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February is National Heart Month

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:09:00 +0100

It's National Heart Month again, when some of us show our love with heart-shaped Valentines on Valentines day, and all of us should be thinking about heart health. This blog has been around long enough that we have done quite a few posts about the heart, here are the links to our heart posts, we hope you "heart", or love them, and love yourself by caring for your heart:Women and Heart DiseaseI Always Had Good Blood Pressure, What Happened?A Heart Attack on Father's DaySea Salt is Better for Your HeartMy Husband's Heart Attack Part 1 My Husband's Heart Attack Part 2 My Husband's Heart Attack part 3 Hubby Goes to the Heart Doctor (2 yrs later)ORAC - Free Radicals and the Heart Heart Attacks and Women part 1 Heart Attacks and Women part 2 Anger and Heart Health The Connection Between the Hear...

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One Rotten Egg Spoils The Salads

eFoodAlert.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Reposted from eFoodAlert.netOn January 26th, Michael Foods alerted its customers in the food service sector to a Class I recall of three lot codes of Papetti’s Brand hard-cooked eggs (sold in 25-lb tubs; Lot codes 1362W, 1363W, and 1364W; Use by dates of February 11th, 12th and 13th), after product testing revealed possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.The recalled eggs were supplied (Source: eFoodAlert.com)

War Against Sugar Begins

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:31:00 +0100

This study suggests that the adverse effects of sugary beverages go beyond just weight gain or fat gain. It's the gaining of the wrong fat in the wrong places," said Dr. Frank Hu, a professor at the Harvard School of Public Health Read More: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/12/us-sugary-soda-idUSTRE80B1WS20120112Oh and after many years of rediculousness in the US and UK/ Europe The sweet herb Stevia is now available for sale as a sweetener - get it raw and unadulterated here http://www.thesuperfoodco.co.uk/stevia-powder-250g-natural-sweetener-p-290.htmlNutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News)

Finally Made it in O Magazine, Yep Oprah!

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:06 +0100

I was honored to be interviewed by the wonderful writer and author Leslie Goldman (@LeslieGoldman) for her article in this month’s O magazine - yep, that’s Oprah! In this article, old food myths were busted and new food rules were clarified. I weighed in on the issue of how much produce one should eat daily. Turns out, it’s easier than you think! Here are some of my recommendations: Make it easy on yourself and just include produce as half of every meal. Don’t get tangled up in serving sizes! Include a side salad with lunch or roasted vegetables with dinner Make a vegetable and fruit smoothie Let veggies take center stage in dips by replacing creams with hearty beans and adding in spinach or other dip favorites Add vegetables into eggs to include them in breakf...

Drinking Water

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Good nutrition isn't just about the foods you eat, it also includes the beverages you drink. Water is a good beverage. It doesn't have any calories or artificial colorings or ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Vegans Low Cholesterol High In Triglycerides ?

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:11:00 +0100

Foods High In Triglycerides | ** The guide to triglycerides **Gin - Vegan Mother's Ruin ?Plantarians, Vegetarians who avoid dairy and vegans should all enjoy lower than average cholesterol levels but it seems that vegans are not necessarily immune to high trigyceride levels which can be just as damaging. Alcohol, sugary foods and a diet rich in simple carbohydrates, as well as a lack of sufficient exercise, all contribute to higher tryglyceride levels.London Nutritionist from Foods for Life Health and Nutrition clinic in London's Harley Street and author of The UK Vegetarian Society's V Health program says "Vegetarians and Vegans should never be complacent, better than average is no guarantee of optimal health and vegans are equally bound by the rules of 'whole food not half food, slow foo...

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Sweet Potatoes

About.com Nutrition — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Did you know that yams and sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin A and beta carotene? Sweet potatoes are also a good source of fiber. They have a ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

My Interview in Women’s Running Magazine – Top Nutrition Contenders

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:30:51 +0100

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Matthew Kadey, MS, RD, who writes for Women’s Running Magazine. In the article, we put certain foods head-to-head and tallied which food packed in a greater nutritional punch. Here is a sneak peak at some of the contenders: Fresh vs. Frozen Blueberries: Frozen Blueberries Stats: Frozen blueberries can be more convenient so you can have them year round when fresh is not available. When frozen, the nutrients stay sealed in, whereas fresh blueberries can spoil quickly and lose nutrients the longer they sit on the shelves and in your fridge. Kale vs. Spinach: Kale Stats: While spinach is a prime example of a nutrient-dense vegetable, kale offers more beta-carotene and vitamin C per serving. Additionally, kale offers more than two times the amou...

UK children and adults lack Vitamin D

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:56:00 +0100

We reportedVitamin D is Great for bone health but it's so much more: A study in Circulation found that people deficient in D were up to 80 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke. Ask your doctor to test your blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. "You need to be above 30 nanograms per milliliter," said Michael Holick, M.D., Ph.D., a professor of medicine at Boston University, in the report. If you come up short, Holick recommends taking 1,400 IU of vitamin D daily from a supplement and a multivitamin.Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins, especially for your immune system and for building and maintaining bone health.Meanwhile Bristol University revealed new research from the Children of the 90s study at the University of Bristol, which has been charting the health o...

Vitamin D In the Winter

About.com Nutrition — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Vitamin D is a popular vitamin in the world of nutrition right now - it seems there's news about vitamin D research every week. Your body needs vitamin D ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Nutritionist or Dietitian?

