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1. Featured Article: Budget Friendly Beans
2. Fitness Tip:  Step Lively
3. Nutrition Tip:  Vitamin C for Gout in Men
4. Supplement Special:  Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
5. Quote of the Week
6. Quick Recipe:  Overnight Oatmeal
7. Featured Product of the Month:  Phen375 for Rapid Weightloss
8. Tidbit:  Give someone you love a toothbrush
9. Food Facts
10. Freebies and Promos
    

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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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Gov’t decides we should have more folic acid forced down our throats because studies say “hey look, folic acid prevents birth defects“.   (Based on nothing more than in-the-gov’t-pocket so-called “researchers and medical pro’s).

Now, time proves this was more harmful than good (we’re not really surprised now, are we?)

Serious concerns include getting too much of this vitamin. So much so, in a recent study, men and women with a history of colon and rectal tumors who took high doses of folic acid were more likely to have three or more tumors, as well as other cancers.

Thanks, Government. You’re making people more sick – possibly deadly.  Literally.

Here’s the explanation from scientists; scientists believe that folic acid protects the body from developing cancerous tumors by repairing errors in DNA. Yet too much may actually nuture the growth of tumors once they form. What’s important to note is that this delicate balancing act is mostly a problem with supplemental folic acid – the form of the vitamin added to supplements and fortified foods (thanks to gov’t interference and “we know it all” attitudes).

And…caution is also called for with vitamin A and beta-carotene, which have now been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer and death among smokers. Why? Because gov’t claimed it was GOOD for smokers.

Gosh, did they want…scratch that.

Oh and the push for selenium – too much of that is now shown to be the cause of an increased risk of certain skin cancers and type 2 diabetes.

What do we see an alarming surge in? Type 2 diabeties.

To quote Fox News…”I’ll report, you decide”.

But I will tell you this: You do NOT want Gov’t running health care!!! The gov’t just has no business whatsoever in our health care. That should be left to medically trained professionals and a 7-year old can even figure that one out.

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Charleston Cookie Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Butter in Almond Cookies Produced for Dean & Deluca

Charleston Cookie Company of Charleston, SC is recalling packages of Almond Cookies which were sold as a component of the Dean and Deluca “Americana” cookie tin because the cookies contain undeclared butter (milk).

People who have allergies to milk products run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Almond Cookies were distributed to Dean & Deluca for resale as part of their “Americana Cookie” collection.  The product comes in a 6 ounce, clear plastic package sold with 5 other flavors of cookies in a 36 oz. silver tin. The product bears no code or UPC but was distributed to Dean & Deluca in August 2009 for sale in their catalog and online. 

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. 

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not indicate the presence of butter (milk).  Investigation indicates that the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s packaging process.  The situation has been rectified by production of a new label with a complete ingredients listing.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact Charleston Cookie Company at 843-762-4185.  Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. 

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BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids

As part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (”FDA”), Bodybuilding.com, LLC (the “Company”) announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide and international recall of all lots and expiration dates of 65 dietary supplement products (the “Recalled Products”) described on the attached list, that were sold through the Company’s website, www.bodybuilding.com.

The FDA has informed the Company that it believes that the Recalled Products contain ingredients that are steroids. Specifically, the FDA has advised the Company of its concern that the Recalled Products may contain the following ingredients that are currently classified, or the FDA believes should be classified, as steroids: “Superdrol,” “Madol,” “Tren,” “Androstenedione,” and/or “Turinabol.” While the Company has not had an opportunity to independently confirm the FDA’s concerns that the Recalled Products in fact contain these ingredients, the Company is undertaking this voluntary recall in an abundance of caution.

Acute liver injury is known to be a possible harmful effect of using steroid-containing products. In addition, steroids may cause other serious long-term adverse health consequences in men, women, and children. These include shrinkage of the testes and male infertility, masculinization of women, breast enlargement in males, short stature in children, a higher predilection to misuse other drugs and alcohol, adverse effects on blood lipid levels, and increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death.

The Company has not received to date any reports of adverse events in connection with the Recalled Products. Because of the possible harmful effects of using products containing steroids, the Company is cooperating with the FDA to conduct a recall of the products the FDA has identified as containing steroids. Prior to agreeing to carry the Recalled Products, the Company received assurances from all of the manufacturers of the Recalled Products that these products were properly classified as dietary supplements in compliance with federal law, meaning that these products did not contain any unlawful ingredient. Customers who have any of the Recalled Products in their possession should stop using them immediately and contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking one or more of the ingredients listed above.

Any adverse events that may be related to the use of the Recalled Products should be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm], by phone [1-800-FDA-1088], or by returning the postagepaid FDA form 3500 [which may be downloaded from www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm] by mail [to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787] or fax [1-800-FDA- 0178].

The Company is committed to providing accurate information about its products. The Company is working voluntarily with the FDA in this recall process.

Consumers should return any unused products purchased on the Company’s site to the Company. For instructions on how to return Recalled Products please call (1-866-236-8417) or e-mail (service@bodybuilding.com) the Company.

RECALLED PRODUCT LIST

Brand Name

4Ever Fit D-Drol

Advanced Muscle Science Dienedrone

Advanced Muscle Science Liquidrone UTT

Anabolic Xtreme Hyperdrol X2

APS (aka Advanced Muscle Science) Mastavol

APS (aka Advanced Muscle Science) Revamp

APS (aka Advanced Muscle Science) Ultra Mass Stack

APS (aka Advanced Muscle Science) Ripped Stack

Better Body Sports Finadex

Black China Labs Straight Drol

Black China Labs Straight Phlexed

Body Conditioning Solutions TestraFLEX

Bjorklund Methyldrostanolone

BOSC Enterprises Epi-Tren

BOSC Enterprises Magna Drol

Chaparral Labs Epivol

Chaparral Labs Pheravol-V

Competitive Edge Labs M-Drol

Competitive Edge Labs P-Plex

Competitive Edge Labs X-tren

Diabolic Labs Epio-Plex

Diabolic Labs Finabolic 50

Diabolic Labs Revenge 

Ergopharm 6-OXO 

Ergopharm 6-OXO Extreme 

EST (aka Engineered Sports Technology) MethAnstance 

Extreme Labs Susto-Test Depot 

Fizogen ON Cycle II Hardcore 

G.E.T/ (Genetic Edge Technologies) SUS-500 

G.E.T/ (Genetic Edge Technologies) Tren-250 

Hardcore Formulations T-Roid 

I Force Nutrition 1,4 AD Bold 200 

I Force Dymethazine/Reversitol Combo Pack 

I Force Reversitol 

I Force Nutrition 17a PheraFLEX 

I Force Nutrition Dymethazine 

I Force Nutrition Methadrol 

IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Bromodrol 

IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Grow Tabs TR 

IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Mass Tabs 

IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Oxodrol Pro 

IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Ripped Tabs TR 

IDS (aka Innovative Delivery Systems) Rapid Release 

Ripped Tabs 

Kilo Sports Massdrol 

Kilo Sports Phera-Mass 

Kilo Sports Trenadrol 

Monster Caps Monster Caps 

Myogenix Spawn 

Nutra Coastal D-Stianozol 

Nutra Coastal H-Drol 

Nutra Coastal MDIT 

Nutra Coastal S-Drol 

Nutra Coastal Trena 

Performance Anabolics Methastadrol 

Performance Anabolics Tri-Methyl X 

Purus Labs E-pol Inslinsified 

Purus Labs Nasty Mass 

Rage RV2 

Rage RV3 

Rage RV4 

Rage RV5 

Redefine Nutrition Finaflex 550-XD 

Redefine Nutrition Finaflex Ripped 

Transform Supplements Forged Extreme Mass 

Transform Supplements Forged Lean Mass

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Simple Sodium Solutions – Salt has been used to add flavor to foods, keep foods fresh, make icy roads and sidewalks safer and was even a form of currency in Ancient Rome (the word salary comes from the Latin word salarium – the money allowed to Roman soldiers for the purchase of salt). Managing sodium intake can seem daunting, but there are some surprisingly simple ways people can reduce the amount of sodium they consume as part of a healthful diet.

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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 with the baking powder until blended. Use a soft toothbrush to spread the mixture onto your teeth. Leave on for five minutes, then thoroughly with toothpaste to remove the berry-baking powder mix. Floss (to remove any seeds) and rinse. Use once a week.

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Allergy Alert on Possible Undeclared Soy Protein in32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, 32-ounce Kroger brand 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, and 64-ounce Wholesome Farms Chocolate Ice Cream Mix

Morningstar Foods is voluntarily recalling 32-ounce Great Value Half & Half, UPC  6 05388 187 16 1, item code 1871600, plant code 21-031; 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, UPC  6 05388 187 18 5, item code 1871800, plant code 21-031; 32-ounce Kroger brand 36% Heavy Whipping Cream, UPC  0 11110 438 28 7, item code 4382900, plant code 21-031; and 64-ounce Wholesome Farms Chocolate Ice Cream Mix, UPC  0 74865 57 983 4 (if purchased in a multi-pack, the UPC code is 1 00 74865 57983 1), item code 5798300, plant code 21-031 because these products may contain soy protein. The individual cartons are printed with a “use by” date of December 16, 2009 for the Great Value items; December 16 and 17, 2009 for the Kroger item; and January 7, 2010 for the Wholesome Farms item. Consumers can find the expiration date and the plant code on the top of the gable top package. The UPC code will either be located on the back or the side panel of the gable top carton. No other Great Value, Kroger or Wholesome Farms products are involved in this recall.

