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September Is National Yoga Month Get a Free Week of Yoga
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Delish Raw and Vegan Burger Recipe? With Chef Douglas McNish, Anything’s Possible
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German vegetarians serve up hoax
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Vitamins, supplements play crucial role in anti-aging when used properly
Key Points Antioxidants reduce inflammation, reduce free radicals, may stop pigment formation, expert saysResveratrol, found in red grape skin, is controversial but a promising addition to anti-aging regimens Dr. BaumannMiami Beach, Fla. ?
TinBu Launching Yoga Video Channel For Web Publishers In October, 2010
Web publishers will be able to integrate TinBu’s Yoga Video Channel featuring close to 100 yoga poses complete with expert audio instruction.
Vegetarians serve up cannibal hoax
VEGETARIAN activists in Germany’s Berlin have caused a stir with an advertising
Vegetarians serve up cannibal hoax
From correspondents in Berlin From: AFP VEGETARIAN activists in Germany's Berlin have caused a stir with an advertising campaign for a new restaurant
Oral supplements enhance Botox injection?s effects
Washington, Sept 2 (ANI): A new study has revealed that consuming oral dietary supplements four days before receiving Botox injections made the toxin more effective in 93 percent of patients.Dr. Charles Soparkar at The Methodist Hospital in Houston
US Prof goes on fatty food diet to prove popular health beliefs as myth
Washington, Sep 02 (ANI): A Kansas State University professor is on a 30 day long diet of entirely snack cakes and fatty foods to prove that some common beliefs about nutrition are untrue.Mark Haub, professor of human nutrition, teaches an obesity-r
Vegetarians serve up cannibal hoax
VEGETARIAN activists in Germany’s Berlin have caused a stir with an advertising
High-fat diet during puberty linked to breast cancer risk
Eating a high-fat diet during puberty is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer later in life, according to a preliminary research.
Vegetarians serve up cannibal hoax
VEGETARIAN activists in Germany’s Berlin have caused a stir with an advertising
Vegetarians serve up cannibal hoax
VEGETARIAN activists in Germany’s Berlin have caused a stir with an advertising
Vegan in Vegas? Go to Wynn
ShareThis Las Vegas, land of all-you-can-eat extravaganzas, pricey steakhouses and star chef-driven temples to fine dining, is hardly a vegan-friendly destination. But Steve Wynn wants to change that.
Vegetarians serve up cannibal hoax
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High-fat diet during puberty linked to breast cancer risk later in life
Contact: Jason Cody, University Relations, Office: (517) 432-0924, Cell: (734) 755-0210, Jason. Cody@ur.msu.edu; Sandra Haslam, Breast Cancer and Environment Research Center, Office: (517) 884-5150, shaslam@msu.
Soy May Help Ease Sleep Problems in Older Women
The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night’s sleep, according to a small study.
Rosh Hashanah side dish goes vegetarian
Tzimmes, the customary stewed side dish, simmered and served to commemorate such Jewish holidays as Rosh Hashanah, has been part of high holiday dinnertime long enough to have inspired the Yiddish expression “to make a big tzimmes,” or
Professor aims to dispel diet myths with calorie-controlled junk food diet
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Avalon Organics opts for post-consumer recycled bottles
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A Vegan Diet Almost “Killed” Angelina Jolie
During a recent Interview “Salt” star, Angelina Jolie, said the secret to her beauty was a big juicy steak.She didn’t always eat red meat and at one time followed a strict vegan diet until she said it almost killed her.
Organic fruit tastes better, is better for you: study
Organic fruit is not only better for you, but it tastes better, too.
Oral Supplements Enhance Effectiveness Of Botox Injections
Taking a dietary supplement of organic zinc and the enzyme phytase four days before receiving botulinum toxin injections made the toxin more effective in 93 percent of patients tested in a recent study at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. Dr.
Organic strawberries tops in taste, nutrition
The most comprehensive study of its kind into the quality of organic food and soil has concluded organically grown strawberries are more flavourful and nutritious.
Infinite Technology to unveil new fitness supplements
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Hearts & Minds: NAMI Highlights Meditation, Yoga And Other “Mindfulness” Practices For Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is providing a new dimension to its Hearts & Minds initiative, an educational program that promotes “mind and body” health practices for individuals who live with mental illness.
German vegetarians serve up hoax
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German vegetarians serve up human meat hoax
Vegetarian activists in Germany’s Berlin have caused a stir with an advertising
German vegetarians serve up hoax
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Wynn and Encore Las Vegas Unveil New Vegan Menu Items
Wynn Resorts proudly debuts an all-new vegan culinary program, furthering their commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences.
Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today
Oral Supplements Enhance Effectiveness Of Botox Injections
Taking a dietary supplement of organic zinc and the enzyme phytase four days before receiving botulinum toxin injections made the toxin more effective in 93 percent of patients tested in a recent study at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. Dr…
NPA Advocates For Dietary Supplement Industry To Supreme Court
The Natural Products Association (NPA) is filing an amicus curiae brief in the U.S. Supreme Court defending the dietary supplement industry against an overreaching and potentially damaging decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The case, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. v…
FDA Warns Consumers To Avoid TimeOut Capsules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to take TimeOut Capsules because it contains an active drug ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure. The product is marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement. TimeOut is labeled as “100% natural” and consumers may mistakenly assume the product is harmless and poses no health risk…
Vitamin D Linked To Autoimmune And Cancer Disease Genes, Underscoring Risks Of Deficiency
Vitamin D insufficiency is a risk factor for a number of diseases and thus, is a growing concern worldwide, as approximately one billion people may be vitamin D deficient. However, the biological basis for vitamin D deficiency predisposing to disease is poorly understood…
New Study Finds New Connection Between Yoga And Mood
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that yoga may be superior to other forms of exercise in its positive effect on mood and anxiety. The findings, which currently appear on-line at Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, is the first to demonstrate an association between yoga postures, increased GABA levels and decreased anxiety…
With Muscle-Building Treatment, Mice Live Longer Even As Tumors Grow
In the vast majority of patients with advanced cancer, their muscles will gradually waste away for reasons that have never been well understood. Now, researchers reporting in the August 20 issue of Cell, a Cell Press Publication, have found some new clues and a way to reverse that process in mice…
UV-B Treatment May Improve Psoriasis And Vitamin D Levels
Treatment with narrow-band UV-B rays may increase serum levels of vitamin D in the wintertime while clearing psoriasis, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Psoriasis affects 1.5 percent to 3 percent of the population, according to background information in the article…
Taking Nutritional Supplements To Reduce Cancer Risk: What You Should Know
Men and women should educate themselves and use caution before taking nutritional supplements to reduce their cancer risks, according to experts at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center…
Can Vitamin D Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Researchers from the University of Glasgow, University of Bristol, University College London, and St George’s, University of London have been awarded a £195,000 grant by Diabetes UK to investigate whether vitamin D has a role in reducing the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes…
1,800 Year-Old Chinese Herbal Remedy Reduced Toxicity And Boosted Effect Of Chemotherapy
A new study led by Yale University in the US found that an ancient four-herb Chinese herbal remedy first described 1,800 years ago reduced gastrointestinal toxicity and boosted the antitumor effect of the chemotherapy drug CPT-11 (irinotecan) in mice with colon cancer. A paper on the study was published in the journal Science Translational Medicine on 18 August…