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:32:29 +0100

A reader wants to know if there's a difference between nutritionists and dietitians? Here's my answer: Nutritionist or DietitianHave you been to a dietitian or a nutritionist? Or ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Dietary Magnesium and Stroke Risk

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition came to the conclusion that dietary magnesium intake is inversely associated with the risk of ischemic stroke (these are the ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

The Real “Value Meal” Sitting Down to Eat With Family

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:22:06 +0100

Fox News Debate: Fast Food Delivery Vs. The Family Meal Fast food is so pervasive in our society. Many times, it’s more accessible than a grocery store with fresh produce. Family mealtimes are becoming a thing of the past, due to time-poor duel working parents, and kids involved with a myriad of extracurricular activities. Many of you may have heard recently that Burger King is now going to be experimenting with a delivery service in the DC metro area. For an extra $2 you can get your meal delivered to your home (just like a pizza). This is not what the D.C. area or our Nation needs. Now we don’t even have to get in our cars to pick it up? Fast food should be LESS accessible in this country, not more. We need to get back to family mealtime, cook with our kids, and care more abo...

How to Manage High Prescription Prices

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0100

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I have been fortunate enough to require very few prescriptions in my life thanks to eating well and natural remedies, but my husband requires hundreds of dollars of prescriptions each month. Fortunately, we have medical coverage through his job, but we are moving closer to our retirement years when that will end. It's hard to know what kind of changes will come about by that time, but thinking about it makes us aware of what those around us are going through. We have a pharmacy in town as well as a new Walgreens. Recently I read about the Walgreens and Express Script situation. It appears that Walgreens was trying to renew their contract with Express Scripts to have the...

Nutition Calculator - Make a Nutrition Label

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:01:00 +0100

Have you ever altered a recipe and wondered how it has affected how many calories, how much sodium, carbohydrates, etc., are now in your recipe? There is an easy way to find out.I enjoy the Sparkpeople site as it offers many free services. Their recipe site has a wonderful tool that calculates the nutritional content of your food. You can find the recipe calculator here. Just enter the ingredients in the calculator and click on the "calculate information" button. If you like, you can post your recipes to the site, and it will include the standard nutrition information label that you are accustomed to seeing on all foods labels. Calculating nutrition and making nutrition labels is not only a bit fun, but educational. It will go a long way in he...

Nutrition Calculator - Make a Nutrition Label

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:01:00 +0100

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Help for Headlight Glare and Vision Problems

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:25:00 +0100

Just last week I ordered glasses online just in case something should happen to the progressive lens eyeglasses I already have. I got one pair just for distance and another pair for reading. I did this because I have a distance prescription from my new optometrist, and an unchanged older one for reading from my previous optometrist. When ordering online, it can be fun at some of the sites, especially Zenni Optical, the one I used, as you can upload your photo and "try on" the glasses, not only to see how they look, but to see how the size looks on your face. It is helpful if not necessary to have the PD number from the prescription your eye doctor writes...and make sure he or she includes it. That's the distance between the pupils when looking straight ah...

8 Facts About B12 Pantothenic Acid

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:33:00 +0100

Occasional I do posts about particular vitamins and minerals, and what foods contain them. Today I'd like to take a look at Vitamin B5, also known as Pantothenic Acid. And at the end of the post you'll find links to other posts done in the past about Vitamins. Here are some facts about Vitamin B5 1. Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic Acid is a water soluble vitamin. This means that unlike Vitamin A, for example, it does not build up in your system, but excess is flushed out through the kidneys in the urine. 2. Vitamin B5 is found in many things that we eat, but is most abundant in eggs, meat, legumes, avocados, whole grains, broccoli and yogurt. It is also in Royal Jelly, from a Bee of another kind. 3. When taking B5 in supplement form, it is best when taken with other B vitami...

Paula Deen's Diabetes

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

I don't usually do much celebrity blogging, but the news about Paula Deen's being diagnosed with type II diabetes is interesting. I wish her the best in coping with diabetes ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

What's Your Favorite Diet, Cooking or Nutrition App?

About.com Nutrition — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Apps, or applications, are little programs on your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or Android phone. There's apps for just about everything thing you can think of doing, including apps ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

The Worst Diets of 2011

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 14:47:47 +0100

I can’t let 2011 go without ranting about some of the most absurd diet scams of the year. If you know me at all you know I loathe diets. How is it legal for companies to profit off of lies? They promise weight loss and health. Being thin and losing weight doesn’t make a person healthy. Your genetics and your behaviors influence your health – not the scale, not the BMI, and certainly not diets. The truth is diets do not work in the long run. In fact, they set you up to suffer while you are on them, gain weight when you go off of them, and hate yourself for not being able to “stick to it”. Biologically, our bodies resist the restrictions of dieting. It’s not you, it’s just biology. I don’t even like the “big name” diets like weight...

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Best New Year’s Resolution: Ditch Dieting!

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:00:27 +0100

What kind of new year’s resolution have you made for 2012? Odds are at least one of them has to do with losing weight. Unfortunately, as many people have found over the years, this strategy does not work. Research has shown that diets don’t work, and that although people tend to lose weight initially, the weight plus more tends to return shortly after. We need to accept that fat doesn’t necessarily mean unhealthy, and thin doesn’t always correlate to being healthy. What works is having healthy habits that can carry you through life, and part of that means celebrating holidays and life milestones with family, friends and often times food. But Rebecca, what about all the weight I gained over the holidays? It’s actually a myth that people gain significant weight ...

Launching TrainSmart DC Comprehensive Marathon and Half Marathon Training

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:34:33 +0100

Are you one of those people who has talked about running a marathon, half marathon, or even a 10 miler, but doesn’t know how to get started? Or maybe you’ve run races before, but feel like you might not be performing at your personal best? I am SUPER excited about this new program I’m offering alongside 2 uber-talented trainers and athletes Jeff Horowitz and Kevin Maggs. Come Rock D.C. with us at the Rock and Roll USA Marathon and Half Marathon, March 17, 2012 — or join us and we’ll help you train for your favorite spring race! Train Smart D.C. is an 8 week comprehensive program by the best and brightest in running coaching, sports nutrition, and injury prevention. Your Coaches Jeff Horowitz, USA Track & Field Coach, USA Cycling Coach, USA Triathlon Coach, Road Runners Club ...

