Salmonella prompts recall of some walnuts, pecans
Manufacturer issues voluntary recall of nuts sold in 9 states and online (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How Many Pounds Did You Get for Christmas?
How can anyone not gain weight during the holiday season? Starting with the national binge day, Thanksgiving, the country seems to be in a whirlwind of feasting and drinking. Or at least it seems that way... Stores typically selling shoes or sheets now feature shelves full of imported cakes, candies, nuts, jams, processed meats and cheeses all seemingly encased in hard to remove plastic wrap, as well as fancy liquors whose bottles resembling perfume jars. Going into a home goods store the other day in search of a potato grater (mine seems to have disappeared), I had to avert my eyes from these food displays, feeling my blo...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 29, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Tips for keeping the holidays safe, healthy and stress-free
Stumped about what to give your child for Christmas this year? It’s easy to get lost in the whirlwind of toy store hype and holiday marketing. The Thriving staff checked in with caregivers from Boston Children’s Hospital to see what they had to say about how to make the most of the holiday season. It’s no surprise that safe and healthful options topped their holiday lists.
The healthiest toys
“When buying gifts this season, remember that experiences and toys that encourage interactive play are the healthiest. Toys that encourage pretend play (like a cooking set), experiences (like a trip to the zoo) or homemade...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - December 18, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lisa Fratt Source Type: news
25 Tips for Living With Diabetes
This holiday season I'm sharing the gift of tips -- real tips from real people living with diabetes.
Recently I was approached by a publisher to write a book of diabetes tips from medical professionals. Since those already exist, and most medical professionals don't live with diabetes, I thought how much better to gather tips from people who actually do.
Alas, the publisher disagreed, so there won't be a patient tips book, but here's my patient tips list. Some of these tips, and plenty more, are in my books. Each of these come from diabetes friends, colleagues, peers and me.
These tips are in no particular order, and...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - December 15, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Here's What The Obamas Are Eating For Thanksgiving Dinner
This year, President Barack Obama and his family are spending Thanksgiving at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, where they'll dine on turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes -- and six kinds of pie.
Here's this year's menu, as provided by the White House press office:
Dinner:
Thyme Roasted Turkey
Honey-Baked Ham
Cornbread Stuffing
Oyster Stuffing
Braised Winter Greens
Macaroni and Cheese
Sweet Potato Gratin
Mashed Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Dinner Rolls
Dessert:
Banana Cream Pie
Coconut Cream Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Pie
Pecan Pie
Cherry Pie
As the Associated Press notes, it's Obama's responsibility to pick up the tab for the me...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 27, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Surviving Thanksgiving
What would life be like if we could eat stuffing everyday? Not just stuffing but candied yams, buttery mashed potatoes, pecan pie, and all of our other Thanksgiving favorites. Might this ironically help us feel more in control of our eating? read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - November 24, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: Alexis Conason, Psy.D. Tags: Diet Eating Disorders Health Self-Help Holiday Eating (and Dieting) mindful eating Thanksgiving thanksgiving dinner Source Type: news
How To Have A Paleo Thanksgiving
By Angela Haupt for U.S. News
The pilgrims -- or the cavemen? On Thanksgiving, paleo dieters honor both. That means a holiday feast revolving around meat, fish, poultry, fruits and veggies -- with no refined sugar, dairy, legumes or grains. While that's problematic for Thanksgiving staples like bread stuffing, a few tweaks can save the turkey-filled day. "Almost any traditional Thanksgiving dish can be modified to become paleo," says registered nurse Katy Haldiman, health director of the Paleo Movement Magazine. Here are menu ideas for your paleo Thanksgiving.
Appetizers
Haldiman ticks off protein-heavy appetizer ideas: ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 23, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Elevate Your Tailgate With These Healthier Game Day Favorites
If you're like me, and love game day snacks as much as sacks, you're not alone. Many sports fans fess up to enjoying football food more than the game. Problem is, typical fan fare like chips and dip, burgers and brats, pizza, wings and beer can easily add up to more than a day's worth of calories and several days' worth of saturated fat -- all before kick-off!
Here are some of my favorite lighter football snacks so you don't end up feeling like a 300-pound lineman by the end of the season.
Skinny Dips
To contain calories when there's a "blitz" on chips and dip, I opt for dips with more filling fiber and fewer calories ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recipe: Rhubarb pecan muffins
(Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day - September 5, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa Pilaf, and Cauliflower and Broccoli Au Gratin
Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, shares recipes for Thanksgiving side dishes: Brussels sprouts with bacon, quinoa pilaf with cranberries and pecans, and cauliflower and broccoli au gratin. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - August 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Survey reveals consumers' pecan preferences
(American Society for Horticultural Science) A survey explored demographics of pecan consumers, determined their knowledge of tree nut nutrition knowledge and examined preferences in pecan purchases. Almost three-quarters of survey respondents said they consumed pecans, although respondents' knowledge of general and tree nut nutrition concepts varied. The responses showed that people most frequently purchase pecans from a grocery store, buy them shelled for baking/cooking, and consume pecans four to six times per year. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 23, 2014 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Recipes for Health: Sweet Oven-Baked Grits and Millet With Pecans and Maple Syrup
This sweet and grainy polenta makes a delicious brunch dish. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - March 10, 2014 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Cooking and Cookbooks Recipes Grain Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news
How to donate blood for newbies and needle-haters
Background:
I’ve been working at the American Red Cross for nine months and 15 days, and during those nine months and 15 days, I’ve adamantly told myself I’m going to give blood. Yet I haven’t because I, like so many others, prefer not to be poked in the arm with a needle. This serious, full-blown, irrational, paranoid fear of needles is exemplified in the two experiences with shots below.
1. The immunization shot. This shot was no big deal, I barely felt a pinch. Afterwards, while my mom was chatting with the nurse, I was trying to get her attention. She kept consistently nudging me away thinking I was trying to i...
Source: Red Cross Chat - January 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hillary Stroud Tags: Blood donation hydrate needles red cross scared Source Type: news
Antimicrobial option offered by pecan shell extracts for preventing listeria in organic meats
The majority of consumers that eat or buy organic products do not want synthetic antimicrobials or antioxidants added to their foods and prefer a "clean label". A study in the Journal of Food Science published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) showed that extracts from pecan shells may be effective at protecting meats, such as chicken from listeria growth.The majority of consumers that eat or buy organic products do not want synthetic antimicrobials or antioxidants added to their foods and prefer a "clean label". (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Well: The Pies That Bind
My winning streak as our family’s champion pie king ended six years ago — and that’s when all the trouble started. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - December 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By STEVEN PETROW Tags: Family Pecans Christmas Food Cooking and Cookbooks Recipes Desserts Families and Family Life Featured Pies Source Type: news
