Archive for June, 2008

Kernels About Corn

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

I think any one of us has, at one time or another, heard “eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes!” Now we have a comeback, “Well, so is corn!” Corn contains an abundance of one particular carotenoid called lutein (loo-teen), which studies show helps support overall eye health – along with other health benefits. [...]

Too Many Calories?

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

How many calories do you need?  That is a loaded question with a lot of variables. Your age, sex, type of work, physical activity, all come into play. There is no one answer for this question.
Currently, experts recommend a 2000 calorie a day diet for everyone, but this could be unrealistic for many of us. [...]

Salmonellosis Food Warning and Recall

Monday, June 9th, 2008

 
Repeated Violations Prompt Action Against Seafood Company
FDA has taken enforcement action against Minneapolis-based seafood processor Captain’s Select Seafood Inc. The action follows the company’s extensive history of violating food and drug law. The company also has violated the agency’s regulations that require seafood processors to develop and implement plans that identify food safety hazards and offer preventive measures to control those hazards.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01846.html
 
› FDA is warning consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak [...]

Coffee Lover’s Dessert

Monday, June 9th, 2008

I was disappointed in the way these turned out; perhaps I did something wrong, but this is a recipe I will NOT be making again.  If anyone tries it and has better luck with it, I’d sincerely love to hear about it, as I honestly don’t know where I went wrong.
 This is a quick, simple [...]

Frostie Sticks

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

These are so quick and easy, while being so healthy! A great summer time treat.
 Ingredients:
1 cup orange or apple juice
1 cup cranberry juice
Directions:
Combine juices, pour mixture into four paper cups. Cover with foil.
Insert a popsicle stick in each; freeze.
Makes 4 frostie sticks.

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Are you 40 to 55? Some interesting facts…

Friday, June 6th, 2008

34.1 percent of men aged 45 to 54 have high blood pressure.
45 to 54 year olds buy 35 percent of sports cars.
50 percent of men and women are about half gray by age 55.
People age 50 plus buy close to half of all luxury cars.
Persons over 40 have a one in five chance of developing [...]

Food Recall

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

›  Certain lots of Amish Macaroni Salad under the Orval Kent or Yoder’s label (various sizes) Reason for recall: a precaution due to results of tests on a single package for E. coli O157:H7http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/orvalkent05_08.html

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The Best Natural Weight Loss Supplements

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Hundreds and thousands of individuals shed weight problems by natural way without the fear of any side effects. By drawing the power of natural herbals and supplements, you can also lose your weight considerably.
Natural weight loss by means of herbals and supplements is often effective as well as safe, if you make use of it [...]