Post Holiday Sweet Tooth

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

The first week in January is a big week for dietary clean-ups, including cutting back on added sugars. Although I don't indulge in too many sweet holiday treats beyond my ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Helpful Tips for Losing Weight

About.com Nutrition — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:11:46 +0100

It's no fun being on a weight-loss diet, is it?. With 66% of Americans being overweight or obese, I think most of us have been on a weight-loss diet ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Where Are Those Omega-3's?

About.com Nutrition — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Maybe you've been told you need to eat more omega-3 fatty acids. I've got a few tips for getting more omega-3's into your diet, plus links to some delicious and ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Is the Updated Slim-Fast Program for You?

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Slim-Fast for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Slim-Fast has recently updated and improved their diet program by improving the packaging and the creamy richness of their shakes. The shakes now come in a bottle that you can easily carry anywhere, which is great for the person on the go. You can put them in your purse, in your lunch bag, or your carry bag when headed to the beach or anywhere....quick and easy portability. I was just thinking that this might be a nice thing to help get some of us through the holiday season, and then carry us through the New Year when many are inclined to lose weight. It is suggested that you drink a Slim-Fast shake for 2 meals, have 3 snacks a day between meals, such as fruit, nuts,...

Tis the Season to Think About Dieting

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:36:00 +0100

January is close at hand, and inspired by making a "fresh start" and New Years Resolutions, many will decide to lose weight.Last year I decided to challenge myself, as I always do, with losing a certain amount of weight, and not gaining any more weight. I did a page that not only included my progress (or lack thereof), but also provided weight loss tools for others who might want to lose weight. You can take a look at that page by clicking here and see if any of the weight loss resources may be helpful to you.Was I successful in losing? A little...I lost a few pounds, but I didn't gain any either because I was conscious of the foods that went into my mouth.Weight loss programs are helpful if you want to take off weight quickly, but keeping the weight off is the greater challenge, so when y...

Natural Solutions to Inflammation in the Body

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:44:00 +0100

Inflammation in the body is both good and bad. Inflammation is good because it can be a warning sign that there is a part of our body that needs attention. Inflammation is also part of a healing process at times when a part of the body is injured or diseased. In each of these cases, the inflammation should be temporary.There are other conditions in the body that cause chronic inflammation, these may be related to things that we eat that we shouldn't. This was the case with me in the earlier post that I wrote about being lactose intolerant. It was causing many problems and much inflammation, and it took time to get to the root of the problem. There are other autoimmune conditions in which the body's immune system turns upon itself causing inflammation and pain....

Is Gluten Free Christmas Baking Possible?

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:24:00 +0100

We are in or near what some call "gluten free baking week" and Christmas is in a matter of days.Is it possible to have a gluten-free Christmas? I think so. There are so many gluten free recipe books available as well as prepared gluten free flours, snacks and more, that it is much easier to go gluten free than it used to be.So in this week of gluten free baking, know that you have many options available to you. In our home, we enjoy traditional Scotch shortbread, which is basically flour, sugar and butter....here are the ingredients for a gluten-free variation to the recipe, plus a link to the recipe at celiac.com.Ingredients for Gluten Free Honey Lavender Shortbread...click the recipe name for the full recipe:1½ cups almond meal flour, plus extra for dusting¼ cup cornstarch2 table...

Strawberries - Delicious and Healthy

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

I love all kinds of berries, but I think strawberries are my favorite. They're low in calories, rich in flavor and they're very good for you because they've got ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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By: Conflict of Interest « Mojume

Dr John Biffa's Blog — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:33:10 +0100

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Oops - You've Cheated On Your Diet

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Most of us have been here before: you ditched a lifetime of unhealthy eating habits for a better diet. You lost weight, got healthier, and started feeling more energetic. But ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

The Joy of Knowing I'm Lactose Intolerant

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:06:00 +0100

Lactose Intolerance isn't a joy, finding out what has been troubling you for, in my case, probably the past few years, is indeed a joy!Something has always troubled my digestive system on and off for years...it wasn't severe, just an annoyance, but in the past year the condition escalated to the point that I was always nauseous, feeling pain in my abdomen, and suffered a host of other symptoms that had me quite concerned. When I would look in the mirror in the morning, the face looking back didn't look well. I went to one doctor and had normal blood work, my blood pressure was up, I was diagnosed with an intestinal infection, and anxiety (we have come through some stressful months...more on the stress aspect later) and had 3 medications prescribed, all of which did nothing but aggrava...

Vegetarian / Vegan Omega 3 EPA DHA vs Fish Oil Supplements

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:58:00 +0100

« NuiqueCompare the Market - Fish OilFish Oil vs omega 3 algaeA look at different long chain Omega 3 essential fatty acids on the market comparing strength per dose of DHA / EPA for popular fish oil brands compared to algae oil omega 3 DHA suitable for vegetarians and vegansComparison showed similar priced products but with Cod liver oil 85mg DHA per dose to Algae oil with 400mg per dose.V PureNutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News)

Obesity - What Was the Tipping Point?

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Right now in the US, about one-third of the population is obese. This wasn't the case 30 years ago. Sometime between then and now, we changed the way ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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How Can I Help You?

