Archive for the 'Food Facts' Category

Ground Beef Q & A

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Outbreaks of E. coli in America sicken people and are often linked to deaths, health officials say. Scary thing to think simply eating a burger could be so serious. A little knowledge and consistent practice of sensible safety measures can avoid this calamity.
Also note that you should always, ALWAYS avoid imported meats for safety reasons.
As [...]

OJ and Obesity?

Monday, November 9th, 2009

What next…
America’s self-anointed food police have a new punching bag in their obesity crusade: fruit juice. We’re not making this up. The Los Angeles Times reported yesterday that a growing number of dietary do-gooders are now pointing their fingers at juice as a culprit for fattening waistlines:
Read the entire article by Consumer Freedom…
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Nature’s Teeth Whitening

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Strawberries can actually whiten your smile!
Combined with baking soda, strawberries become a natural tooth-cleanser, removing stains from coffee, red wine and dark sodas. Note: Be careful not to use this too often as the acid could damage the enamel on your teeth.
 
 
You’ll need:
1 ripe strawberry
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Crush the strawberry to a pulp, then mix [...]

Soy in the Kitchen

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Try these delicious, whole soyfoods for a rich source of isoflavones.
Raw Soybeans*
Isoflavone content per gram: 2 to 4mg
Culinary Suggestions: Boil, steam or microwave in or out of the pod. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt to make a great finger food. Shelled edamame can be added to salads, used as a side dish or pureed [...]

Risky Foods

Monday, October 12th, 2009

A new CSPI report finds that the top 10 riskiest foods regulated by the federal Food and Drug Administration accounted for nearly 40 percent of all foodborne outbreaks in the U.S. between 1990 and 2006, spawning nearly 50,000 illnesses with symptoms ranging from stomach cramps and diarrhea to kidney failure and death.
In all the foods [...]

Try Nutmeg!

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Try Nutmeg!
Fall is a great time for “spicing things up”!
Nutmeg has an earthy, nutty and slightly sweet flavor that complements both sweet and savory dishes.
Whole nutmeg is a smart alternative to ground because it lasts indefinitely when stored in a cool, dry place.
Grate a small amount of nutmeg into cream sauces, pastas, rice dishes, soups and desserts [...]

Corn Syrup Campaign

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

While you were enjoying your morning latte today, CCF (Center for Consumer Freedom) launched a new million-dollar ad campaign designed to put an end to the fear mongering surrounding high fructose corn syrup.
They will be communicating to the public what most experts already know: High fructose corn syrup is nutritionally the same as other sweeteners [...]

SUPER Foods

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

Super Foods for Super Nutrition and Health

Fight Food Taxation

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

A new site has launched to help us citizens fight the proposed food taxes. 
From their “About” page:
Americans Against Food Taxes is a coalition of concerned citizens – responsible individuals, financially strapped families, small and large businesses in communities across the country – opposed to the Government’s proposed tax hike on food and beverages, including soda, [...]

2010 Dietary Guidelines

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Comments and discussion for the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is currently underway.
The Guidelines may go into areas of sodium, SOFAS (solid fats, alcohol and added sugars) and more detail into fiber and whole grains, such as the different kinds of fiber and how different whole grains have varying amounts of fiber.
Other new areas that [...]