A landmark study on dieting and weight loss has found that the calories-in versus calories-out equation is the single most important bit of math in weight control. Not counting carbs or restricting fat – just moderate eating and exercise, plain and simple.
From the New England Journal of Medicine:
Comparison of Weight-Loss Diets with Different Compositions of [...]
To date, the Peanut Butter contamination, according to the Washington Post, has been linked to nine deaths and 636 cases of food poisoning in 44 states, and more claims are expected to follow.
Records released during congressional hearings last week showed the company continued to ship its products even after they tested positive for deadly bacteria.
In [...]
Tri-Union Seafoods LLC is issuing a precautionary recall of the 5-ounce variety of Genova solid light tuna in olive oil.Due to a production error, the product is mislabeled and contains albacore tuna in soybean oil with vegetable broth that contains soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soybean run the risk of [...]
1. Sandwich with lean cold cuts
Piece of fresh fruit
Glass of low-fat or fat-free milk
two small cookies
2. Small hamburger or cheeseburger on bun
Side salad with reduced-fat dressing
Low-fat ice cream or yogurt cone
3. Canned vegetable or tomato soup
Toast or crackers with cheese
Fruit slices spread with peanut butter
4. Two slices of cheese pizza
Fresh vegetables with dip
Glass of fat-free [...]
Researchers say getting enough sleep may help protect people from getting a cold. They base this on a study in which they measured duration and quality of sleep over two weeks in 153 volunteers and then exposed each to a virus that causes the cold.
Sheldon Cohen of Carnegie Mellon University says: “People who usually slept [...]
Every picture in the slide show is a cake with the frosting,
hand made with plenty of patience and
TLC – these are incredible. The images were shared with me;
I do not know who took the originals.
Every cake looks like it is the real thing –but…
They are all just cake and frosting!
Follow this link to view [...]
Almost two months ago, New York Governor David Paterson proposed an 18 percent tax on sugary drinks.
New Yorkers hated the idea – and with good reason. In addition, a recent Rasmussen poll shows that only 18 percent of Americans overall would support it. More good news.
It appears this was about nothing more than another way [...]
Sugar Cookie Lollipops
These sugar cookie lollipops make the perfect edible Valentine. For a variation without candy centers, try theValentine Sandwich Cookie Pops below.
For the Sugar Cookies:
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
One large egg
32 six-inch-long white lollipop sticks
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking [...]
This one leaves me flummoxed.
In the UK, it was reported that at least 7 Obese Kids were put into government care.
An Australian “obesity expert” is urging doctor’s to report obese children to child protection officers. This doctor wants to make parents sign “responsibility contracts” if their child is obese.
The Australian doctor says, “Take fat kids [...]
Last month’s California fertilizer scandal revealed to us that organic consumers can’t really be sure that what they’re paying for is actually organic.
Today in Toronto’s National Post, an interview with author and former food inspector Mischa Popoff brought this home again.
“Any organic food comes to the market based completely on a self-regulating, honour-based audit trail,” said [...]