Tai Chi Found To Significantly Alleviate Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, USA reveal that a significant number of patients with fibromyalgia responded well to Tai Chi, experiencing alleviation of joint pains and other symptoms. The study is published in NEJM (New England Journal of Medicine)…
Chinese Herbs Offer Novel Diabetes Hope
Emodin, a natural product that can be extracted from various Chinese herbs including Rheum palmatum and Polygonum cuspidatum, shows promise as an agent that could reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes…
Special Yoga Classes Aimed At Breast Cancer Survivors Improves Recovery
University of Alberta research fellow Amy Speed-Andrews has examined how a specialized Iyengar yoga program for women currently in treatment for breast cancer, and who have completed treatment, makes a difference in their recovery…
Acupuncture Not Superior To Sham Acupuncture In Knee Osteoarthritis
Researchers from MD Anderson Cancer Center determined patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee who are treated with traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA) do not experience any more benefit than those receiving sham acupuncture (placebo). The team did find that the communication style of the acupuncturist could have a significant effect on pain reduction and satisfaction in patients…
Brain Connectivity Boosted By IBMT Meditation
Just 11 hours of learning a meditation technique induces positive structural changes in brain connectivity by boosting efficiency in a part of the brain that helps a person regulate behavior in accordance with their goals, researchers report…
Yoga Benefits Women With Gynaecological Cancers
Women who have had gynaecological cancer are invited to learn more about how yoga can benefit them at Yeovil District Hospital later this month. The GOSSIP patient support group provides advice and information for women with gynaecological cancer…
EZVille, Ltd. Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Revivexxx® Extra Strength Found To Contain An Undeclared Drug Ingredient
EZVille, Ltd. of Ronkonkoma, NY, has been informed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that FDA lab analysis of Revivexxx® Extra Strength distributed by the company was found to contain undeclared tadalafil. Tadalafil is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of male Erectile Dysfunction (ED), making Revivexxx® Extra Strength an unapproved drug…
Homeopathy Associated With Dramatic Reduction In Leptospirosis Infection In Cuban Population
A report of the largest study of homeopathy ever undertaken, based on data from over 11 million people (the entire population of Cuba), is published in the journal Homeopathy.1 It provides fascinating evidence that a highly dilute substance, prepared according to homeopathic principles, may contribute to the prevention of Leptospirosis…
Faith Healing: Study Finds Proximity Could Be Key To Success Of Healing Prayer
Findings reported from a new international study of healing prayer suggest that prayer for another person’s healing just might help — especially if the one praying is physically near the person being prayed for. Candy Gunther Brown, an associate professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Indiana University Bloomington, led the study of “proximal intercessory prayer” for healing…
Consumer Reports Article Is An Attack On Supplements, Says The Natural Products Association
The Natural Products Association has issued the following statement concerning the September 2010 issue of Consumer Reports magazine: The latest edition of Consumer Reports is an attack on dietary supplements — including a call for additional regulation of the industry — that presents a far from balanced and accurate representation of the industry or the laws that regulate it…
Analysis Suggesting Calcium Increases Heart Attack Risk Flawed, Says NPA
On July 29, the British Medical Journal (BMJ) published a meta-analysis on the effects of calcium supplements on the risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events. The study’s results have been reported in the general media. The study’s conclusion suggested that calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack. In response to the story, Daniel Fabricant, Ph.D…
Results Of Pilot Study Published In Journal Music And Medicine Reveal The Listening Program Helps Children With Down Syndrome Improve Speech Skills
Advanced Brain Technologies announced results demonstrating that a modified music program followed for ten weeks, improved speech skills in children with Down syndrome. The results of the study, conducted in Nottingham, United Kingdom, were published Monday, in an early online before print version of the article scheduled to appear in the journal Music and Medicine(i)…
Patients Experience Faster Recuperation With Healing Touch
Greenwich Hospital surgical, labor and delivery, and oncology patients are among those who have received a healing boost through a form of energy therapy known as Healing Touch…
US Dietary Supplements Not As Safe As Consumers Might Assume
More than half of adult Americans take dietary supplements in the belief they will keep them healthy, help them lose weight, or increase vitality and drive, but according to Consumer Reports, they may not realize there is no obligation for manufacturers to show they are safe and effective, and in their latest report they reveal 12 ingredients that consumers should avoid…
Plant Compound Resveratrol Shown To Suppress Inflammation, Free Radicals, In Humans
Resveratrol, a popular plant extract shown to prolong life in yeast and lower animals due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, appears also to suppress inflammation in humans, based on results from the first prospective human trial of the extract conducted by University at Buffalo endocrinologists…
HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tidbits
Beat Breakfast Boredom with 5 New Ways to Jazz Up Cereal
Day after day (and bowl after bowl), the idea of the same old cereal gets a little soggy. So, to jazz up your old reliable cereal plus low-fat milk combo, we’ve poured out a few new breakfast options for you to crunch on. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/breakfast_cereal_jazzup.shtml
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Gluten-Free Insider – ATX Gluten-Free
Even though she is obsessed with food and has a nutrition degree, Jessica Meyer struggled for a long time before she was diagnosed with Celiac disease and adopted a gluten-free diet. Jessica’s blog includes her original gluten-free recipes, as well as new gluten-free menu options, and product and company information specific to the Austin, Texas local community. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/2010_blog_atx_gluten_free.shtml
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Herbivore – Herbivoracious
Each post tells a short story with fancy-looking food but simple recipes. We love the creativity that comes through in his recipes, and the variety of ingredients and flavors that he draws from, which inspired and equipped us to try more meatless dishes. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/2010_blog_herbivoracious.shtml
Top Food and Nutrition Blogs You Should Check out
We’ve scouted numerous food and nutrition blogs on the web and found the best 8! Check them out now! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/featured_blogs_home.shtml
Eggs: How Do You Know They’re Safe? We’ve Compiled a Safe List
The massive egg recall announced last week rings an alarm bell to many people. The most shocking fact is, close to half a billion (with a B) were produced by just 2 farms in Iowa, Wright County and Hillandale Farm. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/eggs_not_recall_safe.shtml
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Kid-Pleaser – Weelicious
Weelicious is a blog loaded with useful information if you have young children at home. Catherine McCord shows busy parents how to cook recipes that are kid-friendly, quick, and nutritious using few, but fresh, ingredients. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/2010_blog_weelicious.shtml
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Mouth-Waterer – Steamy Kitchen
As a local cooking class teacher in Tampa Bay, blogger Jaden Hair started SteamyKitchen.com in early 2007 as a platform to organize her many recipes. If you haven’t been to SteamyKitchen.com, you have to check it out! Every time we go to Jaden’s blog, we just don’t want to leave! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/2010_blog_steamy_kitchen.shtml
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Trendspotter – Nutrition UnPlugged
