Food and Health:
Healthy Food, Healty Recipes, Food Safety, Drink Recipes, Food and Health.
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Sep 4th, 2009
In a petition to the FDA, 94 year old emeritus veterinary biosciences professor Fred Kummerow, says it is time to completely ban trans fats from the American diet. Professor Kummerow, who still conducts research at the University of Illinois has been studying the health effects of trans fats since 1958.
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Aug 27th, 2009
A new study helps to explain how leptin, a hormone produced by fat tissue, influences that motivation to eat.
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Aug 26th, 2009
KFC is testing consumer reception of their double down sandwich, consisting of two pieces of the Colonel’s original breaded fried chicken filets, bacon, Swiss cheese, pepper jack cheese and a topping dubbed “the Colonel’s sauce.” The sandwich part is the chicken – there is no bread used to make the Kentucky Fried Chicken double down sandwich.
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Aug 25th, 2009
A chemical compound found in unpasteurised food has been detected in unusually high levels in the red blood cells of pregnant women with the condition pre-eclampsia.
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Aug 22nd, 2009
Observational studies show that eating fruits and vegetables can prevent heart disease, but the evidence is somewhat weak. That might be the bad news. The good news is, eating fruits and vegetables can help fight obesity and diabetes which lead to heart disease, providing indirect benefits, combined with other healthy habits.
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Aug 21st, 2009
Summer is winding up and the heat is still on. In fact around the country we have broken heat records. As the heat increases, so does our frustration and discomfort levels. We can try to stay cool by going to air-conditioned places, swimming and heading for cooler climates. However, did you know that these final dog days of summer could be as close as your kitchen? Can we beat the heat by what we eat?
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Aug 20th, 2009
When it comes to battling widespread child health problems like obesity and cavities, schools can help parents by providing nutritious food and drink options.
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Aug 19th, 2009
Next time you are sitting at the movies eating your popcorn, remember that popcorn is a good source of antioxidants, which are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body.
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Aug 18th, 2009
We all know that a well balanced meal is essential for focus, so why do we trust our kids to fend for themselves in the school cafeteria? Packing a lunch is one way to ensure that your child will have a nutritious mid-day meal, and even help mold their eating habits for later years.
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Aug 16th, 2009
Record job losses and skyrocketing unemployment mean more free and reduced-cost meals for students in the United States this school year. It appears the government will have to step up to the plate in a way it has not needed to do for 41 years.