About.com Nutrition — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100

December is typically a quiet time around here - a lot of people put thoughts about healthy diets and weight management on the back burner until the holidays are over. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Processed and Unprocessed Red Meat Consumption and Incident Type 2 Diabetes Among French Women

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:18:00 +0100

CONCLUSION In this large prospective cohort of French women, a direct association was observed only for processed red meat and type 2 diabetes. Received August 9, 2011. Accepted October 15, 2011. © 2012 by the American Diabetes Association.Nutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News)

Yvonne Bishop-Weston Nutritionist London: Win Gift Voucher - London Nutritionist

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:37:00 +0100

Merry Christmas!Nutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News)

Fight Stress With Good Eating

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

While enduring stressful situations, many people make bad nutritional decisions. Overeating, not eating, or eating junk foods are common responses to stress. While eating a piece of chocolate ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Fats and Oils: Questions and Answers

About.com Nutrition — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

The topic of dietary fat can be a confusing one. We need fats for energy but too much fat adds too many calories to the diet, and some types of ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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By: Who Are Your Paleo Diet Heroes? » Paleo Diet News

Dr John Biffa's Blog — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:21:08 +0100

[...] Briffa is UK-based doctor who blogs about recent research findings in health. He takes care to analyse the findings in such a way that enables his readers to look beyond what [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog)

You Calorie Need Changes With Age

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Does it seem like it was easier to manage your weight when you were younger? It probably was. Changes in your body and your metabolism usually means you need fewer ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Healthy Thanksgiving

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:20:09 +0100

Fallen leaves on the ground and the empty bags of Halloween candy are the harbingers of the forthcoming holiday season. Thanksgiving in the US is only a few days ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Functional Foods

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Functional foods may do more for you than simply provide vitamins, minerals and energy; they may be able to improve your health. Functional foods may occur naturally (like most fruits ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

After Dinner Laughs for the American Family

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0100

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Family Insurance for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It's hard to find good clean fun, humor that you can sit down and enjoy with the whole family and not worry about your children hearing inappropriate jokes. The best humor is the kind that makes us laugh at ourselves, and I found that a lot of the videos put together by AmFam were a lot of fun to view. I could never be a stand-up comedian, but do remember a few funny things that happened around the dinner table that a comedian could have a field day with. I remember a night when a small glass of milk was knocked over by one of us as children. There were 4 of us around the table, plus my parents. As one of us reached to try to stop it, another glass was k...

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Pecans Getting some Attention This Month

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:24:00 +0100

Thanksgiving and Christmas are times of the year when nuts are enjoyed more than usual, and Pecans are among my favorite. They have a smooth shell, and care should be taken when you remove the outer shell to remove every bit of the part of the nut that divides the edible parts. It is very bitter.Pecans are quite delicious and do have several health benefits that you might enjoy reading about at our companion sight, "Pecans and Health", which is also the source for the image to the left. Somewhere I read that this month is National Georgia Pecan Month...wherever your pecans come from, I do hope you enjoy them!Site Feed (Source: Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets)

Social Networking can be Good for Your Health

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cafe Well for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.Can Social Networking be good for your health, or is it contributing to poor health because you're just sitting looking at a screen? I believe it can be good for your health if you connect with the right networking site. I was just introduced for the first time to Cafe Well, a place to gather and be inspired to improve your health. I have just joined as "happynutrition" since "happynutritionist" was too long a username, and am exploring. When you join, you check off health conditions that you are dealing with, and if you wish, you can connect with others who are dealing with the same health condition(s).An example of how Cafe Well can benefit health is a c...

Cute Baby vs Puppy Pictures are Good Medicine

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0100

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Puppies vs. Babies for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Sometimes the gray winter days that are now shortened by daylight savings time can bring on the blues. That's when there's nothing like taking a look at VERY cute pictures at the Puppies vs. Babies online contest.. They lift your spirits, make you smile, make you laugh and are all around good medicine. Many of you may know already that I'm a little biased towards dogs. Yes, babies are cute...I had two of them, but now they are all grown up, and we have our little cute, adorable, fur-baby, Aspen the Yorkie. If she had been entered into the contest, I'm sure she would have been a winner...it's too late for entries now, but it's not too late for looking and vot...

Tesco Caught Out in Asda Price War

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:33:00 +0100

Tesco have got their wrists slapped over a Tesco TV advert earlier this year in the war against Asda who claim to put more change in your pocket in true Walmart style.Double the difference?The Tesco TV ad showed a range of products available at Tesco. The female voice-over stated "At Tesco, we understand times are tough, so we've lowered over 1,000 prices right across the store ... And you can now check the price of your shop at Tesco Price Check and if you find your comparable grocery shopping cheaper at Asda, we'll happily refund double the difference ..."£20 limit Text in the "FAQ" section of the website stated "Is there a maximum amount a voucher will be valid for? We operate a fair use policy to prevent abuse. As such the maximum value for an individual Price Check Voucher is l...

£12 bn Food wasted in UK

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:26:00 +0100

Wrap meeting targets but warns over food wasteThe UK throws away £12bn worth of edible food per year. Speaking at the body’s annual conference today, WRAP chief executive Liz Goodwin said that Wrap has helped keep 11m tonnes of waste out of landfill.According to Wrap, this has avoided 5.5m tonnes of C02 equivalent emissions and generates “£2bn of benefits to the UK economy”.Food waste has also fallen by 13% and Goodwin welcomed the fall from 8.3m tonnes in 2006/07 to 7.2m tonnes. However she said that the food wasted in the supply chain was “significant” at a time when food security was a major issue.Nutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News)

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Thanksgiving Memory and Recipe Collection

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:16:00 +0100

I can't believe that Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets is going to be 6 years old in 2 months. So much has happened in those years. It brings back memories to search for a topic like Thanksgiving on the blog and read what has happened in the past years. Thanksgiving will very unique this year. I have one brother who lives in a group home, and another brother who thought it might be nice if we hosted Thanksgiving Dinner for the residents at the group home, a wonderful idea. If all goes as planned, that is what we'll be doing this year. I am cooking the Turkey and making a vegetable dish, and other members of the family will do their part to add to the meal. We are praying for good weather, health, and a good time of sharing.Here is a collection from here and there of things I've written related ...

