The 'Juice' In Pre-Packaged Salad Greens May Encourage Salmonella Growth
When your unopened salad package starts collecting a clear liquid slime at the bottom of the bag, you might want to throw it out.
New stomach-turning research from the University of Leicester in England finds that this “salad juice” can help dangerous bacteria like salmonella cling to salad greens, potentially increasing consumers’ risk for food poisoning.
Microbiology researchers and study authors Primrose Freestone and Giannis Koukkidis explain in the video below that when juice from damaged leaves starts forming in a closed salad bag, it can encourage the salmonella bacterium to grow and st...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - November 21, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
The 'Juice' In Pre-Packaged Salad Greens May Encourage Salmonella Growth
When your unopened salad package starts collecting a clear liquid slime at the bottom of the bag, you might want to throw it out.
New stomach-turning research from the University of Leicester in England finds that this “salad juice” can help dangerous bacteria like salmonella cling to salad greens, potentially increasing consumers’ risk for food poisoning.
Microbiology researchers and study authors Primrose Freestone and Giannis Koukkidis explain in the video below that when juice from damaged leaves starts forming in a closed salad bag, it can encourage the salmonella bacterium to grow and st...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - November 21, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
5 Things You Should Know Before Trying an Elimination Diet
By Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD
Suspect you might have a sensitivity to gluten or dairy, but aren't sure which is the culprit? You might be considering trying an elimination diet. This short-term eating plan has gained popularity recently as a way to identify potential food issues, including allergies, intolerances, and triggers of irksome symptoms--from bloating, joint pain, and fatigue to skin issues like eczema.
While there's no one-size-fits-all protocol, an elimination diet typically involves two phases. In the first, several foods are eliminated for at least four weeks, sometimes eight. Then, those foods are added back, o...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 22, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Crescent Specialty Foods Inc. Recalls Raw Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk
Crescent Specialty Foods, Inc. of Everett, WA is voluntarily recalling 6 oz. bags of Crescent Pistachio Raw, UPC Code: 8 95296 00103 5 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - June 16, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
These 20 Musicians Are The Biggest Shills For Junk Food
In the throwback Pepsi commercial above, circa 2003, Beyoncé struts past a drooling teenage boy on her way to indulge in a Pepsi. "I get that a lot," she says when she notices him staring at her and her beverage of choice.
It's a dated advertisement, but there's a problem when celebrities sell products to impressionable teens: They buy them.
And unfortunately, the food and beverages that recording artists tend to endorse are almost exclusively unhealthy, according to a study published this week in the journal Pediatrics.
"Teens are in a unique developmental life stage where they rely on a lot on ass...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Almost all food, beverage products marketed by music stars are unhealthy
The first study to quantify nutritional quality of food and drinks endorsed by music celebrities popular among teens has concluded that almost all such products are unhealthy. None of the music stars identified in the study endorsed fruits, vegetables, or whole grains. Only one endorsed a natural food deemed healthy--pistachios. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 6, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Helpful Tips for Those Midnight Cravings!
Howdy folks, I'm here with some quick diet tips for those midnight cravings!
It's 4 a.m., and you just woke up, your stomach is rumbling, you are hungry! What to do? You walk into your kitchen, maybe have a drink of water and see how you feel. Sometimes we confuse thirst for hunger, common thing by the way so it is a good idea to hydrate first.
Nope, you drank water and you are still hungry! Okay, did I mention that it is 4 a.m? This is where your preparation and planning ahead will work wonders!
What's in your fridge or pantry? This is key towards your long term success when it comes to fitness. For instance, if your f...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
10 Surprising Facts About Pistachios
Who knew? Take these health benefits and go nuts. (Source: U.S. News - Health)
Source: U.S. News - Health - March 30, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Julie Upton Source Type: news
American Gourmet Recalls American Gourmet Roasted/Salted Pistachios Because of Possible Health Risk
American Gourmet of Vista, CA is recalling American Gourmet Roasted/Salted Pistachios because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. American Gourmet was informed by its Pistachio supplier to initiate a voluntary recall. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - March 24, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Texas Star Nut & Food Company is Expanding the Recall on Natural Pistachio Kernels and Products Containing Pistachio Kernels, Which Were Previously Voluntarily Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Texas Star Nut & Food Company expands the previous Recall issued on March 10, 2016, to include the following items and Best by Dates. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - March 15, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Kanan Enterprises Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Natural in Shell Pistachios
Kanan Enterprises announces the voluntary recall of natural in shell pistachios due to potential contamination with salmonella. Our third party supplier who makes this product has asked us to issue this recall because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - March 11, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Nature's Eats, Natural Pistachio Kernels Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. VOLUNTARILY RECALLS Nature's Eats, Natural Pistachio Kernels, 8oz. - cello bag, lot code #40262001 because of a possible health risk. This product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune system. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - March 11, 2016 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Salmonella threat leads to national recall of pistachios
SEATTLE (AP) — Pistachios sold under the brands of Wonderful, Paramount Farms and Trader Joe's have been recalled nationwide because they may be contaminated with salmonella. (Source: U.S. News - Health)
Source: U.S. News - Health - March 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Pistachios sold at Trader Joe's recalled over salmonella
At least 11 people have been sickened and two hospitalized in the multi-state outbreak (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - March 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios
At least 11 people in nine states have been infected in a salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - March 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
