The secret to surviving a heart attack? Eating salmon, pecans and vegetable oils
Researchers from Stanford and Boston universities joined forces with scientists from around the world to form the Fatty acids and Outcomes Research Consortium (FORCE). (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 27, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Kashi Company Expands Date Codes of Two Products Related to Previously Announced Recall of Snack Bars and Bear Naked Granola
Kashi Company of Solana Beach, Calif., is amending the date codes for Kashi GOLEAN Honey Pecan Baklava Bars and Bear Naked Soft Baked Granola, Cinnamon + Sunflower Butter related to its previously announced recall of snack bars and granola that contain ingredients made from sunflower seeds distributed by its supplier, SunOpta, that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - June 17, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Cranberry pecan rice pilaf
(Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - May 13, 2016 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Banana pecan compote
(Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - May 12, 2016 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Giant Eagle Voluntarily Recalls Walnut Delight and Pecan Tassie Cookies Due to an Undeclared Milk Allergen
All lots of Giant Eagle brand Walnut Delight and Pecan Tassie cookies prepared and sold from the Bakery department inside Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets with sell by dates through May 3, 2016 have been voluntarily recalled by Giant Eagle due to an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - May 2, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Nutritional strategies to ease anxiety
This study used supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids). Prior to the study, omega-3 fatty acids had been linked to improving depression only. A recent study in the journal Psychiatry Research suggested a link between probiotic foods and a lowering of social anxiety. Eating probiotic-rich foods such as pickles, sauerkraut, and kefir was linked with fewer symptoms. Asparagus, known widely to be a healthy vegetable. Based on research, the Chinese government approved the use of an asparagus extract as a natural functional food and beverage ingredient due to its anti-anxiety properties. Foods rich in B vitamins such as avo...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - April 13, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Uma Naidoo, MD Tags: Anxiety and Depression Behavioral Health Brain and cognitive health Complementary and alternative medicine Healthy Eating Stress Source Type: news

QFC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans, Wheat, and Soy in Cranberry Chicken Salad
QFC said it had recalled its Fresh Food Market Cranberry Chicken Salad that is sold in QFC stores, located in Oregon and Washington. The product may be mislabeled and may contain pecans, wheat, and soy not listed on the label. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - March 28, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Recycling pecan wood for commercial growing substrates
(American Society for Horticultural Science) A study evaluated vegetative growth and leaf nutrient responses of chrysanthemum grown in five pecan wood chip substrate levels that substituted 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of peatmoss by volume. Three water-soluble fertilizer rates were applied. Results showed that, with low to moderate amounts of pecan wood, further adjustments to fertilizer rate and irrigation volume would support sustainable fertigation practices, reduce dependence on peatmoss, and provide a value-added recycling option for pecan growers. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - March 21, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news

So THAT'S What That Little Nub Is Inside A Peanut
Put a dish of cocktail peanuts in front of us and we'll consume the entire bowl without even realizing we started. We're only human. But do we really know what we're eating? If you've ever slowed down to crack a peanut in half, you'll notice a little nub inside (and if you're smart, you'll pull it out and eat it, because it's tender and delicious). When you eat a peanut, you're simultaneously eating something pretty amazing. See that little nub on the end of the peanut below? That's an embryo. The peanut is really just a seed, which, when planted in soil, grows into a peanut plant. And though all parts of t...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - March 1, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news

H-E-B Creamy Creations Caramel Pecan Turtle Ice Cream Voluntarily Recalled Due to Possible Foreign Material in the Product
In the abundance of caution, H-E-B is issuing a voluntary recall for H-E-B Creamy Creations Caramel Pecan Turtle Ice Cream due to the possible presence of wood pieces in the product. H-E-B is committed to the quality of its products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 5, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Nigeria: Group Cautions On Use of Rat Poisons As Rodent Control Measure
[Guardian] In the wake of Lassa fever outbreaks, the Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has called on Nigerians to be very cautious on using rodenticides (rat poisons) as the only rodents control measure in their buildings and vicinity. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 1, 2016 Category: African Health Source Type: news

Food, the Holidays & the Truth about Eating Disorders
Think about your favorite holiday food. Maybe pecan pie, maybe roast beef, maybe stuffing, maybe sugar cookies. Let’s say you are hungry. Think about eating that food right now. Do you feel excitement? Pleasure? Anxiety? Internal conflict? Guilt? Are you thinking about the calories? The grams of fat? Carbs? Whether you exercised enough today and are allowed to eat it? If you ate this food, how long would your feelings about it last? Would you feel guilt all day? Would the anxiety about eating it linger and affect your mood? Would you feel fat or uncomfortable in your own skin? Think about your friends or family memb...
Source: Psych Central - December 7, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Danielle B. Grossman, MFT Tags: Addictions Anorexia Binge Eating Bulimia Diet & Nutrition Disorders Eating Disorders General Healthy Living Holiday Coping Phobias Psychology Weight Loss Anxiety dieting dinner with the family eating too much Fear Food Source Type: news

'Falling Fruit' Map Helps Foragers Find Their Next Free Meal
The ways we get our food these days sure have changed a lot, with technology dramatically affecting the way we catch or grow our next meal.  So isn't it about time foraging was changed too? An interactive crowd-sourced map called Falling Fruit allows urban foragers to map out and review locations around the world where the public can find free fruits, vegetables and herbs growing in their area. There are also listings for free markets and dumpsters that potentially contain edibles -- 2,181 dumpsters, to be exact. The volunteer-run nonprofit, based out of Boulder, Colorado, currently boasts 1,317 different types ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - November 26, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news

'Falling Fruit' Map Helps Foragers Find Their Next Free Meal
The ways we get our food these days sure have changed a lot, with technology dramatically affecting the way we catch or grow our next meal.  So isn't it about time foraging was changed too? An interactive crowd-sourced map called Falling Fruit allows urban foragers to map out and review locations around the world where the public can find free fruits, vegetables and herbs growing in their area. There are also listings for free markets and dumpsters that potentially contain edibles -- 2,181 dumpsters, to be exact. The volunteer-run nonprofit, based out of Boulder, Colorado, currently boasts 1,317 different types ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - November 26, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news

The “organic” Way to Younger Skin
What do you think when you hear about stem cells? Perhaps you think they are “experimental” or you’re concerned about what you’ve read or heard in the news media about stem cells from embryos. But there is a better way to view this therapy. Stem cells are part of your body and its own natural healing mechanism. In my view, they are probably the ultimate natural healer. We began offering stem cell treatments last month at the Sears Institute of Anti-Aging Medicine — and the results have been just amazing. I now use stem cells right across the anti-aging medical spectrum — from cosmetic procedures to treating chr...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - November 19, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Anti-Aging anti-aging treatment fat transfer linoleic fats omega 3 omega diet organic skin stem cells Source Type: news