Pizza the Vegetable

About.com Nutrition — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Earlier this year, the US Department of Agriculture proposed healthier reforms for school lunch standards for schools that serve lunches subsidized by the government. Specifically the USDA wanted schools to ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Reliving My New York City Marathon – In Pictures

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:29:37 +0100

The ING New York City Marathon is one of the world’s great road races, drawing more than 100,000 applicants annually. The 2011 race had 46,795 finishers — and I was one of them with a time of 4:36:44. Check out my race recap – and apply for the NYC marathon lottery. You won’t regret it. (Good luck getting in. It took me three years.) Even though I have finished 7 previous marathons and ultra marathons I have never done the “red recovery routine” before. As a “powered by red” team member for NYC marathon, I had the perfect opportunity to try it out on myself. Basically, I added in 10 ounces of tart cherry juice a day the week leading up to the marathon and for a few days after the race. I’m completely sold. I cannot believe the differen...

Is It Monday Already?

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:01:27 +0100

Weekends go by so fast and it's already Monday. Do your eating habits change during the course of the week - do you eat more or less on the ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Eating More Fruits and Vegetables

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100

Studies done by the American Dietetic Association suggest that fewer than 15% of Americans eat the minimum recommended amount of fruits and vegetables every day. I've seen similar estimates from ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Does Staring at a Computer Affect Vision?

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:43:00 +0100

Do you ever wonder whether staring at a computer screen, or television, or the now-smaller screens of a tablet, kindle or phone affect your eyesight?I have been concerned about this lately because the amount of writing I'm doing online is increasing a lot.In addition, I recently purchased an inexpensive mini-PC Tablet with Android so that I could not only read my favorite books using the Kindle application, but do a lot more. It do wear glasses that I got about 2+ years ago, and they have served me well, but it may be time to replace them. I can either take the trip to my eye doctor or use the prescription he wrote up for me back then and buy my eyeglasses online directly from the manufacturer. They are so much less expensive...ridiculously inexpensive actually...perfect for those wi...

Are you ready for this?

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:11:00 +0100

One World Day Nov 1st: One World Day - Health Sustainability - YouTubeMore people than ever before are adopting a plantarian style diet..Nutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News)

Another Cancer alert on meat

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:46:00 +0100

Express.co.uk - Home of the Daily and Sunday Express | UK News :: Cancer alert on red meatNew report suggests raw meat could be safer than cooked meat EATING overcooked meat is twice as likely to cause cancer than previously thought, scientists warned last night. The new alert over the hidden dangers of a roast dinner or cooked breakfast means the nation is unwittingly putting itself at serious risk of developing the deadly disease. The dark crust formed on the outside of a well-done steak or joint of red meat more than doubles the risk of intestinal tumours, researchers have found. Frying and grilling are particularly risky because the intense heat turns the sugars and amino acids of muscle tissue into high levels of cancer-causing compounds.Nutritionists London (Sour...

Vitamin D In the Colder Months

About.com Nutrition — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Vitamin D is a popular vitamin right now - it seems there's news about vitamin D research every week. Your body needs vitamin D in order to absorb calcium ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Where to Go to Eat Local and Seasonal This Fall

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:59:35 +0100

The crisp fall air and turning leaves aren’t the only indication of seasons changing, you also have the wonderful new fall fruits and vegetables making an appearance at your local farmers’ markets. This is the time start taking advantage of wonderful fall roots vegetables like squash, sweet potatoes, parsnips and carrots. You can also make broccoli, pumpkins and apples the stars of your fall menu. Why Buy Local and Seasonal Buying seasonally ensures you are selecting produce that is at its peak freshness meaning that it has more of vitamins, minerals and protective antioxidants. If you can combine buying seasonal with also buying local (food and produce that has traveled less that 100 miles to make its way to your table) then you are maximizing freshness, minimizing your carbon foo...

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Asparagus and Funny Smells

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:33:51 +0100

Asparagus is a lovely green spear-shaped vegetable that's quite good for you because it's low in calories and a good source of fiber, B-vitamins and potassium. It also has some ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Fish Friday

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Today is friday and that has me thinking about the traditional friday fish fries I attended a couple of decades ago. They all served up lots of deep-fried fish, piles ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

By: Protein is important to help moderate food intake | Vitality Within

Dr John Biffa's Blog — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:29:43 +0100

[...] doctor that I very much respect, Dr John Briffa, writes a blog where he frequently mentions the importance of protein for helping keep hunger at bay and balance [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog)

French Ignore Nutrition Health Research

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:53:00 +0100

Mad France Disease? Eat Meat! New Law in France!French Government Ban Vegetarian Meals"Whilst many health advisory organisations are suggesting we cut down on meat and eat more fruit and vegetables Nicolas Sarkozy and the French government are going against the wholegrain and have legislated that meat, fish and saturated fat rich animal products always be served." London Nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston revealed todayIn a recent Press Release from the World Cancer Research Fund they said.Women in the UK are 17 per cent more likely to develop cancer by the age of 75 than the European average‘Together with other factors such as being physically active and eating a healthy plant-based diet without too much salt or red and processed meat, these changes could make a real difference to the nu...

Portion Size and Portion Control

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

In order to manage a healthy diet, you need to understand portion sizes. This is especially true when you eat foods that are naturally higher in calories. While ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Dietary Supplements and Older Women

About.com Nutrition — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that older women who take certain dietary supplements may also be at a greater risk for dying. That ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Women and Heart Disease

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:34:00 +0100

Tomorrow I am going for an Echo-cardiogram...a painless test to take a basic look at my heart, because of some symptoms I've been having. They could simply be stress (we've had loads of that lately) or an intestinal/digestive thing, but my doctor seems to have the insight to realize that a woman's heart attack symptoms are not the same as a mans...and yes, I've had some of them.My BP has been high, my blood test was normal, my EKG was good except for my irregular beats that I've always had when under stress. So what are the symptoms a woman might experience? Even before a heart attack, if you are experiencing shortness of breath or more than usual fatigue, these could be a sign that something is brewing.During a heart attack you may experience any one or more of the following:Pain/pressure...