Chicago-based dietitian Janet Helm has definitely cooked up a top-notch nutrition blog! Her blog is well-known for covering the hottest food topics in the country – discussing trendy new foods, new diet reviews, food crazes and fads, and more. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/2010_blog_nutrition_unplugged.shtml
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Nature-Hunter – Georgia Pellegrini
Georgia grew up very close to the land and enjoyed the food it provided for her family. In her blog, she shares with us how she seeks ingredients that are anchored to the seasons by hunting and gathering herself. Yes, that is a shotgun she’s holding in the picture! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/2010_blog_georgia_pellegrini.shtml
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Made-From-Scratcher – Simply Scratch
We are so used to the convenience of packaged foods and meals served at restaurants that many of us have lost touch with the actual ingredients that go into making the food we eat. Simply Scratch is the place to learn how to cook from scratch. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/2010_blog_simply_scratch.shtml
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Policy Heads-Upper – Food Insight
If you are looking for a good blog that covers a variety of food and nutrition policies in the news, the International Food Information Council Foundation’s blog is a great place to visit regularly. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/2010_blog_food_insight.shtml
Food of the Month – Figs
Fresh figs are indeed one of the sweetest offerings of summer. Their tough peel can be cracked open to reveal the interior, which contains a mass of seeds bound with jelly-like flesh. The seeds are edible, and are crunchy and somewhat nutty in flavor. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_figs.shtml
Confessions of a Cup of Java – A Look at the Caffeine and Calorie Contents of Coffee Drinks
Whether you are a coffee drinker or not, it is difficult to ignore the omnipresence of this dark-colored aromatic drink. From the convenience of instant coffee to the sophistication of a hand-crafted espresso drink finished with spectacular latte art, there is a cup of java for every coffee drinker. So what are the nutritional differences between the numerous varieties of coffee beverages? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/coffee_calorie_caffeine.shtml
Salad Pitfalls You Can Avoid
Are you ordering salads at restaurants because you want something light and healthy? You might be unpleasantly surprised to discover that they can be anything but light and healthy. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/salad_pitfalls.shtml
Bring Some Sourness To Your Dining Table
The best part of summer is the tasting the abundance of sweet and juicy fruit. But sometimes, sour can be good too! Sports nutritionist Lesli Bonci talks about the potential health benefits of tart or sour cherries. Click to listen now. http://www.healthcastle.com/podcast-039.shtml
Can Frozen Desserts be part of a Diabetes Meal Plan?
Are you worried that you can’t have ice cream, popsicles or other frozen desserts as part of your diabetes meal plan? You are not alone – this can be a challenge for many people who have diabetes. It is possible for people with diabetes to incorporate frozen desserts into a balanced diabetes meal plan. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/diabetes_frozen_desserts.shtml
Three Easy Ways to Cook Fish at Home
Fish is a super-healthy choice, no doubt about it. But somehow, it seems, when you’re making home meal selections, fish just never seems to end up on the menu. Instead, you’re more likely to choose beef,pork, or chicken. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/fish_tips.shtml
Bring “Fancy Foods” into Your Home Kitchen
Think only TV chefs and top restaurants can get their hands on the gourmet ingredients needed to create fancy meals? Think again. I spotted some great new “fancy” foods to try at home at the 56th Summer Fancy Food Show and Food Fete in New York City. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/fancy_food_trends.shtml
Frozen Drinks Hall of Shame
Few people would eat ice cream every day, but many of us will buy one or more iced drinks to quench our thirst on a hot summer day. Frappuccinos (frozen coffee-type blended beverages), milkshakes and slurpees have permanent spots on the top frozen drinks list. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/frozen_drinks.shtml
Say Cheese: Comparing the Nutrition of Different Cheeses
Ah, cheese. Whether served as a garnish, a topping, or paired with wine, cheese satisfies cheese lovers’ taste buds while adding a nutritional component, too. Have you ever wondered about the basic characteristics of the cheeses found in your local supermarket or specialty cheese shop? Comparing the nutritional values and characteristics of some cheese categories may help you navigate the ever-expanding cheese offerings available today. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/cheese.shtml
Kitchen Makeover: Toss The Junk and Stock Your Kitchen with Healthier Food
For many of us, junk food is much more tempting when it’s within easy reach. If it’s out of sight, it is probably out of mind – and won’t be calling your name every time you walk past it. So go take a deep dive into your kitchen and get rid of all the junk that your body doesn’t need, and trade up for something healthier that is deserving of permanent citizenship in your home! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/kitchen_makeover.shtml
July Theme – Summer Eating
Outdoor activities naturally rise in July and August – school is out for the summer, longer daylight hours, local produce is at its peak – and we find ourselves enjoying the great outdoors in the form of backyard grilling, concerts in the park, and local food festivals. So whether you’re hosting an outdoor get-together, planning a picnic, or packing for a family vacation keep it healthy, happy and fun all summer long! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_summer_eating.shtml
Food of the Month – Cherries
Summer is here and there is no better time to enjoy a bowl of chilled sweet cherries! This month, we chose to feature this dessert-like fruit, which is unmatched by any other fruits for its sweet indulgence. Whether you choose the premium, golden Rainier cherries, dried tart cherries, or the preserved bright-red maraschino cherries, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy them. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_cherries.shtml
The Secrets to Grilling Leaner Cuts of Pork: Tips From Grilling Experts
A slab of tender, fall-off-the-bones ribs probably comes to mind when you hear the words “grilling” and “pork.” But did you know that ribs are one of the highest-fat cuts of pork? Lower-fat cuts of pork do exist, and with our tips, you can make healthy grilled pork without sacrificing flavor! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/grilling_lean_pork.shtml
Eight Ideas to Help you Lose Weight for Summer
All winter and spring you’ve been hiding under your layers. But now the first beacon of summer – Memorial Day – has passed, and summer is officially in full swing. It’s time to finally shed your layers for warmer weather! If your diet hasn’t been up to par and you’re worried about shimmying into a swimsuit, don’t despair. There’s plenty of time to lose weight the healthy way and shed your cover-up with confidence. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/summer_weight_loss.shtml
What’s Really In Those Flavored Water Mixes?
The summer heat is here and the water bottles are out, but how about an alternative to drinking plain water this summer? Are you considering trying one of those flavored water powders? First, find out what they’re really made of. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/flavored_water_mix.shtml
Top 4 Foods That Can Save Your Prostate
Did you know that more than 50% of men suffer from an enlarged prostate by the time they turn 60, and the odds increase to 90% by age 85? Find out how you can increase your odds of being part of the 50% that is BPH-free at 60. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/foods_for_prostate.shtml
Ditch the Frozen Fish Sticks And Make Them From Scratch!
The original fish fingers were invented in the UK about 50 years ago as an attempt to get people to eat more fish. Fish sticks have not evolved much since their invention, and certainly not from a nutrition stand-point. We decided to test out a homemade fish stick recipe to see if we could create a more wholesome version. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_fish_sticks.shtml
Wine 101: A Trip Through the Grapevine
Whether you’re a winemaker, a sommelier, or simply someone who loves a good bottle of wine, the vast variety of wine offerings offers an adventure for your palate. But just how do the different wines stack up as far as calories, carbs, and alcohol content? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/wine.shtml
Losing Hair? Try These Foods That May Save Your Hair!
