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 'diet food'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:06:46 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893824&cid=t_365351_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fconfusion.html I am confused. The Department of Agriculture has changed the food pyramid to a plate. I think they should stop changing it and work on explaining what they really mean we should eat. If you go look at the new 'plate', we are supposed to have protein, grains, vegetables, fruit and dairy. I don't eat that much in any one meal. My breakfast this morning will be egg beaters with spinach and some melon. Okay, so I am getting protein, vegetables, and fruit. The only dairy would be from the skim milk in my coffee or I could add some cheese. I don't have any grains... Should I add toast to my meal? I don't know what I am eating for lunch today because we will get take out at work. It will probably be a salad with some protein on it. No fruit. No dairy unless it includes cheese. No grain unless it ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893824 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:05:00 +0100 4893824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305130&cid=t_365351_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F02%2Fipod-app-review-food-network%25c2%25a0nighttime%2F This app puts The Food Network at your fingertips! Now, night time shows like ‘Throwdown with Bobby Flay’ recipes and clips are compiled for your viewing and cooking needs.  The app has a recipe function which is set up like the website, including suggested links for seasonal foods and searching by show host. Pros: Includes variety of recipes from a variety of chefs. You’ll rarely see the same thing twice! Has a favorites function to avoid a mass search through thousands of recipes Includes video clips of your favorite Food Network shows Cons: Doesn’t focus on nutritional content.  If you are interested in lower calorie or specific diets you must dig a little deeper into each recipe to make suggest changes, or search through Ellie Krieger. Although ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305130 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:12:02 +0100 4305130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294948&cid=t_365351_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fthat-common-new-years-resolution.html I think its the most common New Year's resolution in the country - losing weight. I have actually heard that most resolutions are broken in the first half of January. But I resolve this year to eat even healthier than I have been. Yes this is possible. I do admit to eating white flour and sugar still. But I try to save them for special meals. We usually do not have dessert. If you believe CNN, the latest diet is the Back to Basics Diet. This means whole grains, vegetables, fruits and not as much processed food. I can do this. Here are a few diet tips that I think are unrealistic:- Eat out more. If you are someone who nibbles while you cook, you should eat out more often. That makes sense. Skip home cooking and eat out where meals are full of salt and oils and portions are out of control.- ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294948 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:54:00 +0100 4294948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4155414&cid=t_365351_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F10%2Finterview-with-shelley-case-rd-celiac-and-gluten-free-diet%2F I recently had the opportunity to speak with North America’s Gluten-Free Nutrition Expert,  Shelley Case, RD who is a dietitian in Canada  specializing in Celiac disease and Gluten-free eating. She is also the author of The Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide. I had the pleasure of interviewing her about the Gluten-free “trend” and what it means for individuals who mistake Gluten-free eating as an effective weight-loss diet. source: sgvceliac.org Can you give a brief explanation for our readers of what gluten is and how it affects those with Celiac disease? Gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat, barley. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease in which the body recognizes gluten as a toxic substance and reacts by developing antibodies when glute... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4155414 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:20:03 +0100 4155414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122106&cid=t_365351_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F28%2Fthe-skinny-on-alcohol%2F If you’re trying maintain a healthy balance in your life, it may seem that every time out for drinks with your friends could be a calorie disaster! Sugar-laden mixes push most standard cocktails well over 300 calories. Did you know that an 8-ounce pina colada can pack in 640 calories? Thats 100 calories more than a Quarter Pounder with cheese! Meanwhile, 8 oz of a Long Island iced tea tips the scale at 780 calories. But you don’t have to become a recluse to avoid these sugar bombs. Follow these tips and you’ll be in tip-top shape. source Ask Yourself-do you really need that drink? Try to limit yourself to only a couple drinks per week. There is no nutritional benefit to liquor, so each gram of alcohol provides 7 ‘empty’ calories. Not only will the drink up yo... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122106 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:14:24 +0100 4122106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929473&cid=t_365351_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F03%2Fdo-packaged-foods-need-a-fiber-boost%2F Dietitians have been trying to get people to eat more fiber for a long time. It is recommended that we get 25-30 grams per day. Dietary fiber is found in foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans. Fiber helps with lowering cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar, and promote digestive regularity. Also, when you eat fiber, you are more full and satisfied. You tend to eat fewer calories and maintain a healthy weight. Despite these benefits, many people don’t eat enough of these foods. In fact, 70 percent of Americans do not meet recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake. There’s a good chance they may not be getting enough fiber either. This is why one of the reasons companies are adding fiber to food products. The fiber that is popping up in our toaster pastries, yogurt... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929473 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:40:51 +0100 3929473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929474&cid=t_365351_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F03%2Fis-kfcs-double-down-calorie-count-accurate%2F The newest culinary celebrity to hit the red carpet is a cute little sandwich called the Double Down, courtesy of KFC. A fast-food chicken lover’s dream and a health foodie’s nightmare, (DIR actually called it “frightening”), the Double Down is cheese, sauce, and baconbetween two pieces of chicken, either fried or grilled. The Original Recipe (read: fried) Double Down has 540 calories, 10 grams of saturated fat, 1,380 mg of sodium, and one gram of fiber. The grilled Double Down (for the health conscious, of course) is 460 calories, nine grams of saturated fat, 1,430 mg of sodium, and zero grams of fiber. Not sure what those numbers mean? Well…  its over a half day’s worth of salt in a palm-sized sandwich (if we can call it that, considering the lack of a bun). A blogger has ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929474 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:14:48 +0100 3929474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913293&cid=t_365351_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F29%2Fpepsis-new-designer-salt-healthy-or-health-hazard%2F You may have heard in the news recently that PepsiCo created a salt for its Lay’s potato chips (and other Frito products) that will reduce salt content. At first glance, it seems like a gimmick. You might even think they are trying to make people think that their snack products are healthier. But, there’s actually more to it than that. I talked with the Director of Public Relations and Marketing, Aurora Gonzalez, about the new salt and got some interesting health-related information. Frito-Lay cares about making a good product. They were the first company to remove trans fats in favor of sunflower oil. They are thinking about sodium in terms of “if there is something we can do, we should do it.” They know people are concerned about salt intake. They also know that people like seas... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913293 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:35:39 +0100 3913293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885558&cid=t_365351_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F20%2Fstevia-a-sweet-sugar-substitute%2F Every few years a new sugar alternative hits the market. People who prefer to get their sweeteners’ calorie-free rush to buy up the local supermarket’s stock and eagerly tout the benefits of the latest and greatest sweet invention. About a decade ago sucrolose (aka Splenda) gave Sweet ‘n Low and Equal a run for their money.Agave nectar has received a “health halo” among some people, despite the fact that it is nearly all fructose and may be worse for your health than table sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Most recently, another non-sugar has made a splash in our coffees. Stevia (sold at health food stores as Truvia, PureVia, Sun Crystals, among others) is made from the sweetest part of the South American stevia plant. The human body cannot use these steviol glycosides as fuel ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885558 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:30:48 +0100 3885558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858437&cid=t_365351_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F12%2Fgot-hormone-free-milk%2F By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern There is much more to milk than meets the eye. Not only are there hundreds of different dairies that are producing, but there are also categories like hormone free milk to consider while you’re making your grocery list. Around 2005, the price of milk spiked, something many of us tend to take in stride question free, but grumble about as we push our carts to the check out line. Between 2005-2006, states like California were eliminating the use of rBGH, a bovine growth hormone, in dairy cattle, making them hormone free, but also less productive (hence the price hike). The majority of milk produced within the United States are now hormone free. But what’s the big deal? Studies have indicated that rBGH may increase your risk of producing a cancer-... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858437 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:12:56 +0100 3858437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3747016&cid=t_365351_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F12%2Ffour-summer-nutrition-upgrades-simple-substitutions-to-improve-your-diet%2F It’s Summer time: there’s heat, humidity, and it’s time to bring out the sandals, swimsuits, and skirts. Yet amid dreams for a beach bikini body, there are weddings, graduation parties, late-night bonfires and drinking, and a whole host of other obstacles to tamper with our perfect bodies and Summer diets. These days, the extreme diets that focus on the elimination of certain foods rather than taking everything in moderation are unhealthy and often leave the dieter guilty, frustrated, and unsatisfied about what they “can’t” eat. Instead of focusing on a “diet” this Summer, I’ve thought of a few “upgrades” that you can apply to your current eating regimen to make it just that much healthier. By making a few simple substitutio... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3747016 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:15:10 +0100 3747016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625802&cid=t_365351_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F03%2Fmeatless-monday-catches-on-meat-industry-sizzles%2F Carlene Helble, Elite Nutrition Intern Guest Blog Post The Washington Post ran an interesting article by Jane Black recently on Meatless Monday and the trouble it’s stirring up for the meat industry. Chef Mario Batali, most often known for his orange Crocs, has recently unveiled himself as the latest supporter, a surprising move considering at least 3 of his 14 restaurants are named for meat. All of his restaurants will now offer two vegetarian entrees every Monday.  However, Batali is by no means on the forefronts of this movement. The Post article also cited that Baltimore City Public Schools launched Meatless Mondays for its 82,000 students in October of 2009 and 32 US hospitals have also signed on to the ‘Balanced Menu Challenge’ which aims to reduce meat purchases by 20 percent... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625802 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:41:02 +0100 3625802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515569&cid=t_365351_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fmastering-those-carb-guessing-skills.html I loved D-psychologist Jessica Bernstein’s assertion that aiming to control your blood glucose levels with diabetes is a lesson in frustration. Rather, the best we can hope for is to influence our BG “by combining enough insulin and exercise to burn the sugar,” she says. Right on, Jessica! — which is I’ll talk about [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515569 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:33 +0100 3515569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052359&cid=t_365351_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FNj8fi5RUbj0%2Fcancer-and-nutrition-balance I’d always thought of registered dietitians as women who sit behind a desk outside a cafeteria and tell you to drink Ensure and eat canned vegetables.  I recently I’ve learned how wrong I was. Tons of chronically ill patients feel pressured, overwhelmed, and unhinged by all the healing diets that are thrown in our faces.   (Want some proof? Check out the comments on my post Are You Overwhelmed By Cancer and Diet Choices.)  I’m constantly wondering what’s smart and scientifically proven, and what is just trendy, a scam, or even a well meaning goose chase for the cure.  What about cleansing, eating raw, eating organic, and fasting?  How can cancer patients eat well if they don’t have three hours a day to cook or a bank account to pay for Whole Foods shoppi... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052359 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:42:46 +0100 3052359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709081&cid=t_365351_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F18%2Fthe-lancet-2009-volume-374-issue-9687%2F Contents Page Fade Fave:The breastmilk brand: promotion of child survival in the face of formula-milk marketing Fade Skinny:The prevailing catastrophe caused by mothers in China unwittingly feeding their babies formula milk that was contaminated by a potentially toxic chemical, melamine, shows just how fragile the barriers protecting children from danger are. The epidemic has spread to neighbouring countries in southeast Asia, and melamine has been detected in formula milks (and other foods) in the USA and South Africa. (Print Subscription Held by the Fade Library) Posted in Current Awareness Tagged: Current Awareness, Diet, Food Hygiene, Infants, Journals, Nutrition, Toxins (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709081 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:01:01 +0100 2709081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256019&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fpoll-results-food-allergies-and-the-breastfed-baby%2F The results of the poll on allergies and breastfeeding were quite telling and the comments were helpful and insightful, especially for all those dealing with allergies in the breastfed baby. Frankly I was surprised at the number of nurslings with known or suspected allergies and the number of mothers coping with an elimination diet. An even 1/3 of respondents said that yes, their nurslings have food allergies. These pyramids (in honor of the USDA food pyramid LOL) illustrate the distribution of the 148 votes. Let’s be clear though — breastfeeding is wonderful for babies with food allergies. Do not interpret these results to mean that breastfed babies are more likely to have food allergies, because in fact the opposite is true! To learn more about the protective effects of brea... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256019 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:30:54 +0100 2256019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463371&cid=t_365351_180_f&fid=38616&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifelearningtoday%2Fwlyf%2F%7E3%2FyDXaLXGt0zI%2F photo by roland This is a guest post by a good friend of mine who wishes to publish this anonymously. MAKE A PLAN AND STICK TO IT Is your weight or health a problem that needs addressing? Do you want to be healthier, lower cholesterol, lower your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer, get rid of that belly, and get rid of all the worry over health issues? Do you want to lose weight, have more energy, feel better, be more active, do more, be more productive and be sharper mentally; in short do you want to be happy? If so, you need a PLAN. All diets work if you are committed. But then you return to your life and the problem is back. Solving a problem requires thought. Who knows you, your problem and your life as well as you do? Not all the diet planners out there. We can learn from their ... Life Learning Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463371 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:20:21 +0100 2463371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2073984&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F31%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-souplantation-sweet-tomatoes-family-pass-is%2F Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes sounds like the perfect place to head for a healthy feed after a couple of weeks of holiday food. I haven’t been to one myself but will definitely make a point of stopping in and checking out their menus next time I’m in the States. Meanwhile, the winner of the Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes family pass for four is… Jay B Congratulations Jay B. You’ll be receiving an email with instructions on how to claim your prize. Happy New Year everyone!   