Calorie Calculator to Help You Lose Weight

About.com Nutrition — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100

If you want to lose weight you need to consume fewer calories than what you burn every day. If you want to gain weight, you need to take in ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Nutrition Tip - Dealing With Halloween Candy

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Halloween is just a few weeks away, and a lot of kids will be out trick-or-treating for candy and treats that are high in calories but low in nutrition. It's ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Shopping Tips

About.com Nutrition — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Grocery shopping can be time-consuming and expensive. I think it's easier if you keep a grocery shopping list so you don't forget some important ingredient or food. And shopping at ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Berries Beat Apples for 1st Place

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:52:00 +0100

A Berry A Day Beats Apples in UK ReviewShoppers find top fruits berry nice indeed - Scotsman.com NewsAll the talk by nutritionists and newspapers about the benefits of 'berry good for you' antioxidants seems to have paid off. Berries have overtaken the apple as the nations favourite fruit based on sales. It's no longer An apple a Day keeps the Doctor away it's a berry a day - more like a punnet of berries.The Scotsman reported today;HEALTH conscious Britons have sent berries to the top of the league of the nation's most popular fruits for the first time.The soft fruit crop, including strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, has overtaken apples as the biggest selling fruit category by value, according to the latest data from market research analysts Kantar Worldpanel.In the past 12 month...

Centers for Disease Control Says Kids Not Drinking Enough Low-Fat Milk

About.com Nutrition — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:04:16 +0100

Recently the CDC published a report titled "Low-fat Milk Consumption Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 2007-2008." The report indicates that about 73 percent of children and teens ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Chocolate and Your Heart

About.com Nutrition — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

Population studies suggest people who eat more chocolate have a lower risk of heart disease. But is chocolate really good for your heart? Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, contains plant antioxidants ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

How 9-11 Changed My Life

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:44:25 +0100

Everyone has a story. Here’s mine. I was living in Washington, D.C. It had been two years since I left college. I was doing some personal training and I was trying to create a career in IT. I had zero passion for IT. I was trying to figure out what I was “supposed” to do to make money and secure a good future. At that time, IT seemed to be “it”. I got training and that led to a job I had at the time. Morning of 9-11 That morning I had finished training a client at a gym and was about to leave for my IT job in Arlington. I caught a glimpse of the TV and I could not believe it. Matt Lauer and Katie Couric were showing the North Tower in smoke. I could not step away from the TV. I was convinced it was an accident just like they were until I watched the second one...

Vegetarian Omega 3 DHA EPA supplements sale offer

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 23:02:00 +0100

Vegetarian Vegan omega 3 DHA EPA supplement from Algaev pure vegetarian omega 3V-Pure the fish free vegetarian vegan omega 3 supplement with DHA and EPA is back in stock and there is currently a 3 for 2 offer at under £30 for 3 pots ( 3 month supply) & a modest charge for postage and packing. A buy two get one free special offer sale.V-Pure Vegetarian Omega 3 DHA EPA was launched in 2006 and meant one no longer had to eat saturated fat rich fish or fish oil to get the long chain omega 3 essential fatty acids DHian onA and EPA. At the bottom of the food-chain there is algae which has the unique ability in the plant world to be able to produce long chain omega 3's DHA and EPA and also vitamin B12 and Vitamin D3. The smaller fish eat the algae and by the time the big fish are havin...

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By: Paleo Diet News Review: Waist Disposal » Paleo Diet News

Dr John Biffa's Blog — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:22:51 +0100

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Why You Need Calcium

About.com Nutrition — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:14:38 +0100

You need calcium not only for strong bones and teeth, but also for normal blood clotting, and for healthy muscle and nervous system function. Most adults need around 1000 mg ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Do You Read Food Labels?

About.com Nutrition — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100

How often do you look at food labels when you shop? There's a lot of good information there, although I have to admit some parts of the Nutrition Facts labels ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

How To Make a New Diet Less Overwhelming

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Eating a healthy diet is important for feeling good and for looking good, but it isn't always easy to choose the right foods. Are you confused about what makes ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Do You Talk on Your Cell Phone When Eating Out?

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 04:01:00 +0100

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I love having a cell phone in a practical sense, but don't use it when I'm out eating with a friend at a restaurant. In fact, my experience eating out with someone can be greatly affected by a cell phone if a person hasn't planned ahead so that they do not have to answer their phone. For some people, cell phones are almost an appendage, a part of them, it seems any time is a good time to call a friend or text. When raising my children they weren't quite into the times when children carried around cell phones, that began late in their high school years, but we taught them manners when it came to cell phone use - when it was right to use the phone and when it was rud...

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Why You Need Calcium

About.com Nutrition — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100

My Freezer Died and a Hurricane is Coming

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:57:00 +0100

What losing a freezer that I've had for 25+ years and Hurricane Irene have to do with the other, I'm not sure, except for the fact that if we lose power, I won't have to worry about what to do with all the extra food in my extra freezer since that was done late last week and early this week. It's funny how you get attached to things...that old freezer has been with us for most of our marriage, we hated to see her go, but as a result, I'm not tempted to buy more food than I need just because there's extra space to store it. But it served us well while we had it.As for Hurricane Irene...those of you in the path...are you prepared? Do you have your plans made for this or any other natural disaster? Here's some things you should be thinking about when it comes to food and water:- Have a plan f...

By: Great links for the weekend!

Dr John Biffa's Blog — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:11:09 +0100

[...] An interesting piece from Dr Briffa based on some recent research linking dairy consumption with weight loss. [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog)

Back to School - Packing a Healthy School Lunch

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Summer is winding down and it is time to go back to school, or at least time to prepare to go back to school. Kids have an easier time ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Magnesium Deficiency and Symptoms

About.com Nutrition — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:10:17 +0100

Magnesium is one of the minerals you get from the foods you eat. Magnesium deficiency doesn't appear to be too common, but it can happen. Here are the symptoms. Magnesium ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms

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Foods for Gaining Weight

About.com Nutrition — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Since obesity is so common, most of the articles written about weight have to do with losing weight, but some people want or need to gain weight. Being underweight ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

These Foods are Good for Gaining Weight

About.com Nutrition — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100

AreYou a Healthy Woman?

