Drink milk, lose kilos

0 Comments | New Straits Times, Jun 20, 2010 | by Suzieana Uda Nagu

CHOCOLATE milk may sound sinful and fattening but nothing could be further from the truth, writes SUZIEANA UDA NAGU.

Malaysians are not fans of milk.

Research shows that they drink milk only once a week or only 30 litres a year. This is 70 per cent less than the amount Westerners take.

That locals are not making milk part of their daily diet means that they are missing out on the many nutritional values of the dairy drink, say experts.

Although Mazlinda Mat Sab (not her real name) knows that milk is a rich source of calcium that will, among others, prevent osteoporosis in old age, she cannot stomach the taste of the opaque white liquid.

“Despite forcing myself to drink milk more often, I still have not acquired a taste for it,” she says.

However, Mazlinda finds the creamy sweetness of chocolate milk palatable.

“But I am afraid I’ll gain weight if I drink too much chocolate milk,” she adds.

Drinking chocolate milk may sound sinful and fattening but nothing could be further from the truth.

Chocolate milk is – as American nutrition health expert David Zinczenko puts it – a “childhood staple (that) may be the ideal vehicle for your body’s most neglected nutritional needs”.

In his Yahoo! Health column Eat This, Not That recently, Zinczenko wrote: “Each bottle delivers a package of micro- and macronutrients that can help you shake off body flab and replace it with firm muscle.”

The editor-in-chief of Men’s Health, a men’s lifestyle magazine, recommends consuming three 226g servings of chocolate milk at key points throughout your day – one when you wake up, a second before you exercise, and a third directly after your workout.

“If it’s your day off (from exercising), just pattern them for morning, afternoon and night,” adds Zinczenko, also author of New York Times best-sellers Abs Diet and Abs Diet for Women.

Here is how chocolate milk can help you lose kilos:

A series of recent studies shows that calcium not only builds strong bones but also impedes your body’s ability to absorb fat.

It is estimated that consuming 1,000mg of calcium can melt away 8kg of flab.

“Knock back three servings of brown cow and you’ll reach that crucial 1,000mg threshold,” says Zinczenko.

Drinking chocolate milk may also prevent a deficiency of Vitamin D, which is a nutrient vital to keeping a svelte figure as it moves “calcium from your food to your body”.

Although the body produces Vitamin D naturally when your skin is exposed to sunlight, the risk of skin cancer has made people less keen to stay outdoors.

“The solution is to drink chocolate milk, which like most milk, is fortified with Vitamin D,” says Zinczenko.

The best chocolate milk option, says Zinczenko, is the low-fat variety.

“It has the fat you need to absorb crucial vitamins – such as Vitamin D – yet at three cups a day, it will save you 120 calories over whole milk,” he adds.

While chocolate milk may aid weight loss, it is not a magic bullet. To lose weight, you still have to exercise.

“Drinking chocolate milk can improve your (fitness) gains,” says Zinczenko.

In a study published in The International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, subjects given chocolate milk before hopping on the stationary bikes were able to ride 49 per cent longer than those given a generic carbohydrate-replacement beverage.

“This is because milk has naturally occurring electrolytes that keep you hydrated – more than water – and its natural sweetness helps push more energy into your muscles,” he adds.

On top of that, chocolate milk contains protein – estimated at 8g per cup – which helps build muscle.

“Muscle burns more calories than fat, which leads to weight loss,” says Zinczenko.

HERE is another advantage of drinking milk – it can also win you prizes.

In an effort to raise the number of milk consumers in Malaysia, Dutch Lady Malaysia recently launched the Spread the Goodness of Milk campaign aimed at raising public awareness of the nutritional benefits of milk.

A contest is also being held to coincide with the campaign.

Count the number of milk packs on the contest form and answer two simple questions to stand a chance to win the grand prize of a double-storey terrace house with home decor package, among other prizes.

Visit www.dutchlady.com.my/sharedfiles/images/happenings/ sebar_susu_form.pdf to download the form. Contest ends July 2.

For details, visit www.dutchlady.com.my

PLX Technology Posts Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

0 Comments | Wireless News, Jul 29, 2010

PLX Technology, Inc. announced second quarter 2010 revenues of $29.7 million and net income of $1.7 million, or $0.04 per share (diluted).

“We have now had four successive growth quarters with strong trends continuing in some of our newer network attach storage and USB-interconnect products,” said Ralph Schmitt, president and CEO of PLX. “Bookings remain strong and we expect to see a robust third quarter, which will be seasonally driven by storage and supported with continued strength in the enterprise-based PCI Express business.”

In a release on July 26 the company noted product information:

PLX continues to innovate and deliver industry-leading products with key customer engagements.

“PLX’s new-product-execution machine continues to deliver, with the release of our new NAS product and USB3 controllers,” said Schmitt, “Both of these advanced consumer products have already won designs at market-leading customers. We also achieved our first successful PCI Express Gen 3 interoperation. This is a critical step to building out the next-generation high-speed PCI Express ecosystem, at which PLX is at the forefront.”

The following products and developments were publicly announced during the second quarter:

-the industry’s highest-performance SATA storage controller (OXUFS944SE), optimized for real-time encryption

-the entire PLX PCI Express (PCIe) and Universal Serial Bus (USB) product families are now fully represented on integrators lists of the PCI Special Interest Group and USB Implementers Forum

-PLX named ASUStek Best Partner

-USB Duet simplifies Apple iPad photo, keyboard, audio sharing

-all PLX PCIe Gen 2 switches support industrial temperature operation

-sampling begins for the industry’s highest-performance USB SuperSpeed 3.0 controllers (OXU3100, OXU3101 and OXU3102)

Business Outlook

The following statements are based on current expectations. The Company does not intend to update, confirm or change this guidance until its third quarter 2010 earnings release, although it may provide additional details regarding its guidance during today’s scheduled conference call.

-Net revenues for the third quarter ending September 30, are expected to be between $30.0 million and $32.0 million.

-Gross margins are expected to be approximately 56 percent.

-Operating expenses are expected to be approximately $15.5 million. Included in operating expenses are share-based compensation and acquisition-related amortization charges of approximately $1.0 million.

PLX management plans to conduct a conference call and webcast today at 2 p.m. (PDT) to discuss its second quarter 2010 financial results, as well as its third quarter 2010 outlook. A live webcast of the conference call will be available through the Investor Relations section of the PLX Website at www.plxtech.com/investors, which also can be heard live via telephone at 719.325.2483. A recorded replay of this webcast will be available on the PLX website beginning at 5 p.m. (PDT) on July 26, through 5 p.m
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But be sure to check your local regulations before moving ahead — and ask your venue if they know of any licensing requirements.

Is there a cake-cutting fee?

Some venues even limit your choice of bakers, but most don’t. A more common (and sneakier) tactic is to charge you a cake-cutting fee, which like corkage fees, can really add up — often at $1 per slice!

DIY Detective Work

These, of course, are only a few of the questions you’ll want to ask a prospective venue manager. A few more tips while you’re checking out the place:

- Bring a tape measure. Get the dimensions of the room, the tables, and the distance between any features that might impact your decor, like windows. How many outlets are there and where are they located? What kind of climate control is available to you?

- Check the kitchen. Does it look clean, roomy and suitable for your catering staff to work from?

- Check the hall itself. Where will you put the band, the cake table, the coffee service? Are there coat racks for your guests? Is a sound system available?

- Check out the parking.
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