7 Ways to Improvise In A Food Desert
“Dr. Hyman, I’m going to my in-laws for the holidays, and they live in a food desert,” a reader recently wrote. “Seriously, they have one grocery store and a McDonald’s. What do I do? I’m going to be there for almost 10 days!”
Trust me when I say we’ve all been there. I’ve traveled to towns where I’ve felt forced to make the most of what is available and the options weren’t very impressive. Sometimes you have to improvise and do the best you can with what you have.
It’s not your fault you can’t find real food in the average American town. The foo...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - January 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Guys, Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas wants you to man up and get a cancer check
Guys: Jimmy Luis Gomez, a.k.a. Taboo of the multiple Grammy-winning pop band the Black Eyed Peas, wants you to man up and talk with your doctor about getting your testicles regularly checked for cancer.“I was diagnosed with Stage 2 testicular cancer in 2014 after six years of chronic back pain,”... (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - December 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: James Fell Source Type: news
A library for food security
(American Society of Agronomy) Researchers are uncovering the genome of cowpeas, also known as black-eyed peas, in response to challenging growing conditions and the need for food security. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 21, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Seven Essential Tips To Breaking Up With Sugar
As we come to the end of 2016, many of us start to look back – and reflect. The year has been defining – even redefining – in many ways. Politics, technology and culture have all seen major leaps and in some cases, hurdles. In public health, it’s been a big year for sugar.Global recognition is building for the very real health concerns posed by large and increasing quantities of hidden sugar in our diets. This near-ubiquitous additive found in products from pasta sauces to mayonnaise has been in the headlines and in our discussions. The seemingly innocuous sweet treat raises eyebrows from community groups to policy...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Beans and peas increase fullness more than meat
Meals based on legumes such as beans and peas are more satiating than pork and veal-based meals according to a recent study. Results suggest that sustainable eating may also help with weight loss. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 9, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Beans and peas increase fullness more than meat
(Faculty of Science - University of Copenhagen) Meals based on legumes such as beans and peas are more satiating than pork and veal-based meals according to a recent study by the University of Copenhagen's Department of Nutrition, Excercise and Sports. Results suggest that sustainable eating may also help with weight loss. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 9, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Are Fresh Or Frozen Vegetables Best For Winter Stew?
The Question: Now that it’s getting cold, I’m making more soups and stews for dinner. Is it healthier to use fresh or frozen produce for these recipes?
Winter is nearly upon us, which means one thing: It’s the season for pies, stews, soups and casseroles.
And that leads to an important question: Should you use fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables to make your recipes healthier?
“The nutritional content is pretty much the same in frozen versus fresh produce,” Rafael Perez-Escamilla, director of the Office of Public Health Practice at the Yale School of Public Health, told The Huffing...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Spicy snow peas
(Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed - November 18, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Taboo Of The Black Eyed Peas Has A Message For Cancer Patients
I ' m speaking to people in all communities, Gomez said. With “cancer there’s no prejudice. There’s no age limit. It can happen to anybody.” (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 17, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Elaine Schattner, Contributor Source Type: news
5 Dental Health Tips On How To Protect Your Teeth From Cold
It is a fact that the healthy teeth are the factor with the greatest influence on anyone's confidence. This is why we pay so much attention to our teeth. As we are slowly entering autumn the weather is gradually changing for the worse. Also, the temperature is dropping slowly and in couple of months it is going to be freezing outside.
Did you know that cold weather may leave you prone to some of the dental problems?
Some of us have sensitive teeth which certainly becomes annoying during winter season. This is the time of the year when sudden change in temperature is pretty common. It can cause either sharp, unsettling pa...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Microneedling: How To Get Rid of Wrinkles and Scars
Like the rest of your body, your skin accumulates damage over the years from environmental toxins and bad habits like smoking or a poor diet. You might have visible scars on your face… or skin that’s been left with pits and pocks from childhood chicken pox or acne.
If you go to a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist, they’ll likely suggest an invasive and painful procedure with a long recovery.
But I’m here to tell you that you don’t need a facelift if you want to look younger. And you don’t need a chemical peel to get smoother skin.
How To Help Restore Your Skin
I’ve been helping my pat...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - September 29, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Women's Health Source Type: news
These Adorable Triplets Are The Masters Of Dress-Up
These babies are taking coordinated costumes to the next level.
Jeremy and Ali Hynek are parents to 6-month-old Penelope, Ethan and Alejandra. The Utah parents call their triplets PEA (a combination of their first initials) or Sweet PEA and love to document their adventures together. As Halloween approaches, the fun is centering around costumes.
Day 8 Baby Costume Series: The Politicians. Bernie, Donald and Hilary never looked so good and let's be honest, never will . Happy Voter Registration day y'all! Go to @houselarsbuilt to find out how we did this look! Ethan was Bernie Sanders. Penelope was Don...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The 5 Not-So-Fun Things About Menopause And Tips To Deal With Them
A recent small study by the manufacturer of the menopause relief supplement Amberen showed that a surprising number of women don’t know their peri-menopause from their post-menopause, so to speak. And so, with a little help from Marcy Letoureau, part of the Amberen NurseAid program, we put together a little menopausal survival guide.
1. Sex can hurt.
Sure sex can be great and all, and we highly recommend indulging in it as often as you’d like, but just know that once you enter menopause, it can hurt.
During menopause, a woman’s vaginal walls become thinner, less elastic and more likely to tea...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 28, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Limited Number of Canned Vegetable Products, Primarily Non-Retail, Recalled for Possible Allergen Risk
Sager Creek Foods, Inc. of Walnut Creek, CA a subsidiary of Del Monte Foods, Inc., announced a recall of approximately 15,000 shipped cases of FIELD PEAS WITH SNAPS and GREEN BEAN PRODUCTS, primarily non-retail, which may have the potential for trace amounts of shellfish contamination. A customer alerted Sager Creek to the incident. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - September 25, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