Hair loss is definitely one of the most dreaded conditions for men and women alike, although it is perceived to afflict more men than women. Millions of dollars are spent on hair restoration products and procedures every year, but have you clued in that your diet and your lifestyle may play a role in the health of your hair – or lack thereof? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/food_for_hair.shtml
June Theme – Diet Tips for Men / Grilling Cookbook Roundup
June is the month of seasonal change when, for much of the planet, spring ends and summer begins. Longer daylight hours, abundant local produce and outdoor grilling are familiar signs of the month – and let’s not forget about Father’s Day. Whether grilling succulent burgers, sizzling steaks or seasoned fish on the barbecue or sharing a beverage with family and friends, dads need to consider healthy eating guidelines just as the rest of us. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_diet_tips_men.shtml
Food of the Month – Heirloom Tomatoes
If when you think of tomatoes you picture the average grocery-store tomato, you need to discover the world of heirloom tomatoes. This month we feature these beautiful tomatoes that are well known for their rich tapestry of colors and diverse flavors. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_heirloom_tomatoes.shtml
A Guide to Knowing Your Diabetes Numbers
You’ve probably heard over and over again that it’s important to have good blood sugar levels. But exactly what is considered “good”? What are normal blood sugar levels? Are there different numbers or goals for people with diabetes? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/diabetes_numbers.shtml
Combat the Top 5 Dieting Obstacles – Lose the Excuses and Start Losing Weight!
A few months ago, you may have made the resolution to lose some weight. You started off feeling empowered and motivated, but as time wears on you begin to feel stuck. Don’t worry, rescue is on its way! In the new book The Mayo Clinic Diet, the weight-loss experts at the Mayo Clinic identified some common dieting obstacles and ways to overcome them. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/dieting_obstacles.shtml
Beyond Apples and Oranges: Four Exotic Fruits to Try
Local produce is fresh, nutritious, and environmentally friendly. But that doesn’t mean we should shun produce from afar, especially those items we can’t find close by. I checked out the Canadian Produce Marketing Association conference in Vancouver – a paradise for fresh produce lovers – and discovered some exotic fruits that offer great tastes and textures not found in our local fruits. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/fruit_exotic.shtml
Healthy 9-5: Eight Shelf-Stable Snacks For Work
When you’re on the job and hungry, no doubt you need something to get you through until quitting time. But often, your options for snacks at work are less than appealing, and worse, not healthy. The best plan when your stomach rumbles is to be prepared with an arsenal of nutritious, crave-worthy, and non-perishable snacks that you can easily tuck away in your desk drawer. Here are eight work snacks that fit the bill. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/snacks_work.shtml
Resistant Starch – Is It Starch or Fiber?
There has been a lot of buzz in the nutrition community about resistant starch and its health benefits. You may also have seen some packaged foods with a Hi-Maize resistant starch logo. Should resistant starch be part of your diet? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/resistant_starch.shtml
Got Milk? Which Milk?
The Go UnDiet – Packaged Food Review tool allows users to sort milk products by protein, calcium, calories, sugar, saturated fat, and more, and to filter out products that contain less than 20% DV of calcium per serving. Each milk’s description also includes an “RD’s take” summary to help interpret the nutrition facts. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/product-listing.shtml?catid=9
Win one of two $30 Gift Cards – What Food Is This?
Guess what food this is for a chance to win a $30 gift card. Click for more details on how to enter the contest. http://www.healthcastle.com/what_food_is_this_003.shtml
Winner of the $60 Cabot Cheese Gift Pack is Rebecca R. Carlson
Winner of the $60 cheese gift pack is Rebecca R. Carlson. Congratulations! You are correct. The answer is indeed grilled cheese sandwich. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/contactus_contest.shtml
Make Your Own Pasta Sauce From Scratch, Not from a Jar
Stroll through the grocery store and you will see scores of jarred pasta sauces, often taking up a good portion of an aisle. It is obvious that we love to use ready-made pasta sauce, especially to whip up a quick dinner. With the recent spotlight on reducing the amount of sodium we consume, we decided to take a look at what’s in those jarred pasta sauces. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_pasta_sauce.shtml
Cheers to Chia Seeds: Introducing the New Seed On The Block
Chia seeds are getting a lot of press lately, as they are being touted as the new miracle seeds that can help control blood sugar, help with weight loss, decrease blood pressure, and enhance cardiovascular health, among many other claims. Does the current research support all these claims? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/chia_seeds.shtml
All Things Coconut: Hot New Coconut Food Products You May Want to Try
Coconut is hot. From coconut milk, coconut yogurt, and coconut creamer to coconut water and coconut oil, these coconut food products are definitely on their way to stardom. Here is the low down on the various coconut food products on the market. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/coconut.shtml
May Theme – Healthy Ethnic Foods
May marks the time of worlwide holidays and cultural celebrations; from Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the United States, to Cinco de Mayo in Mexico, to United Kingdom’s May Day; we are a globe of exciting ethnicity. Why not start celebrating with healthy ethnic foods! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_healthy_ethnic_foods.shtml
Food of the Month – Artichoke
If you have never eaten artichokes before, their intricate outer appearance can look intimidating. Once you tried them, though, you will find them a lot of fun to eat, downright delicious and very nutritious. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_artichoke.shtml
Stir-fries to Salsa: Healthy Ways to Celebrate Ethnic Food
As Asian Heritage Month, May is a great time to try out some new Asian food. And since this month also features Cinco de Mayo, a day that celebrates Mexican heritage, we decided to feature tips for healthy ethnic food from both Asian and Mexican cultures. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/ethnic_foods.shtml
Spice Up Your Antioxidant Intake
Foods like berries, dark-colored vegetables, and even dark chocolate come to mind when thinking about antioxidants. But did you know that many popular spices and herbs are actually amazing sources of antioxidants, too? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/spices_antioxidant.shtml
A Cure for What “Ales” You? Exploring the Health Benefits of Beer
It will come as good news to beer drinkers that the world’s oldest drink holds health benefits of its own. Some of those benefits, researchers say, suggest that beer is just as deserving as wine (if not more so) when it comes to all the health buzz. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/beer.shtml
Don’t Avoid Root Vegetables Because of their High-Carb Reputation
Root vegetables are the edible starchy tubers or roots of plants. They are wonderful sources of fiber and good carbohydrates for a healthy diet, not to mention they taste delicious. But they are often mistakenly associated with potatoes and labeled as “high-carb foods.” Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/carb_root_vegetables.shtml
Make Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Real Cheese, Not Processed Cheese
The grilled cheese sandwich may be America’s all-time favorite comfort food. For most of us, grilled cheese brings back fond childhood memories. So let’s stop making it with chemical-laden processed cheese, and start adding some wholesome goodness to this kid-friendly staple. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_cheese.shtml
Prebiotics: Are They Worth The Extra Money?
Chances are that you have seen words like “prebiotics” or “inulin” on the packaging of your cottage cheese, cereals, or even beverages. Are they really worth paying extra money for? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/prebiotics.shtml
What Food Is This?
Guess what food this is for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Click for more details on how to enter the contest. http://www.healthcastle.com/what_food_is_this_002.shtml
Processed Meats: Trading in Nutrition for Convenience?
