Archive for July, 2008

Cinnamon for Glucose Control

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Cinnamon Glucose Control Supplement
One of the most exciting recent discoveries in health is cinnamon and its effects on blood sugar levels. The positive effects of cinnamon on blood sugar were discovered by accident at a USDA testing center in Maryland where scientists were testing the effects of various foods on blood sugar (glucose) levels. They [...]

Get the amount of physical activity you need

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

You can reach your goal of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week in more than one way: you can do one type of activity for at least 30 minutes, or you can break down your minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity into smaller, 10- to 15-minute segments.
Think [...]

FDA Lifts Ban on Tomatoes

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Ref: ‘Enjoy All Types of Fresh Tomatoes,’ F.D.A. Says
The Food and Drug Administration lifted its warning on raw tomatoes on July 17, 2008.
“This is not saying that anybody was absolved,” Acheson said. “What we’re saying right now is informing consumers that tomatoes that are currently in stores and coming on to the market — domestic [...]

Glossary of Juicy Terms

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

100 Percent Pure or 100 Percent Juice — This is your guarantee you are getting only juice, not a diluted juice beverage with water and sweeteners added. Look for it on the label. If it’s not there, it’s not all juice. When you see the Florida Sunshine Tree, you know what’s inside was produced from [...]

Southwestern Salad

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

This is a great summer time salad!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup canned kidney beans, red, drained
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 medium tomato, diced
2 cups lettuce
1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
Directions:

Cook ground beef and onions in a large skillet until the beef no longer remains [...]

Thai Basil Recall

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Lucky Green Trading, Inc. Recalls Thai Basil Because of Possible Health Risk
LUCKY GREEN TRADING, INC. of Garden Grove, CA is recalling Thai Basil , because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with [...]

Caralluma Fimbriata..Say what?

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

What is it?
Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent plant, in the cactus family, that has been used as a natural appetite suppressant in India for centuries.
What You Need to Know About Caralluma Fimbriata
It’s a new arrival in the family of cactii and succulent plants that are becoming increasingly popular for their appetite suppressant, and weight loss [...]

Yoga Stretches

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Yoga stretches can wake up a tired body, especially if you have been sitting too long. Poses that open the chest, such as back bends, are especially invigorating, because they expand breathing capacity and stimulate the nervous system. Other poses, in which the head is lower than the heart, boost energy by sending blood to [...]

FDA Studying Tomatoes in Mexico for Salmonella

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Remember the Tomato Warning Reminder?  Well there is yet another update on the salmonella outbreak from tomatoes.
While Mexico Says Tests Found No Salmonella however, a team of inspectors from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration visited five Mexican farms in search of the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 1,000 people.
The FDA [...]

Easy Way to Add Vitamin E and Folic Acid to Your Diet

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Add Vitamin E and Folic Acid in Your Diet – Just add wheat germ to hot and cold cereals, mix it in yogurt, add it to casseroles, substitute it for up to one-half cup of the flour used in baking and swap it for bread crumbs.
Note: Store wheat germ in your freezer to keep it [...]