Nutrition

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    MedicalNewsToday: Nutrition

  • Giant Snails Could Address Malnutrition

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    A nutritionist in Nigeria says that malnutrition and iron deficiency in schoolchildren could be reduced in her country by baking up snail pie. In a research paper to be published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health, she explains snail is not only cheaper and more readily available than beef but contains more protein.

  • World Summit On Food Security Wraps Up

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    The U.N. World Summit on Food Security ended Wednesday in Rome with Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) head Jacques Diouf calling for the global community to shift the fight against global hunger from "words to action," Agence France-Press reports.

  • Sports Nutrition And Dietary Supplements Discussed At Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus Briefing

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Sports nutrition continues to be a hot topic both in Congress and the news. Because the physical stress from intense exercise increases an athlete's nutrient needs and depletes electrolytes, vitamins and other supplements play a vital role for athletes. However, legal dietary supplements, which are used by more than 150 million Americans, should not be confused with illegal anabolic steroids.

  • New Antioxidant Compounds Have Been Identified In Foods Such As Olive Oil, Honey And Nuts Using Two Analytical Techniques

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Scientists at the University of Granada have identified and characterized for the first time different antioxidant compounds from foods such as olive oil, honey, walnuts and a medicinal herb called Teucrium polium. They have used two new techniques, capillary electrophoresis and high resolution liquid chromatography, that have enabled them to identify and quantify a great part of the phenolic compounds contained in these foods.

  • Thanks, But No Thanks: Avoiding Food Poisoning At Thanksgiving

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    Thanksgiving is an opportunity to share a meal with loved ones, but it is also a time when small mistakes in the kitchen can lead to foodborne illness. Dr. Ben Chapman, food safety specialist and assistant professor of food science at North Carolina State University, can offer suggestions to ensure your Thanksgiving meal is a safe one. The U.S.
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    ScienceDaily: Nutrition

  • Let them eat snail: Nutritional giant snails could address malnutrition

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    A nutritionist in Nigeria says that malnutrition and iron deficiency in schoolchildren could be reduced in her country by baking up snail pie. She explains snail is not only cheaper and more readily available than beef but contains more protein.

  • Should children undergo surgery without a long period of fasting after feeding?

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    Children can tolerate the stress of surgery when they are fed until two hours before surgery, because there was no difference regarding stomach residue and metabolic changes among patients that underwent surgery after fasting for short and long periods. There is no need for more than two hours of fasting before inguinoscrotal region surgery. Further studies in surgical patients should help to substantiate the safety and clinical benefits of this new concept.

  • Nutrigenomics researchers replicate gene interaction with saturated fat

    19 Nov 2009 | 11:00 am
    Rsearchers have identified a gene-diet interaction that appears to influence body weight and have replicated their findings in three independent studies. Men and women carrying the CC genotype demonstrated higher body mass index scores and a higher incidence of obesity, but only if they consumed a diet high in saturated fat. These associations were seen in the apolipoprotein A-II gene promoter.

  • Increased obesity hindering success at reducing heart disease risk

    19 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    The percentage of overweight and obese adults in the United States has increased over the past two decades -- undermining efforts to reduce heart disease risk factors. Rising obesity is associated with the lower likelihood of having optimal blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Another study indicates that weight loss may correct structural heart damage in obese patients.

  • Common herbal medicine may prevent acetaminophen-related liver damage, says researcher

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm
    A well-known Eastern medicine supplement may help avoid the most common cause of liver transplantation, according to a new study. The finding came as a surprise to the scientists, who used a number of advanced genetic and genomic techniques in mice to identify a molecular pathway that counters acetaminophen toxicity, which leads to liver failure.
 
 
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  • Agriculture Secretary Discusses Importance Of Addressing Child Hunger, Health And Nutrition

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:57 am
    Main Category: Water - Air Quality / Agriculture Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 19 Nov 2009 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today testified in front of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Environment on the opportunities to combat child hunger and improve the health and nutrition of ...

  • Cinnamon Ginger Cranberry Sauce

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:34 am
    Looking for a great addition to your Thanksgiving feast? Hit the market for these simple ingredients: crystallized ginger in the spice aisle, and bags of fresh cranberries.

  • Movie popcorn can pack on the pounds

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:12 am
    A medium popcorn and soda at the Regal movie theater chain has the calories of three McDonald's Quarter Pounders and 12 pats of butter, a U.S. food group says.

  • Senior Health News

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:52 pm
    Eating for your age: nutrition tips for seniors As we age, it's as important as ever to stick to a healthy diet.

  • Cinema popcorn is nutritional horror show: US study

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:41 pm
    Nutritional analysis of popcorn servings at some of America's biggest cinema chains has found mind-boggling calorie counts that may surprise consumers who think of the snack as a relatively healthy treat.
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    Google News: Nutrition

  • Rotary supports school nutrition programs - Canada.com

    20 Nov 2009 | 9:13 am
    Rotary supports school nutrition programsCanada.comThe schools will use the funds for their respective nutrition programs and the dryer will help Cumberland Junior Middle School launder donated clothing,

  • Thanksgiving turkey brings nutrition to the holiday table - NOLA.com

    20 Nov 2009 | 7:31 am
    NOLA.comThanksgiving turkey brings nutrition to the holiday tableNOLA.comMatt Rose/The Times-picayunethanksgiving turkey adds a nutritious component to the holiday mealit's almost never and more »

  • Drinking water does NOT make your skin glow, say nutrition experts - Daily Mail

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:32 am
    Daily MailDrinking water does NOT make your skin glow, say nutrition expertsDaily MailThe widely-held belief that we need eight glasses of water a day to keep the skin and body healthy was investigated by the British Nutrition Foundation. Balanced diet, sunscreen, not water, for good skinTimes of IndiaWater doesn't improve your skin, scientists sayTelegraph.co.ukWater won't improve skin, say scientistsElevenall 17 news articles »

  • Child nutrition reauthorization gets rolling - CalorieLab Calorie Counter News

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:17 am
    Child nutrition reauthorization gets rollingCalorieLab Calorie Counter NewsEvery five years Congress reconsiders the Child Nutrition Act, which lays out the rules for school breakfasts and lunches and reauthorizes other food and NFU Speaks Out on Child Nutrition BillAmerican AgriculturistNutrition Program Hearing HeldCalifornia FarmerAgriculture Secretary Discusses Importance Of Addressing Child Hunger, Health Medical News Today (press release)all 34 news articles »

  • New system makes nutrition easy - UI The Daily Iowan

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:16 am
    New system makes nutrition easyUI The Daily Iowannuval is based on overall nutrition — it isn't geared toward any specific diet or health concern. Developed over five years by system visionary Dr. David
 
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  • Secret to Reduce Hospital Acquired Infections

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:31 am
    Health4Media.com - Yet more evidence that all you need is water to vastly improve the effectiveness of the National Health Service. So many patients are left water tantalisingly out of their reach.The trouble is that from an operational point of view the last thing they want is bed bound patients going to the toilet regularly, the irony is that the patient could be sent home earlier getting well more quickly if they practiced patient centered medicine more often.The results of the recent study in an NHS hospital showed:20% reduction in time spent in hospital97% reduction in dehydration100%…

  • Mainstream Medicine Catches on to Nutritionists Tools

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:09 am
    Probiotics and health - Nutritionists have been using probiotics for many years to great effect (to relieve IBS, and other digestive problems and support the immune system) . Now mainstream medicine are finally catching on to the use of therapeutic strain probiotics as tool to treat patients digestive problems and counter the detrimental effects of anti-biotics. Now a new scientific review by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF), Probiotics and health – summing up the evidence, draws together complex probiotic research and shows accumulating evidence to support the health benefits of…

  • World Diabetes Day 14th November

    11 Nov 2009 | 3:16 am
    A cure for Diabetes?Take 6 people and reverse their diabetes just through Diet?We live in a crazy world where many people consider Nutritionists to be like witch doctors - our faith in modern medicine is all consuming but "the facts", "the truth" doesn't add up to optimum health.Drugs are killing people.Processed food is killing people.If you really want to get well then try this approach, if it doesn't work what have you got to lose? You'll still be on the drugs. You'll still be ill.If it does work, with the supervision of your doctor you can gradually wean yourself off any drugs that you…

  • Childrens Health and Nutrition Findings

    8 Nov 2009 | 9:17 am
    From the Daily Mail/Mail on SundayExperts agree that what children eat from birth to five years old matters even more than their diet later on in childhood. But many little ones are not getting the nutrition they need to support their rapid growth and development. Nutritional problems are common among this age group, including iron deficiency anaemia and deficiencies of vitamin A, D, B6, folate, calcium and zinc; constipation is widespread, as are dental caries. Almost a quarter of UK pre-school children are overweight or obese, with about ten per cent underweight, according to paediatric…

  • Before It's too late - Events, London

    22 Oct 2009 | 8:44 am
    Family Fun Day Ethical Health &amp Sustainability Croydon South London London events gigs nightlifeAre you really stupid enough to miss this - one day only - Fairfield Halls Nov 1st - ethical cinema, HealthZone, Kids Space, Cookery demosOur future is at stake - our future health, our future planet, our children's future - time is running out. What's your excuse for standing by and doing nothing?The Age Of Stupidat the eco veggie fayreNutritionists London
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    Nutrition Research Center

  • Dark Prediction for an Unhealthy Generation

    Nutrition Researchers
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    by Vic Shayne, PhD Making predictions is not my forte. However, it seems pretty inevitable that the present generation is on a crash course with disease. And I’m not talking swine flu, small pox or AIDS, although these apply as well. People now in their 80s and 70s were raised on real foods from farms and clean soils. Processed foods were not yet the standard fare. Now look at us! Baby Boomers, by and large, were brought up eating processed foods loaded with artificial ingredients that can lead to every illness from skin rashes to cancer. But today’s youth are really up the…

  • Put Maitake Mushrooms in Your Recipes…they fight cancer

    Nutrition Researchers
    18 Nov 2009 | 4:19 am
    by Vic Shayne, PhD Years ago I discovered that Maitake mushrooms are powerful enough to kill cancer cells. That’s a great reason to put them in your salads, gravies and recipes and to take them in supplement form. (They’re in Immune Support supplement as well). Your immune system loves Maitakes!! In my newest book, coming out in 2010, I write, “Maitake mushroom is a powerful immune food. The active constituent is thought to be a beta-glucan polysaccharide, which, among other benefits, helps fight cancer and keep it from spreading through the body. Maitake is thought to exert…

  • Imagine Your Body As a Medieval Castle Resisting Attack

    Nutrition Researchers
    16 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    Imagine your body as a Medieval castle, complete with drawbridge, moat and thick walls. This will give you some idea of how your body is constructed to prepare for an attack by an invading army. In fact, many doctors refer to substances that threaten the immune system as “foreign invaders,” with the goal of the body to defend itself by killing bacteria, not letting substances get in through the skin, keeping rogue cells from robbing you of oxygen and so forth. Hardly anybody knows it, but our bodies are designed with a complex, multi-faceted defense system — against disease,…

  • Is Your Job Making You Sick?

    Nutrition Researchers
    16 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    You may say, “I don’t work in a coal mine, so why should I be concerned?” The truth is that even the highest paid executive runs the risk of getting sick from his workplace — and I’m not just talking about the stress! This is one good reason to build your immune system. Most people spend enough hours in a work environment that impacts the quality of life, for the rest of their lives. Here are a few rarely-considered, workplace-related trouble spots: 1. The air conditioning system, where fungus spores and bacteria can thrive in the duct work that blows in the air you…

  • Whose Body is Revolting? — beware of destructive foods.

    Nutrition Researchers
    13 Nov 2009 | 4:00 am
    by Vic Shayne, PhD Your body isn’t simply a vehicle for transporting your head from place to place. While it DOES perform this function, there’s actually quite a bit more important things it’s good for, as you already know. But when you don’t feed your body the right foods, it’s revolting — in more ways than one! How does your body revolt? With symptoms and diseases. Modern medicine says drugs and surgeries are the answers, but we in natural health care say this still doesn’t provide the nutrients your cells are starving for. If you had the right…
 
 
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  • A beginners guide to keeping chickens (part 2)

    sophie
    4 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    This is the second of two posts that make up a Beginners Guide to Keeping Chickens. If you missed it you might want to check out part 1 first. How much contact time do chickens need?Chelsea asked how much time we spend with our chickens every day.  Unlike cats and dogs, chickens don’t seem to crave human company and interaction overly so there’s no need to worry that you need to be able to give them lots of “quality time” (so long as they’re kept disease free and have all the food, water and shelter that they need). Chickens are friendly, inquisitive creatures and do like to…

  • A beginners guide to keeping chickens (part 1)

    sophie
    27 Oct 2009 | 12:12 pm
    This post is a summary of everything we’ve learnt in our first four months of chicken-keeping, especially for those of you thinking about getting your own chooks one day.  Our three ex-battery chickens are completely charming chatterboxes and super-easy to look after, but there are also a few things I wish we’d known before we got them and which I wanted to share with you. This is very much a beginners perspective on keeping hens - experienced poultry keepers would no doubt have other wisdom to add and similarly I'm sure we'll keep learning as we go.  If you are seriously…

  • On Autumn and chickens

    sophie
    12 Oct 2009 | 11:24 am
    A short post today about a couple of different things.Seasonal eating for AutumnRather than re-posting it, I thought I'd just mention last year's Seasonal Fruit and Vegetable Guide for Autumn.  If you're after meal and snack ideas for seasonal eating, or fancy a pretty print-out of seasonal fruits and vegetables to stick on your fridge door then look no further. Potential chicken-keepers - ask your questions here!A couple of people have asked me what our day-to-day routine is with our backyard chickens so I've started to write a post about our daily and weekly routine. I've also included…

  • Damson, Pear and Walnut Muffins

    sophie
    30 Sep 2009 | 10:46 am
    Alongside the lush new greens growing in  my garden are some productive older residents including  damson, apple, fig and plum trees. Most of the fruit bounty from the trees is taken care of between eating, passing on to friends and freezing (with just enough sugar). It’s the damsons that need a bit more thought; they are delicious in their own way, but not really all that good eaten au naturel.  The first batch of purple blue damsons were made into a tub of decadent full fat, cream and sugar ice-cream, courtesy of Nigel Slater. The second batch were destined for Madalene’s…

  • Thoughts and photos from a first summer of veg growing

    sophie
    12 Sep 2009 | 7:58 am
    Inspired by Elaine, Wendy, Kalyn and a whole host of other inspirational gardeners this has been my first summer of growing my own vegetables.  I always enjoy looking at other folks "grow your own" pics so thought I'd share a few of my own.  This summer has been a steep learning curve, with most lessons learnt the hard way. People say pictures speak a thousand words; these are just a few of the lessons I've learnt.This is waaay to many radish for two people.  Nobody likes radish this much, even if it's very exciting that they're ready to eat before anything else.Conversely,…
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    About.com: Nutrition

  • Have You Changed Your Diet? What Motivated You?