For many, lunch meat is a regular ingredient in bagged lunches. It’s admirable to pack a lunch for ourselves and our family members rather than eating out for every lunch, but are we trading nutritional value for the convenience of processed luncheon meats? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/processed_luncheon_meat.shtml
BPA-Free Canned Foods: Which Brands?
In our recent article BPA in Foods: How to Avoid It, we discussed the ubiquitous presence of bisphenol-A (BPA). The December 2009 issue of Consumer Reports recommends choosing fresh or frozen food products whenever possible, but does that mean all canned foods are out of the question? Fortunately, some manufacturers have responded to the consumer demand by switching over to BPA-free cans. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/BPA_free_can.shtml
April Theme – Practical Green Eating
Spring has arrived and with it comes a new, revived season complete with renewed growth and produce offerings. Spring is also a time for us to focus on our eco-friendly, greener living efforts. How will you celebrate Earth Day this year? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_green_eating.shtml
Food of the Month – Split Peas
Dried split peas are often found in the bulk section of the grocery store, or prepackaged in bags on the shelf. If they seem rather mysterious to you, let this be the month that you give them a try! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_splitpeas.shtml
A Nutty Alternative: How to Use Nut Flours as Gluten-Free Flour Substitutes
These days, most of us are living in fast-forward. And, unfortunately, fast food is waiting on almost every corner to fuel up our fast-moving lives. For kids, especially, a trip to a fast food restaurant can also be a big treat that is sure to bring a smile. So here are four simple steps to help kids make healthier fast food choices. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/nut_flours.shtml
What Food Is This?
Guess what food this is for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Click for more details on how to enter the contest. http://www.healthcastle.com/what_food_is_this_001.shtml
Life in the Fast Food Lane: 4 Ways to Improve Fast Food for Kids
These days, most of us are living in fast-forward. And, unfortunately, fast food is waiting on almost every corner to fuel up our fast-moving lives. For kids, especially, a trip to a fast food restaurant can also be a big treat that is sure to bring a smile. So here are four simple steps to help kids make healthier fast food choices. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/children_healthier_fast_food.shtml
What’s Lurking in Your Easter Chocolate Eggs
For most of us, a sit-down Easter meal with family loved ones is a cherished tradition. But for kids, decorating Easter eggs and eating chocolate eggs are perhaps the favorite Easter events. So how should you go about choosing a chocolate product for your kids this coming Easter? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/chocolate_easter.shtml
How to Enjoy Avocados… Beyond Guacamole
Besides showing up in Mexican dips, the avocado is often underutilized in our diets, which is unfortunate as its creamy and subtle flavor makes it a versatile addition to many recipes. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/nutritionmonth2010_avocados.shtml
How to Re-create a Healthier Version of Processed Foods
To recreate a healthy version of a favorite processed food, cheat from its ingredient list. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/nutritionmonth2010_healthier_version_processed_foods.shtml
It’s Not Just About How “Low” You Can Go
We are used to choosing packaged foods that are low in something, or are free of something (e.g. low sodium, fat free, sugar free). However, it’s not just about how little a food gives you, it’s about how much a food gives you. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/nutritionmonth2010_read_ingredient_list.shtml
How to Put Together An Easy Vegetable Broth
Prepare vegetables for dinner. When cleaning up all scraps, add these unwanted vegetable trimmings (e.g. carrot tops, mushroom stems, broccoli stalks, etc.) into a bag in freezer.Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/nutritionmonth2010_easy_vegetable_broth.shtml
Want Something Good for Your Gut? Try Onions
There are many natural whole vegetables that have been used for centuries in various cultures and ethnic dishes. Many contain prebiotics, nondigestible fibers that can enhance gut health by influencing gut flora in a positive way.Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/nutritionmonth2010_onions.shtml
No More Mayo – Try Hummus Instead!
Eating hummus has long been known as a healthy alternative to dip for chips and crudites. However, prepared hummus has far more versatility as a quick and healthy ingredient than simply scooping it out of the container with a few carrot sticks. The creaminess of the garbanzo bean lends itself perfectly as a substitute for oil, egg yolk, or mayonnaise. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/nutritionmonth2010_hummus.shtml
How To Convert Your Dessert Into A Healthier Version
Is there anyone who doesn’t love dessert? Try my five tricks to fool your family, friends, and even yourself! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/nutritionmonth2010_healthier_dessert.shtml
How to Fool Your Taste Bud
I reduce the fat, sugar and salt in a lot of my recipes. To compensate and fool the taste buds, I often put fat, salt and sugar on top of foods. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/nutritionmonth2010_fool_taste_bud.shtml
Food of the Month – Cabbage
Most of us associate cabbage with the round, waxy, light-green or purplish “heads” in the grocery store (or the pale shredded bits you see in bagged coleslaw mix). In fact, there are many varieties of cabbage available with differing shapes and colors. For example, savoy cabbage has curly leaves. And two Asian varieties – Napa and Bok Choy – are not round at all, but have elongated shapes with definite leafy parts. Cabbage belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables, which includes kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_cabbage.shtml
Staying in for Oscar Night? Glam Up Your Evening with these Red-Carpet-Ready Snacks
Academy Awards night is coming fast, and that means that millions of families are getting ready to sit down, tune in, and watch their favorite stars celebrate their success. Rather than settling in with a bag of chips and some popcorn, why not give Oscar night a glam makeover with some fancy, healthy snacks you and your family can enjoy in front of the TV? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/oscar_snacks.shtml
Which Buttery Spreads Are Truly Trans-Fat Free?
