MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'beverages'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139721&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhome%2F2011%2F08%2Fkid-approved-fruit-cups-just-in-time-for-the-start-of-school.html In blind taste tests of six popular brands of fruit cups, 28 kid testers gave their highest marks to the Walmart brand Great Value Mandarin Oranges in light syrup. Our young testers (age 5 to 16) said they liked the sweetness and orange flavor in these snacks. Kids also said they liked Del Monte’s Cherry Mixed Fruit in cherry-flavored light syrup and Del Monte’s Mandarin Oranges in 100 percent fruit juice. Kids were not fans, however, of Dole Cherry Mixed Fruit in 100 percent fruit juice. They said the combined fruits didn't taste good together or tasted weird, and that there were too many flavors. “Based on those comments, parents might select fruit cups with a single fruit or a combo with fruits already familiar to the child,” said Gayle Williams, deputy ed... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139721 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5139721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130740&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Frecalls_safety%2F2011%2F08%2Frecall-60000-pounds-of-ground-beef-possible-e-coli-contamination.html The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a recall of more than 60,000 pounds of ground beef because of possible E. coli contamination. The recalled meat was produced by the Kansas-based National Beef Packing Company and shipped to stores nationwide. According to a report by The Examiner, the recall affects meat sold at Kroger, Publix Super Markets, and Winn-Dixie Stores in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee. People infected with E. coli can experience diarrhea and abdominal cramps. It can also lead to a type of kidney failure that is most common in children under five and the elderly. Signs include fever, pale skin tone, fatigue, irritability, small bruises or bleeding from the nose and mouth, decreased urination and ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130740 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:15:00 +0100 5130740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096190&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F08%2Fcdc-1-dead-76-ill-from-salmonella-in-ground-turkey-meat.html The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is conducting an investigation with federal, state and local agencies into a recent outbreak of food poisoning due to Salmonella-tainted ground turkey. The outbreak has been tied to one death and 76 illnesses in 26 states. Information from the CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been limited because the investigation is still underway. However, the CDC reports that the Salmonella outbreak apparently started around March in at least 26 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Preliminary inves... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096190 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:30:00 +0100 5096190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952825&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F06%2Ffda-report-addresses-safety-concerns-with-imported-goods.html The Food and Drug Administration released a special report Monday that addresses rising number of foods and drugs being imported into the U.S. each year, and the challenges the agency faces in inspecting the safety of those products. The report, titled “Pathway to Global Product Safety and Quality,” says nearly two-thirds of all fruits and vegetables and 80 percent of seafood consumed in America comes from outside the country. Additionally, half of the medical devices and 80 percent of the ingredients for pharmaceuticals that are sold here are manufactured abroad. The number of products being imported has spiked in the last decade. In 2001, the FDA inspected 6 million products at 300 ports around the country; this year, the agency is expected to police 24 million products. ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952825 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:25:37 +0100 4952825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934136&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F06%2Ffda-finds-food-poisoning-bacteria-listeria-at-kellogg-cookie-factory.html The Food and Drug Administration found listeria at an Augusta, Ga. Kellogg plant where Keebler and other cookies are made. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause food poisoning. Listeria was discovered on and around production-line conveyor belts, but not in any food items. The FDA also noted pooling water that was dripping into an open mixer bowl and flies swarming near food mixers. In warning letter to Kellogg, the FDA stated that the conditions at the facility “demonstrate a failure of cleaning and sanitation operations that may allow for contamination of foods with filth or pathogens.” The letter was sent after a February inspection. The agency is giving Kellogg 15 working days to come up with a plan of correction. Kellogg Warning Letter [FDA] FDA tells ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934136 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:04:00 +0100 4934136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921407&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fpfizer-pulls-chicken-drug-roxarsone-due-to-arsenic-threat.html The drug maker Pfizer announced this week that it will suspend the sale of Roxarsone (3-Nitro), a drug used to kill parasites and promote growth in pigs and poultry, because it contains a form of arsenic that can become carcinogenic in humans. The company took the step after a study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that chickens given the drug had higher amount of inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen, in their livers. But the FDA says people can continue to eat chicken, because the levels detected didn’t present a health risk. The FDA did not test other chicken parts, like breasts or legs. Our 2005 tests of chicken found some forms of arsenic in many chicken livers on the market, though not in those from organically grown chickens. “Action on this drug is l... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921407 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:45:00 +0100 4921407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893430&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fcdc-says-no-antibiotics-for-suspected-e-coli-patients.html In response to the ongoing E. coli outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today urged health professionals to not give antibiotics to patients with suspected infections caused by the Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O104:H4 (also known as STEC or, in Europe, as EHEC). The CDC says taking antibiotics might increase the risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a severe condition associated with the infection that can lead to kidney failure. As of this Friday afternoon, June 3, 2011, there have been 1,271 STEC infections reported and 552 cases of HUS with 18 reported deaths, both inside and outside of Germany. There have been no confirmed cases of HUS in the U.S., but currently there are 4 suspected cases in patients who traveled to northern Germany in May, says the ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893430 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:50:00 +0100 4893430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893436&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fe-coli-outbreak-spreads-in-europe-leading-to-food-bans.html A new and particularly lethal strain of E. coli has caused 15 deaths in Germany and sickened some 1,000 people across 10 European countries, according to the World Health Organization. European health officials have not yet agreed as to the original source of the outbreak. People infected with E. coli can experience diarrhea and abdominal cramps. It can also lead to a type of kidney failure that is most common in children under five and the elderly. Signs include fever, pale skin tone, fatigue, irritability, small bruises or bleeding from the nose and mouth, decreased urination and swelling of the face, hands, feet, or body. The E. coli strain in Europe is being called enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), which causes hemorrhaging in the intestines. As the outbreak in Europe prog... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893436 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:12:00 +0100 4893436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872078&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F05%2Fdna-tests-find-disturbingly-widespread-seafood-fraud.html If you've long suspected that the "mahi-mahi" on your plate may really be yellowtail, you now have science on your side: Researchers with the non-profit group Oceana have harnessed the power of forensic science to confirm that as much as half of all seafood sold in the U.S. is mislabeled. "Results from our DNA lab show that about half the time the fish you are eating is not the species listed on the menu," said DNA tester William Gergits. The group accuses the industry of "seafood fraud," and is calling on the federal government to step in to more tightly regulate fisheries and related businesses. Oceana's announcement follows a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office recommending improvements to government oversight of imported fish. Oceana dispatched scientists to... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872078 Fri, 27 May 2011 16:00:29 +0100 4872078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734085&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F04%2Fstudy-drug-resistant-staph-found-in-us-meat.html Antibiotic-resistant strains of the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus are common in meat and poultry sold in U.S. grocery stores, suggests a recent study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute. The infections can cause illnesses from minor skin infections to life-threatening diseases such as pneumonia or sepsis, among others. Almost half of the 136 samples were contaminated, and more than half of those were resistant to at least three classes of common antibiotics. The government tests meat and poultry for four types of drug-resistant bacteria, but Staphylococcus aureus is not one of them. Proper cooking can kill it in meat, but improper food handling and cross-contamination can leave people at risk, especially vulnearble The study, published in the journal Clinical Infectious ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734085 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:50:00 +0100 4734085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676777&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F04%2Frecall-turkey-burgers-salmonella-contamination-jennieo-store-brand.html More than 27 tons of frozen, raw turkey burgers are being recalled for possible contamination with Salmonella, warned the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The turkey burgers were produced by Jennie-O Turkey Store in Willmar, Minn., and distributed to retailers nation-wide. The products included in this recall are four-pound boxes of Jennie-O turkey Store "All Natural Turkey Burgers with seasonings Lean White Meat". Each box contains 12 1/3-pound individually wrapped burgers and can be further identified with a use by date of "DEC 23 2011" and a lot code of "32710" through "32780" printed on the side panel. The front of each box of bad turkey burgers also bear an "establishment number" (P-7760) within the USDA mark of inspection. Twelve cases of Salmon... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676777 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0100 4676777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670097&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F04%2Fare-food-imports-from-japan-safe.html The Environmental Protection Agency has detected radioactive iodine in some milk from Spokane, Wash., apparently carried from Japan, but says the levels are far too low to pose a threat to humans. But the same might not be true for certain Japanese imports. The Japanese government has detected potentially dangerous levels of radiation in agricultural products from the area around the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, according to the Food and Drug Administration. These products include milk, spinach, kakina (an indigenous leafy green vegetable) and some other vegetables. The Japanese government stopped shipments of all those foods earlier this week. And the FDA has prohibited the imports from Japan of these same foods. Food imported from Japan makes up only 4 percent of our imp... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670097 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:01:00 +0100 4670097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626806&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F03%2Frecall-23000-pounds-of-bologna-for-e-coli-risk.html The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday a safety recall of nearly 11-1/2 tons of Lebanon bologna products produced by Palmyra Bologna Company, Inc. in Palmyra, Penn. The meat, a fermented, semi-dry sausage similar to salami, may be tainted with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The tainted meat was produced by Palmyra last December for consumers as well as for distribution centers in California, Colorado, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania for further distribution to retail stores. Check the recall notice for the specific lot and date codes involved. Four cases of E. coli poisoning in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsyl... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626806 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:36:15 +0100 4626806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507285&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnutrition-labels-for-alcoholic-beverages%2F2011.02.21 Virtually all bottled beverages you can buy have handy-dandy nutrition labels from which you can access information about calories, carbs, and so forth. All beverages except the ones containing alcohol, that is. Why is that? Maybe it’s because alcoholic beverages contain little to no protein, sodium, cholesterol, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and iron (remember that alcohol is metabolized as a fat, not a carbohydrate) — so why bother? Then again, alcohol does contain calories — a lot of them. Would people drink less if they knew how many calories they were consuming? Would they drink less if they knew how many “servings” of alcohol were contained in the bottle they just purchased? Maybe it’s because of the cost of performing nutritional analyses on each vintage of wine,... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507285 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:00:49 +0100 4507285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241767&cid=t_184670_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F08%2Fthe-myth-behind-drinking-8-glasses-of-water-a-day%2F It’s common knowledge that we should drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Or at least many people think it’s common knowledge. Heinz Valtin, a Dartmouth Medical School physician, disagrees. In an invited review published by the American Journal of Physiology, Valtin reported that there is no supporting evidence to back up the popular recommendation to drink eight 8 oz. glasses of water per day. How did the 8 X 8 myth start? Valtin thinks that the notion may have started in 1945 when the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council recommended approximately “1 milliliter of water for each calorie of food,” which would amount to roughly 2 to 2.5 quarts per day (64 to 80 ounces). In its next sentence the board stated, “[M]ost of this quantity is contained in... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241767 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:20:49 +0100 4241767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197301&cid=t_184670_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F7WdNv9hDsLo%2F I have decided that the Trident is my new favorite coffee house. They are even very open about their lack of knowledge about tea. I asked for a pot of Assam. There were two canisters of it — the young man behind the counter showed them both to me. “I think this one here’s a little darker.” He looked at the canisters again, and said, “But I don’t really know anything about tea.” I chose the tea from the larger canister. Thus I silently admit my own tea ignorance. Oh well… Anyone for $2,160 Tea? (blogs.wsj.com) Filed under: Ephemera Tagged: Assam, Beverages, Coffeehouse, food, tea (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197301 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 03:53:29 +0100 4197301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175696&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Falcoholic-energy-drinks-health-hazards-and-bannings%2F2010.11.17 In this video, you will see an interview I was asked to do on November 11th on local TV about alcoholic energy drinks like Four Loko that has been in the news recently. I talk about the potential harmful effects of the ingredients of a product like this. As of this posting there have been a number of states, colleges, and universities who have taken steps to ban these type of beverages.   At the end of the interview, I talk about how I don’t think banning a product like this is going to solve the problem. In the article “Banning Four Loko Doesn’t Solve Problems,” Alex Belz from The North Wind explains: It seems these health officials are either unaware of or choosing to ignore the fact that combining a caffeinated beverage with an alcoholic one is a time-tested... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175696 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +0100 4175696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733243&cid=t_184670_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FYh7ceHxxGlE%2F Sangria is my favorite party drink.  This year, I decided to try out a festive Fourth of July twist with my sangria.  The red is from strawberries and raspberries and the blue is from the blueberries.  I used white wine instead of red which makes it really refreshing on a hot summer's day.  Happy Fourth of July!1 bottle chilled white wine (I like Rioja when I make Sangria)1/2 cup peach schnapps 1 shot Cointreau or triple sec1 cup diet 7UP1/2 cup diet ginger ale1 cup sliced strawberries (can be fresh or frozen)1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen) Combine the chilled white wine, the peach schnapps and the Cointreau in a large pitcher and stir.  Add the strawberries, raspberries and blueberries to the pitcher.  Top wi... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733243 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:46:48 +0100 3733243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710824&cid=t_184670_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F29%2Ffruit2o-docks-at-boston-harborfest-to-get-pledges-for-healthy-living%2F Hey Beantown residents… Are you without plans for the fourth of July? Boston Harborfest (www.bostonharborfest.com) in the Boston, Massachusetts City Hall Plaza could be just what you’re looking for! Running from the 2nd of July to the 5th, the event is free with over 200 events and Fruit2o will be there too. Between historical reenactments, tours, concerts, and Chowderfest, stop by the Fruit2o booth to sample some of the new Fruit2o Essentials flavors and make a pledge to be healthier with “small changes”. You may have heard me talk about making small behavior changes before on my interview with Fox 5 in D.C. and other interviews throughout the summer in my work with Fruit 2o. A small change is the best jump start to living healthier. Small changes can be anything fro... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710824 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:48:48 +0100 3710824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566849&cid=t_184670_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F15%2Fd-c-air-show-saturday-may-15-2010-come-try-fruit-2-o-essentials%2F I’m super excited to be working with Fruit2O® on a campaign to educate women about the risks of diabetes — and ways they can prevent it. Even cooler, they are putting up some serious money for the cause! Fruit2O is working with the American Diabetes Association to help promote the fight to stop diabetes.  As part of its Small Changes>Lifelong Results™ campaign, the Fruit2O brand is asking consumers to pledge to make a small change in their life that will have a big impact on their health. For every “small change” pledged, they will donate $1 to the local American Diabetes Association chapter. Pretty cool, huh? Come see me and Stacy Capers (American Diabetes Association spokesperson and former Biggest Loser contestant) at the D.C. Air Show May 15. We will tell... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566849 Sat, 15 May 2010 12:14:52 +0100 3566849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556330&cid=t_184670_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FIGIneNmGKxs%2F I love smoothies for breakfast.  After I was diagnosed with diabetes, I found them difficult to enjoy with the high blood sugar that would follow.  After some research and experimentation, I found the perfect combination for a smoothie that would keep my blood sugar stable and still taste delicious.  5 strawberries1 cup unsweetened soy milk1/2 cup low fat Greek-style yogurt 6 ice cubesPlace all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into a glass and garnish with a strawberry.  Servings: 1Amount Per ServingCalories:  177Carbohydrates:  17g  Fiber:  2g  Sugars: 13gTotal Fat:   6g   Saturated:  2g   Trans:  0gSodium:  171mgProtein:  14g (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556330 Wed, 12 May 2010 02:38:06 +0100 3556330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366152&cid=t_184670_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F14%2Fsugar-sweetened-beverages-diet-coke-health-part-i%2F At Medical and Technology of Joseph Kim, the upcoming Grand Rounds host, I saw the blog post “Need your help on Facebook to get Diet Coke to Donate $50,000 to the Foundation for NIH”. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has started a national campaign in the US, The Heart Truth®. They issued a challenge in [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366152 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:59:54 +0100 3366152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157693&cid=t_184670_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2010%2F01%2F09%2Fbacteria-in-that-soda-fountain-drinks%2F Is Fountain Soda Safe? A new study published in the January issue of the International Journal of Microbiology is giving people cause to be concerned about what else they may be getting in their soda fountain drinks. Coliform bacteria, the bacteria used to determine the quality of foods and beverages, were detected in 48% of the beverages analyzed in a 2009 study. The study, conducted by researchers at Hollins University and Virginia Western Community College, found that “soda fountain machines may harbor persistent communities of potentially pathogenic microorganisms.” In addition, the concern is that these microorganisms in the soda  “may contribute to episodic gastric distress in the general population and could pose a more significant health risk to immunocompromised... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157693 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:53:15 +0100 3157693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814756&cid=t_184670_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F09%2F05%2Fpouring-on-the-pounds-nyc-public-health-ad%2F The New York City Public Health Department has launched an innovative, visual campaign to help convince New Yorkers to limit the amount of calories they are consuming from sodas and other sugary beverages by asking them of they are “Pouring on the Pounds.” You can see the images being used in the campaign below: The Facts According to Cathy Nonas in the related blog about the campaign: The reality is Americans consume 200 to 300 more calories each day than we did 30 years ago. Of these extra calories, nearly half come from sugar-sweetened drinks with zero health benefits. The number of calories and sugar in different beverages can be quite a bit. One 20 oz. bottle of soda = 250 calories with 16 ½ teaspoons of sugar. One 20 oz. bottle of lemon-flavored iced tea = 210 calori... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814756 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:03:47 +0100 2814756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671037&cid=t_184670_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FsiGV70rM-bY%2F A couple months ago, I posted a great recipe in my Simply Cooking blog for white sangria.  But sometimes you're in the mood for red!  This recipe is a great way to enjoy yourself on a hot summer's day, but will keep your blood sugars in normal range.1 bottle inexpensive, red Spanish wine1 orange, sliced1 lemon, sliced1 peach, pitted and sliced1/4 cup Cointreau, or orange liquor 2 packets, Stevia, Splenda, or artificial sweetener of your choice1/2 liter diet 7-UpCombine all ingredients except for the 7-Up in a pitcher and stir.  Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.  Right before serving, add the 7-Up.  