812-Lanctster Fanning, Saturday, June 6, 1992 On being a farm wife Joyce Bupp ' “ 9HI -And other hazards Drink your milk. Eat your vegetables. Yes, mother. Nag... nag... nag. A jumble of news clips accu mulating in the pile-up on my desk suggests that mother was right all along in her admonishments about eating what is “good for you.” (There for awhile, everything “good” was “bad”). Our family collectively gulps down about a gallon of milk a day - whole milk, tapped straight from our bulk milk tank. We’ve con sumed that quantity for at least the last 20 years, along with what I ALUMINUM GRAIN BODIES & ALUMINUM REPAIRS by S»^ These ultra-light bodies are designed for strength through engineering, not strength with bulk. For example a 16’ grain body with tailgate and 48" sides weighs only 1490 lbs, complete. 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Testing showed MDGI halt ing the growth of human breast cancer cells. Projected research results are a range of possible treatments for human cancers. Meanwhile, British researchers have, for ten years, been conduct ing a study of some 4,200 middle aged men. According to study results, those who drank two cups of milk daily were 10 times less likely to suffer heart attacks than non-milk-drinkers. And, the United Kingdom Med ical Research Council-funded study also found that butter eaters had only half as many heart attacks as those who consumed margarine during the study. Positive news for us milk and butter lovers in this June Dairy Month. Similarly satisfying to me are study results showing that both ALL PURPOSE CART * 2 Sizes In Stock * 8 Cu. Ft. Assembled w/Solid Front w/20” Wheels Pneumatic, $129.00 * 15 Cu. Ft. Assembled w/Removable Front w/26” Wheels Pneumatic, $160.00 Elam M. 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Broccoli (will the White House take note?) and related foods like cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, etc., contain something called sul foraphane, a chemical believed to help protect against cancers. Carrots, as well as other orange colored and dark green veget ables, contain the beta carotene pigment. The body converts that to Vitamin A, believed to be a sort of antioxidant that helps cells resist cancerous invasions. Like wise citrus fruits, which some sci entists think offer similar cancer resistance via their Vitamin C content. And since strawberries are really high in Vitamin C, that’s a great excuse for heavy sampling while I pick the patch. Researchers suggest that garlic and onions may help reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as provide some anti-cancer protection, especially stomach related types. And keep germ laden people at a distance. Even spices are getting medical attention. 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