Mums who breastfeed should bank on broccoli to pass along essential nutrients to their children
Researchers have found that a phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables - including Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, kale and radishes - can be transferred through breast milk. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Japanese food grabs more entries in Oxford English Dictionary
TOKYO -- Reflecting the growing popularity of Japanese food worldwide, the Oxford English Dictionary in its March revision added 23 Japanese food and culture-related words. Katsu, a piece of meat, seafood, or vegetable coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried, is among the words approved by one of…#tokyo #katsu #tonkotsu #oxford (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Evaluating the detection of cocaine and its impurities concealed inside fruit- and vegetable- food products using handheld spatially offset Raman spectroscopy - Assi S, Abbas I, Tang L, Rowlands S, Wilson M, Coombs T, Arafat B, Al-Hamid M, Al-Jumeily D.
This study investigated the use of handheld spatially offset Raman spectroscopy for the identification of drugs concealed within fruit and vegetable food products, which is a common method of drug trafficking in busy environments such as airports. Handheld... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
A case of severely impaired consciousness and convulsions from attempted suicide by ingesting triflumizole emulsion: clinical features and literature review - Hayashi K, Wake K.
Triflumizole (TFZ) is a fungicide widely used in agriculture to prevent fungal infections of fruits and vegetables. Although it is considered safe for humans and animals, its toxicity profile in humans remains largely unexplored. Here, we describe a case w... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
In the wake of bitcoin's new highs, South Korea's'kimchi premium' is in the spotlight again
You may have heard of the "Korea discount" in South Korea's stock markets. Now, get ready for the "kimchi premium," named after the popular side dish of fermented vegetables that's a staple in Korean cuisine. The "kimchi premium" refers to the price gap in cryptocurrencies, especially bitcoin,…#korea #korean #coinmetrics #kimchipremium #koreapremium #ftx #sambankmanfried #alamedaresearch #universityofcalgary #southkorean (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Are potatoes vegetables? WA Sen. Cantwell and Gov. Inslee think so
Federal government agency is looking into whether potatoes should be classified as grains instead. Washington is the second biggest potato producing state in the U.S. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 2, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nutritional needs during pregnancy and breastfeeding
March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn about your nutritional needs during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. During pregnancy, the basic principles of healthy eating remain the same — get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats. However, a few nutrients in a pregnancy diet deserve special attention. The nutrients to pay special attention to while you're pregnant include: CalciumYou and your baby need calcium for strong… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - March 30, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Reports that US government could axe POTATOES as a vegetable sparks fury among Democrat AND Republican senators
It comes amid reports that the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is 'considering changes to food groups,' including a proposal to lump starchy veg in the same category as grains. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 29, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Picky eaters rejoice! Knorr develops a SUPER stock cube that promises to mask the bitter taste in vegetables
The days of trying to cajole your children into eating their vegetables could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Knorr's new 'Supercube'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
" Snack'in For You " Launches on Amazon
PHOENIX, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Snack'in For You by Sigma Foods announces the availability of its vegetable-based, gluten-free, high-protein, better-for-you baked puffs on Amazon. The product line is available in four boldly delicious flavor profiles: Cauliflower Puffs in Sour Cream…#phoenix #sigmafoods #amazon #cauliflowerpuffs #buffaloranch #broccolipuffs #mesquitebarbeque #cheddarjalapeño #riceflour #snackinforyou (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Child Malnutrition in Peru Driven Up by Poverty and Food Insecurity
A young Quechua mother, originally from Peru's southern Andes highlands, walks through the streets of Lima, carrying her young daughter in her lliclla (a colorful shawl made by native women in the Andes). A quarter of Peru's rural population under the age of five suffers from chronic malnutrition, clear evidence of inequality, which will have severe impacts on the rural child population. CREDIT: Wálter Hupiú / IPSBy Mariela JaraLIMA, Mar 27 2024 (IPS) Quechua farmer Felipa Noamesa, who lives in the southern Peruvian department of Cuzco, prepares a cream of fava bean soup for breakfast every morning with bread and vegetab...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - March 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mariela Jara Tags: Development & Aid Economy & Trade Editors' Choice Featured Financial Crisis Food and Agriculture Headlines Health Humanitarian Emergencies Latin America & the Caribbean Population Poverty & SDGs Regional Categories TerraViva Unit Source Type: news
Nightshade Vegetables Aren ’ t Actually Bad for You
If you’ve ever gone down the rabbit hole of health and wellness trends online, you’ve likely stumbled upon the so-called shadowy side of nightshades—vegetables that include tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, and peppers. What’s made them suddenly newsworthy is that they’ve been singled out by self-proclaimed wellness experts and celebrity dieters as culprits behind a range of health issues, from arthritis to autoimmune disease flare-ups and indigestion.
While there’s little scientific evidence for these claims, some people report feeling better after cutting nightshades from their diets. ...
Source: TIME: Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Claire Sibonney Tags: Uncategorized Evergreen freelance healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce
Take a stroll through the produce section at your local grocery store, and you'll likely have to decide whether to buy organic or conventional fruits and vegetables. There's a bounty of factual information about the differences…#marvinpritts #cornelluniversity #pritts #ewg #alexafriedman #csa (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
US fruits, vegetables with most pesticide contamination
Environmental Working Group published its 2024 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce report. • Strawberries topped the "Dirty Dozen," a list of 12 fruits and vegetables ranked by pesticide contamination. • Vegetables like kale and green beans also made the list. Strawberries continue to reign…#produce #strawberries #vegetables #ewg #shopperguide #usda #fda (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to Start Foraging, According to TikTokers
There are more than 400,000 species of plants on Earth and at least half are suitable for human consumption—yet you’ll only find a small portion at the grocery store.
That’s part of the reason why Sam Thayer loves foraging. He started collecting wild food from the woods when he was a kid, and he still has cravings for delicacies he can’t buy. “Last year I gathered about 30 gallons of serviceberries”—blueberry-like fruits that grow on trees and shrubs—“and I make fruit leather and eat it as a snack year-round,” says Thayer, a naturalist who lives in Northwest Wi...
Source: TIME: Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Haupt Tags: Uncategorized Evergreen healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