Servings: 6Carbohydrates per serving: 8g (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671037 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2671037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653840&cid=t_184670_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FX_653taaP8w%2F A recent study shows that some drinks otherwise known to be healthy for us, can cause damage to our teeth. The acid in things like sports drinks and fruit juices can eventually strip the enamel. We already knew that things like soda and coffee can wreak havoc on our pearly whites as well. While I understand that health officials need to caution the public against dangers, I also think some of these studies go a bit too far. After all, what are we supposed to drink? Milk and water alone? The best bet is to use moderation in all we do. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Fruit, Juice, and Tea Can Damage Teeth (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653840 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:45:06 +0100 2653840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2602171&cid=t_184670_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F_xDqmYPAH2A%2F Anyone who reads my blog knows that I am not a fan of artificial anything.  I use butter, not margarine, and sugar in lieu of Splenda, or any of the other artificial sweeteners.  When I found Stevia, I was excited because I could drink beverages again besides water!  I use unsweetened cranberry juice, not cranberry juice cocktail.  There is a difference.  Unsweetened cranberry juice is delightfully tart.  What's best about... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2602171 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2602171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405029&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F27AtbbyjyiA%2F Government is busy trying to protect us from ourselves.  It tosses nearly a million people in jail every year for marijuana offenses.  City councils, state legislators, and Congress all add ever more restrictions on cigarette smoking.  Legislators demand action to stop steroid use by athletes.  And the Senate Finance Committee is considering a “fat tax” on sugared drinks. This isn’t the first time legislators have considered trying to squeeze a little money out of us while micro-managing our lives.  Editorializes the Boston Herald: Earlier this year Gov. Deval Patrick proposed a 5 percent tax (more if the sales tax is raised) on sweetened drinks and candy bars under the pretext of battling obesity (while thinning out our wallets). Happily we haven’t heard much abo... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405029 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:04:16 +0100 2405029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375785&cid=t_184670_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F27%2Fsome-sugars-worse-than-others-the-bittersweet-fructoseglucose-debate%2F Excessive consumption of sugar has been associated with increased incidences of type 2 diabetes, formerly called adult-onset diabetes, obesity and tooth decay. There are many sugars around. Natural sugars and refined sugars. The refined table sugar and sugar cubes would be called “sucrose” by a chemist. Sucrose consists of two simple sugars (monosaccharides): 1 fructose and [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375785 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:11:40 +0100 2375785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276201&cid=t_184670_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FyGa0XWofFVI%2Fautism-and-food-forget-about-food.html I wonder why people with autism seem to forget about food.Here are my reasons and some solutions. Your suggestions are welcome.1. Too Busy doing someting else, such as computing. An alarm clock is my help. However, I sometimes forget about the alarm sound too -((When visitors come over to my home, I always ask them what they want to drink, but their company is so overwhelming I simply forget to make their wish come true. It so odd I just stay and sit on the sofa doing other things. Solution: make your guests clear upon arrival that you have a tendency to forget these matters. Just ask them to make clear there and ask them please to mention it directly. No one likes to get or to serve cold coffee!2. When I am not at home, I find it hard to eat in a strange environment, and thoughs about foo... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276201 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:02:00 +0100 2276201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664385&cid=t_184670_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F350152344%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  I find the warmer days of summer a time when it’s often difficult to come up with tempting recipes. If this is a problem for you, too, as you search for recipes for your Alzheimer’s patient, your other family members and yourself, take some suggestions from the Food Bloggers. Busy Family Meals - Slow down and try a delicious specialty drink from Venice!  Cyndi traveled there recently and came home with many recipes for her family and her blogs. Grilled Veggie Tostadas - A great way to use the bounty from late summer gardens. Mediterranean-Style Recipes: Jean’s Tuna Tamarindo - As you become accustomed to cooking in the Mediterranean (or Sonoma) way, you may find yourself creating your own recipes, as Jean has. Try Jean’s original Mediterran... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664385 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:00:06 +0100 1664385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=814189&cid=t_184670_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F21%2Fred-bull-overdose-stops-mans-heart%2F Filed under: Diet, Products, Men Heart HealthEver wondered what would happen if you overdosed on Red Bull? Answer: your heart could stop ticking. I am not kidding.Australian man, Matthew Penbross (28), found that out recently after drinking eight of the super-highly caffeinated beverages during a five hour period. I guess eight is his unlucky number, because after downing that last one he collapsed. An ambulance was called and the first aid crew found Penbross having a heart attack. Realizing his heart had stopped, they had to use a defibrillator to get his heart pumping again. The obvious question: why was he drinking so much darn Red Bull?? Answer: he was competing in a motocross (motorcycle racing) event and wanted to get his adrenalin pumping. "It was to get a bit of a buzz and keep do... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=814189 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 814189