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 'grains'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:16 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848163&cid=t_107017_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fgenetically-engineered-or-modified-gmo.html Genetically altered foods are something I've heard a lot about, but not taken as seriously as I should. For me, there is nothing like taking time to look into something in order to write about it to open my eyes to things I haven't seen before. And that's just what happened to me this week. I am still learning how best to put into scientific words what all of this is about, but generally, it is altering the characteristics of an organism by injecting it's DNA with genes or other properties(?) from another organism. This tampering with the natural structure of, for example, corn or soy beans, common foods that are altered in this way, is naturally of concern to those of us who want to eat foods as close to the way God created them as we can in our tainted environment. I went into greater de... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848163 Fri, 20 May 2011 13:35:00 +0100 4848163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592457&cid=t_107017_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F15%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-march-15-2011%2F There are just two things on my mind right now: Japan and the time change. One is weighing heavy on my heart and the other has turned me into a zombie. Both have affected the way I view my life. How can two things so different in severity–a natural disaster and a loss of an hour–have anything to do with each another? For me, it crowns time as King and places everything else as a lesser priority. What we choose to spend time in our lives suddenly becomes clearer. Like the grains of sand falling in an hourglass, time slips away putting a spotlight on the impact hardship and an hour loss have on what’s really important. It forces me to ask what moments should I be spending more time on and which ones should I lay to rest? As we begin a new week, our bloggers have a pulse on ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592457 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:25:35 +0100 4592457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515316&cid=t_107017_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvans-natural-foods-exclusive-blisstree-giveaway%2F Welcome to our 4th reader giveaway! (And trust us, it won’t be our last.) Eat this up: Van’s new Lite Waffles – made with wholesome, natural ingredients like whole wheat flour, honey, oats, barley, and millet – have just 70 calories and one gram of fat per waffle. And each serving (two waffles per serving) has six grams of fiber! They’re a delicious snack that flatters your figure and tickles your taste buds. Blisstree loves Van’s waffles, so we’re partnering with them, and for this week’s reader giveaway… Four lucky Blisstree readers* will each win: • 5 Free Boxes of Van’s Waffles! (5 coupons redeemable for any Van’s products) Entering our exclusive Van’s waffles giveaway couldn’t be easier. Just tell us by 6 p.m.... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515316 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:02:18 +0100 3515316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3275763&cid=t_107017_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F02%2F16%2Fdiabetes-superfoods-eat-these-to-stay-healthy%2F Filed under: LifestyleEvery health and fitness publication or web site in America has a top 10 lists of "superfoods" everyone should eat. They're full of vitamins, nutrients and minerals. Which ones are right for a diabetic? The American Diabetes Association believes that the following items should be added to your diet: Beans: Beans are very high in fiber. They're also a good sources of magnesium, and potassium. Dark Green Leafy Vegetables: Spinach, collards and kale are low-calorie powerhouses with carbohydrates. Citrus Fruit: All citrus fruits are full of soluble fiber and vitamin C. Sweet Potatoes: These orange vegetables are full of vitamin A and fiber. They're a healthier option than white potatoes. Berries: Berries are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and fiber. Throw... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3275763 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3275763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453279&cid=t_107017_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F06%2Frecipe-simple-healthy-barley-salad.html This morning I made a barley salad that we will have as our carbohydrate side dish at dinner tonight. It's so easy to make. I used dried barley that has been in our freezer for..oh my..it could be a few years. I store all my dried grains and beans in the freezer where they last indefinitely.The instructions on the package suggested cooking the barley for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, I checked the barley about 45 minutes into the simmering process, and was happy with the size and consistency, so stopped the boil and flushed the barley with cold water right away removing excess starch and stopping the cooking process. Barley will swell to quite a large size if you cook long enough, I like mine chewy and not over-cooked.Here's what you need:1/2 1b. dried barley (1/2 a 1 lb. bag)WaterFew Tablespoons of O... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453279 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:41:00 +0100 2453279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415885&cid=t_107017_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F05%2Frecipe-how-to-cook-quinoa.html Last month when we were in Lancaster, PA., we stopped in at a favorite health food store, "Millers", and I picked up a bag of Quinoa. I have read about this grain, and posted a bit about it at my website because it's protein-packed nutrient dense qualities interested me, but this was my first time purchasing some to prepare myself.I decided to start simple, and it came out so good and delicious. Here's what I did:Boil 1 3/4 cups of water with approx. a teasp. of salt added...I use sea salt, it's better for you.Only after the water reaches a rolling boil, add 1 cup of QuinoaTurn the heat down so that grains just "roll" with the boil, but not so much that it bubbles over.Cover the pan leaving just a crack for steam to vent from the panIn 10-15 minutes, most of the water should be absorbed.Wh... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415885 Sun, 17 May 2009 03:43:00 +0100 2415885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2342066&cid=t_107017_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fbasis-for-healthy-cookie-recipe.html When I was growing up, and in my pre-teen (tween as they call it now) and teen years, my bedroom was upstairs. At the bottom of the stairs was our family kitchen, and when I reached the bottom of the stairs, straight ahead was the cabinet where the cookies were kept. I was never one to eat much for breakfast before I walked to school, but whenever there were cookies in the cabinet, I'd reach in and grab a few instead. I guess that wouldn't have been too bad if the cookies had been healthy, but somehow I survived :-) and have moved on to healthier things.Here are some ideas for making cookies that you don't have to feel guilty about eating. Avoid using prepared cookie dough in the store. It is loaded with preservatives even if the cookies are sugar free. Who needs preservatives when your h... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2342066 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:15:00 +0100 2342066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218010&cid=t_107017_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fpasta-fun-for-whole-family.html I have really enjoyed the fact that there is such variety now in the kinds of pasta you can get. When I was growing up it was either macaroni noodles used in making macaroni and cheese, spaghetti noodles, and lasagna noodles when my Mom learned how to make lasagna from my aunt. Now there are many colors, shapes, and forms of pasta...whole wheat, rice, whole grain, artichoke and more!Did you know that if you cook pasta so that it is still firm, not mushy, it will release less starch? The less starch, the better, because starch becomes sugar, something we learned when taking classes to learn to how to manage my husband's diabetes.But now for the fun part! I found a pasta web site that is great for young and old. At the National Pasta Association's website they have a Kids Korner where you wi... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218010 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:48:00 +0100 2218010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2090477&cid=t_107017_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fdifferent-perspective-on-rice-shortage.html This article is about a shortage of another kind, how a certain kind of process can cause a shortage of nutrients in rice.Milling is the process that turns brown rice into white rice by removing the outer layer known as the bran layer - this alters the nutritional value of the rice. The complete milling process that creates white rice from brown rice destroys 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids. In short, brown rice is a fiber-rich whole grain whereas white rice is simply a refined and nutritionally depleted processed food.In March of 2006, research reported in the journal Agricultural Research, Nancy Keim and a team at the USDA ARS Western... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2090477 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:55:00 +0100 2090477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405327&cid=t_107017_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2008%2F4%2F29%2Fhow-to-handle-the-worlds-food-crisis-ask-joseph-1.html By Dov Michaeli MD, Ph.DUnless you lived in a cave in the past several months, you probably have heard about the worldwide crisis in food supply. Food riots in the Philippines, Cambodia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Mexico and Egypt; governments prohibiting exports of grains (corn, wheat, soybeans, rice) so that they can feed their own people (Philippines, Vietnam, Argentina). So what gives? Why this sudden crisis?A perfect stormAs the cliché the jour says: it’s a perfect storm, or a confluence of factors:· The U.S and Europe are diverting huge amounts of corn for the production of ethanol. Corn is a feedstock for food animals, and is a mainstay of the diet in Latin America. Does it strike you so of odd, if not immoral, to use food into our SUVs’ gas ta... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405327 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:32:21 +0100 1405327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1278277&cid=t_107017_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F245506614%2F Helpful links from around the ‘diabetes internet’… Further proof the whole grains are the ticket to a healthy diet… Diets with high amounts of whole grains may help achieve significant weight loss, and also reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a team of Penn State researchers at University Park and the College of Medicine. Chronic disease is as much a concern as terrorism… Distinguished American law Professor Lawrence Gostin told the Oxford Health Alliance Summit in Sydney February 23 that prevention of lifestyle diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and smoking illnesses should take top priority. Link between excessive nutrient levels and insulin resistance… He hopes that “this could le... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1278277 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:24:15 +0100 1278277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1141006&cid=t_107017_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F214134403%2F You know the saying “you don’t know what you have till it’s gone”? Those words came to mind when I read the latest scientific find studying oatmeal’s benefits in regard to cholesterol. I love oatmeal!!! Being diabetic, I really don’t eat much of it and it has to be the low sugar, low carb stuff, which quite frankly… just isn’t the same. But being that the benefits of cholesterol reduction are proven to be even stronger than when the FDA first approved the correlation back in the 80’s, I am gonna start enjoying my oats again! The new findings suggest that there is many more healthful benefits that go along with the whole grains then what was first thought including… Reduce the risk for elevated blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, an... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1141006 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:23:48 +0100 1141006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=921882&cid=t_107017_152_f&fid=36428&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcrankyfitness.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fhealthy-convenience-foods-never-ending.html Are you one of those virtuous people who eats only natural whole foods, often purchased from local growers or grown yourself? Do you, without fail, take these wholesome ingredients and lovingly fashion them into delicious meals and snacks, cooking everything from scratch?Good for you! Could you please come over to Crabby's house now and do the same for her?Ah well, it was worth a try.Whole foods and home cooking with only healthy ingredients is what the magazines act like we're all doing, and it's certainly the ideal. We all know a diet of mostly processed food is a Really Stupid Idea. (For example, this recent depressing study noted that British four year olds were getting roughly twice as much salt as they should from processed foods and that it was already showing up in their blood pr... Cranky Fitness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=921882 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:10:00 +0100 921882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=794194&cid=t_107017_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F12%2Fpopcorn-can-save-your-life-not%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Opinion, MagazinesDumb headline spotted in today's USA Weekend magazine: "Popcorn can help save your life." Oh, wow. I mean, we all enjoy a clever eye-catching headline, but this is ridiculous! Despite that misleading title, no, the salty snack preferred by movie-goers does not have super-human, life-saving powers. In fact, it's about the nutritional benefits of whole grains. And popcorn is actually a good source of whole grains: three cups popped equals one serving of whole grains. The article mentions an Iowa Women's Health Study finding that women fifty-five and over who eat lots of whole grains are less likely to die from inflammatory diseases like asthma or infections. Whole grain consumption is also linked to a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes a... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=794194 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 794194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675557&cid=t_107017_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F12%2Fhave-a-bowl-of-cereal-for-your-heart%2F Filed under: DietWhat's your breakfast of choice? My would be Eggs Benedict or a nice big serving of fresh waffles, but since neither is particularly healthy or convenient, I usually stick with cereal and some fruit. And not just any old cereal. It has to have lots of fibre, whole grains and little or no sugar. Sounds boring, right? Maybe, but it's good for my heart, according to this study. Participants were monitored and the results showed that those who ate high fibre, whole grain cereal 7 times a week had the least amount of heart problems -- by 28%. Eating cereal 7 days a week might not be your cup of tea -- I know it's not mine, as I love breaking it up with an omelet on weekends -- don't worry, because you're still better off than those who eat refined cereal or none at all.Read&nbs... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675557 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=593515&cid=t_107017_140_f&fid=35457&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattling-schizophrenia%2F%7E3%2F114779402%2F By Tibor Rozsahegyi Schizophrenia, a chronic psychiatric condition causes reduced capacity to work and is characterized by “positive” psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thoughts, belligerence, eccentricity, and “negative” symptoms, like decreased self-regard, apathy, depression, decreased motivation and social isolation. Anomalies of the fundamental cogitation processes, which affect functions like creative (imaginative) thinking, ability to make contact with others, using the language and expressing the feelings (emotions) is regarded as the central aspect of schizophrenia as well. The chances of developing the disorder at any time during the lifespan – but especially in the early adulthood - stand at 0.7-1% percent and the one year prevalence rate, ... Battling-Schizophrenia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=593515 Mon, 07 May 2007 12:30:22 +0100 593515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=579296&cid=t_107017_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F30%2Fweight-no-longer-says-american-cancer-society%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Colon and Rectal Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Prevention, Esophageal Cancer, Research, Diets, Exercise, Obesity, Smoking, Daily newsDon't delay. There's no better time than the present to get your weight in check. Especiallly now that The American Cancer Society is reporting that maintaining a healthy weight is at the top of their cancer prevention list."We know that obesity is related to a number of different cancers, breast cancer among post-menopausal women, colon cancer, esophageal, kidney cancer," says Colleen Doyle of American Cancer Society spokeswoman. This makes the ACS recommendations more urgent than ever. The ACS urges individuals to eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and to exercise at least five days per week.There are no guarantees,... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=579296 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 579296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=529678&cid=t_107017_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F08%2Fsunday-seven-seven-ways-to-prime-kids-for-healthy-living%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Environment, Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Obesity, Nutrition, Smoking, Sunday SevenYou've surely known kids whose parents smoke declare their repulsion for the habit. The health risk, the expense, the filth of smoking seem to deter many youngsters from following in the footsteps of mom and dad. Theoretically, anyway. In practice, these same kids may fall prey to the very act they vowed to reject. How about kids raised in households filled with sugary snacks and drinks, foods packed with fat, salt, and calories, and parents with expanding waistlines? Seems only natural these children, despite good intentions, end up struggling with healthful eating and weight management.We are what our parents teach us. It's all we know for a good many years. And by the time ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=529678 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 529678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=525456&cid=t_107017_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F06%2Ffour-health-tips-busted-or-are-they%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Opinion, Daily newsHere's my problem with health-related advice and wisdom -- it's always changing. And I'm never sure if I'm buying into the right practice. Should I eat low-fat foods, for example, or should I stick with moderate amounts of regular food? Is red meat a good source of protein and other goodies or a direct path to breast cancer recurrence? Will sunscreen save my life or cause malignant lesions to develop on my fair skin? I honestly don't know what to think about these questions -- or the handful of new ones that just came to my attention.There's the one about eggs. Some say they cause a rise in cholesterol. But now I learn that when eaten in moderation -- about two per day -- eggs do not contain enough cholesterol to do any damage.Then t... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=525456 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 525456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=499939&cid=t_107017_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F25%2Fsunday-seven-seven-happy-healthy-habits%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Environment, Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Nutrition, Services, Sunday SevenThe experts at Canyon Ranch resort and spa know what they're talking about when it comes to health and happiness. They make a living off their expertise, in fact. But they're not stingy when it comes to sharing their know-how, and on the Canyon Ranch website, they offer us all a chance to better our lives.I promised in an earlier post to share more of what the Canyon Ranchers have to say -- so here are seven more healthy habits you just might want to embrace.To Carb or Not to CarbCanyon Ranch has watched "fad" diets come and go, never falling for their quick, easy-fix mentality and consistently advocating for balance, moderation and basic good nutrition. In recent years, some diets ha... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=499939 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 499939