Cilantro can purify your water
The next time you find yourself facing some questionable drinking water, look for some cilantro. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - September 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Video: Cilantro herb may purify water
Daily Health Headlines: Scientists find unique use for spice found in Mexican dishes, study links cavities to cancer protection, plus more of today's top health stories (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - September 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cilantro, that favorite salsa ingredient, purifies drinking water
(American Chemical Society) Hints that a favorite ingredient in Mexican, Southeast Asian and other spicy cuisine may be an inexpensive new way of purifying drinking water are on the menu today at the 246th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 12, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Buurma Farms, Inc. Recalls Fresh Cilantro Due to Possible Health Risk
Buurma Farms, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 465 boxes of Cilantro Lot #02D312A4. Buurma Farms recalled this product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - August 18, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Spicing up your fish fillets with science
(Canadian Science Publishing (NRC Research Press)) In a paper just published in the Canadian Journal of Animal Science, authors investigated strategies to increase long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in rainbow trout. They looked at the addition of coriander oil to vegetable oil-based diets to increase the bioconversion of alpha-linolenic acid to EPA and DHA. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - August 14, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Stir-Fried Shrimp With Amaranth (or Beet Greens), Red Pepper and Cilantro
Summer temperatures may have you avoiding the stove, but with a five-minute burst of heat, stir-frying can turn an array of greens and vegetables into a delicious meal. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - July 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Recipes Medicine and Health Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
Have a heart healthy July 4th!
Happy Fourth of July from Boston Children’s Hospital! If you’re planning on firing up the grill and inviting family and friends to join you for a backyard barbeque this afternoon, why not create a few menu items that are both delicious and heart healthy? The following recipes were complied by the staff at Boston Children’s Heart Center, each a healthy twist on a traditional BBQ favorite. Enjoy!
Appetizer: Low fat deviled eggs
Serving deviled eggs? Try low-fat cottage cheese for healthier take on a sinful treat.
INGREDIENTS
12 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
1/3 cup nonfat or low fat cottage cheese
1/...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - July 4, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tripp Underwood Tags: All posts Health & wellness Healthful eating fourth of July saftey healthy eating healthy food heart Heart Center keeping kids safe on fourth of July Source Type: news