You know trans fat is bad. Many food products are now labeled with a zero-trans fat claim. Which buttery spreads are truly trans-fat free? Which buttery spread has high fructose corn syrup? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/product-listing.shtml?catid=8
Tired of Potatoes and Pasta? Try Asian Noodles
Tired of eating potatoes and pasta every night? Try Asian noodles. By taking advantage of various textures of Asian noodles, my grandma, a vegetarian, made the most delicious vegetarian dishes. Her dishes were truly my fondest childhood memories! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/noodles-asian-grains.shtml
Got a Beef with Beef? Easy Ways to Increase Non-Meat Iron
Ever feel like you’re moving in slow mo? Instead of accepting the drudgery of dragging yourself through the day, you might want to try taking a look at your diet – it’s possible that your body is trying to tell you something. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/iron_vegetarian.shtml
No More Boxed Brownies: Whip Up Your Own Heart-Friendly Brownies
Planning on baking something sweet as a treat for Valentine’s Day? This February, it’s a brownie challenge. We wondered whether it would be possible to bake up great-tasting brownies from scratch without resorting to a boxed mix full of food additives. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_brownies.shtml
Diet Strategies When Food Tastes Like Cardboard
Taste aversion, nausea, sore mouth, weight loss – if you or anyone in your family has undergone cancer treatment therapy, you know how invasive these side effects are. Despite trying every diet strategy I was aware of, I remember feeling defeated when my father lost 10 pounds of weight in the second week of his radiation therapy in 1997. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/cancer_taste_changes.shtml
Vancouver: The Birthplace of Local Eating
Did you know that the concept of a “100-mile diet” originated in Vancouver, BC, Canada? As the spotlight falls on Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, you may be wondering: How have Vancouverites incorporated this diet philosophy into their lives? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/100mile_diet.shtml
Celebrate the Vancouver Winter Olympics with BC Cranberries
In the December 2009 issue of Consumer Reports, lab tests conducted on several brands of canned juice, soups, tuna, and green beans found that almost all of the products contained some level of BPA (short for the chemical Bisphenol A), including some organic products and those labeled BPA-free. Should we be concerned? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/cranberries.shtml
BPA in Foods: How to Avoid it
In the December 2009 issue of Consumer Reports, lab tests conducted on several brands of canned juice, soups, tuna, and green beans found that almost all of the products contained some level of BPA (short for the chemical Bisphenol A), including some organic products and those labeled BPA-free. Should we be concerned? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/BPA_foods.shtml
February Theme – Food for Love
There is a strong relationship between Valentine’s Day and chocolate. The origin of both may be up for discussion but the association between the two are unquestionable. Enjoy the month of February and the food we associate with love – chocolate! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_food_for_love.shtml
Food of the Month – Walnuts
Our pick for this month is the crunchy, hearty nut known for its many health-protective effects on the cardiovascular system: the walnut. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_walnuts.shtml
Revitalize Your Sex Life with Foods
Valentine’s Day is not only for young couples. To celebrate this day of romance, you can spark your sex drive by making some simple changes to your diet. Include the following foods in your meals to get you and your loved one in the mood in this chilly weather. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/sex_libido_foods.shtml
Chocolate 101: Dark, Fair-trade, Organic, and More
Nutritionist David Grotto discuss the latest scientific findings on chocolate’s health benefits, and the different types of chocolate available on the market today. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/podcast-038.shtml
New Foods Coming To Your Grocery Store
Tired of seeing the same old foods at your grocery store? Spice up your home-cooked meals with some new options from our top trend picks, as spotted at the 35th Fancy Food Show and Food Fete in San Francisco. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/new_food_trends.shtml
Cold Sweats and Shaky? Try These 4 Tips to Avoid Low Blood Sugar
If you’ve ever experienced the racing heartbeat, cold sweat, and shaky hands that can accompany low blood sugar (also called hypoglycemia), you know it’s a scary feeling that you’ll do just about anything to avoid in the future. And although low blood sugar is more common in people with diabetes, many people who do not have the disease also experience the frightening symptoms from time to time. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/diabetes_low_blood_sugar.shtml
Eating Your Way to Happy: Foods that Help Fight Winter Blues
The holidays are over and we’re back in the thick of routines, while in most parts of the country, sunshine is in short supply! Rather than letting post-holiday blahs get to you, check out the following food ideas to help you combat the winter blues. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/foods_winter_blues.shtml
Singapore – A Foodie Paradise
The Asia Pacific Food Expo brought me to Singapore in November 2009. Before I left home, I didn’t understand how a country could have 1/7 of their entire population attend a food show. I immediately understood upon arrival – Singaporeans love food, and eating well is their national passion! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/singapore_food.shtml
Give Bottled Salad Dressings a Pass and Shake Up Your Own
Nothing could be easier than buying pre-made salad dressing in a bottle or jar to bring to work, especially if it means you’ll be enjoying a healthy salad for lunch, right? As we gear up for New Year’s resolutions and healthier eating, let’s make sure you are not sabotaging your good intentions by drenching those healthy salads with a dressing full of food additives. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_salad_dressing.shtml
Why Do We Overeat? And How To Stop It
If you are like most people, the month of January finds you dreading the tighter fitting clothes and regretting all the excess calories you ate during the holidays. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler is here today to share some interesting results of his research into how we seem to eat more and more and what we can do to take charge of our health. Click to listen now. http://www.healthcastle.com/podcast-037.shtml
Do You Need a Sports Drink or Energy Drink for Your Workout?
Getting back to the gym or picking up a new sport may be on your list of New Year’s Resolutions. With TV commercials showcasing professional athletes drinking sports or energy drinks, do you need these drinks if you are active? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/sports_drinks.shtml
January Theme – New Year’s Resolutions
At the beginning of every year, many of us rush to adopt New Year’s resolutions, only to drop them within weeks. Forget overly lofty and unrealistic goals and take a look at these achievable resolutions instead. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_new_years_resolutions.shtml
Food of the Month – Mango
It is no surprise that mangoes are a great source of Vitamin C and beta carotene, both powerful antioxidants. Vitamin C supports the immune system, repair of tissues, and wound healing. Find out how to include more of this versatile food in your diet. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_mango.shtml
Which Brands of Bread Should You Buy? Compare Them Now
Bringing more lunch is one of your New Year Resolutions? Find out which bread is truly 100% whole grains, which one is sweetened by HFCS, and which one actually shockingly uses artificial sweeteners. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/product-listing.shtml?catid=7
Less Sugar in the New Year? Baking How-To for Natural Sugar Alternatives
Is eating less white sugar one of your New Year’s Resolutions? If you do a lot of home baking, it may be one area where you’re considering substitutions. Besides its sweetening power, sugar actually has a role in the texture of baked goods, so a certain amount of it is required to ensure that your product turns out. The tips below explain which natural sugars will work for which kinds of baked goods. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/baking_naturalsugar.shtml
Only Bake Desserts Once a Year? Five No-Fuss Tips to Bake Up Healthy Holiday Desserts
If you’re like many other busy people these days, the Christmas holidays may be the only time you bake desserts. So, how do you bake up healthy, delicious sweets for every member of your family? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/holiday_healthy_desserts.shtml
Lighten Up Your Food and Hence Your Mood
Chalk up another point for a well-rounded, sensible weight-loss diet. Among other things, it turns out that low-carb diets may be bad for your mood and emotions. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/diet_mood_depression.shtml
Skip the Not-So-Cool Whip and Make Your Own
Whipped cream on a nutrition website? Don’t be surprised; dietitians enjoy whipped cream on our desserts once in a while, too! Rather than using a pre-made store version, we decided to whip up our own batch. If you buy a pre-whipped topping, chances are the product is stabilized using a bunch of food additives. And, if you happen to buy an engineered “cream-like” product that does not even use cream, the product will likely contain some partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, which leads to, you guessed it, trans fats. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_whipped_cream.shtml
Venturing Beyond Salads: Vegetarian Holiday Meal Ideas
Are you expecting vegetarian guests at your holiday table this season, and completely clueless about what to serve them? Whatever your reason may be for considering vegetarian alternatives in your holiday celebration, rest assured that they include a wealth of items beyond salads and breads. We polled the pros and summarized their tips and suggestions below, so that the vegetarians at your party can have the full meal deal, instead of just the veggie sticks and dinner buns. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/holiday_vegetarian.shtml
Food of the Month – Kiwi
The fruit we are showcasing this month is named after a bird native to New Zealand – the kiwi – although it originally hails from China. The “other” name for kiwi is Chinese gooseberry. Kiwi is a powerhouse fruit, packed with various nutrients. It contains several antioxidants: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and lutein (an antioxidant that may protect against age-related macular degeneration, which leads to vision loss). Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_kiwi.shtml
Holiday Eating – Stress-Free and Healthy Indulgence
The holiday season is a magical and special time with family and friends coming together to celebrate. The holiday season should be enjoyed with stress-free and healthy indulgence. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_holiday_eating.shtml
When Being Sweet Can Be Good: Naturally-Occurring Sugars
We’re pretty much conditioned to think of sugar as something to limit or avoid. However, the term “sugar” encompasses many different types, some of which naturally exist in the foods we eat and cannot be separated from them. For example, many fruits and some vegetables are naturally high in certain sugars – and that’s part of the reason they’re so tasty! Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/sugar_not_evil.shtml
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Is the Yogurt You’re Eating Really Healthy Or is it Just Dessert?