    18 Nov 2009 | 2:10 am
    Obesity rates in the United States continue to climb. According to America's Health Rankings, in another ten years we'll be spending about $343 billion dollars on obesity and obesity-related illness. If something doesn't change, about 40% of the adult population will be obese (a BMI of 30 or more). That's not good news at all.We know what we're doing wrong. In general, we're eating too much food that isn't healthy and not exercising enough. The tough part is figuring what what will motivate a large segment of the population to eat less, eat better and move more. Maybe it would help to know…

  • Using Dietary Supplements Safely

    16 Nov 2009 | 4:11 am
    Today I read about a study that raises questions about the benefit of some cholesterol medications, and it turns out niacin (a B vitamin) was more effective than Zetia for reducing plaque-buildup in arteries. Of course, the form of niacin used in this study isn't exactly the same as the niacin supplements found in stores - it's a timed-release version called Niaspan, but it's no secret that niacin supplements can reduce cholesterol levels. Niacin is just one nutrient that can be used therapeutically when taken in large amounts. Fish oil capsules also come to mind, among others. I know many…

  • Are Low-Fat Dieters Happier?

    10 Nov 2009 | 4:16 am
    When people lose weight, they get happier, at least for a little while. The numbers on the scale go down, your clothes fit better and your health may improve as the extra fat disappears. But does that good mood last for more than a few weeks? And does the type of diet you follow make a difference?Researchers in Australia recently completed a study designed to measure mood changes in dieters over one year. They divided 106 participants into two random groups and gave each group a reduced-calorie diet. One half were put on low-carbohydrate diets and the other half were put on low-fat diets. The…

  • Nutrient Density

    6 Nov 2009 | 3:40 am
    Thinking about nutrient density of the foods you eat will help you make healthier choices for you meals and snacks. When you eat nutrient dense foods, you automatically eat fewer calories but you get many more nutrients. Learn about nutrient density and how to choose nutrient dense foods. Related Articles: Feel Full on Fewer Calories Best Nutritional Buys Business Eating on the Run: How to Fill Up Without Filling Out Daily Nutrition TipPhoto © Rick HawkinsNutrient Density originally appeared on About.com Nutrition on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 11:40:56.Permalink | Comment | Email this

  • Life After Dentures

    3 Nov 2009 | 3:08 pm
    A couple of weeks ago I was introduced to a new website called Dentureliving.com, which offers help and support for denture wearers (including beauty tips and other ways to boost your confidence). I didn't realize how many millions of Americans wear dentures. And I learned that a large number of denture wearers are embarrassed and even afraid to eat out in restaurants because they're afraid they'll have trouble eating or that their dentures might slip. Actually, wearing dentures is much better than having serious dental problems, but they can take a little getting used to. If you're getting…
 
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    Diet & Fitness Blog

  • Ask Raphael: Resting Between Workouts

    Geoffrey Anderson Jr
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:15 am
    Have a question about your routine or anything fitness-related? Send it Raphael's way at askraphael@ediets.comRaphael, As a personal trainer, I tell clients to rest muscles for a day after training -- thus the alternating body parts workout -- yet I still have people as well as other trainers who have years of experience insisting that the abs are the only body part you can train every day. I tell them any/every muscle you work needs a chance for that breaking down and recovery period. Your thoughts? -- ASAS,The real question is what is the goal? If someone is looking to get ripped abs, then…

  • Ask Pam: Reaching Your Goals

    Geoffrey Anderson Jr
    18 Nov 2009 | 10:22 am
    Members: Join our team of experts as we talk about how to "Gobble, Gobble the Healthy Way this Thanksgiving." It's our next online meeting on Nov. 23, 2009 at 12 p.m. EST with Nicole (RD, LDN) and 9 p.m. with Steven (DTR, CPT, NSCA)! I am having a hard time reaching my goal of losing 30 pounds by the end of the year. What if I don’t? -- BrookeBrooke writes in asking about what if she doesn’t reach her goal by the end of the year. Ironically, goal setting was the subject of a recent conversation I was having with a few of my colleagues. I was trying to convey that goal setting is important…

  • Even More Knee-Safe Exercises

    Your Daily Cute
    17 Nov 2009 | 12:08 pm
    Did you miss the first three exercises? Click here to go back!Standing Calf Raise (see the video below)Starting Position:• Stand with your feet 12-inches apart with your weight on the front or balls of the foot and knees slightly bent.• You may wish to use a chair or wall for stability.Movement:• Contracting the calf muscles, lift your heels off the floor until you feel a full contraction of the calf muscles.• Slowly return to the starting position stopping just short of your heels touching the floor.Key Points:• Exhale while lifting yourself up.• Inhale while returning to the…

  • More Knee-Safe Exercises

    Your Daily Cute
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:19 am
    Did you miss the first three exercises? Click here to go back!Here's one anyone can do. If you're experienced and have access to gym equipment, you can use the prone leg curl machine. For beginners, try the one below. Again, we are attempting to strengthen surrounding muscles of the knees to reduce stress on the knees.Lying Double Leg Curl Starting Position:--Lie on your stomach with both hands under your head for comfort.--Ankle weights may be worn to increase intensity.Movement:--Contracting the hamstrings muscles, curl both legs toward your buttocks stopping when your knees are at a…

  • 4 Knee-Safe Exercises: Keep Those Joints Healthy

    Your Daily Cute
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:19 am
    By Raphael Calzadilla eDiets Chief Fitness Pro Perform an Internet search concerning injuries and you'll find a lot of information about how to treat them. But where are all the articles about attempting to prevent knee injuries?In the simplest of descriptions, the knee is a joint comprised of three bones and held together by four ligaments. Its job is to support the body and allow for shock absorption. From this description, it's obvious that excess body fat will place tremendous stress on the knees. The first strategy to adopt to prevent knee injuries is to reduce body fat. The second is to…
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    MSNBC: Diet and Nutrition

  • Obesity rates highest in Southeast, Appalachia

    19 Nov 2009 | 10:49 am
    The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia. Obesity - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders - United States

  • 6 celebrity fad diets you won’t believe

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:32 am
    Vinegar shots. Cookie meals. Baby food. Many stars are embracing strange new diets — and it seems the crazier the better. Baby food - Food faddism - Cook - Home - For Children

  • 15 best (and worst) foods for immunity

    17 Nov 2009 | 5:25 am
    Is your diet making you a germ magnet? Research shows that what you eat — or don’t — can play an important role in your immune system’s ability to do battle with incoming germs. Immune system - United States - Health - Breastfeeding - Vaccine

  • Exotic juice health claims: Pulp fiction?

    15 Nov 2009 | 9:45 am
    America has become addicted to exotic juices — supposed miracle potions that offer health and happiness by the pint. But do such drinks really live up to their claims? United States - Potion - Business - Insurance - Financial Services

  • 11 ways to beat winter flab

    13 Nov 2009 | 5:13 am
    The pounds we gain during the colder months tend to linger long after we shed our layers and welcome warmer temperatures. Here's how to keep them off in the first place. Weight gain - Weight loss - Health - Sexuality - Size Related
 
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  • Better living through The Baby-Sitters Club

    Shauna
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:04 am
    The thing I miss least about being a kid is all that longing to be someone else. Oh to be anyone but grotty swotty ginger-haired me! Like many younguns, I found my escape in books, particularly The Baby-sitters Club series. I didn't want to join the Babysitters Club so much as I wanted to shed my own skin and be one of 'em. I deliberated over whom I aspired to be; which one I most resembled. Kind of like the shrieks of some women in the late 90s: OMG I'm totally a Carrie! No I'm the Carrie! You're the Miranda!  Except less fecking annoying. When I was ten I wanted to be Stacey. She was so…

  • Tea, coffee and biscuits provided

    Shauna
    15 Nov 2009 | 3:25 pm
    A flyer whooshed through the door this week for the local Fitness & Friendship Club. Check out the bicep on this smiley face! The F&F Club is basically fitness classes held in various community halls. But it's not all about sweating... There are few phrases in this world that give more comfort and joy than TEA, COFFEE AND BISCUITS PROVIDED!Alas there were no refreshments at Squad Training this morning. "Squad training" is what our coach calls convincing all us kickboxing dames to get up early on a Sunday* for three hours of torturous activity: One hour of running One hour of…

  • Two Fit Chicks Episode 04, featuring the Weight Zapper 5000!

    Shauna
    9 Nov 2009 | 3:32 am
    I am so bloody excited about today's new episode of Two Fit Chicks and a Microphone, least of all because I FINALLY got things working so that if you listen to the show on a iPod or iPhone or other video contraption, you will see our logo on your screen! GEEKGASMS AHOY! This podcast almost didn't happen as when we went to record on Saturday my new microphone refused to work and I chucked a wee tantrum, but we carried on and it was rockin' good fun! It's great to have a new project to sink your teeth into. I love the planning, the collaborating, the chatting, the hours of nerdy editing. Three…

  • Ranting Orangutan follow-up

    Shauna
    9 Nov 2009 | 2:56 am
    Hello dear groovers! I just wanted to follow up on Friday's Ranting Orangutan entry. This time I know it's not the blues or a bad day or Seasonal Affective Disorder (unless it's of the quattro stagioni variety!). It's not about houses or hormones or a terrible secret illness. Nor is anyone having a torrid affair, but thank you for the theories and diagnoses! :) Most of all I know it's not about weight or food. They are more like symptoms. Or what Martha Beck calls your designated issue - the go-to surface issue that you distract yourself with when you're trying to skirt around something…

  • It ain't just a river

    Shauna
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:22 am
    There is a mutant breed of Positive Thinking that is called Denial. Like if you decide to focus on the many many many great things in your life, and ignore the black cloud that's hovered over for months and months. Or if you write selectively about that one good day or that one cool thing that happened, and forget about the twenty good days that didn't happen because you were hiding from your friends and eating toast on the couch instead. Or if you focus on that one kick-arse kickboxing class you did this week, and ignore the five sneaky chocolate bar wrappers in your handbag. Or if you tell…
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  • Small farming solution for world hunger - NewsGrabs Wednesday, 18 November 2009

    Josef Hasslberger
    18 Nov 2009 | 12:05 pm
    Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese Proverb U.N. chief: Hunger kills 17,000 kids daily U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon laid out this sobering statistic as he kicked off a three-day summit on world food security Monday in Rome. Urgent action is critical, Ban said. In 2050, the world will need to feed 2 billion more mouths -- 9.1 billion in all. The steps Ban proposed included providing farmers with seeds and land and offering them access to better markets and fairer trade. "These small-holder farmers are the heart…

  • Codex Nutrient Reference Values Delayed - NewsGrabs Thursday, 12 November 2009

    Josef Hasslberger
    12 Nov 2009 | 6:02 am
    Codex Alimentarius takes a step back on Nutrient Reference Values November 2-6, 2009, the 31st Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) met in Dusseldorf, Germany to continue its work in developing standards for global nutrition. Some 260 delegates were in attendance, comprised of various countries’ functionaries and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) representatives... Projected Food supplement ban in 2010 may contravene EU law The Alliance for Natural Health said it was mystified why sulphur was excluded from the list…

  • US: House Vote on Health Care Bill Imminent - NewsGrabs Friday, 6 November 2009

    Josef Hasslberger
    6 Nov 2009 | 7:45 am
    US: House Poised to Vote on Government Take-over of Health Care For those of you living in the US: check out what the National Health Federation has to say about the coming expansion of the health care or rather disease care system and its projected effects on freedom of choice. The reform bill is to be voted on in the House of Representatives on Saturday 7 November. You might want to call your representatives to give them a piece of your mind... Don’t enclose our broccoli! (No Patents on Seeds and Animals campaign) “The continuing patenting of seeds, conventional plant varieties and…

  • Swine Flu Epidemic Dropping off - NewsGrabs Monday, 2 November 2009

    Josef Hasslberger
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:59 am
    Amid all the disastrous swine flu news, here is a different point of view to consider: "I would like to point out that S. and myself published on the effective technology of Washing hands about 3 years back. We also predicted the failure of all the "approved" technologies. Now! I have good news. The Flu epidemic is OVER folks. It will be a memory before the vaccinations get a chance to work. Within the next 3 weeks the epidemic will be reduced to a mere 15% fraction of its current level. It has already spiked over and is rapidly dropping off. You can get the facts by Google…

