Archive for October, 2008

ALERTS: Brownberry Whole Grains Bread, Frozen Salted Croaker

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Arnold Foods Company, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Nuts in Brownberry Whole Grains Bread 100% Whole Wheat
Arnold Foods Company, Inc. is recalling BROWNBERRY brand Whole Grains BREAD 100% WHOLE WHEAT (1 LB 8 OZ) because it may contain undeclared almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts. People who have an allergy to these nuts run the risk [...]

Lemony Light Cheesecake

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

This turned out sooo good – and I forgot to get a picture!  It truly is lighter and fluffier than the average cheesecake. I topped mine with chopped strawberries and fat free Cool Whip – delicious!
Crust:
15 reduced-fat creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups crumbs)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Filling:
3 packages (8 ounces each) [...]

Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please!

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Courtesy of the CDC…
What Everyone Should Know and Do
Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please!
Are you aware that colds, flu, most sore throats, and bronchitis are caused by viruses? Did you know that antibiotics do not help fight viruses? It’s true. Plus, taking antibiotics when you have a virus may do more harm than good. Taking [...]

Blue Cat Flavor Drink Recall

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc. Issues a Nationwide recall of Blue Cat Flavor Drink Because of Possible Health Risk

Tristar Food, Jersey City, NJ is initiating a nationwide recall of all of their 100 ml plastic bottle packages of Blue Cat Flavor Drink (Lanmao) because it may be contaminated with Melamine.
Consumers who have the product which [...]

Kids and Their Bones: A Guide for Parents

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Kids and Their Bones: A Guide for Parents
Typically, when parents think about their children’s health, they don’t think about their bones. But building healthy bones by adopting healthy nutritional and lifestyle habits in childhood is important to help prevent osteoporosis and fractures later in life.
Osteoporosis, the disease that causes bones to become less dense and [...]