Thirty years ago, putting chocolate into yogurt – not to mention candy bits and cookie crumbles – was unheard of. But now, the most cultured section of the dairy case has stretched to include not only yogurts with added fiber and special probiotics, but also tempting choices that sound fit for a white tablecloth establishment’s dessert tray. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/yogurt_choices.shtml
No More Frozen Pie Crust: Try Making Your Own this Holiday Season
With the holidays approaching, many cooks are gearing up for holiday feasts. Often on the menu is a dessert that makes use of a pie shell. Although it seems very convenient to buy a pre-made pie crust that you can simply pile fillings on, these pre-made crusts often contain extra mystery ingredients you would not find in a homemade recipe. Homemade pie crusts won’t save you any fat or calories over the frozen version, but you’ll know exactly what has gone into your pie shell, and you’ll end up with a tastier, flakier pie crust. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_piecrust.shtml
5 Healthy Eating Habits that Adults Can Learn from Kids
If you pay any attention to television ads for kids’ food or scan the baby food aisle at the supermarket, you’ll immediately see that there’s a heavy emphasis on healthy foods for little people. But the sad fact is, while we obsess about whether a food has too much fat or too many preservatives for our kids, we will throw just about anything down our own hatch. Consider how you could improve the quality of your own diet by adopting a few healthy eating habits kids usually follow. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/eating_habits.shtml
A Safe Pill to Prevent Flu: Vitamin D
H1N1 flu cases are putting us on guard. You’ve already added immune-boosting foods like citrus, yogurt, and mushrooms to your diet. But what about supplements? You’ve heard about Vitamins C and D, and zinc lozenges, so which ones actually may prevent flu? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/vitamin_d_flu.shtml
Food of the Month – Fennel
This month, we shine the spotlight on a lesser-known vegetable that deserves its own spot on stage: fennel. Fennel is related to coriander, carrots, and dill, and all parts of the plant – bulb, stalk, leaves, and seeds – are edible. The plant has a white bulb, green stalk, and feathery green fronds. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/month_fennel.shtml
Theme – Diabetes Month
Shining the spotlight on diabetes during diabetes month is a helpful step to awareness. Meal planning is another important step that makes it easier for those living with the disease to better manage it; and, nutritional meal planning can help us all eat healthy. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/theme_diabetes_month.shtml
All About Pre-Diabetes Eating
Nutritionist Susan Burke March demystifies pre-diabetes and what you can do (and eat) about it. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/podcast-036.shtml
Is Your Toddler at Risk for An Unhealthy Diet?
Getting toddlers to eat healthy is a high priority for many parents. So how have we been doing collectively? A newly released nutrition survey reveals some interesting diet data. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/children_toddler_diet.shtml
Good for My Boobs: Foods for Breast Health
In case you haven’t noticed the sea of pink around you lately, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here, we share our top picks for foods that help promote good breast health. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/boob_foods.shtml
Diabetes and Halloween: A Scary Combination?
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means lots of tricks and treats – and, of course, candy. For people with diabetes, it can be a true challenge to stay away from the candy bowl at this time of year. But that doesn’t mean that candy is entirely off limits for those of you trying to stick to your diabetes meal plan. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/diabetes_halloween_candy.shtml
Do Kids Need Multivitamins?
With the shelves lined with multivitamin/mineral supplements for kids, how do you know which one to buy? More importantly, do your children need supplements to begin with? Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/children_multivitamins.shtml
Skip Frozen Buffalo Wings and Make Your Own
The most common variety of these wings, whether you get them in a restaurant or buy them in a store, is deep-fried and quite high in salt. Our store-bought box lists mysterious ingredients such as acetic acid and sodium diacetate. We set out to make our own baked version of this favorite from scratch and compared the results to a store-bought frozen variety. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/healthy_chicken_wings.shtml
Hearty Makeover: Healthy Chili for a Hearty Appetite
When the leaves drop and the air turns crisp, nothing is more satisfying than a steaming bowl of something delicious. What’s not to love about a tasty one-pot meal that can be created from ingredients commonly held on hand, and that can be ready in minutes – not to mention that it’s also economical, filling, and fit for a crowd? Chili for dinner it is! The only problem? Often, that bowl of chili isn’t as healthy as you might think. Click to read now. http://www.healthcastle.com/chili_makeover.shtml
Health – Google News
The Face Of An Infant’s Suffering; Can It Be Sugarcoated? – Medical News Today
 Los Angeles Times |
The Face Of An Infant's Suffering; Can It Be Sugarcoated?