  • Larry Leptin's Halloween Candy - NewsGrabs Thursday, 29 October 2009

    Josef Hasslberger
    29 Oct 2009 | 4:32 am
    Video: Larry Leptin's Halloween Candy Monsanto’s Toxic and Mutated World – Is Sugar Safe to Eat? Of course, GMO sugar, like other GMO “foods,” doesn’t need to be labeled as such (because nobody in their right mind would buy it if it were). Half the refined sugar in the U.S. is from beets – and insiders say the industry has quickly converted to the GMO Frankenfood beets, estimating up to 95% of farmers are now using them. Beet sugar is often mixed with cane sugar, meaning that unless a product lists the ingredient as cane sugar or organic cane sugar then it…
 
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    The Nutrition and Food Web Archive

  • Effects of Combat on Returning Female Veterans Focus of Fippinger Grant

    Administrator
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:38 pm
    Do female combat veterans have more problems adjusting to civilian life than males? In one of the first studies of its kind, Women’s Health Research at Yale will launch a collaborative study to identify gender differences among returning soldiers. Of the two million Americans who have fought in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2001, some 220,000 have been women, and many of these women have been in combat. In fact, this is the largest cadre of U.S. military women exposed to combat to date. Women’s Health Research at Yale is undertaking its study of gender differences among veterans in…

  • Possible Novel H1N1 Cases In Pigs Not Unexpected; Experts Say U.S. Pork Is Safe To Eat

    Administrator
    17 Oct 2009 | 5:06 am
    USDA has confirmed that hogs at the Minnesota State Fair may have screened positive for the novel H1N1 virus. USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories expects to have confirmatory results within the next few days. This event is not unexpected given that much like humans, hogs can contract influenza viruses. Experts have said unequivocally that U.S. pork is safe to eat and that people can not contract the flu from eating pork or pork products. USDA scientists have underscored that novel H1N1 flu is not a foodborne disease; it is a respiratory infection that does not impact pork…

  • Dietitians Name Three Cancer-Fighting Recipes for 25th Anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Administrator
    4 Oct 2009 | 4:20 am
    To observe the 25th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, dietitians with the nonprofit Cancer Project are offering three delicious, low-fat, and easy-to-prepare recipes to help women prevent and survive breast cancer. The recipes include a Green “Goodie” Smoothie; Lentil Artichoke Stew; and Cucumber, Mango, and Spinach Salad. Each recipe is featured in “The Cancer Survivor’s Guide: Foods That Help You Fight Back,” authored by nutrition researcher Neal Barnard, M.D., president of The Cancer Project, and nutritionist Jennifer Reilly, R.D. The guide includes…

  • 3 Tips for Reducing Your Breast Cancer Risk: Get FIT

    Administrator
    4 Oct 2009 | 4:14 am
    Medical advances and early detection have improved the survival rate of breast cancer patients, yet one out of every eight women in the United States will still face the disease. Prevention must now be the focus. Only 5 to 10 percent of cases can be blamed on genetics; the majority appear to be linked to environmental causes and personal lifestyle choices. Dr. Marisa Weiss, founder of Breastcancer.org, reports “Significant evidence links excess weight with a higher risk of breast cancer—both for a first diagnosis and for recurrence.” Maintaining a fit body through healthful eating and…

  • Colourful foods are hot

    Administrator
    4 Oct 2009 | 4:11 am
    The Colour Code, co-authored by James A. Joseph, PhD, lead researcher at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging, explores the powerful connection between the colour of foods and optimum health. “Incorporating colourful fruits and vegetables into a daily eating plan may be the best defensive strategy for fending off many diseases such as cancer, heart disease and dementia,” Dr. Joseph says. For example, deep blue wild blueberries may be “one of the best age-proofing foods in your diet.” More information is available at www.wildblueberries.com. www.newscanada.com
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    Nourishing Thoughts

  • Serve a balanced Thanksgiving meal with foods from all the food groups.

    Maggie LaBarbera
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:15 am
    Thanksgiving meals and healthy eating aren’t usually found in the same sentence. But it really doesn’t have to be that way. This meal, just as any other, should be comprised from healthy foods from all the food groups. The key is including the healthy foods and watching the portion sizes. We often eat way too much of one type of food at the expense of other food groups. Teach your children to enjoy a holiday meal with the traditional foods of Thanksgiving from all the food groups. Meat and Beans Food Group: (this one is easy) turkey, ham or roast. They key to this food group is to…

  • Free Webinar on Detox Today- Meet Alex Jamieson, Co-Star of Super Size Me

    Maggie LaBarbera
    17 Nov 2009 | 11:35 pm
    Alex Jamieson was the nutritional consultant on the movie Super Size Me. She will be participating in a free webinar today! I am very excited to hear her talk about the book she wrote, The Great American Detox Diet: Feel Better, Look Better, and Lose Weight. Learn how to detox your body of excess fats and artificial, low quality junk foods and about her career as a nutritional consultant. How often do you have the convenience of participating in a seminar, ask questions and get tips right from a convenient place? And it is free. If you haven’t signed up, there is still time. The seminar…

  • Holiday food safety reminders – Avoiding cross contamination in the kitchen.

    Maggie LaBarbera
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:25 am
    It’s food safety month. With all the holiday food preparations for large groups it is easy to forget some good food safety habits. We are defrosting foods, preparing some foods early, other foods are sitting out for periods of time. To help you keep your foods germ free, here is a list of some key reminders: Take the time during meal prep to wash your hands and wrists with soap and water for 20 seconds. This is a good practice for your kids during meal prep. In the refrigerator, store turkey and other raw foods that will be cooked on the bottom shelves and ready-to-eat foods on the top…

  • Healthy Monday – Fill your refrigerator with healthy foods for a healthy family.

    Maggie LaBarbera
    16 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    This Monday make over your fridge! Switch whole milk with skim, and sugary soft drinks with pure fruit juices. Ditch the processed foods and fill your fridge with fresh produce. Mondays are a great day to renew Family Health vows. Every Monday, you will find some healthy tip to help your family start the week off on a Healthy Note! Thanks to Healthy Monday organization for sharing their Monday tips.

  • Turkey food safety- Guidelines for buying, storing and thawing your turkey for Thanksgiving

    Maggie LaBarbera
    13 Nov 2009 | 2:41 am
    It is the kick off to holiday season and you are probably beginning to think about the turkey. Turkey is a very good source of protein, selenium, niacin, vitamin B6 and the amino acid tryptophan. It’s a good source of zinc and vitamin B12. The skinless white meat is an excellent high-protein, low-fat food. Here are some helpful tips on buying and thawing your holiday turkey. Is your fridge ready? Turkeys are big! Before buying your turkey, check out the fridge and make sure you have room for it. Should you buy fresh or frozen turkeys? There is really no difference. Some may say that a…
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    Integrative Nutrition Blog

  • Stuffed Roasted Acorn

    Integrative Nutrition
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:51 am
    It’s that time of year.   Are you planning your Thanksgiving dinner menu?  Here is a recipe that is healthy and delicious!  Enjoy! Stuffed Roasted Acorn Prep Time:    10 minutes Cooking Time:    45 minutes Yields:    4 servings Ingredients:    2 acorn squash 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed Sea salt and pepper ½ cup toasted pumpkin seed, chopped ½ cup parsley, chopped Stuffing: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon curry ¼ cup golden raisins…

  • Nourishing the Teacher by Graduate Danny Arguetty

    Integrative Nutrition
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:26 am
    Integrative Nutrition 2004 graduate Danny Arguetty has written a beautiful book, Nourishing the Teacher, inquires, contemplations & insights on the path of yoga.  IIN is producing so many quality professionals in the health and wellness field.  We are so proud of our grads and their accomplishments. We congratulate Danny on this wonderful achievement, and hope to hear from more graduates that are out there changing the world!  The following is a description of Danny’s book:   “The art and science of yoga invites us into an ever-evolving quest of…

  • Giving more than thanks on Thanksgiving: IIN to help feed the needy

    Integrative Nutrition
    17 Nov 2009 | 8:29 am
    Integrative Nutrition will join forces with City Harvest to help provide Thanksgiving dinner for families in the New York Area. This is just a small way of showing thanks for all the good fortune we’ve had this year. As we grow and expand, Integrative Nutrition is so happy to give back to the community.  IIN and City Harvest share similar values in promoting nutrition education, locally grown food, and preventative health care.  Now serving New York City for more than 25 years, City Harvest is the world’s first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the…

  • Flu Tips

    Integrative Nutrition
    16 Nov 2009 | 9:31 am
    Whether you decide to get the H1N1 vaccination or not, you can take precautions to avoid the flu or to help reduce symptoms once you recognize them.  Below are some suggestions to lower your risk and ease the onslaught of those symptoms. Wash hands frequently, especially when arriving at work, after shaking hands, using a phone, handling money, etc. Gargle 2-3 times a day with warm salt water. Use Listerine if you don’t trust salt. H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat to proliferate and show symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. Don’t…

  • Will the Soda Pop?

    Integrative Nutrition
    13 Nov 2009 | 11:45 am
    Recently the American Academy of Family Physicians announced an agreement with Coca Cola, whereby Coke would give a six-figure grant to the AAFP to develop web content on beverages and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  This outraged many in the health and wellness field.  There were calls for the AAFP to break their deal with the soda giant, denounce any health benefits of sugary beverages, and proclaim them a piece of the health crisis pie by contributing to America’s growing obesity problem, especially among children.  Walter Willett, guest speaker at Integrative…
 
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  • What Will Be the Superstar Ingredients of 2010?

    Carlotta Mast
    10 Nov 2009 | 8:21 am
    With November already in full swing, Nutrition Business Journal is busy pondering the product, ingredient, regulatory, sales channel and other trends we believe will most impact the global nutrition industry in 2010. I’ll be sharing some of our ingredient predictions this week during a VendorWorks session sponsored by Cognis Nutrition & Health at the 2009 SupplySide West trade show in Las Vegas. The session—titled, “Media Roundtable: Ingredient Trends Hot Off the Press,”—will be held from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. on Friday, November 13, in the Galileo 905 room of the Venetian &…

  • From Vitamin Shoppe IPO to NCN V, Investment Landscape Looking Brighter for Nutrition Firms

    Carlotta Mast
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:50 am
    The Vitamin Shoppe’s better-than-expected initial public offering (IPO) on October 27 demonstrated that the public markets, which have been generally turned off by retail plays in recent years, see lots of opportunity in the dietary supplement and nutrition sector. The IPO was the first for a retail-based company in almost two years, and it raised about $150 million for the 434-store supplement chain. A week before The Vitamin Shoppe’s better-than-expected opening day, a group of 20 smaller nutrition-related companies convened in San Francisco for the fifth meeting of the Nutrition…

  • Not Even Dr. Weil Can Escape FDA and FTC H1N1 Claims Scrutiny

    Carlotta Mast
    19 Oct 2009 | 7:57 pm
    On October 15, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a joint H1N1-related warning letter to DrWeil.com for claims the Internet retailer published for its Immune Support Formula. The agencies said the company had made illegal claims about the Immune Support Formula being a prevention, treatment or cure for the H1N1 flu virus in people. DrWeil.com—which is owned by Weil Lifestyle LLC and sells products under the name of the well-known integrative medicine guru Andrew Weil, MD—pulled the content in question from its Website in…

  • Daniel Fabricant to join NBJ Sports Nutrition & Weight Loss Webinar

    Patrick Rea
    16 Oct 2009 | 12:43 pm
    I have some very interesting news.Daniel Fabricant, Interim Executive Director of the Natural Products Foundation, has agreed to join the NBJ Sports Nutrition & Weight-Loss webinar and present an expert review of the September 29 Senate Subcommittee hearing on steroid products being marketed as supplements, the FDA’s recent raid on Bodybuilding.com, the Hydroxycut recall and other regulatory-related events pertinent to dietary supplements, particularly sports and weight-loss products.Our goal is to provide webinar attendees with an intelligent and realistic view into the current…

  • Cargill Revenues Down 65% From Last Year’s Record First Quarter

    Jason Phillips
    13 Oct 2009 | 10:16 am
    Cargill, one of the world’s largest suppliers of raw materials, saw its net earnings decline by 65% in the first quarter of the 2010 fiscal year. Cargill’s bottom line was negatively impacted by its majority investment in the Mosaic Company, a fertilizer company which saw a 91% profit decline in Q1. Revenues for the global supplier totaled $525 million for the quarter ended August 31, 2009. Last year’s Q1 revenues of $1.49 billion were the highest in company history.Despite Cargill’s large first quarter decline driven by industrial segment losses, it was able to churn out earnings…
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  • Whey Protein Isolate vs. Whey Protein Concentrate

    Today I wanted to post an excerpt from Your Naked Nutrition Guide that will clear up a question I commonly get about protein powder - What is the difference between whey protein isolate and whey protein concentrate.  At the end of the post I also share with you one of ...

  • Female Body Breakthrough – Rachel Cosgrove’s New Book

    A quick note from Mike: I have guest blog from probably the country's #1 female trainer - Rachel Cosgrove (in case someone from NBC reads my blog, you should replace Jillian Michaels with Rachel Cosgrove on the biggest loser). Rachel has a new book that is released today called "The ...