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:35:59 +0100

I’m attending blogger 11 in San Diego. I’m here wearing many “faces”. I’m a blogger, registered dietitan, and speaker. But lately, I think my most important role is an organizer. I’m a passionate advocate for self-care, making sure every day there is time for “me”. We do so much for everyone else that we tend to fall off our own to-do list. Am I right? Been there, Done That This is how I lived most of my life. “is everyone happy? What can I do for you? Yes. Yes. Yes. Of course. Yes. Ok!” What I learned is that I did a lot despite my willingness to focus on me. I was young but felt old. Tired. I wanted to change things. So I did one step at a time.That was Over a decade ago. I changed my perceptive and changed my life. A the end of...

Magnesium Deficiency

About.com Nutrition — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100

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Just for Fun - Do You Eat Like a Man or a Woman?

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:06:41 +0100

Research studies suggest that men and women tend to prefer different foods and flavors. I was going to go into details on how men and women eat differently, but I ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Nutrition and Anti-Inflammatory Foods

About.com Nutrition — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Can nutrition and the foods you eat have an impact on inflammation? Quite possibly, yes. Some foods promote conditions in your body that may make inflammation worse, while ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Do You Have Salt Hiding In Your Foods?

About.com Nutrition — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:45:23 +0100

Salt is made from the combination of two minerals called sodium and chloride. Consuming too much sodium has been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure. ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Do You Eat Like a Man or a Woman?

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Notice to Followers of eFoodAlert

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Find the Hidden Salt in Your Diet

About.com Nutrition — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Recalls and Alerts: July 22, 2011

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Chill Out With These Cold Foods in This Heat Wave

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:04:24 +0100

The dog days of summer are scorching up the thermometers. Today (7/21/2011) the heat index is at 115 degrees F! You (and many people) may complain of a decrease in appetite and general lack of interest in firing up their stoves. But we still need to eat. Some foods can actually help you get a little relief from the heat because they are cold and hydrating. I went on Let’s Talk Live to show how you can increase the nutrition in your meals and stay cool in the summer heat wave of 2011! No cooking required! Click the image below to watch the full video Breakfast – Blueberry Fruit Shake: Ingredients 2 cups frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen mixed fruit (including cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, peaches, etc) 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions...

Nominate for The Vegan Society Awards 2011

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:07:00 +0100

One World Day 1st November 2011Please vote for www.1worldday.org for"Vegan Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to veganism by an individual or organisation" (last category)The Vegan Society Awards 2011Many thanksNutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News)

Recalls and Alerts: July 21, 2011

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Recalls and Alerts: July 20, 2011

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Eating Right in a Heat Wave – CNN Consumer Watch

Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:58:57 +0100

An extreme heat wave has been sweeping the nation. Some people have even died, unfortunately, due to complications relating to the heat. The weather is not letting up either. My own area, Washington D.C. is facing the hottest weather of the year this week. CNN Consumer Watch – Eating in the Heat Wave I was on CNN discussing some of the foods to eat and avoid during a heat wave. [watch the full clip]. Of course, I said a lot more than what actually made it on air. Thank goodness for a blog! Eat, Even if You Don’t Feel Hungry Your appetite might be lower, but you still need energy. Choose the right foods. Fruits and veggies are almost 100% water so they will hydrate and nourish you. Try frozen fruit or a fruit and yogurt smoothie. Avoid high sugar beverages (energy slumps and ...

Recalls and Alerts: July 19, 2011

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Hexane and Veggie Burgers

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

A reader asked me if there was anything to the claim veggie burgers (and nutrition bars) contain hexane, which is a petro-chemical. It certainly sounds scary and we like ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

PCOS - Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:54:00 +0100

PCOS - UKNutritionists have many strategies for getting to the bottom of some the causes of infertility. Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is an increasingly common culprit in infertility problems but it's not just fertility that can concern patients but a host of other health problems too.Ask an experienced, qualified, insured clinical nutritionist about the solutions they have to help deal with PCOS , the symptoms and how to enhance the choices offered by your doctor.Email Nutritionists London or Nutritionist New Forest for a free video on PCOS case studies or contact leading UK nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-WestonNutritionists London (Source: Healthy Eating and Nutrition News)

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Recalls and Alerts: July 16, 2011

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By: Conflict of Interest | Health Wiki information

Dr John Biffa's Blog — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:50:49 +0100

[...] was reading Dr. John Briffa’s blog today and he linked to a government web page disclosing NCEP panel members’ conflicts of [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog)

Recalls and Alerts: July 13, 2011

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Looking at Soy Myths with an Expert

About.com Nutrition — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:23:50 +0100

Soy and soyfoods have provided protein, healthy fats and other nutrients for centuries. Unfortunately, there are a number of myths about soy that may confuse and mislead consumers. A ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Recalls and Alerts: July 12, 2011

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More From the Food for Your Whole Life Symposium

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100

I talked about this symposium that was sponsored by California Walnuts in the past and I want to share some tips for reducing cancer risk from Karen Collin, MS, RD, ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Mediterranean Diet

About.com Nutrition — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:28:57 +0100

People who eat a Mediterranean diet tend to have a lower incidence of diseases like heart disease and cancer. This type of diet is high in fats and oils, ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

I Like the Mediterranean Diet

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Recalls and Alerts: July 9, 2011

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Soy Myths

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Recalls and Alerts: July 7, 2011

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Recalls and Alerts: July 6, 2011

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By: Some Points to Ponder | FoundationMED Blog

Dr John Biffa's Blog — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:30:18 +0100

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Recalls and Alerts: July 5, 2011

