenge, we’re pretty left out. And growing our leg hair for a month is so not hot! So we’ve come up with a sexier way to celebrate the month of November, which is bound to bring you a whole lot of pleasure! The Hovember Challenge is designed for couples to spice up their relationship and reignite their sex drive. Hovember started as a discussion in the nzgirl office, but we decided it was only fair to share the love (so to speak!) with the rest of you, so we've pulled together a super-duper Hovember Chart. You can print it out, tape it to the fridge (be... Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:39:21 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15576#15576 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15576 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15572 Now if you have a look at this month's issue of NZ Fitness magazine (http://www.methode.co.nz/magazines/fitness/index.html), you should see an article on osteoporosis written by me. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:06:10 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15572#15572 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15572 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15557 I was in the mood for looking through photos, and I seem to have changed in appearance throughout the time I've been in Palmy. It brought back a lot of memories, both good and bad. This me in late 2004 This is me in January 2006 This is me in May 2007 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:35:25 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=15557#15557 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/15557