  • Anti-Inflammation Diet – 4 Steps to Less Inflammation

    I recent was interviewed for an audio program on the topic of Anti-Inflammatory Diet. I wanted make setting up your diet to fight inflammation to be simple and more importantly practical. I came up with 4 main components to an anti-inflammatory diet. Here they are: 1. Eat Less Carbs - More ...

  • 4 Mental Tricks for Permanent Weight Loss

    Yesterday I went to a really interesting seminar that was discussing how to identify the specific actions that people use to lose weight and maintain their new weight. There was a lot of information shared and I'll be writing about it over the next week or so but today I ...

  • Your Nutrition Belief System – The Simple Way to Never Diet Again

    So I'm back blogging after a wild WSFL 2.0 week last week (not to mention the 2 weeks leading up to it as I was scrambling to get the new package together). Today I wanted to step back from all the 'rapid weight loss' talk to share with you a concept ...
 
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    Pinch My Salt

  • Spaghetti Squash Gratin

    Nicole
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:09 am
    While we normally eat spaghetti squash tossed with nothing more than a a bit of olive oil and a handful of fresh-grated parmigiano reggiano, I decided to splurge this time around and used the versatile squash to create a rich and creamy gratin. This gratin was inspired by a recipe I found at Laura Rebecca’s Kitchen.  I’m sure her sour cream version is wonderful, and that’s what I had originally planned to make, but when I realized that I had some heavy cream that needed to be used, I opted for that instead.  I also added some shallots along with the garlic, and decreased…

  • Wordless Wednesday: Acorn Squash

    Nicole
    4 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am

  • Apple Cinnamon Buttermilk Cake

    Nicole
    2 Nov 2009 | 8:31 am
    This simple, delicious apple cake may be my new favorite fall dessert.  It is moist, tender, packed with tart apples and cinnamon, and very easy to prepare.  What’s not to love? On a whim, I decided to update the popular Blueberry-Strawberry Buttermilk Cake with fall flavors by swapping in apples, cinnamon and extra vanilla for the blueberries and strawberries.  But the result of the experiment was so much better than the original, I’m not sure if I’ll ever make the other version of this cake again.  It’s that good. Although the cake is excellent on its own, you…

  • Pumpkin Doughnuts

    Nicole
    29 Oct 2009 | 3:24 pm
    Although this was my first time making them, I’m beginning to think that these warm and spicy pumpkin doughnuts are going to become a fall tradition around here.  Filled with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and even a hint of cardamom, these doughnuts will warm your soul on a crisp autumn morning. Have you ever made doughnuts from scratch?  The closest I had ever come to making doughnuts was back in my college days when I learned how to make faux doughnuts (fauxnuts?) by poking holes in refrigerated biscuit dough rounds and frying them up in a skillet.  They were pretty good if you…

  • Wordless Wednesday: A Hike Before the Storm

    Nicole
    21 Oct 2009 | 4:06 pm
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    Iateapie.net Healthy Diet Food Reviews

  • Hello World. Welcome to the New and Improved Iateapie.net

    20 Nov 2009 | 12:10 pm
    Have you noticed anything different about Iateapie.net lately? Some new weekly healthy meal plans perhaps? Even Recipes! We've been quietly testing out a new format over the past few weeks and since we haven't heard any complaints, let's make it official! Welcome to the new and improved Iateapie.net! (Photo Credit: D. Sharon Pruitt) ... There's more. Continue reading 'Hello World. Welcome to the New and Improved Iateapie.net'...

  • Starbucks Egg White, Spinach & Feta Wrap

    20 Nov 2009 | 11:04 am
    The Starbucks Spinach, Roasted Tomato, Feta & Egg Wrap is currently the lowest calorie option listed under their breakfast menu, so I decided to try it out. But instead of breakfast, I had it for lunch one day when I was while I was there working. This sandwich is made with a whole wheat wrap stuffed with an egg white patty, spinach and feta cheese (just as the name implies). NUTRITION FACTS Serving Size: 1 wrap Calories: 280 Total Fat: 9 grams, 14% Saturated Fat: 3.5 grams, 18% Sodium: 1140 mg, 48% Protein: 19 grams Carbohydrates: 35 grams Fiber: 8 grams, 32% Sugar: 4 grams Price: $3.25I…

  • Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

    20 Nov 2009 | 3:23 am
    Fall is here! Do you want to know how I know that? No, it's not because my calendar told me so. It's because Edy's Pumpkin Frozen Dairy Dessert and Celestial Seasonings Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride Tea are back on the shelves! Plus, the talented Starbucks baristas are already whipping up the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte. NUTRITION FACTS Serving Size: Tall (16 ounces) Calories: 200 Total Fat: 0% Saturated Fat: 0% Sodium: 170 mg, 7% Protein: 11 grams Carbohydrates: 38 grams Fiber: 0% Sugar: 37 grams Price: $3.49 (Tall) I walked into Starbuck's yesterday with a Pumpkin Spice Latte on my mind. In a…

  • Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Chocolate Little Bites Cereal

    19 Nov 2009 | 10:29 am
    Upon first seeing Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Little Bites in the stores, I snatched up the Honey Nut variety and enjoyed every last morsel. Adam from Grub Grade and Jilian from Back to the Nest, both left comments that the Chocolate version was the best. So you know what I was on the look out for when it was time to get more cereal?! Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats Chocolate Little Bites of course! NUTRITION FACTS Serving Size: 55 grams (46 pieces) Calories: 190 Total Fat: 1 gram, 2% Saturated Fat: 0% Sodium: 120 mg, 5% Protein: 5 grams Carbohydrates: 47 grams Fiber: 6 grams, 23% Sugar: 12…

  • Fiber One Banana Chocolate Chip Frozen Muffins

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:28 am
    Fiber One is cranking out new products left and right. The newest invention to pop out of their test kitchen is Fiber One Frozen Muffins, which intrigued me to the point that I just had to give them a try. Of course, I chose the Banana Chocolate Chip variety! NUTRITION FACTS Serving Size: 1 muffin (65 grams) Calories: 180 Total Fat: 4 grams, 6% Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams, 8% Sodium: 180 mg, 8% Protein: 3 grams Carbohydrates: 37 grams Fiber: 7 grams, 28% Sugar: 18 grams Price: $4.50 (1 box of 4) Contrary to what the box claims, 10-15 seconds in the microwave didn't do it for my little muffin,…
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    The Ethicurean

  • Sharon, the bounty!: A review of Astyk’s “Independence Days”

    Jennifer M. aka Baklava Queen
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:29 am
    Ever since the idea of going locavore, or eating local on 100-mile diets, tiptoed into the mainstream a couple of years ago, more people have chosen to support their local farmers markets and to eat fresh food in season. The old chorus continues, however: “What can a locavore eat in the winter?” Well, quite a lot, really. Sharon Astyk tells you how in “Independence Days: A Guide to Sustainable Food Storage & Preservation.” A former academic turned writer, subsistence farmer, activist, and prolific blogger who farms in upstate New York with her husband and four…

  • Calling all small farmers: Eco-Farm pre-conference focuses on the business side of sustainability

    Guest
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    By Rebecca Thistlewaite My husband Jim and I have been farming intently for about five years now, at TLC Ranch near Santa Cruz. Our business has grown by an astonishing 3,500% in 5 years — ridiculous, I know! — but somehow we have yet to see a net profit at the end of the year. Although we feed thousands of people with our exceptionally flavored, “clean” meat and eggs — full of Omega-3 fatty acids, conjugated lineolic acids, vitamins, and loads of iron — we don’t have enough money to ever fathom taking a few days off for the holidays, let alone buying some of our own…

  • Scientists monitor tuna by measuring toxins

    Ethicurean
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:53 am
    Toxins tell tuna’s tale:  The Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) population is split into two groups, with the 45 degree meridian acting as a rough dividing line. Some fish swim across the line to feed or spawn, and scientists and fishery managers would like to know how many fish make the ocean crossing. Naomi Lubick reports on a new research paper that uses two potent classes of pollutants — polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and chlordanes — as a geographical tracers. By looking at the ratio of the various chemicals, the scientists can tell where the fish have been. Chlordanes…

  • Pets vs. livestock: Cracking open the myths about backyard chickens

    Charlotte
    12 Nov 2009 | 12:40 pm
    Last spring I decided that this was the year I was going to finally get some chickens. On a snowy Saturday in March I brought home six tiny cheepers that I bought at my local ranch store in Livingston, Montana. Two of them died right off, which didn’t entirely surprise me: those fluffballs didn’t look like they’d really committed to life on the planet. My carpenter boyfriend recycled a big packing crate into a nice tight coop, and we put up a fence. Long story short, the fencing was inadequate and just as they got to laying age, two of my hens were dispatched by the bird dog. Sigh. I…

  • It takes a city to save a farm: How the Bay Area food and farming community helped Soul Food Farm recover from a devastating fire

    Bonnie Azab Powell
    9 Nov 2009 | 5:02 pm
    I posted previously on Ethicurean (here and here) about the September fire at Soul Food Farm, a relatively new but well-known pillar of the Bay area food scene. The detailed account that follows will soon appear in Edible San Francisco, and while it recaps some of what I’ve written before, I post it here in the hopes that it might give other communities some ideas of how to help when — or preferably, before — disaster strikes. Around 1:30 a.m. on the night of September 3, engineer-turned-chicken farmer Eric Koefed awoke thirsty, then saw a terrifying orange glow through the windows.
 
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    Health Diaries: Eat This!

  • Penne Arrabbiata Sauce Recipe | Spicy Pasta Arrabiata

    12 Nov 2009 | 9:36 pm
    Being a lover of spicy food, penne all'arrabbiata is one of my favorite Italian dishes. Arrabbiata means "angry" in Italian. Arrabiata sauce is most often used with penne pasta but it's also great with other pasta shapes like spaghetti and rigatoni. You might also want to try this sauce on chicken or shrimp. Ingredients 1 lb penne pasta 1/4 c. olive oil 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley 3 cloves minced garlic 1 (28 oz) whole plum tomatoes salt and pepper to taste grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese (optional) Directions Place a large pot of water on the stove…

  • Can You Freeze Avocado? | Freezing Avocados

    12 Nov 2009 | 2:44 pm
    Avocados don't freeze well whole or sliced but you can puree them and freeze them for later use in guacamole, sandwiches, dips, and salads. To puree avocado, peel the fruit and remove the pit. Puree the flesh, add half a tablespoon of lemon or lime juice for each avocado, and place the puree into a plastic container or bag leaving about half an inch of air at the top. Seal the container and place in the freezer. The mixture will stay good for four or five months. After thawing, use within three days.

  • How Many Calories in Shrimp?

    8 Nov 2009 | 2:32 pm
    How many calories are there in shrimp? Shrimp are one of the lowest calorie food items you can eat when prepared the right way. When I'm trying to cut calories I always make shrimp a big part of my diet. I often hear people say that shrimp have a lot of calories and should be avoided if one is trying to lose weight. This is simply not true. Three ounces of raw shrimp has about 80 calories. So the fat and calories in the shrimp you eat are entirely dependent on how you prepare them. Fried shrimp, of course, are high in fat and calories. The same goes for shrimp dishes that are prepared with a…

  • Avocado and Shrimp Salad Recipe

    8 Nov 2009 | 2:18 pm
    This easy avocado and shrimp salad recipe is refreshing and packed with nutrition. Tomatoes and cucumber round out the flavor. I like to use large grilled or stir fried shrimp but small, boiled baby shrimp are also good. Tip: add goat cheese, mango, or walnuts for a richer salad. Ingredients 2 medium avocados 2 cups red leaf lettuce 2 cups cooked shrimp 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup sliced cucumber salt and pepper to taste Directions Wash and dry lettuce, tear into large pieces, and arrange in a bed on the bottom of a plate or bowl. Cut avocados in half and remove the pits. Slice into wedges.

  • Is Avocado a Fruit or a Vegetable?

    7 Nov 2009 | 3:00 pm
    Like the tomato with which it is often eaten, the avocado is a fruit that is often mistaken for a vegetable. Avocados, sometimes called alligator pears, are a fruit in the Lauraceae family (laurel). Like many other fruits, avocados contain a single large pit (seed). Because they are not sweet and are often used in salads and other vegetable dishes, many people believe them to be vegetables. However, in some countries they are used in desserts. In Brazil, Indonesia, and Vietnam avocados are used in milkshakes while in Sri Lanka a dessert is made using mashed avocados, sugar, and milk. No…
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  • Hot

    Lucy
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:08 pm
    It is insanely hot.   The key to staying calm in unending heat is to drink lots of water and move very slowly, especially when performing the everyday sort of tasks.  Like the washing. Which dries, this stunningly hot November, as you're pegging it to the line. Washing can be a drudge, but since discovering Janet's marvellous Mrs Washalot, I'm a whole lot jollier about the small amount I actually do.    Cooking isn't nearly as much fun in the heat, but at least I'm preparing - mentally, I think (I hope...) - for the shocker this summer doubtless shall be. Because…

  • Bowls-full

    Lucy
    16 Nov 2009 | 11:01 pm
    This week, the fruit bowl finally holds something worth crowing about. Small, hard nectarines, patiently softening and, better still, a clutch of delicious almost-there apricots. That bowlful there is my mothers'. She got in a week earlier than I.   When Nellie bends my elbow to push it gently across my back, she always holds my hand. My fingers (of their own accord) often curl up to greet hers and gently grasp back, a gesture I find intimate and comforting but I wonder how she feels about it. Beneath her tiny, hot hands, my shoulders have dropped, my neck moves freely and I haven’t…

  • Simpler still

    Lucy
    11 Nov 2009 | 2:58 pm
    One of my favourite can't-be-arsed-it's-too-damn-hot things is this. It's simple, but, ever alert to ways in which I can make life simpler still, to add another serve of vegetables to the day, I came across a great little radish idea in Jamie Oliver's slightly naff magazine while waiting at Heathrow.  About time we talked food 'round here.Oliver calls them Quick Japanese Pickles. His are made with green cabbage, torn into small pieces, and shiso leaves, something I'm keen to try this afternoon with the head of snappy wombok that's waiting in the fridge. I…

  • Things to make the heart leap

    Lucy
    10 Nov 2009 | 6:20 pm
    Small wonders that arrive in the post from halfway across the world. (Thank you, Callipygia. I adore him.)This photo because he, the kookaburra, looks far nobler than my attempts to capture them on film.Edward Rochester, in Jane Eyre, both on paper and on my telly. All lovely things, no?   

