Archive for May, 2009

Chang Farm Recalls Expired Chang Farm Bean and Soy Sprouts

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Chang Farm Recalls Expired Chang Farm Bean and Soy Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk
Chang Farm, River Road, Whatley, MA is issuing a voluntary recall of Bean and Soy sprouts produced from Chang Farms, with specific expired date codes because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes (L. Monocytogenes) contamination. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which [...]

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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

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Patriotic Brownies

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Patriotic Brownies
Ingredients:
1 box brownie mix
1/2 teaspoon (or 50 drops) red food color
1/2 teaspoon (or 50 drops) blue food color
1 can ready-to-spread white frosting
Directions:
Bake brownies according to package directions. Let cool. Frost brownies with white frosting.
In a small container combine red food color with 1/2 teaspoon water. In a separate small container combine blue food color [...]

Kick-Butt Baked Beans

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

This is no joke — the secret to awesome baked beans is in a can of Coke! The syrup in the soda lends a sweet caramel flavor that brown sugar cannot match.
Dump three or four 16-ounce cans of pinto beans (drained) into a bowl and stir in 1/2-cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons [...]

Signs of a Compulsive Eater

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Compulsive eating is very serious and has an impact on both physical and mental health. Left untreated, binge eating can lead to severe medical problems including high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and depression.
Are you a victim of compulsive eating? Learn the symptoms and what to watch out for in yourself, or those you love by [...]

Edaleen Dairy Recalls

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Edaleen Dairy Recalls Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream And Chocolate Peanut Butter Nut Ice Cream Because Of Possible Health Risk
Edaleen Dairy located in Lynden, WA is recalling their Tin Roof Sundae and Chocolate Peanut Butter Nut Ice Cream in all sizes (1.75 quart carton, 1.5 gallon tub, 3 gallon tub), because it has the potential [...]

Daily Walking for Heart Patients

Monday, May 18th, 2009

For heart patients, (or even for general heart-health) doing more lengthy exercise than is currently recommended in cardiac rehab programs might pay off.
Dr. Philip Ades of the University of Vermont College of Medicine based that on a study of a daily walking program.  More lengthy walking burned many more calories than standard cardiac rehab, so [...]

OTC Pain and Fever Medicines Require New Labeling

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Makers of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers and fever reducers must revise their labeling to include warnings about potential safety risks associated with these popular drugs. These risks include internal bleeding and liver damage.
Final Rule
In a final rule issued on April 28, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directed that labeling be revised for acetaminophen [...]

Hoodia Helps Obesity in the United States

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

It seems like hoodia gordonii came just as the United States needed it. Obesity is at an all-time high, with only four states having obesity rates at less than 20 percent, according to the Center for Disease Control. Approximately 30 percent of the US population is overweight.
Overweight or obesity is at cause for several serious [...]

Sugars Used in Foods

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Different sugars perform different functions in foods, but they are used in the same way by the body. The following sugars often appear on food label ingredient lists.
Fructose – A monosaccharide or single sugar. In nature, it combines with glucose to form sucrose. About 1 1/2 times sweeter than sucrose.
Glucose – A monosaccharide or single sugar. [...]