From the “I’m Not Martha” list: GINGER * Ginger is commonly used as a spice in cuisines throughout the world. Though commonly referred to as a root, it is actually the rhizome. * In the fresh state, it has a characteristic staghorn-like appearance; dried ginger is usually sold in form of an off- white to Continue Reading »
This announcement comes from the USDA- Iowa Firm Recalls Beef and Chicken Products Due To Mislabeling Recall Release CLASS I RECALL FSIS-RC-032-2007 HEALTH RISK: HIGH Congressional and Public Affairs (202) 720-9113 Steven Cohen WASHINGTON, July 6, 2007 – Agriprocessors, Inc., a Postville, Iowa, establishment is recalling approximately 35,860 pounds of frozen beef and chicken products Continue Reading »
From Cornell University’s online Chronicle: May 30, 2007 An apple peel a day might keep cancer at bay, Cornell food science study finds By Susan Lang Rui Hai Liu, Cornell associate professor of food science, analyzed the peel from 230 pounds of red delicious apples. An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Or, what Continue Reading »
ZERO Calories ZERO Glycemic Index ZERO Artificial Tastes & Looks Like Sugar Because it’s Made Just from Sugar Wholesome Sweeteners Organic ZeroTM is the perfect sweetener for those living a healthy lifestyle. It is virtually calorie-free (0.2 cals/gram) and has a glycemic index of zero, so while it sweetens, it does so without adding calories Continue Reading »
More benefit from food-based calcium than supplements, preliminary study suggests CHERYL WITTENAUER Associated Press Writer ST. LOUIS — Most women know that calcium is critical in preventing osteoporosis, the disease of progressive bone loss and fractures that affects millions of Americans. But which source is better — calcium-rich foods or supplements? A preliminary study by Continue Reading »
From Natural Products Marketing E magazine Posted on: 06/15/2007 SENDAI, Japan—Optimizing levels of 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) in mulberry appears to help suppress abnormally high blood glucose levels, possibly helping to prevent diabetes onset, according to a new study (J Agric Food Chem, ePub June 8, 2007; ASAP Article 10.1021/jf062680g S0021-8561(06)02680-X). In the two-pronged investigation, coordinated out Continue Reading »
Coffee may cut risk of gout, study finds By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – If men ever needed a reason to justify that extra cup of coffee, here it is: four or more cups of coffee a day appear to reduce the risk of gout, Canadian researchers said on Friday. Gout is a painful joint Continue Reading »
NEW YORK, April 21, 2007 ——————————————————————————– Researchers say a little bit of chocolate really can make you feel better. (CBS / iStock Photo) (CBS) Who hasn’t been heartened — literally — with the news from scientists that chocolate is more than just a treat? New studies show that chocolate and its key ingredient, cocoa, have Continue Reading »
The following article appeared on AOL, and details some serious health concerns……….. Chinese Restaurant Food Called Unhealthy Study Casts Critical Eye at Typical Menu By LIBBY QUAID AP WASHINGTON (March 21) – The typical Chinese restaurant menu is a sea of nutritional no-nos, a consumer group has found. A plate of General Tso’s chicken, for Continue Reading »
Coke And L’Oreal Partner On New Health Beverage March 12, 2007 By Kenneth Hein NEW YORK — Coca-Cola and L’Oréal are partnering to create a new health-and-beauty beverage to launch in 2008, sources said. Currently called Lumaé, the nutraceutical drink was trademarked as a tea-based ready-to-drink beverage by Coca-Cola’s Beverage Partners Worldwide division. The drink, Continue Reading »
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