  • Peas

    Lucy
    9 Nov 2009 | 2:06 pm
    A week away from home and my 'Greenfeast' peas, a bushy, low growing variety, have begun to flower - sweet, white-faced blossoms that look remarkably like the butterflies encamped in the rocket one bed over - and actually send out recognisable pods. It's all very pretty, I must say. A lot can happen in a week.  Now. You may be wondering, as well you might, where the Spring Edition of An Honest Kitchen is, being, as it is, practically summer. Thing is, part of my trip to Sydney last week was all about just that. Kathryn and I have decided that Honesty is a huge part of our…
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  • Do you know more about nutrition & exercise than GPs & truckies?

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:08 pm
    Friday is usually Quicklinks day and I know it’s a popular weekly round-up. However this week I wanted to concentrate on just one link. The latest Australian Family Physician has an article about weight loss facts and fallacies. Noting the confusion about weight loss information, they decided to survey two groups of people about their weight loss knowledge. One group were GPs and medical registrars, while the others were truck drivers and tradesmen. So I thought I’d survey readers of Limes & Lycopene to see if you can do any better. Are the following statements true or false?

  • How many meals do you cook?

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:02 pm
    Despite the cookery books, TV programmes and heavy interest in food, research from the UK claims most people only cook nine different dishes. Lack of time, the problems of feeding fussy eaters, worry that kids will reject new foods are all given as reasons for this narrowing of meal choices. Nine out of 10 families cooked the same meals over and over again, while one in four made the same meals on the same day of the week. Plus 81 percent of respondents claimed they made two or more meals every night because their children were fussy. The top meals cooked by British families were: spaghetti…

  • Quicklinks

    12 Nov 2009 | 8:06 pm
    Pomegranate honey: I love this idea via Katrina of Kale for Sale for honey with pomegranates. I’m storing this recipe away for Autumn when Australian pomegranates come into season Don’t detox: I’ve never believed in detoxing and I heartily agree with this short piece from The Guardian – the doubtful dividends of detox diets. Re-evaluating your 2009 health resolutions: A bit self-referential this one, as I’m pointing you to a piece I wrote for my clinic website – asking what happened to your 2009 New Year resolutions? Food ideas for the current season: Over…

  • Spring recipes & An Honest Kitchen

    10 Nov 2009 | 6:22 pm
    Last week I had the pleasure of actually spending time with Lucy. While we work together closely on An Honest Kitchen, I could count on one hand the number of times we’ve actually seen each other face-to-face. An evening and a morning spent together, catching up and talking about food, gave us the time and space to talk about An Honest Kitchen. What’s happened to Spring? Those of you in Australia will have noticed we are in the latter stages of Spring. Summer is around the corner, snapping at spring’s heels – and yet we haven’t released our Spring Edition. Given…

  • Quicklinks

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm
    How to cook a boiled egg: It’s one of those seemingly simple kitchen tasks that can actually be tricky to perfect. There’s a great article on boiling eggs at Serious Eats. It goes through a bit of the science and how to get the best results, with a lovely level of geekiness. Thanks to @freshtonic for sending it to me. For those in the Northern hemisphere: While our temperatures are rising, I’m aware those of you on the other side of the world are heading towards winter. Here’s a lovely, hearty meal from Girl Interrupted Eating – beef, barley and ale stew. It has…
 
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    LuckyVitamin.com

  • Herb of the Week: Rhubarb

    Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:45 am
    Rhubarb is commonly available in the produce section of grocery stores. It is a perennial plant with large triangular shaped leaves. Rhubarb has medicinal uses, but most commonly the plant’s stalks are cooked and used in pies, tarts and other foods for their tart flavor. It has been used as a supplement in traditional Chinese medicine and was also used in medieval Arabic and European prescriptions. Rhubarb can be used as a strong laxative, with the roots being used as a laxative for at least 5,000 years. Rhubarb has an astringent effect on the mucous membranes of the mouth and the nasal…

  • Lucky Vitamin Presents: Phelps Industries

    Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor
    18 Nov 2009 | 12:57 pm
    Lucky Vitamin is happy to introduce Phelps Industries products to our customers. Phelps Industries develops kitchen cleaning solutions for the resorts and hospitality industries. Products are also appropriate for use in offices, schools, health care industry and anywhere that total kitchen cleanliness is an issue. Phelps Industries has created top-quality household products with the challenge of solving kitchen problems with its own unique formula. The company is proud of its accomplishments because customers have contributed by recognizing the value that each product brings to the daily…

  • Immune Boosting Cleanse

    Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am
    The winter is quickly approaching and so is the flu season. People often seek alternative ways to boost the immune system around this time of the year. Enhancing the immune system is something we should do throughout the entire year but, for different reasons, we tend to be concerned only when temperatures fall. This fall, people have another important reason to be preventive: the “swine flu”. The H1N1 influenza continues to make news around the world and some people are still looking for information on how this contagious infection is transmitted and how to prevent it. H1N1 virus may…

  • Lucky Vitamin Presents: Protein Bakery

    Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor
    16 Nov 2009 | 1:32 pm
    Lucky Vitamin travels around the world to bring you the best products. Next stop, we go to New Zealand for our latest addition, an innovative bakery named The Protein Bakery. The Protein Bakery is a wholesale, health food manufacturing company which was established in 2005. Since then, the Protein Bakery has launched its growing product range to over 1500 retailers across New Zealand and exports to five countries around the world. Lucky Vitamin is proud to supply the Protein cookies to our customers. The bakery produces all of its own products through their purpose built factory in…

  • Foods That Help You Fall Asleep

    Mauricio Matusiak, Senior Editor
    13 Nov 2009 | 1:55 pm
    You often wonder whether or not you should eat before going to bed. Some foods may help you not just to fall asleep but have a better night of sleep. That’s good news if you regularly have problems falling asleep and worry about foods and drinks that may keep you awake. Most reports and studies focus on foods and drinks that may keep you awake instead of promoting sleep and relaxation. A recent post shows the best sleep-better foods and drinks to help you fall asleep. You may find several lists of “best foods prior bedtime” on the Internet. The foods listed may vary slightly from list…
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    Google News: Vitamin News

  • 19732 children receive Vitamin "A" and polio vaccine in Ejura - Ghana News Agency

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:35 am
    19732 children receive Vitamin "A" and polio vaccine in EjuraGhana News AgencyMr Amoah said apart from the children, 645 out of 728 lactating mothers, who gave birth not more than eight weeks ago were also given the vitamin 'A'

  • Warning Issued For Heart Patients Who Take Vitamin Supplements - WISN.com

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:03 am
    HealthJockey.comWarning Issued For Heart Patients Who Take Vitamin SupplementsWISN.comResearchers in Norway found that patients who combined folic acid with Vitamin B supplements were more likely to develop cancer. Lung cancer rates were 25 Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Increase Risk of Cancer in Patients with Heart DiseaseCancer ConsultantsPossible Link between Cancer and B12 and Folate Use? By Dr. Zina KronerMediaSyndicate (press release)Folic Acid, B12 May Increase Cancer RiskWebMDOncology Update -HemOncToday -U.S. News & World Reportall 107 news articles »

  • Local firm donates vitamin pills to brave soldiers - Malvern Gazette

    20 Nov 2009 | 6:46 am
    Local firm donates vitamin pills to brave soldiersMalvern GazetteNature's Own, which manufactures health food supplements, vitamins and minerals, is taking part in Operation Yuletide 2009, launched by the Kent-based

  • Newbury vitamin company gets boost with Donald Trump as partner - Boston Herald

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:05 pm
    Washington PostNewbury vitamin company gets boost with Donald Trump as partnerBoston HeraldNow it's linked to a Massachusetts-based vitamin and health products company. Ideal Health, a 12-year-old Newbury company, has teamed up with Donald Trump TRUMP'S VITAMIN LINEContactmusic.comDonald Trump Pushes Health, Vitamin PillsCelebrity Health & Fitness (blog)The Donald's new gig: selling nutritional productsThe Associated Pressall 112 news articles »

  • Vitamin B niacin offers no extra benefits to statin therapy - Food Consumer

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:22 pm
    Diabetes Health (press release)Vitamin B niacin offers no extra benefits to statin therapyFood ConsumerVitamin B Niacin is often used together with statins to help reduce heart risk, but a new study suggests niacin Heart Health Alert: Niacin Reverses Hardening of the ArteriesMedfindsNiacin may not help arteriesUnited Press InternationalIn patients on statins, raising good cholesterol with niacin (Niaspan), but Diabetes Health (press release)PR-AU.com... (press release)all 8 news articles »
 
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    Mike R. Eades, M.D.

  • The Statinator Paradox

    mreades
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:48 pm
    Pity the poor lipophobes and statinators.  They’ve just taken another grievous wound to their favorite theory and haven’t even got sense enough to know it.  In fact, not only do they not have sense enough to realize they’ve taken the hit, they’re actually crowing about it. The current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has an article titled Trends in High Levels of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in the United States, 1999-2006 that puts another major dent in whatever validity remains of the lipid hypothesis of heart disease. I’m going to start…

  • Statinators spill the beans

    mreades
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:19 pm
    Oftentimes people become so fixed in their thinking – and in their belief that everyone else thinks the same way – that they unwittingly raise the curtain and expose the wizard of their flawed thinking, showing it for what it really is.  Statinators have done just that in an article in the current issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). The study, Effects of High-Dose Modified-Release Nicotinic Acid on Atherosclerosis and Vascular Function, compares the increase in carotid artery plaque over a 12-month period in subjects taking niacin versus those…

  • Bonnie & Clyde

    mreades
    2 Nov 2009 | 2:21 pm
    You can see me in the photo at the left kneeling by a headstone in a forlorn, weed-infested graveyard in a bad part of Dallas, Texas.  The remains below that headstone are none other than those of Clyde Barrow, the male half of the notorious duo who ravaged the the southern states in the late 1920s/ early 1930s, and who were made famous to our generation by the hit movie Bonnie & Clyde, starring Faye Dunaway  and Warren Beatty.  In real life, just as in the movie, Bonnie and Clyde drove into an ambush in rural Louisiana where they met their ends in a hail of bullets on May 23, 1934.

  • Sous Vide Supreme tour

    mreades
    23 Oct 2009 | 8:04 pm
    I’m throwing up a quick post just so you all won’t think I’ve been captured and sold into slavery.  MD and I are on the coast-to-coast Sous Vide Supreme introduction tour, which  ends today.  I thought I would have plenty of time to blog and Tweet on this tour, but it has ended up being a huge time gobbler.  What with getting all the stuff set up, checking in and out of hotels, running for flights and flying all over heck and gone, there has been barely any time to keep up with emails let alone fiddling with the blog. As I type these words, we’re at 37,000 feet somewhere between…

  • Low-carb gaining a foothold…with the mainstream

    mreades
    13 Oct 2009 | 10:59 pm
    The video below shows Chris Gardner, Ph.D., researcher from Stanford University, giving a presentation about the data he generated when he compared the Atkins diet to the Ornish diet, the Zone diet and the LEARN diet.  You all probably remember this study, which he published in JAMA in 2007, showing the low-carb diet brought about greater weight loss and better lab value improvement than the other three diets. Click here to view the embedded video. As you watch this long video (and you should watch it; it’s extremely entertaining and filled with a ton of good info), there are a few things…
 
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    Sports Nutrition

  • Surfing the Web for Nutrition Information

    12 Nov 2009 | 6:30 am
    Recovery From Hard Exercise; Sport NutritionRoughing-up Your Sports Diet; Sport NutritionWhat You Should Know About Sports Nutrition and SupplementsSurfing the Web for Nutrition InformationKeeping Fit; Muscle Over Fat; Don't Just Eat Less, Strength Train, Weight-lossThe Dayton Triangles: Related Sports Photos & ArticlesDayton Triangles NFL Football Team: Historical Marker in Triangle Park, Dayton, OhioDayton Triangles Related SitesDayton's Triangles Team RecordsDayton Triangles' Impact on Early Records

  • The Story of the Men Who Integrated Pro Football

    4 Oct 2009 | 11:31 am
    GRIDIRON GAUNTLET: The Story of the Men Who Integrated Pro Football, In Their Own WordsOne year before Jackie Robinson broke the color line in major league baseball, four men became the first black pro football players of the modern era. While blacks had played in NFL in its early days, none had since 1933. In GRIDIRON GAUNTLET: The Story of the Men Who Integrated Pro Football, In Their Own Words, twelve players who began their careers after World War II reminisce about the opposition they faced, the segregated hotels and restaurants, and the hostility that comes with being a trailblazer.

