Avoid holiday gorging and stay healthy
A holiday celebration just isn ’t complete without the food. Let’s face it: Family meals, office parties and holiday reunions mean we’ll all have the opportunity to eat, eat, and eat some more.And there lies the challenge: How do we avoid the trap of overeating?Overeating can be a big problem. A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicinefound that weight gained during the holidays can stick around for most of the year.There are ways to both enjoy the holidays and keep healthy at the same time, says Erin Morse, chief clinical dietitian at theRonald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.The first step is to realize tha...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - December 19, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Revealed, the foods you should be eating this winter - including Brussels sprouts, cranberries and artichokes
London-based Nutritionist Rob Hobson says Brussels sprouts contain vitamin C, K, folate and iron. While they also have high levels of other compounds known to protect against cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Effect of Cranberry Capsules on Bacteriuria Plus Pyuria Among Older Women in Nursing Homes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
This research is highlighted by DynaMed Plus as a practice changing update. It concludes that among older women residing in nursing homes, administration of cranberry capsules vs placebo resulted in no significant difference in presence of bacteriuria plus pyuria over 1 year. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat in The Cranberry Orange Scone
December 14th, 2016, Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters Inc. of Spokane, Washington is recalling 52 Cranberry Orange Scones, because they may contain undeclared MILK, EGG, SOY, and WHEAT. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to MILK, EGG, SOY, WHEAT run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - December 15, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Health Tip: Keep Teeth Healthy During the Holidays
-- Holiday favorite foods can wreak havoc on your teeth, so take care to protect your smile.
The American Dental Association recommends:
Floss after eating the holiday turkey or ham, which can lodge between teeth.
Eat cranberry sauce as part of a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 13, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Stonewall Kitchen Recalls Limited Quantities of Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mixes as a Precautionary Measure Because of Possible Health Risk
Stonewall Kitchen of York, Maine is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake& Waffle Mixes, after the FDA found traces of Salmonella at the manufacturing facility of the ingredient supplier for the powdered buttermilk used in these products. Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered products supplied to Stonewall Kitchen by the ingredient manufacturer, nor in any of the Stonewall Kitchen pancake& waffle mixes themselves, we have decided out of an abundance of caution to recall products produced from the specific lots pur...
Source: Food and Drug Administration - December 9, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Cranberry orange muffins
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Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - November 28, 2016 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Cranberry orange muffins
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Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed - November 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A World Without Cancer: The Real Promise Of Prevention
What do Ken Burns and Valerie Simpson have in common? They are both highly accomplished, creative and articulate individuals. They have also lost a parent a parent to cancer at a young age, and each of them has been profoundly influenced by that loss. Ken and Valerie share their stories in the PBS one-hour special program entitled, “A World Without Cancer: The Real Promise of Prevention,” which airs nationally at the end of November, 2016.
Scientific research tells us that over fifty percent of all cancer is preventable, and that is the good news that empowers us all to reduce our risk for cancer. “...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - November 27, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
TV Chef Alton Brown Shares Tips On The Science Of Thanksgiving Dinner
There are tons of tips on how to cook that Thanksgiving dinner, many of them rooted in science. Alton Brown, the showman of food TV, runs through why we stuff the turkey after it's cooked, why gravy should be kept in a thermos, and why canned cranberries are the devil. (Source: NPR Health and Science)
Source: NPR Health and Science - November 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hold The Gravy! These Are The Foods Not Allowed In Carry-On Luggage
Grandma’s famous cranberry sauce may have to find a new way to fly.
The Transportation Security Administration has released a list in time for the holidays of food items that are prohibited in carry-on luggage.
The good news: Turkey is allowed, as well as fresh whole fruit, cakes and pies — though they may require additional screening, the TSA notes.
Other items that are in liquid form — including gravy, mashed potatoes, jams and jellies, salsa and maple syrup — will either have to be checked in, shipped, or adhere to the 3.4 oz. (100 ml) rule to remain in your carry-on luggage.
One g...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 24, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What To Do If You Get A Thanksgiving 'Food Hangover'
Thanksgiving is perhaps the one day of the year when it’s totally acceptable ― and even expected ― to completely overdo it at the dinner table.
While there’s nothing wrong with indulging in a delicious meal, going in for third servings of stuffing, mashed potatoes and pecan pie may have some consequences. Come Friday morning, you might find yourself experiencing a nasty “food hangover,” the unscientific but all-too-real ailment characterized by fatigue, bloating, brain fog, general discomfort and maybe even nausea and heartburn.
It may not be the same thing as a real hangover from drin...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Classic Holiday Foods With Anti-Aging Benefits
When you think of Thanksgiving, typically all-day feasting, followed by bloating, weight gain and a food coma probably come to mind. But what if we told you that better skin and anti-aging benefits could also come from the holiday buffet?
While your willpower might be wearing thin around this time of year, we’ve rounded up some of the healthier choices you can make over the holidays ― choices that are packed with an age-fighting punch.
1. Cranberries
You either love them or hate them, but cranberries are a staple no holiday meal would be complete without. These tangy berries can be found in many forms, from ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 20, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cranberries can't cure UTIs, and other good reasons to publish negative research results
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Scoop On Finding A Healthy Plant-Based Protein Powder
Conclusion
After completing this study, and factoring in the above, of all the plant based proteins I have tried, I would personally choose Nutiva's Plant Protein Superfood 30 Shake in either vanilla or chocolate as my top choice. For me it is obvious since Nutiva is actually certified organic, is at a great affordable price, low in sugars (and not stevia) and has a great taste.
Serving suggestion: Add 2 tablespoons of Hempseeds to your shake for an extra 8g of Protein and 1.7g Omega-3.Consider the addition of 1 tablespoon of Nutiva Coconut Manna (ie coconut butter) and water to eliminate the need for buying cartons of al...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 8, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
