Lentils: The Forgotten Legumes
FRIDAY, June 2, 2017 -- Lentils may be the least well known members of the legume family.
Like dried peas and beans, these plant-based foods are rich in fiber, protein, minerals and other nutrients with virtually no fat, according to the United... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 2, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Families Say Lexington Nutrition Health Coach Can Cure Deadly Food Allergies
LEXINGTON (CBS) — Just a few years ago, digging into a bowl of Peanut M&M’s was out of the question for the Lombardo brothers of Needham–all three suffered severe, multiple food allergies.
“I was allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, peas, beans and sesame seeds,” explained Nick Lombardo, the oldest of the three boys who is about to graduate from Needham High School.
Luke, a sophomore, said living with allergies was a constant struggle.
“I always had to worry about what I was going to eat whenever I went out with my friends,” he said.
Nick Lombardo used to be allergic to nuts–but not anym...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Allergies Amy Thieringer Dr. Mallika Marshall Food Allergies Lexington Needham Source Type: news
Families Say Lexington Nutrition Health Coach Cured Their Childrens ’ Deadly Food Allergies
LEXINGTON (CBS) — Just a few years ago, digging into a bowl of Peanut M&M’s was out of the question for the Lombardo brothers of Needham–all three suffered severe, multiple food allergies.
“I was allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, peas, beans and sesame seeds,” explained Nick Lombardo, the oldest of the three boys who is about to graduate from Needham High School.
Luke, a sophomore, said living with allergies was a constant struggle.
“I always had to worry about what I was going to eat whenever I went out with my friends,” he said.
Nick Lombardo used to be allergic to nuts–but not anym...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Allergies Amy Thieringer Dr. Mallika Marshall Food Allergies Lexington Needham Source Type: news
According To Nutritionists, Here's What You Should Eat For Healthy Digestion
Summer is eagerly peering around the corner, bringing with her the tastiest foods we might definitely wait for all year long. From ballpark hot dogs and boardwalk ice cream, to barbecue and cotton candy, summertime activities have a way of focusing on one food experience after another. (No judgment, here!)
Yet, unfortunately for you, all of those summer treats could be packing a one-two punch to your gut. Given the plethora of sweet and salty summer snacks, it’s easy to overindulge. That’s why it’s important to take note of the foods that are easy on your tummy to help ensure you don’t miss out on a...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Seek And Ye Shall Find: Canadians Report Weed Killer Detected in 30 Percent of Food Tested
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has gone where the U.S. government dares not tread – testing thousands of foods commonly consumed by its citizens for residues of a controversial herbicide linked to cancer. And the findings are less than appetizing.
The agency said it found the pesticide known as glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto Co.’s Roundup branded herbicides and other products, in 29.7 percent of 3,188 foods tested in 2015 and 2016. Glyphosate was found in 47.4 percent of beans, peas and lentil products; 36.6 percent of grain products; and 31 percent of baby cereals, the agency report states.
Only 1.3...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - April 12, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Lakeside Foods, Inc. Recalls Season's Choice Frozen Sweet Peas Because of Possible Health Risk
Lakeside Foods, Inc. of Manitowoc, WI is voluntarily recalling 1,568 packages of 16 ounce Season ' s Choice Brand Frozen Peas packed for Aldi, Inc. distributed in 7 states because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women....
Source: Food and Drug Administration - April 11, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Lakeside Foods, Inc. Recalls Season ’s Choice Frozen Sweet Peas Because of Possible Health
Lakeside Foods, Inc. of Manitowoc, WI is voluntarily recalling 1,920 packages of 16 ounce Season ’s Choice Brand Frozen Peas packed for Aldi, Inc. distributed in 7 states because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune syst ems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant wome...
Source: Food and Drug Administration - April 6, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Diabetes news: Your risk could be lowered if you eat THESE foods
LENTILS, chickpeas, peas and beans can lower the risk of diabetes in people at risk of heart attacks or strokes, according to new research. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ripple non-dairy promises as much protein as cow's milk
Ripple's "milk" is made from yellow peas (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Harnessing 'brute force' could be key to creating new antibiotics
Conclusions
This laboratory study furthers understanding of the mechanisms by which antibacterial drugs target and destroy bacteria.
The answer seems to lie in how effectively the drug can bind to target molecules on the bacterial surface membrane. When the force of this binding exerts sufficient mechanical strain on the cell surface, then the bacteria breaks apart and is destroyed.
It shows that the strongest antibacterials that we have, such as vancomycin, are currently not infallible.
That we could reach a point where we have bacterial infections that not even the strongest antibiotics are able to fight is a major pu...
Source: NHS News Feed - February 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Medical practice Source Type: news
Loblaw recalls President's Choice baby food due to botulism risk
Loblaw Co., the parent company of No Frills, Loblaws and Superstore grocery chains, has recalled its PC Organics brand Apple, Blueberry and Green Pea strained baby food because of a food poisoning threat. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - February 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Nova Scotia Source Type: news
New Moodle Class Regarding Genetics and Health
Were you unable to make it to the in-person classes of, “We’re Way Past Peas: Uses of Genetic Information to Understand Human Health and Guide Health Care Decision Making”? Now it is available as a Moodle class where attendees can work asynchronously during the month of March. The class consist of four topics such as learning some of the principles of genetics and how it is used in health care and consumer information which includes direct-to-consumer testing, the Precision Medicine Initiative and more. The class also includes a webinar portion where the instructors will demonstrate resources from NCBI...
Source: Dragonfly - February 2, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: News From NN/LM PNR Training & Education Source Type: news
County Commission resolution would strike funding to Memphis Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis (PPGMR) has asked its supporters to show up for the Shelby County Commission committee meeting tomorrow morning (Wednesday, Feb. 1) because it appears it will be cut out of a federal grant it was awarded a few months ago for HIV prevention services.
In November, PPGMR was one of four organizations — along with Friends for Life, Partnership to Ends AIDS Status (PEAS) and Le Bonheur Community Health and Well-Being — awarded federal contracts for HIV prevention… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - January 31, 2017 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Elle Perry Source Type: news
County Commission resolution would strike funding to Memphis Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis (PPGMR) has asked its supporters to show up for the Shelby County Commission committee meeting tomorrow morning (Wednesday, Feb. 1) because it appears it will be cut out of a federal grant it was awarded a few months ago for HIV prevention services.
In November, PPGMR was one of four organizations — along with Friends for Life, Partnership to Ends AIDS Status (PEAS) and Le Bonheur Community Health and Well-Being — awarded federal contracts for HIV prevention… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - January 31, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Elle Perry Source Type: news
Want to Leave Dinner Feeling Full? Bring on the Beans
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11, 2016 -- Legumes such as beans and peas make people feel fuller after a meal than meat, a small study shows.
The study included 43 men who were served three different protein-rich meals in which patties made of beans and peas or... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 11, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