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    23 Sep 2009 | 6:12 am
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  • What You Should Know About Sports Nutrition and Supplements

    16 Sep 2009 | 6:10 am
    What You Should Know About Sports Nutrition and Supplements Fluid Facts For Active Lifestyles; Sport NutritionScientific Evidence for Musculoskeletal, Bariatric, and Sports NutritionClinical Sports Nutrition: Book ReviewFood for a Fit HeartKeeping Fit; Don't Just Eat Less, Strength Train, Weight-lossSurfing the Web for Nutrition InformationRoughing-up Your Sports Diet; Sport NutritionRecovery From Hard Exercise; Sport Nutrition

  • Steps to a Healthier You

    3 Jun 2009 | 6:21 am
    Fit & Well: Getting Fit at Any Age by David Oshman and Patricia Oshman Nutrition - Your Missing Link? Steps to a Healthier You Sport Nutritionby Nancy Clark
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    Nutrition - LifeMojo

  • Low Glycemic Index Diet (GI Diet)

    LifeMojo Team
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    The "glycemic index diet" or "GI diet" or "low glycemic diet" are more of a way of eating rather than a diet. Originally developed as a tool to help diabetics manage blood sugar control, the glycemic index has found its way into the mainstream weight loss market. The glycemic index is the basis for many popular diet plans, such as South Beach Diet and the Zone diet. What is GI (Glycemic Index)? Not all carbohydrate foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The glycemic index or GI describes this difference by ranking carbohydrate foods according to their…

  • Five Easy to Cook Healthy Foods

    LifeMojo Team
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    When you're too tired to cook and too rushed to think about it, it's too easy to make bad decisions on what to eat; takeaways and fast food seem an easy option. With a little bit of planning, however, you can cook a quick nutrient dense food that give you more nutrition per minute! Eating healthy doesn't have to take a lot of time. You can prepare a healthy meal just as quickly as an unhealthy one. Yes, you really can have a meal on the table in thirty minutes, from start to finish. The key to cooking a healthy meal is a little pre-planning. Read through the recipe and make sure you have all…

  • Healthy Salad Ingredients

    LifeMojo Team
    15 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    An important part your healthy weight loss program is to eat healthy. Many people rightly believe that a healthy salad is good for you. The question is what is a healthy salad? Over the years, the standard restaurant plate of healthy salad veggies has morphed into a platter of greens piled high with things like fried chicken and heaps of cheese, all hiding under a thick blanket of dressing. Healthy salad recipes should be simple and with a delicious array of leaves, herbs and other produce to add flavors, colors and textures. Minimal or no cooking should be involved and often be prepared well…

  • All About Antioxidants

    LifeMojo Team
    11 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains contain many components that are beneficial to human health. Research supports that some of these foods, as part of an overall healthful diet, have the potential to delay the onset of many age-related diseases. These observations have led to continuing research aimed at identifying specific bioactive components in foods, such as antioxidants, which may be responsible for improving and maintaining health. What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our…

  • Effects of Smoking on Nutrition

    LifeMojo Team
    8 Nov 2009 | 10:30 am
    Cigarettes are one of the most lethal carcinogens known to man. They are the single most common and preventable cause of cancer in society. Although most people know that cigarette smoking causes lung cancer and other respiratory illness, and it is one of the main causes of heart disease, most people do not grasp the nature and extent of how harmful tobacco is. The combination of smoking, liberal drinking and poor nutrition conceivably elevates the risk for various chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. Studies show that, beyond the act of smoking itself, smokers may…
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    The Food Medic

  • First Place Win in the Sizzlin’ Summer Recipe Contest

    Gary
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm
    First of all, I’m sorry for the lack of posts.I’ve started a new site for food photography that you can view at BigShot Images. I’ve been enjoying photography so much that I wanted to put together a place people could go to see my photography alone without all my entertaining stories and incredible wit [...]

  • Big Eye Tuna, Watermelon, and Cucumber Tartare

    Gary
    1 Oct 2009 | 11:46 am
    Our hostess had a fabulous kitchen complete with Mesquite butcher block countertops and a Viking range with a wok burner that would make the entire county of China envious. All of this with maestro Michael Cerza on the Steinway belting out some incredible tunes.

  • Pan Roasted Salmon with Wilted Spinach

    Gary
    1 Sep 2009 | 2:36 pm
    My fishmonger had some beautiful wild caught Coho Salmon fillets and I couldn't resist this sweet fish. People seems to have some trepidation when cooking fish. The two most difficult things to master with fish, salmon in particular, is touch and doneness. Touch has to do with the actually feel of the fish when lightly pressed with the index finger. Doneness has not only to do with touch but also carry over cooking time and I will discuss that in a moment.

  • Butternut Squash Chips

    Gary
    17 Aug 2009 | 1:41 pm
    It's 9:30 p.m. and I want some junk food. Good, healthy, vegan junk food. I searched through every nook in the kitchen and other than tofu and some brussel sprouts that have started to compost in my crisper drawer, the only thing giving me the eye like that stupid stack of money with googly eyes in the Geico commercial is a butternut squash. Not what I was hoping for.

  • Poblano Pesto Macaroni and Cheese

    Gary
    13 Aug 2009 | 7:48 pm
    This Saturday, Mr. Natural here in Austin will be hosting a holistic fair and vegetarian cookoff challenge. I thought it fair to enter when I found out the top three entries will recieve $300, $200, and $100 respectively. That, and I'm the sixth entry ;) The odds are good. I'll be entering my Mexican Tofu Casserole. Hopefully, I won't be going head to head with five Mexican grandmothers that have been cooking vegetarian all their life.
 
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    Healthy Food & Healthy Living

  • How do low-carb diets affect mood?

    Ayala
    16 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am
    The promise of many popular diets often includes not just weight loss, but a happier outlook. Yet, a new study shows that the expected mood improvement—the added perk usually seen when losing weight—seems to be short-lived in successful dieters on a low-carb diet. The low-carb diet debate is one that doesn’t seem to want to fade away. The diet itself is an old one. The idea that eliminating most carbs as a weight-loss strategy is an idea that preceded Dr. Atkins by more than a century. There are many types of low-carb diets with varying restrictions on the types and amounts of…

  • Are we exercising less or eating more?

    Ayala
    9 Nov 2009 | 3:07 am
    There are many compelling reasons to exercise. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the incidence of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. It improves mental health, fosters strong muscles and strong bones. It also makes most participants happier and improves our looks. Physical activity also burns calories. In the past few decades exercise has therefore become one arm of the two pronged approach to combat overweight and obesity. Exercise is the calories expended in the equation; food intake is the calories we take in. Any change in the balance of calories in and calories…

  • Walnut yeast “roses” cake: a delicious indulgent dessert

    Ayala
    2 Nov 2009 | 3:03 am
    If the photo of this golden, brown delicacy wasn’t enough to whet your appetite, let me describe the smell: It’s the essence of childhood dreams, the aroma of pleasure itself. At least for me. Clearly I’m digressing this week from veggie and whole grain recipes and the science of healthy living to the aroma of baked cakes. Well, I do make desserts, and am very much into indulgent ones. I don’t serve dessert every day but I’ll conclude every festive weekend meal with one, and I’ll always leave room for dessert when we eat out. So for those of you who’ve asked what’s in my…

  • Healthy neighborhoods can reduce the risk of diabetes

    Ayala
    26 Oct 2009 | 3:09 am
    Do you live in a healthy neighborhood? Is there such a thing as an unhealthy neighborhood? Personal choice has a big impact on many aspects of our health, but do we really have the wherewithal to choose our lifestyle, or do most of us fall into a pattern determined by what’s easy to do and what everyone else is doing? Sure, there are a few motivated individuals who swim against the stream and set their own trend. Most of us don’t. Whether we realize it or not, we follow the lead of our parents and friends and do what’s easy along a path of least resistance. There’s no doubt that our…

  • Coke did make America fat

    Ayala
    19 Oct 2009 | 3:01 am
    Coca-Cola’s CEO Muhtar Kent recently wrote a much viewed op-ed in the Wall Street Journal titled “Coke Didn't Make America Fat,” in which he claims Americans need more exercise, not another tax, and should “enjoy the simple pleasures of a Coca-Cola.” While it’s perfectly understandable that Mr. Kent would fight the soda tax idea—not because it threatens American’s freedom to choose, but because it will undermine soda companies’ profits and image—the article includes so many untruths and misleading statements that it begs a fact check and a response. First off, I’ve read…
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    Food Renegade

  • Fight Back Friday November 20th

    KristenM
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pm
    Welcome to yet another Fight Back Friday! Today we're bringing together a collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the Real Food Revolution. Who are they? Why, they're the Food Renegades. You know who you are -- lovers of SOLE (Sustainable, Organic, Local, and Ethical) food, traditional food, primal food, REAL food, the list goes on. I believe that by joining together, our influence can grow, and we can change the way America (and the industrialized world) eats! [[This is a summary only. Keep reading by clicking on the Title above.]]

  • Fight Back Friday November 13th

    KristenM
    12 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pm
    Welcome to yet another Fight Back Friday! Today we're bringing together a collection of recipes, tips, anecdotes, and testimonies from members of the Real Food Revolution. Who are they? Why, they're the Food Renegades. You know who you are -- lovers of SOLE (Sustainable, Organic, Local, and Ethical) food, traditional food, primal food, REAL food, the list goes on. I believe that by joining together, our influence can grow, and we can change the way America (and the industrialized world) eats! So, let's have some fun. [[This is a summary only. Keep reading by clicking on the Title above.]]

  • Urban Farming Hassles

    KristenM
    12 Nov 2009 | 9:51 am
    Urban farming. Depending on who you are and what you love, those two words either fill you with excitement or make you cringe. For those of us in the sustainable food movement, urban farming equals an opportunity to grow and produce food locally -- often times right in our own yards or neighborhoods. For those of us who grew up on conventional farms, urban farming means the smell of dung, diesel, and the noise of chickens invading your picturesque urban space. Balancing the needs of these two segments of the population can challenge even the most forward-thinking "green" cities, as Kansas…

  • Genetically Modified Corn Farmers Breaking The Rules

    KristenM
    11 Nov 2009 | 11:11 am
    Tsk. Tsk. As if genetetically-engineered crops weren't scary enough, a recent study revealed that as many as 37% of farmers planting genetically-modified BT corn crops aren't complying with federal rules designed to maintain the crop's resistance to damage from insects. BT corn, you'll remember, is genetically modified to be insecticidal. In other words, certain insects eating BT corn in fields should die. In order to help ensure that insects don't grow resistant to the toxins in the plant, federal regulations written by the EPA require farmers to plant 20% of the fields with non-BT corn in…

  • GAPS Starter Kit Winner

    KristenM
    11 Nov 2009 | 10:32 am
    I owe you all an apology. Somehow in the midst of what has been a very chaotic life recently, I failed to post the winner of the GAPS Starter Kit giveaway. I selected the winner ages ago via Random.org, but completely neglected to pass on the news to you. Recently Nicole from GAPSdiet.com contacted me [...] [[This is a summary only. Keep reading by clicking on the Title above.]]
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    A Weight Lifted

  • It Happened This Week: Holiday Tips, Kickboxing, Self-Talk, and Helping Yourself

    Mary
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:12 am
    Image by Road Fun via Flickr The holidays are coming!  The holidays are coming!  Are you ready?  Thanksgiving is just days away and soon Christmas and New Year’s will be here, too.  To help get ready, read over these tips for staying healthy during the holidays.  And check out an interview of Marsha on PyschCentral’s blog Weightless about how to navigate the misguided holiday eating tips we see everywhere during this time of year. Speaking of the New Year, Nutrition Unplugged reviews what we can expect to see on grocery store shelves next year.  Look for…

  • Healthy Recipe Thursday! Fresh Cranberry Relish

    Marsha
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am
    Thanksgiving is next week in the U.S.  By now, many of us have already planned our traditional meal with all of our family favorites.  If you’re like me, I serve almost the same meal every year.  It just wouldn’t be the same otherwise.  But I’m always looking for one or two different dishes just to keep it interesting. Today’s recipe is a family favorite at Alta’s house. A registered dietitian and great cook, Alta tests the recipes we feature on our women’s healthy weight loss website.  She takes the recipes our chefs come up with at Green Mountain,…

  • Dealing With Exercise Interruptions

    Mary
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    You don’t have to live long to realize things don’t always go as planned.  This seems especially true in regards to healthy living.  The best laid plans for eating right and exercising can be thrown askew by hundreds of minute or major interruptions, like or getting sick. For me, a four day sickness came to interrupt my plans.  Last week I was advancing my workouts, bumping up their intensity so these last two weeks would be the best two I spent here.  And now I’m laying in bed wondering if I will be able to walk a mile later this week, let alone run part of it.  My…

  • Good Bacteria: A Legitimate Obesity Buster?

    Cindy
    17 Nov 2009 | 7:24 am
    Who hasn’t seen the fabulous looking Jamie Lee Curtis espousing the virtues of Activia on their TV set in the last year? Does anyone else wonder just what all the bifidus regularis is about? Well, bifidus regularis is one of several helpful cultures found in the gut. Because our digestive system performs two vital functions: absorbing nutrients and providing protection against potentially harmful substances and micro organisms, it is important to keep this system functioning well. And as we get older, our supply of some of these cultures can become too low.  In fact, there’s…

  • Can We Force People to Be Healthy?

    Marsha
    16 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am
    This is a cross-post from one of my recent posts on WeAretheRealDeal,  a body image blog that was introduced at last summer’s BlogHer conference at a panel discussion on body image and blogging.  I’m pleased to join the blog as a contributor. Self-efficacy is a big word.  Okay, two words.  It’s about our belief in ourselves, essentially that we are in charge of our thoughts and actions. The concept pops up in my mind every time I hear someone say it’s a person’s duty to live a healthy lifestyle.  We see these kinds of statements often in discussions that get into HAES…
 
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    Natural Health Restored

  • Natural Health Books, My Personal Favorites

    9 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Not sure what natural health books are worth reading? Here are some of the most useful books on health I have read.