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Recalls and Alerts: July 3, 2011

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By: Butter vs. Margarine Showdown | Health Wiki information

Dr John Biffa's Blog — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:45:25 +0100

[...] came across a gem of a study the other day, courtesy of Dr. John Briffa’s blog. It’s titled “Margarine Intake and Subsequent Coronary Heart Disease in Men”, by [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog)

Recalls and Alerts: June 30, 2011

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More About the Food for Your Whole Life Symposium

About.com Nutrition — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Last week I wrote about a symposium I attended that was sponsored by California Walnuts. There were five excellent speakers, and Dr. David Katz, the founding director of Yale University's ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Obesity, Overweight, Fat pregnancy Risks Low IQ Baby

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:23:00 +0100

Despite the headlines health and nutrition consultant and fertility expert from Foods for Life, Yvonne Bishop-Weston in Harley Street London said today "It's fine for mothers to eat for two if they eat whole food rather than half food. If mother's focus on a diet rich in low GL plant foods such as vegetables, beans, fuit, berries, nuts and seeds, it's much harder to overeat and much easier to get a full complement of the fibre, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, omega 3 essential fatty acids and anti oxidants to ensure the optimum health of mother and baby. There's no maternal nutritional need in a coffee and a doughnut, your body will likely crave another in half an hour, not because "baby wants one" but because your body's requirements for nutrients are still unfulfilled"From Daily Telegra...

Recalls and Alerts: June 28, 2011

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Diabetes epidemic affecting 350m

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:10:00 +0100

– and western fast food is to blame | Society | The Observer: "More than 350 million people in the world now have diabetes"Nutritionist and Health Consultant in London Yvonne Bishop-Weston from Foods for Life said "I don't mean to be cynical but this sudden media interest in Diabetes does sound like the start of a global PR campaign and I wouldn't be at all surprised if next month we hear there is a new wonder drug for sale""Type 2 diabetes can be quite efficiently controlled by diet, and in a number of recent studies Diabetic symptoms have been reversed, just through a high fibre, low fat , low GL plant based Plantarian or healthy vegan diet"The article in the Guardian reveals"Diabetes is one of the biggest causes of mortality worldwide, and our study has shown that it is becoming more...

Outbreaks and Alerts: June 27, 2011

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This is a mirror of eFoodAlert on WordPress. To subscribe to automatic email alerts, please go to the eFoodAlert on WordPress blog page and complete the EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION form.United States Lansing, MI. June 23rd: The Michigan Department of Community Health announced three people in Michigan have been diagnosed with of Q fever after drinking raw milk from a dairy herd share program Livingston (Source: eFoodAlert.com)

Recall Roundup: June 27, 2011

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Wonderful Walnuts

About.com Nutrition — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Last week I attended the Food for Your Whole Life health symposium held in New York City and sponsored by California Walnuts. The symposium featured five nutrition experts: David Katz, ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

Changes in Specific Dietary Factors May Have Big Impact on Long-Term Weight Gain - June 22, 2011 -2011 Releases - Press Releases - Harvard School of Public Health

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:41:00 +0100

:In a series of three separate studies looking at how changes in multiple dietary and other lifestyle factors relate to long-term weight gain, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that modest changes in specific foods and beverages, physical activity, TV-watching, and sleep duration were strongly linked with long-term weight gain. Changes in diet, in particular, had the strongest associations with differences in weight gain.London Nutritionist from Foods for Life Nutrition and Health Consultancy Yvonne Bishop-Weston said today "It's marvelous to finally see another piece of solid research to add more scientific weight to what nutritionists have known for years but can't prove because we can't afford a double blind placebo trial of thousands of people and then subject it...

What The World Eats - Shocking Photos

Healthy Eating and Nutrition News — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:42:00 +0100

: Very interesting look in photos at typical weekly shopping for families around the worldThese images are from the book 'Hungry Planet: What the World Eats' by Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluision. It's an inspired idea, to better understand the human diet, explore what culturally diverse families eat for a week. Their portraits feature pictures of each family with a week's worth of food purchases. We soon learn that diet is determined by largely uncontrollable forces like poverty, conflict and globalization, which can bring change with startling speed. Thus cultures can move, sometimes in a single jump, from traditional diets to the vexed plenty of global-food production. People have more to eat and, too often, eat more of nutritionally questionable food. And their health suffers.Nutritioni...

I always had good Blood Pressure..what happened?

Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:03:00 +0100

My last physical revealed that, for the first time in my life, I had borderline high blood pressure. What happened? Where did I go wrong? I've always prided myself in having good blood pressure. 130 to 140 over 70 were standard readings for me. In fact at my physical a few years ago, my doctor said that for my age my blood pressure was really good. Okay, so the "at your age" part didn't thrill me, but knowing that my blood pressure was good did.That all changed during my last physical. There are many factors. My weight was a little bit more, but my BP has been good at this weight. There has been a great increase in stress...big time...over the past several years, maybe that is catching up with me? My diet is pretty good, but maybe there are things I need to address in the diet. Here are a ...

Summer Food Safety

About.com Nutrition — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100

Don't you just love outdoor barbecues and picnics? Like a big backyard party with friends and family, a romantic picnic for two, or even a fun family outing with ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Green Tips for Your Diet

About.com Nutrition — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100

The cost of food production has decreased over the past few decades, but some experts believe we're paying a high price in possible environmental problems. You can make your diet ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Foods for Healthy Skin

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Your skin is your body's largest organ, and it has to withstand damage from exposure to things like excess heat, cold, dry air, sunburn and pollution. You can protect ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Olive Oil

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Olive oil is good for your heart because it helps keep your cholesterol levels healthy. Extra virgin olive oil may be even better because it contains polyphenols that can reduce ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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Forms of Vitamin D

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Your body makes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight, so it's a major source. If you don't spend enough time in the sun (5 to 30 ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Nutrition)

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