People who have a known allergy to soy protein may have a reaction to these products.  Common symptoms of an allergic reaction include hives, swelling, shortness of breath, wheezing, vomiting and stomach or intestinal upset. If a consumer experiences any of the above symptoms, they should see their healthcare professional immediately. If left untreated, severe allergic reaction can be fatal. No reactions have been reported. The problem was discovered when consumers reported off-taste in some of these products.

The affected product was distributed to retail outlets in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.  Morningstar Foods’ sales team is working with distributors to actively recover any affected product remaining on store shelves.

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE RECALLED PRODUCT
This recall includes only the products listed below. Each product is sold in a cardboard gable-top carton. Consumers can find the expiration date and the plant code on the top of the gable top package. The UPC code will either be located on the back or the side panel of the gable top carton. No other Great Value, Kroger or Wholesome Farm products are involved in this recall.

• 32-ounce Great Value Half & Half: UPC  6 05388 187 16 1, item code 1871600, plant code 21-031, “use by” date of December 16, 2009
• 32-ounce Great Value 36% Heavy Whipping Cream: UPC  6 05388 187 18 5, item code 1871800, plant code 21-031, “use by” date of December 16, 2009
• 32-ounce Kroger brand 36% Heavy Whipping Cream:  UPC  0 11110 438 28 7, item code 4382900, plant code 21-031, “use by” date of December 16 and 17, 2009
• 64-ounce Wholesome Farms Chocolate Ice Cream Mix:  UPC  0 74865 57 983 4, item code  5798300, plant code 21-031, “use by” date of January 7, 2010 (if purchased in a multi-pack, the UPC code is 1 00 74865 57983 1)

The Company apologizes for any inconvenience to its customers.  Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange.  Consumers with questions can contact the Company at 800-854-3243 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Central Time.

Source: FDA

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Happy Halloween!  Here are a couple quick-to-whip-up recipes for your Halloween celebration!

Witches Brew

2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange sherbet
1 liter bottle ginger ale
Combine pineapple juice and sherbet in a large punch bowl. Gather the guests to watch the eerie mixture bubble and boil when you pour in the ginger ale. Serves about 15.

Bloody Popcorn

Ingredients:
Popcorn
Butter
Red food color

Pop the popcorn however you usually make it. Melt the butter and add some red food color to turn it to “blood”. Add the bloodied butter to the popcorn and toss to coat.

Find more in our Holiday Recipes Section!

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Mrs. Rios Corn Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Whey in Flour Tortillas

Mrs. Rios Corn Products in San Angelo, Texas is recalling its flour tortillas because they may contain undeclared Whey.  People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Whey run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

All of these products except Sanitary Flour Tortillas were distributed in Texas through convenience stores, supermarkets and restaurants.  Sanitary Flour Tortillas were distributed to Sanitary Tortilla Factory in San Antonio, Texas. 

La Bonita Flour Tortillas come in a 22-ounce, clear plastic package, 10 count, marked with a best buy date between 10/26/09 through 12/11/09 and can be identified by its red label.

La Grande Flour Tortillas come in a 28-ounce, clear plastic package, 12 count, marked with a best buy date between 10/26/09 through 12/11/09 and can be identified by its green label.

Mrs. Rios Corn Products’ 6 count Burrito Tortilla comes in a 17-ounce, clear plastic bag with yellow printed company logo and a best buy date from 10/26/09 through 12/11/09.  The 12 count Burrito Tortilla comes in an lb.12-ounce clear plastic bag with blue printed company logo and a best buy date from 10/26/09 through 12/11/09.

Bernard’s Quality 8” Press Flour Tortillas, 11 count, come in a 22-ounce clear plastic bag with green and red Bernard’s Tortillas company logo.  This product is packed in a Bernard’s Tortilla Factory box with 24 11-count packages.  The best buy date is 10/26/09 through 12/11/09.

Bernard’s Quality 6 ½” Press Flour Tortillas, 20 count, come in a clear plastic package.  The 20 count bags are packaged in a Bernard’s Tortilla Factory box with 15 20-count packages per case.  The best buy date is 10/26/09 through 12/11/09.

Sanitary Flour Tortillas come in a 20-count and 25-count package.  The 20-count package has 14 packages to a case and the 25-count package has 16 packages to a case.  Both products have the word Sanitary printed on the bottom flap of the box.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Whey-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Whey.    

Mrs. Rios Corn Products will no longer be using Whey in the production of our flour tortillas. 

If you are allergic to Whey and have any of these products, please return them to the point of purchase or contact us directly at 325-653-5640 between the hours of 8am-5pm central time. 

Source: FDA

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