  • Healthy Smoothie Recipes

    5 Nov 2009 | 8:43 am
    Here are some healthy smoothie recipes to have on hand for times when you need a quick energy boost.

  • How to Buy Acai

    5 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    What to look for when you buy acai products. Not all acai berry products are created equally.

  • Make An Acai Bowl

    5 Nov 2009 | 8:21 am
    Learning to make an acai bowl is simple. Find out how to turn acai berry pulp into a delicious treat.

  • Heavy Metal Poisoning

    5 Nov 2009 | 7:12 am
    Learn about natural remedies for heavy metal poisoning.
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    The Nourished Kitchen

  • Oeufs en Cocotte with Lox

    Jenny
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:23 am
    Oeufs en cocotte, with their simple elegance, make a for a charming, nourishing breakfast and are well-suited to a variety of accompaniments: fresh herbs, raw milk cheeses, ham or bacon or even my favorite – homemade gravlax.  Easily prepared in single-serving portions, oeufs en cocotte are perfect for those cooking for only themselves or for a very small family.   On hectic mornings – which, I might add, is nearly every morning – it’s easy to crack an egg into a dish, season it and slide it into a waiting oven.  By the time I’ve finished my shower, breakfast…

  • Soy & Illinois Prisons: Tuskegee of the 21st Century

    Jenny
    16 Nov 2009 | 9:04 pm
    Beginning in 2003, shortly after notorious former governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich took office, the Illinois prison system effected a change in the diet fed to their inmates.  Hand-in-hand with agricultural giant Archers Daniel Midland – the illinois prison system converted the diet of prisoners to one with grossly high levels of soy – upwards of 100 grams a day (read more about the soy prison case).  Earlier this year, a group of sickened inmates filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the serving of soy as a primary protein source in Illinois prisons.  Since that time, numerous…

  • Day One: Ferments, Kefir and Healthy Cooking for Kids

    Jenny
    13 Nov 2009 | 8:25 pm
    Amanda Love demonstrates the preparation of dairy kefir. This morning started off excitedly – a bleary-eyed awakening, a rush, quick registration and a charming, nourishing breakfast of faintly, but pleasantly, salty soaked oats, apples and raisins.  The day was a whirlwind – and worthwhile – from Scott Gryzbek’s quick and dirty tutorial on how to ferment anything, to Beverly Rubik’s fascinating pilot study analyzing the blood of adherents to the Weston A Price diet and Jennette Turner’s take on the intricate details of food and its effects on the mood and…

  • Molasses & Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls

    Jenny
    11 Nov 2009 | 9:32 pm
    There is nothing quite like a warm cinnamon roll and a hot mug of tea on a cool Saturday morning. We love them – especially my husband and my son who crave them with a passion – but we could do without the mounds of refined flour, hydrogenated fats and white sugar that plague breakfast plates; rather, these cinnamon rolls are mildly sweet and offer a decidedly rustic texture of sprouted grain flour.  Dried cranberries with their tart flavor add interest and complement the inclusion of molasses and cinnamon.  Like all cinnamon rolls, these are relatively labor intensive so save…

  • Blogging Wise Traditions 2009

    Jenny
    10 Nov 2009 | 3:52 pm
    This week brings the 2009 Wise Traditions Conference hosted by the Weston A Price Foundation – and I’ll be blogging live from the conference. The conference will cover sustainable farming practices, traditional diets, radical medicine, alternative approaches to cancer and infertility as well as myriad other topics focused on just how nourishing foods can help us to heal our bodies and our planet. If you can’t join us, you can still keep up to date on the conference, its lectures and fabulous meals in real time by checking in here at Nourished Kitchen, Hartke is Online,…
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  • Meatless Monday - Savory Apple Pizza

    16 Nov 2009 | 8:57 am
    Good news!  Wheat Thins is well on its way to being completely HFCS free!  Read more about it at A Life Less Sweet Reviews and enter my giveaway to win free Wheat Thins!I have a thing for pizza.  It's so easy and so good.  And while pizza can be a greasy, unhealthy mess, it doesn't have to be!  Start with a nice crust - whole wheat, preferably - add a good sauce, toppings of choice, and a little cheese (not too much!), and you've got yourself the makings of a tasty and healthy meal.  Pizza is also an easy way to enjoy a meatless meal - a meatless meal your kids…

  • Peter Rabbit Organics fruit pouch review and giveaway!

    8 Nov 2009 | 5:17 pm
    Iam really excited about the product of the day. Why? I just think it's so refreshing to find a fruit puree made of something other than apples. Not that applesauce is a bad thing, but my family is just not that crazy about it as a snack.Read the rest of the review and enter the giveaway!

  • News, links, and recipes from me to you!

    8 Nov 2009 | 12:14 pm
    A Life Less Sweet is now on Facebook! Become a fan for even more info, links, random musings, and a unique opportunity to provide input.A Life Less Sweet has been included in the 100 Best Blogs for Healthy Parents! Lots of great blogs in this list, and more that I'm looking forward to discovering!Next, a great blog that I came across recently - Fix Me A Snack. This blog's tagline - "A healthier approach to family friendly snacks." Scroll through this blog whether you have kids or not. There are lots of great looking snacks! Like Cheesy Sweet Potato Balls (on my to do list for today!), or…

  • Added Fructose - Trick or Treat?

    30 Oct 2009 | 12:29 pm
    Trick or Treat? You get a little of both with fructose. Fructose from natural sources - treat! Fruits and vegetables rarely have much fructose and that fructose is bundled along with vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and good stuff we're only beginning to learn about. Fructose is present in much higher quantities in honey and maple syrup (closer to a 50/50 mix of fructose and glucose), but it also comes bundled with good stuff.In small amounts, fructose may actually be good for you. In large amounts, the opposite is true. Too much fructose is implicated in many health issues such as high…

  • Meatless Monday - Empanadas de choclo y queso (corn and cheese empanadas)

    26 Oct 2009 | 7:26 am
    A big thanks to Meatless Monday for featuring my pumpkin muffin recipe this week! They've got a day's worth of pumpkin recipes for you to try this week in honor of Halloween. Using their recipes, you can have pumpkin for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert! I plan to put a little twist on my pumpkin muffins and turn them into pumpkin cupcakes for my son's class Halloween party by adding some vanilla frosting and a few decorations. I think that they'll love them!I love going to our local Farmer's Market. It's always such a short-lived treat - good live music, delicious fresh produce, and…
 
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  • New ASN Post

    Caitlin
    19 Nov 2009 | 8:07 pm
    Even though I haven't written here, I am still writing occasionally for the American Society for Nutrition blog. Please check out my new post here: Academic Freedom I actually wrote it about a month ago, but it was just posted.Thanks!

  • Low Carb Crabbiness

    Caitlin
    10 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am
    I couldn't help but share this study just because it made me laugh. If you know me, you know how I feel about the "low carb" craze. Moderation of refined carbohydrates = absolutely. Completely cutting out the carbs and replacing them with high fat proteins? Not a chance. Today I read an article with the headline: "Low-Fat Diet Makes People Less Angry Than Low-Carb, Study Says", with the corresponding story reporting that of two experimental groups, one low fat and one low carb, participants receiving the low fat diet were much less grumpy and angry than those who restricted their…

  • Time Out

    Caitlin
    17 Sep 2009 | 10:35 am
    It's time for me to let go of my blog guilt and admit that I have to take an official hiatus from blogging. In between implementing, researching, and writing my thesis, a new job, a full class schedule, wedding planning, and internship applications it's time to let it go for a bit. I love it, and I miss it, but Feed Between the Lines will be there when I am ready to come back.So to those of you who follow my blog, I'll be back soon. And thank you for reading.

  • Organic Article

    Caitlin
    17 Aug 2009 | 8:11 pm
    A lot has come up in my life recently, all good things but not leaving me very much time to post. I hope to get back on a (semi) regular schedule soon.In the meantime please take a minute to check out my latest post on the ASN site. I asked some of you your reasons for purchasing organic produce and included some of the quotes in the piece. I was actually so impressed by the thoughtfulness of the answers I received that I am going to post them separately on here. In the mean time, please go read "The Organic Quandary". Thanks!

  • More Words from Marion Nestle

    Caitlin
    30 Jul 2009 | 3:13 pm
    A study released today has the nutrition world buzzing about organic vs. conventional foods. Click below to read what Marion Nestle, one of my favorite nutrition expert extraordinaire has to say about it. I really couldn't have said it better myself:"Today’s huge flap about organics"Love her.
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  • 5 Healthy Eating Habits that Adults Can Learn from Kids

    19 Nov 2009 | 6:08 am
    If you pay any attention to television ads for kids' food or scan the baby food aisle at the supermarket, you'll immediately see that there's a heavy emphasis on healthy foods for little people. But the sad fact is, while we obsess about whether a food has too much fat or too many preservatives for our kids, we will throw just about anything down our own hatch. Consider how you could improve the quality of your own diet by adopting a few healthy eating habits kids usually follow. Click to read now.

  • A Safe Pill to Prevent Flu: Vitamin D

    16 Nov 2009 | 7:36 am
    H1N1 flu cases are putting us on guard. You've already added immune-boosting foods like citrus, yogurt, and mushrooms to your diet. But what about supplements? You've heard about Vitamins C and D, and zinc lozenges, so which ones actually may prevent flu? Click to read now.

  • Food of the Month - Fennel

    12 Nov 2009 | 12:29 am
    This month, we shine the spotlight on a lesser-known vegetable that deserves its own spot on stage: fennel. Fennel is related to coriander, carrots, and dill, and all parts of the plant - bulb, stalk, leaves, and seeds - are edible. The plant has a white bulb, green stalk, and feathery green fronds. Click to read now.

  • Theme - Diabetes Month

    9 Nov 2009 | 7:04 am
    Shining the spotlight on diabetes during diabetes month is a helpful step to awareness. Meal planning is another important step that makes it easier for those living with the disease to better manage it; and, nutritional meal planning can help us all eat healthy. Click to read now.

  • All About Pre-Diabetes Eating

    4 Nov 2009 | 9:10 am
    Nutritionist Susan Burke March demystifies pre-diabetes and what you can do (and eat) about it. Click to read now.
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  • take two, on apple seeds

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: Don’t apple seeds have cyanide or arsenic in them? (This was in response to yesterday’s post.) Answer: I don’t think Snopes is the final answer on everything, but I like how they research topics. Here they are on apple seeds: http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/apples.asp If this troubles you, by all means take that extra step of cutting the seeds out. But let me say this: you can get yourself really worked up about all the “harmful” compounds in natural plant foods we eat every day. I’ve blogged here plenty–and written in my…

  • Vitamin U Well Known to Herbalists for Decades

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    I would call this progress but I'd be much happier if  Dr Gary Peltz would have given credit to the long time use of Vitamin U by herbalists and traditional naturopaths for a good hundred years if not more.  I was reading about this in the 1950s and it was in my ND education in the 60s-70s. I also taught about it to my students when I had a Natural Healing school.Ever wonder why sauerkraut and other fermented cabbage products have been used for healing over so many years?Common herbal medicine may prevent acetaminophen-related liver damage, says researcherScienceDaily (2009-11-18)…

  • anything to make food prep easier

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Dear GreenSmoothieGirl: I was talking to someone today who said he puts whole, uncored apples in smoothies. Is that okay? Answer: Absolutely. I do it too. However, if your apples are not organic, quickly cut out the divots in the top and bottom of the apple. That’s where the pesticides collect, and it’s hard to wash that part.

  • Struggle vs Challenge: my road to completion

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    Struggle vs Challenge: my road to completionIs your health journey a challenge or a struggle? A challenge may not be easy, but it can be joyful. A challenge is something that can be embraced even from the begin of the journey. A challenge, while it can be difficult, does not include the added dimension of resistance. A struggle is being in once place and needing to be in another. A struggle is not only difficult, but it is a burden. A struggle is a challenge that is filled with resistance. A struggle is no fun at all. How do you know where your journey stands? All you need to do is simply ask…

  • A different approach to weight loss

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    This is the first of three reports that we are releasing on our 90 Day Weight Loss Project here at The Oake Centre for natural health education.Please feel free to contact us for more information and with any questions you may have.Many people know that stress in a factor in weight gain. Stress of course can be from many sources including lifestyle, work, lack of exercise, sedentary work and lifestyle situations, food allergy, chronic illness, environmental toxins and many more concerns that might not always be identifiable.With the approach we are investigating in this project, cause isn't…
 
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  • Misunderstanding Probiotics

    Giselle
    3 Nov 2009 | 4:00 pm
    A lot of people are interested in kefir and in fact drink this stuff for its health benefits. We know that the health benefits of kefir are a result of it being a probiotic beverage. Unfortunately, few realize just how this “probiotic” thing works. The biggest misconception when it comes to probiotics is thinking that all probiotics, like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, are the same and even interchangeable. They’re not. The term probiotics is simply a term coined for thousands of different bacteria. In fact, the FAO/WHO defines probiotics as “Live microorganisms which when…

  • Muscle Building Workouts And Muscle Building Diet The Right Way

    Ed Armstrong
    23 Oct 2009 | 10:28 am
    I was surprised that Giselle emailed me recently to do a guest post about muscle building. She told me about how lots of people sent her emails asking about how to build muscle, Muscle Building Workouts, Muscle Building Diet and putting on weight. I think this was because of her recent email about MP’s Ultimate Workout Program (which is GREAT by the way) where she mentioned that it’s not for those that want to build muscle mass or something like that. I got that email too because I’m also her subscriber as I too, love kefir. I think Giselle chose me because she knew that…

  • How Safe Is Kefir?

    Giselle
    20 Oct 2009 | 5:30 pm
    I’ve been getting a lot of emails on the topic of “How Safe Is Kefir?” so I’m dedicating this post to answering it. If you’re new to kefir and haven’t consumed homemade kefir, much less made kefir from kefir grains at home yourself, you’re probably wondering as to how safe kefir is for yourself, for your kids, for your family and for your friends. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In general kefir is safe. Many people have and are still making and drinking homemade kefir. And there are little to none reported events regarding food borne…

  • Grow Wheatgrass – Taking Care Of Your Wheat Grass

    Giselle
    6 Oct 2009 | 6:30 pm
    To grow wheatgrass, you will need wheatgrass seeds of course and some other supplies that you can easily find in wheatgrass kits. Now don’t worry, growing wheatgrass is relatively cheap and easy to manage and the best part is it really is good supplement to making kefir. People often ask how and where they can grow wheatgrass. I always advice people to grow wheatgrass indoors instead of outdoors. This is because indoors you can keep them in a very controlled environment wherein you keep the temperature just right at about 60deg Fahrenheit or about 20deg Celsius. You are able to monitor…

  • Kombucha And Kefir

    Giselle
    19 Sep 2009 | 9:00 am
    Kombucha is a cultured tea that cleanses your body and has been proven to get rid of a many of different health problems. At the same time, It is a delicious beverage and is easily made. Similar to kefir, you will want to experiment with different recipes or ways of culturing it. The more you experiment, the better you will become when making kombucha tea. Very limited studies have been conducted on Kefir. This is also true for Kombucha tea. They both have many claims for their health benefits but I would gladly tell anyone not to rely on these solely to cure their health problems. Taken with…
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    Training and Nutrition Tips for the 15K and Half Marathon Runner

  • Training Diet - How Runners Shop for Food in a Grocery Store

    Kathleen Lisson, CSW
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:23 am
    In ‘Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook,’ Clark recommends choosing foods in their natural state rather than heavily processed foods.For me that means shopping mostly on the outer aisles of the supermarket. I like to start by choosing organic fruits and vegetables from the produce section, whole grain tortillas and flatbread for pizzas, fat free cheese and organic yogurt, organic milk and eggs, and frozen fruits and vegetables.I dip into the aisles in the middle of the supermarket for whole grains, choosing old fashioned oatmeal and brown rice as well as whole wheat pasta. I also…

  • How Napoleon Hill Focuses and Motivates my Running

    Kathleen Lisson, CSW
    16 Nov 2009 | 9:32 am
    "I Could Never"As a vegetarian and long distance runner, I have heard those three words over and over for over a decade. “I could never give up meat.” “I could never run that far.”“I could never” is often a self-limiting excuse masked as praise.“I’m not able to do that yet” or “I don’t have the passion to commit to that” is what many people mean to say. By saying “I could never,” they subconsciously shut down their potential by telling themselves they are not capable of achieving anything they put their minds to. When I finished my half marathon I officially…

  • Which fruits should I buy organically?

    Kathleen Lisson, CSW
    13 Nov 2009 | 8:35 am
    According to the Environmental Working Group, the following foods can have a high level of pesticide residue. I am going to try to buy organic when I choose these fruits from now on:Peaches, apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, kale, lettuce, carrots and pears. I already enjoy fresh organic baby spinach, frozen bell pepper strips and fresh baby carrots at my coop, the Honest Weight Food Coop in Albany, NY.I also try to purchase canned and frozen organic foods whenever possible, so I can support farmers who raise their crops without pesticides. I used to say that I…

  • Inspirational quotes for First Day of Running Training

    Kathleen Lisson, CSW
    9 Nov 2009 | 7:26 am
    Inspirational quotes for First Day of Running TrainingTwo traditional stories from China can provide inspiration for runners who are scared of taking on the challenge of a 15K race or half marathon. The first story is for a non-runner or casual jogger who is scared of starting a program.The second is for a runner who is not sure he or she can finish the race. The stories are found in the Epoch Times article ‘Do Not Draw a Circle on the Ground and Imprison Yourself.’ My favorite quote of the stories is, "There is no difference between others and me. I just try to do things without giving…

  • How to start training for a 5K race after a scheduled break from running

    Kathleen Lisson, CSW
    5 Nov 2009 | 10:41 am
    My month-long break from running lasted two weeks. Sunday afternoon I was back on the treadmill and weighing whether I should train for a New Year's eve/day 5K race.I am starting off slow, running a half mile the first day and increasing my daily distance to a mile every other day for the first week.I am adding this running into my present exercise schedule. Right now I am practicing an hour of yoga on Monday and Wednesday, doing a half hour of multi-joint lower body exercises like squats and lunges on Tuesday and Saturday and performing upper and lower body weight training using weight…
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  • Five for Fridays – Nov 20, 2009

    TwinToddlersDad
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Greetings! Hope you all are having a great week so far. We are getting ready for Thanksgiving, which happens to be my favorite Holiday. I am looking forward to it next week. What are your plans? Here are 5 nutrition related articles that caught my eye this week. Enjoy and drop me a comment to share your thoughts. Vitamin D deficiency linked to heart disease Vitamin D deficiency is in the news again! The American Heart Association had its annual conference in Orlando this week where a study presented a link between low levels of vitamin D and increased risk of heart disease and stroke. This…

  • Nutrition Trivia – Sugar in Salt

    TwinToddlersDad
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:15 pm
    Recently, @Lisa_Amarna asked me this question on Twitter: Any idea why there is sugar or dextrose in my table salt? Hmm..this would make a perfect trivia question, I thought. So I decided to do some research and post an answer here. Turns out that dextrose is added to iodized salt to make it stable against oxidation in air. Iodide in the form of potassium iodide provides protection against iodine deficiency known to cause goiter which is a disease of the thyroid gland. According to the Salt Institute, potassium iodide is added to salt in a very small amount – 0.006% to 0.01%, which is…

  • Simple Recipes – Avocado and Pears Salad

    TwinToddlersDad
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    This is a very easy recipe for a quick salad! We stumbled on it in Recipes from the Heart, a cookbook we recently purchased to support the Operation STEM-ulus from the U.S. Foodservice to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to needy families. We adapted it slightly to match the ingredients at hand. We don’t normally eat avocado but this recipe turned out to be a great introduction and extremely simple to prepare. We are definitely hooked and plan to try this fruit in other recipes! Ingredients 2 avocados, peeled and diced into small cubes 2-3 pears, peeled and diced 1 large tomato,…

  • Food Facts – Vitamin D from Mushrooms

    TwinToddlersDad
    18 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Plenty of news about deficiency of vitamin D in children these days and plenty of advice on how to get it from foods like fish and milk or supplements. But did you know that UV light zapped mushrooms are full of vitamin D? UV light from the sun is what makes vitamin D in our own skin. This is a great way to enhance the vitamin D content of mushrooms without any additives. Mushrooms are also a good source of vitamin B, iron, protein and fiber. This is good news for those who may be allergic to fish or dairy, or simply want to look for more options before getting on the vitamin D supplements…

  • Ask the Expert – Eating Out

    TwinToddlersDad
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Ask The Expert is a weekly column on Littlestomaks.com. The idea is to have a reader-submitted question answered by a nutrition expert or a pediatrician. Feel free to submit your question in the comments section below. This week, Registered Dietitian Wendy Reinhardt offers practical tips on how to make healthy choices when eating out with your kids. Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RD Member of the American Dietetic Association. B.S. University of Missouri, Columbia in Nutrition and Physical Fitness. M.S. James Madison University in Nutrition and Physical Activity, Expert in nutrition and physical…
 
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  • Top Restaurant Trends for 2010

    Janet
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:57 am
    photo source: Flickr, Waleed What will be in store next year for restaurants?  Mintel Menu Insights, a service that tracks U.S. menu trends, identified five predictions for 2010.   The trends reflect a greater focus on high quality ingredients, classic flavor combinations and authentic, old-fashioned preparations  to lure in diners.  “In 2010, we expect menus to go back to the basic roots of good food and drink,” said registered dietitian Maria Caranfa, a senior analyst for Mintel Menu Insights.  Here are Mintel’s top five restaurant trends for next year: Classically…

  • Supermarket Guru’s Top Food Trends for 2010

    Janet
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:37 pm
    ‘Tis the season of food trends.  So you’ll be hearing a lot from me about emerging trends as we approach the New Year. Here’s a look at the top food trends for 2010 identified by Phil Lempert, aka the Supermarket Guru. Private label evolution.  Consumer acceptance and purchasing of less expensive store brands are at an all-time high. Lempert predicts that the major food companies will fight back with new strategies, such as  co-branded products and partnerships with retailers. 1960s are back! Perhaps it’s the influence of the popular show Mad Men, but the spotlight…

  • 2010 Consumer Packaged Goods Trend Predictions

    Janet
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:29 am
    photo source: Flickr, Mazda6 (Tor) What will be the breakthrough new products of next year?  The trend experts at Mintel released their 2010 global consumer packaged goods predictions.  Overall, the theme is all about recreating the familiar.  “Post-recession, we don’t expect manufacturers to reinvent the wheel,” said Lynn Dornblaser, a new products expert at Mintel.  “Instead, we predict 2010’s new products will give shoppers something familiar paired with something new to better satisfy their needs.  On retail shelves, we expect today’s familiar…

  • The Power of 100 Calories to Close the Country’s Energy Gap, Battle Obesity

    Janet
    15 Nov 2009 | 6:55 am
    It doesn’t sound like much, but there appears to be a lot of power in 100 calories.  In fact, some of the country’s leading obesity experts believe 100 calories may hold tremendous potential to stem the obesity epidemic. In an excellent commentary in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association titled Using the Energy Gap to Address Obesity, James O. Hill and colleagues make a case for the “energy gap.”  This term was coined to estimate the degree of change in the energy balance point that’s required to prevent weight gain or maintain weight loss. …

  • Changing the Way America Eats

    Janet
    9 Nov 2009 | 9:37 am
    Every five years the government assigns a group of experts to scour the latest scientific evidence to help form the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These experts convened in Washington , DC last week and the meeting was made public via a webinar.  This was the fourth meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.  I wrote about the previous meetings in posts titled Debating Our Diets and What Should Americans Eat. The recommendations are expected to be finalized in late spring or early summer.  Then they’ll be translated into an updated food pyramid and will guide…
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  • Quick Dinners: Slow Cooker Minestrone

    Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:10 pm
    I almost didn’t post this recipe because I wasn’t very happy with it at first. But when we had it for leftovers all week my mind changed. And it seemed to taste better each time we tried it. One night in a pinch for dinner it was minestrone soup with grilled cheese sandwiches…yum. I cut the veggies the night before and put them in separate bowls in the fridge. One bowl contained the onions, carrots, celery and garlic and other bowl was full of cabbage and zucchini. The biggest pain was sautéing the veggies in the morning. It was a work day so I didn’t have a lot of…

  • Do You Raise (or lower) Your Hand to Chocolate Milk?

    Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD
    16 Nov 2009 | 8:24 pm
    Just last week, a friend of mine stopped by and brought over some chocolate milk for my daughter (he works for Nestle). I’ve never offered Anna chocolate milk, as she is a huge fan of regular. Then, the next time I read the news, I found that chocolate milk may be on the chopping block at schools. This led to the National Dairy Council’s campaign, Raise Your Hand to Chocolate Milk. I think I forgot chocolate milk existed until now. Activists for the ban say that kids are already getting too much sugar and chocolate milk only adds to their sugar intake. Chef Ann Cooper, the “Renegade…

  • 5 Myths about Raising Vegetarian Kids

    Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD
    12 Nov 2009 | 10:04 pm
    Last week, a mom asked me if her baby would miss key nutrients if she fed her a vegetarian diet. This week, the Los Angeles Times had a big spread on raising vegetarian kids. I felt like someone was trying to tell me something. So a post was born. According to the American Dietetic Association, 3 percent of children 8 to 18 years old are vegetarians. And if you’re a parent interested in feeding your family a vegetarian diet, you’ll want to get up-to-speed on what you need to do. So I’ve listed the most common myths, followed by truths, about what it really takes to raise vegetarian…

  • Quick Dinners: Chicken Fajitas

    Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD
    9 Nov 2009 | 8:46 pm
    My daughter loves Mexican food, I love Mexican food and my husband loves it too.  That love is why Mondays are “Mexican Food Night” around here.  We usually have make-your-own burritos but I’ve been wanting to try something new.  A few weeks ago I made Chicken Fajitas and they turned out just okay.  I thought they would’ve been better if I had used a tasty marinade.  So I searched google and found Rockin Robin’s Cooking Mexican Recipes, a site that features lots of ways to make Mexican food including a recipe for Sizzling Chicken Fajitas.  And guess what? Not only did my…

  • Get Your Questions About Fat Answered

    Maryann Tomovich Jacobsen, MS, RD
    5 Nov 2009 | 9:46 pm
    Deciding how much and type of fat to feed your family can be confusing.  In the nineties it was all about lowering total fat but now experts talk about trans, saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.  Our expert interview for November will be with Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, award winning dietitian, author of The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet and member of International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids. She knows everything there is to know about dietary fat including the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.  So get your questions answered by…
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