Tags: giveaway, healthbolt giveaway, healthy eating, healthy food, healthy restaurants, souplantation, souplantation & Sweet TomatoesShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2073984 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:26:46 +0100 2073984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067388&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F26%2Fand-the-winner-of-pat-ballards-10-steps-to-loving-your-body-book-is%2F Pat Ballard’s book ‘10 Steps to Loving Your Body’  offers readers a way to come to terms and accept their body the way it is rather than always aiming for the ‘perfect body’ that apparently society seems to think we should have.     The lucky winner of this book is…. Sagan Congratulations Sagan. You’ll be receiving an email shortly explaining how to claim your prize.   As for everyone else, head on over to Pat’s website to find out what she considers the ‘10 Steps to Loving Your Body’ . Don’t forget that ‘every day is a give away’ this month at Healthbolt. Tags: body image, book giveaway, dieting, giveaways, healthbolt giveaway, healthy living, pat ballard, self imageShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067388 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:15:52 +0100 2067388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065271&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F23%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-family-pass-for-four-to-a-souplantation-sweet-tomatoes-restaurant%2F It’s not easy eating healthy during the holiday season. Let’s face it. You spend extra time in the kitchen cooking. You spend extra time sitting around the dinner table catching up with friends and family. And then, of course,  visiting friends and family usually involves constant snacking and eating as well. It’s all good but by the new year, most of us are sick of the sight of food and definitely had enough of spending time in the kitchen. Which makes this latest Healthbolt giveaway a real winner. It’s a family pass for four to one of the 111 Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants located in 15 States across the country. These salad-buffet style restaurants offer fresh produce and salads, made-from-scratch soups, hot-tossed pastas, freshly baked breads and muffins, fre... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065271 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:30:37 +0100 2065271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1926402&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F10%2F31%2Fits-healthbolt-carnival-time-5%2F This article has a very personal feel as I talk about the state of todays nutrition and how proper eating is the key to lasting health and not diets.” FitBuff from FitBuff.com’s Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog asks ‘Does Fruit Make You Fat?’, saying, ‘I decided to put the question to the test for myself with a detailed self-experiment. Here’s what I found…’ And that’s that. Hope you enjoyed this edition of the Healthbolt Carnival. You can submit your health blog article to the next edition of Healthbolt Carnival using the carnival submission form. And always, you can find past posts and future hosts on the blog carnival index page. Technorati tags: a healthbolt carnival, blog carnival. Tags: blog carnival, carnival, Diet, Food, Healt... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926402 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:21:23 +0100 1926402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1901436&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F10%2F22%2Fhalloween-can-be-hazardous-to-people-with-braces%2F Did you know that more than five million children and adults in North America wear braces ? For them, Halloween season can be a dangerous time. The hard, chewy, sticky or crunchy candy usually handed out can easily result in damaged or broken braces, a painful and costly experience. So what’s a brace wearing trick or treater to do? Well, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), people with braces should steer clear of these traditional halloween treats…   * All hard candies   * All chewy candies   * Caramel   * Nuts   * Licorice   * Taffy   * Jelly beans   * Hard pretzels   * Bubblegum   * Popcorn (including unpopped kernels)   * Taco chips   * Ice Instead they should aim for braces-friendly Halloween treats such as soft chocolate candy, peanut ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1901436 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:42:22 +0100 1901436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837453&cid=t_365351_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F9EtxVC-o0Kc%2F Do you keep a journal of your food and blood sugars? Yes No My doctor has never advised me to do that View Results Tags: Diabetes, diet, food-journal, nutritionShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837453 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:54:46 +0100 1837453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798093&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F15%2Ftoo-close-to-the-buffet-table-too-many-calories%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,155,103542,"http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Allow me to piggyback on Liz’s post from earlier today and explore another possible reason for the obesity epidemic (one that’s probably a very likely part of the equation) - The Great American Buffet Table. According to my local newspaper, there is a new study out which suggests that sitting too close to the buffet table at a restaurant can lead to overeating. They learned some other nifty things when they divided study subjects into an “overweight” group and a “normal” group, too. Take a look: Heavy customers sat an average of 14 feet closer to the fixins than the normal group. The overweight group was twice as lik... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798093 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:03:56 +0100 1798093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1779193&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F08%2Fwinners-of-the-five-food-matters-dvds%2F Thanks everyone for entering the Food Matters DVD giveaway. The five winners are… Humairah Irfan Mubina Tina O CanCan Greg Please email me your mailing address by Friday 12th September. If I don’t hear from you by then, will draw another name out of the hat!!! As for everyone who didn’t win a copy, do think about buying your own copy of the DVD or watch the full documentary online for only $4.95. It’s definitely worth the investment. Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1779193 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:32:21 +0100 1779193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1768854&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F05%2Fwhat-you-eat-really-does-matter%2F I don’t know whether you want to call it coincidence but right after watching the inspiring Food Matters documentary I stumbled across two interesting lists of foods that are really good for you. The first was written by Sara Ost who used to be a Healthbolt blogger until she moved on to become the editor of ecosalon, a place that’s all about living green. Sara wrote this article - Ignite Your Brainpower with the 20 Smartest Foods on Earth - highlighting foods that supercharge your brain. …advocado, blueberries, wild salmon, nuts, seeds, coffee, oatmeal, beans, pomegranate, brown rice, tea, chocolate, oysters, olive oil, tuna, garlic, eggs, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, cacao nibs… The second list - 25 Fat Melting Foods - can be found in the Aug/Sept edition ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1768854 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:50:56 +0100 1768854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1759849&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F04%2Fwhy-food-matters-a-review-of-food-matters-documentary%2F Food matters. We all know that. But do we really know how much food matters to our health and wellbeing? That seems to be the central question that Food Matters, a fascinating and riveting documentary, asks. This 80 minute documentary brings together the thoughts and opinions of some of the world’s leaders in nutrition and natural healing. It argues that we live in a world of failing health care systems, where the focus is on symptoms of disease rather that the causes of disease. It’s a world where we are constantly being told that there is a ‘pill for every ill’. And along the way, somehow, the use of nutrition as a cure or preventative solution has gotten lost. Whatever happened, the documentary asks, to the belief held by Hippocrates, father of medicine, t... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1759849 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:03:34 +0100 1759849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739063&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F27%2Fmore-about-the-food-matters-documentary%2F Want to know more about the Food Matters documentary and can’t wait for my review on Monday? Then check out this interesting interview on Australian TV with nutritionist James Colquhoun, one of the creators and directors of the Food Matters documentary… Win one of 5 Food Matters DVD’s   …..Enter here…..                 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Tags: Diet, food matters, giveaway, healthbolt giveaway, NutritionShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739063 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:36:20 +0100 1739063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652327&cid=t_365351_133_f&fid=35082&url=http%3A%2F%2Fautism.gbrettmiller.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fjust-a-plain-ordinary-loving-proud-parent%2F I started writing about autism, specifically about being an autism parent, just over three years ago. One of my goals was to provide information that would be useful for parents who have recently received a diagnosis of autism for their child. This post is my attempt to give you, as a parent of a newly diagnosed autistic child, an idea of what you will likely find as you try to understand what that diagnosis means to you and your child. Parenting is a challenge, no matter who your kid is. No matter what you do, someone somewhere will tell you that you are doing it wrong. If you are already a parent, you know what I mean. How many times have you heard someone tell you that your kids should spend more time outside, less time on the computer or with their video games, more time reading, less... 29 Marbles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652327 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:29:23 +0100 1652327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1560793&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F02%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-free-lunch-in-new-york-city-part-two%2F Do you ever get hooked into watching an infomercials on television?  You’re sitting there, waiting impatiently for the price of the item to come up and just when you think they are going to tell you, there’s an annoying voice saying ‘but wait, there’s more.’ Well, today, I’m that annoying voice saying ‘but wait, there’s more’. Yesterday, I posted about a chance for a Healthbolt reader to win a ‘free special event luncheon in NYC’ on July 10th. Of course, there was a little catch - you would have to write an unbiased review of the product in question. Well, we’ve added a sweetener to the deal…. The PR agency is going to provide the winner a ‘fun bag of product goodies’. Tempted now ? Then jump over ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1560793 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:06:13 +0100 1560793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1560794&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F01%2Fhealthy-fast-food-kids-meals-are-they-really-worth-it%2F Image details: Fast food meal. served by picapp.com Slow to hop on the bandwagon of apples vs. french fries, Burger King will soon be unleashing a massive ad campaign directed at parents. Their goal? To entice you into their eating establishment by way of offering “healthier” fast food choices for your rugrats. In theory, this sounds nice. In actuality, it’s a joke. Why? Because their “healthy” kids meal consists of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, apple fries, and milk. For $3.49. $3.49?!? Are you kidding me? I could buy 6 boxes of mac-n-cheese for that! I could buy a whole bag of apples for that! I could buy a gallon of milk for that! While I guess sometimes you can’t put a price on convenience, my thoughts are, if you’re heading to a fast food jo... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1560794 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:14:39 +0100 1560794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531176&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F19%2Fon-a-diet-rollercoaster-take-inspiration-from-this-guy%2F Image details: Vegas or Bust served by picapp.com You think you have weight loss goals? Well, I’m guessing Manuel Uribe has you smoked. His goal is to be able to walk down the aisle at his own wedding. And we’re betting he’ll do just that. The 43-year-old Uribe has dropped an astonishing 550 pounds over the last two years after breaking the Guinness World Record of 1,235 pounds. He’s now down to about 700 pounds and has dreams of whittling down further. Currently living in Northern Mexico, Uribe attributes his obesity to the American way - a nonstop diet of soda and junk food - after he came to the US in 1988 to live for a few years. He also claims that a liposuction surgery gone bad left him with huge tumors on both legs weighing a total of 220 pounds. Now, the ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531176 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:46:29 +0100 1531176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1512258&cid=t_365351_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F310565676%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  Planning meals during busy summer months when children may be at home full time or you simply have many activities going on can be a challenge. for Alzheimer’s caregivers.    Why not consider these ideas from the group called the Food Bloggers? At Busy Family Meals we learn about 30-minute meals!  Here at Alzheimer’s Notes, I call your attention to Finger Foods for Alzheimer’s Patients .  See if these ideas will help if getting your family member to eat is a challenge. At Ageless Beauty we learn Great Things to Know about Whole Grains . We all know that whole grains are good for us, but do you know some of the latest findings? Ah!  What fun! At She Knows Parties, we learn how to Plan An Ice Cream Party.  Use homemade ice cream, and set up a s... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512258 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:00:30 +0100 1512258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1458500&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F20%2Fnot-a-veggie-lover-help-is-on-the-way%2F Great news for all you veggie-haters out there. Japanese and American scientists have found and analyzed the food compounds that make some vegetables seem to carry a bitter taste (a major reason why many people avoid that food group). These compounds are known for activating people’s bitter-taste receptors, leading researchers to look for a way to minimize this effect and get you on the veggie train in a hurry. So how do these hot shots plan to take you from “ketchup is my favorite veggie” to “bring on the asparagus”? They plan to introduce a second compound to produce that could inhibit these bitter-taste sensors, that’s how. Brilliant! A mere five years is all we might have to wait to see less-bitter veggies and other products hit the market. Seems lik... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1458500 Wed, 21 May 2008 02:20:57 +0100 1458500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432416&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F08%2Fbrace-yourselfa-peek-at-the-20-worst-foods-in-america%2F While researching post ideas today, I got caught in the killer vortex that is the World Wide Web. Link after link, interesting article after interesting article. And here I wanted to hit the hay early. *Sigh* Anyway, though my travels were fun, my final resting spot for the evening was a real eye-opener. Because sadly, dear readers, I happened upon the Men’s Health list of 20 Worst Foods in America. The worst part? Some of my favorites (and I’ll bet, yours) were on there. Categories were set up for entries like worst fast food chicken, worst drink, worst kids meal, worst steak, dessert, Chinese food, pasta, nachos and more. And of course, the creme de la creme, the absolute all-around worst food in America (which I am happy to report I have never consumed. Phew. Just reading ab... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432416 Fri, 09 May 2008 02:31:31 +0100 1432416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1424073&cid=t_365351_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F284387299%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesHEALTH Highlights - September 30th, 2007HEALTH Highlights - August 9th, 2007Health Highlights - March 3rd, 2008Searching for Health Information Online DangerousHEALTH Highlights - January 14, 2008 (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1424073 Tue, 06 May 2008 17:28:47 +0100 1424073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1309034&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F17%2Fhey-look-everyone-our-first-contest-at-the-bolt%2F Woo! Contest time at The Bolt! The very first one since Liz and I took over. Don’tcha feel like crying with excitement? Um, okay. Maybe that’s just me. Anyhoo, here’s the scoop: We’re giving away a spiffy hardcover copy of the newly-released Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes, by Tom Bohager. Whether you’re hip to the benefits of enzymes or not, this book will clue you in. Written in a very friendly and relatable style, Mr. Bohager addresses the world of enzymes and their presence in our food sources and dietary supplements. Their primary role, Bohager suggests, is to relieve the digestive system of otherwise tedious activity, freeing up energy for our body to address the rest of its needs. The book is written with digestible (yep, pun intended) conve... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1309034 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:25:05 +0100 1309034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1304938&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F03%2F14%2Fits-all-about-nutrition-today-across-the-channel%2F It’s theme day across the b5 Science & Health Channel, and the health-tastic Ruth over at Eating Fabulous was good enough to piece together the best of the best in nutrition posts. You’ll find a little bit of everything (including one from yours truly). So if you’re in the mood for blog-hopping about all things nutrition, this is your day. Enjoy! Tags: Nutrition, Theme DaysShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1304938 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:43:51 +0100 1304938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1167185&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F21%2Fpb-j-for-your-health-and-the-planet%2F How ‘Bout a Little PB Love? Who knew that every time I take the easy way out and lovingly craft a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for my kids instead of baking some fish sticks, I’m essentially nominating myself for Hero of the Year? Man, this is great! The buzz is that not only is peanut butter good for you (it’s loaded with healthy fats, protein and even fiber), but it is also helping to save the planet…one meal at a time. You can check out the truly fascinating (and startling!) detailed specifics at PB & J Campaign, but here I’ll just focus on how this news corresponds directly or indirectly to health. Of course, lest we not forget that anytime we talk of helping the environment, we are also talking about helping our good health. Whipping up at PB&#0... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1167185 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:15:18 +0100 1167185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1159565&cid=t_365351_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F218575524%2F A little conversation that I thought y’all would appreciate… this was between my 7 year old daughter and myself (as she was proofreading my posts that I was writing this afternoon). K- “Mommy, what does diabetes food taste like”? Me- “Haha, we eat diabetic food all the time, it is the healthy food that we eat for dinner and the sugar free snacks”. K- “Like the sugar free chocolate chip snacks, I love them!” Me- “Yes like them, remember what I taught you about food and colors”? K- “I remember the food that is white will make you have a higher sugar number. Mommy- just to let you know, you do not eat fun”! Me- “Lol, hahaha. I know, but it makes me healthy and also makes you healthy”. K-”This diabetes th... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1159565 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:04:41 +0100 1159565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1132689&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F07%2Foklahoma-city-is-on-a-diet%2F Oklahoma City is getting larger. And it’s no wonder. It’s the capital of a state that has an official state meal consisting of heavy duty fattening foods such as cornbread, chicken fried steak, sausage and gravy, and pecan pie. And if that’s not enough, Oklahoma City also has the dubious honor of being the ‘Fast Food Capital of America.’ Now the mayor of Oklahoma City is saying enough is enough. Concerned that the city ranked 15th in the 2007 Men’s Fitness survey of America’s fattest cities, Mayor Mick Cornett is challenging the residents of Oklahoma City to loss 1 million pounds in a year. It’s time, he says, for the city to go on a diet. Mayor Cornett believes his city is up to the challenge. Residents are invited to sign up and track their... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1132689 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:38:14 +0100 1132689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1030112&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F11%2F15%2Fnot-only-is-bacon-healthy-it-saves-lives-i-knew-it%2F Perfect when paired with a fine aged can of Coke. I suffered through an entire paragraph about lettuce just to unearth this miraculous news for you: bacon is healthy. And so is sausage. And hot dogs. No word yet on spam, but authorities agree that cured, processed meat rocks our collective (soggy) nutritional socks! Oh how I love science by press release. As if I needed a reason to justify my pack-a-day bacon habit (is she kidding, is she serious, the world may never know), a new study finds that the nitrates found in cured, processed meat food is not only good for you, but exerts a protective effect on damaged heart tissues following a heart attack. Technically, it’s actually nitrites that offer this cardiovascular benefit, but nitrites and nitrates are kissing cousins, chemically s... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1030112 Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:20:46 +0100 1030112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1015810&cid=t_365351_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Ftruth-of-matter.html When it comes to family life few people are able to imagine the mental torture of my existence. It’s not just the obvious things like Hermit crab maintenance but other matters such as a well balanced nutritional diet for my off-spring. Like all parents I am keen that mine should have a good start in life, as encompassed by balanced nutrition. The rules of the food pyramid are carved on the other side of my endless grocery shopping list. I have the advantage of speed reading labels, so that I am instantly able to recognize junk food. In case you have trouble in this area, if you pick up a packet of food and the ingredients list is longer that 10, chuck it back on the shelf and save the strain on your bifocals. I am happy to accommodate reasonable food preferences, fads and fancies within ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1015810 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:47:00 +0100 1015810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=993148&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F10%2F30%2Faerosol-can-pancake-batter-makes-breakfast-a-blast%2F Thank God it’s organic! I do not eat carbs*. So when I do indulge in sugar, I go big. I’m not about to waste my precious glucose high and subsequent 2 hour blood sugar hangover on things like toast, pasta or spray can pancake batter. Nope, I go straight for the truffles and cheesecake. Besides, if you live in Los Angeles, you simply don’t eat bread. Still, I know that plenty of people enjoy their grains. Easy access can be a beautiful thing; I’m just not sure we need more of it in the food sector. I thought the introduction of Gogurt was disturbing enough; then I met milk ‘n cereal bars. But Batter Blaster just takes the… We are a bunch of fat and sick folks, and even kids are getting hopped up with blood pressure medications and diabetes diagnoses. We... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=993148 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:08:13 +0100 993148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=885340&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F09%2F19%2Fsuper-foods-uncaped%2F I believe I can fly! I believe I can touch the sky! “Superfoods”: do they stand up to the soaring hype? Chow takes a bite out of these caped crusaders of health to uncover which ones are fit for all you ninjas, and which ones are just regular old grub. Chocolate: Yes, the 70%+ dark variety is rich in antioxidants and tryptophan (translation: good for your heart and your mood). No, this is not a license to dine religiously on truffles and champagne. Not like that’s something any of us would do. On Wednesdays. Wine: Again with the flavonoids! In addition to the antioxidants every vegetable seems to come with, wine is also packed with resveratrol, a potential cancer-fighter. But you really, really do have to be moderate about this. You want to help your heart out, but don&#... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=885340 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:18:05 +0100 885340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=790542&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F08%2F09%2Fsalad-days%2F Just be glad I didn’t toss “summer” and “svelte” into that headline. 6 intelligent choices for those days when you really can’t deal with another salad: 1. A burrito bowl instead of a regular burrito. Substitute brown rice or black beans for the white rice. 2. Tuna salad with sliced tomatoes instead of a tuna melt. You’ll save about 400 calories and about 40 grams of carbs. Still hungry? If you’re brown-bagging it, include an apple and a handful of almonds. If you’re at a restaurant, order a side of either cottage cheese or fruit. 3. Go for soup. But steer clear of soups with creamy bases or lots of noodles! Choose lighter soups like minestrone, French onion, vegetable, or tomato soup. If you need more substance, top with grated cheese... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=790542 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 22:56:54 +0100 790542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=716486&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F07%2F05%2Fjunk-food-1%2F Benjamin Franklin allegedly said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” (Ben was also a total player. Go Ben.) When I find junk food that is unexpectedly healthy, I feel a similar wave of reverence, not for God, exactly, but just general waviness. Once a week or so, I’ll be sharing healthy junk food discoveries. Mind you, not lame junk food substitutes, but actual junk food that is still miraculously healthy. Junk Food That Isn’t, #1: Ketchup Americans committed to the ketchup love affair back in the 1600s, before they were technically even Americans. I thought ketchup was just a watery, sugary version of tomato sauce, perhaps born of desperation, but I was way off. Ketchup came to America from Asia, where it was originally a spicy, vinegary ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=716486 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:04:47 +0100 716486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650779&cid=t_365351_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F06%2F01%2Ffree-printable-weekly-menu-planner%2F Knowing is half the battle, right? If you’re reading this and you don’t know what you’re going to be eating for the rest of the day, chances are better than worse that you’ll be making impulsive decisions about your meals. And they won’t be good ones. Help me help you by downloading / printing out this handy weekly meal planner. Use it to plan your meals for the next week. The days are numbered, not named, so you can start anytime (like now) and it looks snazzy in color or gray scale. Don’t say I never gave you anything. Go Joe! HB Weekly Menu Planner (1MB; print-quality .pdf file) Share This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650779 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:11:32 +0100 650779