Medical News Today When your newborn infant is crying with uncomfortable teething or otherwise obviously suffering, feeding sugar to the little one has been a home remedy for years based on not only perceived behavior, but also physiological reactions. … Sugar not a painkiller for babies Newborn babies should not be given sugar as pain relief, says study A hug, the sugar-free way to ease baby's pain |
Preventative Surgery for Some Cut Breast-, Ovarian-Cancer Risk – Wall Street Journal
 Reuters |
Preventative Surgery for Some Cut Breast-, Ovarian-Cancer Risk
Wall Street Journal Women who have mutated genes known to substantially increase the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer were able to lower that risk if they underwent a mastectomy or had their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed, … Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk Breast, ovary removal found to raise cancer survival rates Surgery prevents breast cancers in high-risk women |
Hip fracture ‘was excruciating’ – BBC News
 TopNews United Kingdom (blog) |
Hip fracture 'was excruciating'
BBC News Amy Brown fractured her hip four months ago. She received surgery within the 48 hours recommended by orthopedic specialists. However, an annual audit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, shows one in five elderly people with broken hips do not get … Hip fracture care improves in many areas 'No excuse' for 'sub-standard' hip fracture care Hospitals failing to follow up hip fractures |
Diabetes ‘could become epidemic’ – BBC News
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Diabetes 'could become epidemic'
BBC News Type 2 diabetes could reach epidemic proportions in Guernsey if lifestyle changes are not made, the Health and Social Services Department said. More than 2400 people in the island had type 2 diabetes in 2009, but 10 to 20 new referrals were now being … Factors behind cognitive deficits in diabetes revealed Diabetes time bomb revealed Figures reveal diabetes shock |
NHS pay-offs worth £100000 approved – Telegraph.co.uk
 TopNews United Kingdom (blog) |
NHS pay-offs worth £100000 approved
Telegraph.co.uk Senior NHS managers could receive pay-outs topping £100000 in a national severance scheme just approved by ministers. By Stephen Adams Under the "mutually agreed resignation scheme" (MARS), managers who want to leave will be able to apply for up to a … NHS trust chiefs offered £130000 payout to leave NHS resignation scheme approved NHS bosses offered payout to step down |
Exercise tackles ‘genetic’ obesity – OnMedica
 The Hindu |
Exercise tackles 'genetic' obesity
OnMedica People who are genetically predisposed to obesity benefit even more than others from a physically active lifestyle, research in this week's PLoS Medicine has shown. Being active reduced by 40% a person's likelihood of becoming obese if they carried … Exercise to beat your 'fat' genes Genetic excuse for obesity 'is a myth' Exercise, genetics and obesity |
Think tank warning on social ills – BBC News
 TopNews United Kingdom (blog) |
Think tank warning on social ills
BBC News Northern Ireland needs to look beyond the Troubles and address its "crippling level of social breakdown", according to an independent think tank. The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) says high levels of unemployment, family breakdown, mental illness and … Northern Ireland has the Lowest Economic Activity in UK NI facing 'societal breakdown' Reports reveals social breakdown in Northern Ireland |
Wedding guest dies, nine others ill after salmonella outbreak at reception – Telegraph.co.uk
 Sydney Morning Herald |
Wedding guest dies, nine others ill after salmonella outbreak at reception
Telegraph.co.uk A wedding guest died and eight others fell ill after an outbreak of salmonella poisoning at the reception meal. By Heidi Blake Norma Harris, the mother of the bride, was among those taken ill. She said the family were 'devastated' by the events … Wedding guest dies from salmonella poisoning Salmonella kills wedding guest Wedding banquet bug kills guest, 82 |
£90000 MMR payout is ‘milestone’ – Legal & Medical Magazine
 TopNews United Kingdom (blog) |
£90000 MMR payout is 'milestone'
Legal & Medical Magazine A couple whose son suffered severe brain damage after being given the MMR vaccine have been awarded £90000 compensation ? a payout which has been heralded a ?milestone? by a campaigner. … Victim of MMR wins £90000 Compensation Measles jab warning to all parents Mum's landmark legal victory in MMR campaign |
Two admitted to hospital for alcohol a minute – Telegraph.co.uk
 TopNews Singapore (press release) |
Two admitted to hospital for alcohol a minute
Telegraph.co.uk The number of hospital admissions caused by alcohol has risen by two-thirds in the last five years because society is "turning a blind eye" to Britain's drinking culture, public health experts have warned. By Stephen Adams At least a quarter of … Drinking puts 1500 in hospital everyday, an increase of 65% in five years Capital worst for alcohol-related crime Drinking puts 1500 people in hospital every day |
Yahoo! Health News
Botox maker to pay $600M to resolve investigation
Allergan Inc., the maker of wrinkle-smoothing Botox, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a yearslong federal investigation into its marketing of the top-selling, botulin-based drug.
Abbott's diet drug study renews calls for U.S. ban
A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market.
Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic
THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans have skewed
perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are
lighter than they actually are, even when the scales are shouting
otherwise, a new poll finds.
Mental "exercise" linked to faster dementia progression
While staying mentally active in old age has been linked to a delayed onset of dementia, seniors who engage in such brain "exercise" may actually have a faster rate of decline once Alzheimer's is diagnosed, researchers reported Wedne…
Global cash support to fight AIDS is falling: UN
The chief of the UNAIDS agency said Thursday that global contributions to fighting the disease are dropping off for the first time in 15 years amid tough economic times.
Can home cooking be hazardous to your health?
Could your kitchen at home pass a restaurant inspection?
Workers see higher health costs, less care
Companies are cutting healthcare costs further amid a continuing sour economy, scaling back benefits and shifting a greater share of the expense to employees.
Workers bear larger share of health premium costs
Researchers say workers are paying a larger portion of health insurance costs as businesses, trying to ride out the economic downturn, shift more of the burden to their employees.
Soy may ease sleep problems in older women
The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep, according to a small study.
Starting periods early tied to greater asthma risk
Women who start menstruating early may be at increased risk of asthma and poor lung function, new research shows.
Double hand transplant patient shows new hands
The recipient of a rare double hand transplant says he feels “fantastic” and can wiggle fingers on both his new hands.
Text messages little help in remembering the Pill
A cell phone text message — and the buzz or beep that signals its arrival — may not help a woman remember to pop her birth control pill, a new study suggests.
Promising new one-dose malaria drug discovered
Researchers have discovered a promising new malaria drug with the potential to treat resistant strains of the deadly disease in a single dose, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Science.
Women, children most vulnerable in Pakistan crisis
Pakistan's displaced flood victims say a lack of clean water and high temperatures are causing illnesses sweeping through relief camps with children most at risk.
Experimental Novartis drug shows malaria promise
An experimental Novartis drug can clear malaria infection in mice with a single dose and scientists say it shows promise as a possible future treatment for one of the world's major killer diseases.
Breakthrough test gives fast diagnosis of drug-resistant TB
A groundbreaking new test can accurately diagnose drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in as little as two hours, researchers wrote in a study published Thursday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Groups of friends key to changing health behaviors
When it comes to changing health behaviors, it takes more than a far-flung network of friends on Facebook egging you on. It takes a jostling herd, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
Abbott diet drug study renews calls for U.S. ban
A study funded by Abbott Laboratories offered more detailed evidence that its weight-loss drug Meridia increases heart risks, prompting renewed calls by consumer advocates and others to pull the drug from the market.
More than 49 million Americans 'food insecure': study
More than 49 million people in the United States do not have regular access to nutritious meals, putting them at risk of a raft of physical, psychological and social problems, a report said Thursday.
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2010
(HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:
Health Tip: If You Have Cirrhosis
(HealthDay News) — Cirrhosis is the medical term used to
describe the slow deterioration of the liver as a result of chronic injury
to the organ.
Many Americans Don't Even Know They're Fat
THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans have skewed
perceptions when it comes to their weight, often believing they are
thinner than they really are, even when the scales are shouting otherwise,
a new poll finds.
Health Tip: Get Ready for Baby's Bath
(HealthDay News) — A bit of preparation can make bath time less
stressful for parents and safer for baby.
Timer may help kids' bladder control problems
Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests.
Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia
THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — Military veterans with
post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, are more likely to develop
dementia than those without the disorder, according to researchers at a
Veterans Affairs medical center in Texas.
East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl:
FEMA
THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — As Hurricane Earl, packing
145 mph winds, crept closer to the U.S. east coast Thursday, federal
officials urged residents to take steps to protect themselves and their
property.
Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage:
Report
THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — As the provisions of the
Affordable Care Act begin to be implemented, many small businesses in the
United States will be able to take advantage of new tax credits, a new
report shows.
Safety groups find no Pampers link to rash cases
Two agencies investigating claims that Procter & Gamble Co's Pampers Dry Max gave children severe diaper rash reported Thursday that they have found no specific cause linking the diapers to rashes.
Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction
THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — The mystery of why some
people are more likely to become addicted to opioid painkillers has been
partially unraveled by the Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania.
Health Highlights: Sept. 2, 2010
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by the editors of HealthDay: