Archive for December, 2008

Be Careful What You Microwave

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Especially around now, between working and holiday shopping, there isn’t as much time for meal-preparing. Things get grabbed out of the fridge, popped into the microwave, nuked for a while – and we eat them.
At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Raj Mody says that’s a good way to raise your risk of food [...]

Walgreens Recalls 173 Teddy Bears With Chocolate Bars

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Walgreens Recalls 173 Teddy Bears With Chocolate Bars Sold Since Late September 2008
Dec. 5, 2008 – Walgreens is recalling 173 teddy bears with chocolate bars sold in stores since late September 2008. Analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that certain samples of the chocolate provided with the teddy bears were contaminated with [...]

Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Ingredients:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
Directions:
In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy, [...]

Drugs with Food and Beverages

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Consequences of drug interactions with food and beverages may include delayed, decreased, or enhanced absorption of a medication. Food can affect the bioavailability (the degree and rate at which a drug is absorbed into someone’s system), metabolism, and excretion of certain medications.
Examples of drug interactions with food and beverages …
Alcohol: If you are taking any [...]