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National Brands Inc. Issues a Nationwide Recall of Topaz brand Wafer Rolls Because of Possible Health Risks

National Brands Inc., Spring Valley NY is initiating a nationwide recall of all their 4.76oz (135gm) cans and 12.3oz (350gm) cans of Topaz brand Wafer Rolls because it may be contaminated with Melamine.

Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores.

The product comes in 4.76oz (135gm) metal cans and 12.3oz (350gm) metal cans in the following four flavors:

• Topaz Wafer Rolls with Chocolate Flavored Cream Filling Lot numbers L8085A, L8219A, L8245A
• Topaz Wafer Rolls with Hazelnut Chocolate Flavored Cream Filling Lot numbers L8085D, L8219D, L8245D
• Topaz Wafer Rolls with Vanilla Flavored Cream Filling Lot numbers L8085B, L8219B, L8245B
• Topaz Wafer Rolls with Mocha Cappuccino Flavored Cream Filling Lot numbers L8085C, L8219C, L8245C

Consumers who have the product which is being recalled should stop using it immediately. No illnesses associated with this product have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after FDA testing discovered that product was found to contain Melamine.

Consumers who have purchased Topaz brand Wafer Rolls are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-866-238-5201, Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00, Eastern Standard Time.

Source: FDA

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Changes in the way you feel:

• Feeling sad, hopeless, or guilty most of the time.
• Feeling tired, low energy, or feeling “slowed down.”
• Crying a lot.
• Having thoughts of suicide or death.

Changes in eating and sleeping habits:

• Sleep problems, either too much or too little.
• Changes in appetite or weight (up or down).

Changes in your daily living:

• Loss of interest and pleasure in daily activities.
• Problems making decisions or thinking clearly.

Treatment

The earlier you get treatment for depression, the sooner you will begin to feel better. The longer you wait, the harder depression is to treat.

Depression usually is treated with medicine, counseling, or medicine combined with counseling. Medicines for depression are not addicting or habit forming. They work for people with severe depression and may be useful for people with mild to moderate depression. Treatment works gradually over several weeks. If you do not start to feel better after this time, call your doctor. It may take some time to find what works best for you.

For more information, read Depression Is A Treatable Illness, which answers some common questions about depression. To get a print copy of this free booklet, written by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), call the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse at 1-800-358-9295.

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There are literally hundreds of lettuces and salad greens grown throughout the world and, because their seasons peak at different times of the year, there’s always a wide variety available.

That leaves us with no excuses for not getting our “greens”!

Besides the many lettuces (like iceberg, butterhead, romaine and red-tip), there’s a multitude of greens that can be used as the base of a salad, including:

• arugula
• Belgian endive
• curly endive
• frisee
• escarole
• mustard greens
• raddichio
• spinach
• watercress

Add a vinaigrette made with olive oil or a non to low-fat dressing, some shredded reduced-fat cheese of choice and some fat-free croutons for a nutrition packed salad!

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Flu symptoms go away, but nobody wants them to come. So how can you reduce your risk?

One way, of course, is to get a flu vaccination. But there are other things you can do, and they also may work against things that feel like the flu but are from other kinds of infection.

Dr. Allison Aiello at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health had some students who live in dorms wear masks and clean their hands with alcohol-based sanitizers. She compared these students to students who didn’t do those things.

Dr. Aiello said, “The results were really most apparent towards the end of the study, where we observed reductions in influenza-like illness symptoms of up to 50 percent.’’

The study presented at a scientific meeting was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Fitness and Freebies wishes a safe, blessed and very Happy New Year to all!

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The latest environmental catch phrase is “low carbon”, as in a low-carbon economy, which strives to cut back on fossil fuels to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Take the concept to your plate and you have a low-carbon diet, which maximizes foods that require less energy to grow, produce or transport.

How do you know if you’re eating low carbon?  A new web site allows you to rate your plate, carboni-style, and even suggests how to lower the carbon footprint of your diet.  You can drag and drop “foods” onto an imaginary skillet and the site estimates the CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents) emmissions of your meal.  CO2e is an international measure of greenhouse gasses, such as carbon dioxide and methane. 

The site: http://www.eatlowcarbon.org/

Top 5 Low-Carbon Diet Tips

1. Don’t waste food. If you buy it, eat it.
2. Eat regional foods in season.
3. Limit meat and cheese to small portions of those you really love.
4. Don’t buy air-freighted foods like seafood and produce out of season.
5. Avoid processed and packaged foods.

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Ingredients:

1/4 cup Netsle Nesquik Chocolate Flavor Powder
3 to 4 tablespoons fat free milk
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 cups baked pita chips
1 small green apple, chopped
1 small banana, halved lengthwise and sliced

Directions:
Combine Nesquik and milk in small bowl; stir with small whisk until smooth.  Whisk in peanut butter.

Pile pita chips on a platter; top with apple and banana.  Drizzle with Nesquik mixture.

Recipe makes 6 servings.

Source: Nestle Nesquik

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• Take a walk while litening to some soothing music.
• Turn off your cell phone, landline phone and just close your eyes.
• Read one chapter of a book or the newspaper
• Call your best friend
• Close your eyes for a 15 minute catnap.

And most of all, enjoy what’s left of the holiday season!

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers’ health at risk.

View the list and read the rest of the article.

Be cautious of these ingredients. If you’re serious about taking a weightloss pill that is proven safe AND effective - with NO SIDE EFFECTS, consider the highly endorsed and recommended Proactol.

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