Ask JJ: Healthier Halloween Candy?
Dear JJ: I have a coworker who, during the holiday season, puts "healthier" versions of sweets in the office break room. Determined they are guilt-free (or at least better), I sometimes grab a few bites that inevitably become more than a few bites. What's my best option to navigate potentially dietary derailments during the inevitable holiday crapfest? Every October, blogs surface by health-minded, well-intended writers showing how you can tweak Halloween candy. Typically these "healthier" versions are lower in calories and fat. But are they really healthier? Not necessarily, at least from a sugar-impact standpoint. Let'...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
United TC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Golden Raisins
United TC of Dayton, NJ is recalling Basma Golden Raisins, 16 oz. and bulk cartons of Golden Raisins, 30 Lb. because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - September 30, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Fatima Brothers Issues Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In Shad Raisins
Fatima Brothers Inc. of Maspeth, NY is recalling its 7 oz. and 14 oz. packages of SHAD RAISINS because they contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - September 30, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
8 Nutrients You May Be Lacking
Fighting back feelings of fatigue, irritability, or depression? Before you diagnose yourself with a chronic condition, take a look at your diet. Sometimes, common medical symptoms can signal a nutritional deficiency. In the United States, 1 in 10 people have at least one nutritional deficiency, says Christine Pfeiffer, PhD, a research chemist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Environmental Health. That figure, based on nutrition indicators in blood and urine tests, comes from theCDC’s latest nutrition report, published in 2012. While the survey doesn't capture...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 26, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
7 Human Foods That Could Make Your Pet Sick
By Dana Poblete for Thrive Market Anyone who's ever owned a dog knows that sometimes, they double as vacuum cleaners. Whether it's a defiant toddler or a careless cook, food sometimes ends up on the floor, and most dogs (and cats!) are more than happy to be of service. But while those scraps might seem innocuous, pet owners should know there are some foods that are harmless to humans -- but deadly for pets. Want to know what to watch out for? We did the homework for you. According to the ASPCA, the Humane Society, and the Pet Poison Helpline, there are seven human foods and medications that could be toxic to pets. Avoc...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
An ER Doctor's 5 Fast Home Remedies
photo credit: monkeybusinessimages/thinkstock "What whiskey will not cure, there is no cure for," goes an old proverb. Sore throat? Whiskey and honey. Arthritis acting up? Whiskey and raisins. To some, it's the original multi-tasking remedy. In my own home, I don't raid the bar (well, at least I don't raid the bar for medical treatments) -- but that doesn't mean I don't occasionally turn to my pantry for home remedies. Of course, being a physician, I'm more than a little skeptical of some home remedies -- so here are five that I can truly say are supported by medical evidence... or Grandma. 1. Honey -- Parents everywher...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - September 4, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is The Sugar In Fruit Healthy For Us?
Sugar: it's in everything we eat, we love it, and it's absolutely killing us. Deaths from type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease have all been linked to sugar intake, and yet our national consumption has never been higher. Thank goodness we had nutrition expert and bestselling author Cynthia Sass on the show to help navigate us through this sugar nightmare. Whole vs. Concentrate Sugar seems inescapable in processed foods, but what about fruits, or other foods that are naturally sweet? "According to American Heart Association (the strictest guide on sugar intake)," says Cynthia, "sugar from whole fruit is healthy a...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - August 11, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Whole Foods Sued For Misleading Sugar Claims
Whole Foods is in trouble again. The supermarket chain, still reeling from the revelation that it had systematically overcharged customers for packaged foods for years, is now facing a federal class-action lawsuit for using the term "evaporated cane juice" as a euphemism for sugar. The plaintiffs allege that Whole Foods called sugar "evaporated cane juice" on the label of its Gluten Free All Natural Nutmeal Raisin Cookies in an attempt to make consumers believe that the cookies "do not contain as much sugar as they in fact contain." Their suit was originally filed in a Missouri state court but is n...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dr Le Fanu's online health clinic, Friday 10th July 2015
Concerned about aches and pains? Worried about a medical condition? You can email your questions confidentially to Dr Le Fanu at drjames@telegraph.co.uk. Answers will be published in the health section of the Telegraph website every Friday. Today - back exercises, green stain conundrum, aspirin and prostate cancer (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)
Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice - July 10, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: lower back pain Dr James online health clinic aspirin McKenzie exercises gin and raisins nocturnal polyuria prostate cancer James Le Fanu Source Type: news
41 Science-Based Actions For A Meaningful Life
Happiness, resilience, connection, and kindness: these aren't just central qualities of a well-lived life, but "skills that can be taught and developed over time—with practice," according to UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center (GGSC).
Now GGSC has made learning these skills easier with Greater Good in Action, a guide that catalogues dozens of "research-based methods for a happier, more meaningful life." Each practice includes detailed instructions, explanations of the science involved, links to relevant research studies, plus quizzes, pointers and more.
"The practices in Greater Good in Action are for anyone who ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 8, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
6 Human Foods You Should Never Feed Your Cat
His tiny whiskers and swishy tail are so sweet it can be hard to resist giving him whatever he wants, but there are certain foods you should never feed your cat. Many human foods can put your little guy at risk for gastrointestinal problems, restlessness and worse. As the devoted pet owner that you are, the safest bet is to teach your cat that the food on the dinner table is for people only, and the food in his bowl can be enjoyed to the fullest. There are certain human treats you and your cat can share -- really small servings of cooked vegetables and fish are OK for kitties, for example. But when in doubt, it's best to ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - June 24, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Drinking a lot of beer increases exposure to mycotoxins
Researchers have analyzed the mycotoxins produced by certain microscopic fungi in the beer and dried fruits, such as figs and raisins, confirming that these products meet food regulations. Only for heavy beer drinkers - who drink more than a liter a day -, the contribution of this commodity to the daily intake is not negligible, approaching or even exceeding the safety levels. Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites produced by fungi that contaminate fruits, cereals and derivative products. Scientists have analyzed those of the Fusarium genus in 154 brands of beer on the market in Europe. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 22, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Drinking a lot of beer increases exposure to mycotoxins
(FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology) Researchers from the University of Valencia (Spain) have analyzed the mycotoxins produced by certain microscopic fungi in the beer and dried fruits, such as figs and raisins, confirming that these products meet food regulations. Only for heavy beer drinkers -- who drink more than a liter a day -- the contribution of this commodity to the daily intake is not negligible, approaching or even exceeding the safety levels. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 22, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
Ask JJ: Sneaky Sugars
Dear JJ: You talk about sneaky sugars being hidden culprits that make us fat and sick. I know obvious sources, like soda and candy, but where do "hidden" sugars lurk? It sounds so confusing!
"Sugar is the new sodium, reviled for its evilness," writes Theresa Albert. "It is contributing to the rise of everything from diabetes to Fatty Liver Disease, according to The Canadian Liver Foundation."
We know obvious sources. If you eat a candy bar or guzzle a can of soda, you're getting sugar, right? What become confusing are sneaky sugars that hide in seemingly innocuous foods. According to Emily Luchetti, less than 20 percent...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - June 16, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Best Cash & Carry is Voluntarily Recalling Green Raisins (Sunderkhani) Because They May Contain Undeclared Sulfites
Best Cash & Carry, 56-30 56 Street, Maspeth, NY 11378 is recalling BEST BRAND GREEN RAISIN (SUNDERKHANI) because it may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious of life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - June 4, 2015 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
