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"Friday, December 18, 2009 Omega 3 Fatty Acid and Adiponectin Levels Today my wife was watching the Oprah show. A commercial came on and I looked up. It was a Christmas special on liposuction in the local area. Considering that the fat tissue (adipose tissue) is now viewed as an endocrine organ and not just a collection of fat cells, I have always thought that sucking out the fat cells maybe a bad idea. Yet, I have never seen proof of this. But, the science of the adipose tissue as an endocrine organ is relatively new. It seems that in the medical literature adiponectin is receiving the most attention from all of the other adipose hormones - or also referred to as adipokines. This is for good reason. As stated before, adiponectin has the following effects: * reduces liver glucose production * increases glucose uptake in the muscles and adipose tissues * causes oxidation of fats which leads to less lipid production * has anti-inflammatory properties * protects the heart against ischemia and reduces myocardial infarct size * acts as an anti-clotting factor * increases nitric oxide production in the vasculature leading to a greater dilation of the vessels"

I think these are a little bit special, just a modern twist on a good old tradition, they also make a lovely gift. 1. Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. The best way to do this is with your hands, holding a wooden spoon is exhausting.

The last thing any of us associate with Christmas day is food poisoning, overeating maybe, but not food poisoning. However,according to the Food Standards Agency in the UK, preparing and eating a turkey dinner could be a major health hazard.