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      Beef Recall Raises New Concerns

      April 13, 2012 /

      Tenderized beef is at the center of recall.

      Is it now necessary to label meat which has been through the tenderizing process?

      Because of an increased risk of bacterial contamination, some say the meat should be labeled.

      E. Coli contamination was at the center of the recall which included more than a ton of beef.

      Connecticut Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro said that the Wednesday recall involving some 2,057 pounds of ground and texturized beef from Town & Country Foods Inc. of Greene, Maine, underscores why consumers should be told when meat has been mechanically pierced with needles or blades.

      Quality Control, Wellness

      Putting An End To Obesity Trends Needs To Start In Childhood

      April 13, 2012 /

      Kids are going to have to make serious calorie cuts to avoid obesity as they get older.

      If current trends continue, childhood obesity will transition into adult obesity.

      In setting the Healthy People 2020 goals, the feds were more pragmatic. They hope to reduce the childhood obesity rate by 10 percent of the 2005-2008 levels, to 14.6 percent of children and teens. Getting there would require kids to cut 23 calories a day, on average. Teens, who are more likely to be obese than young children, would have to cut more.

      The good news is that obesity seems to be leveling off but even if the obesity epidemic has peaked, children are heavier than they have ever been in human history.

      Nutrition, Quality Control, Research

      What To Eat For Breakfast

      April 13, 2012 /

      What is the best thing to eat first thing in the morning?

      Although the ingredients are varied, the consensus is that fruit, whole grains and protein is the best combination to keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day.

      Eggs with a side of berries, oatmeal with nuts and whole grains with cottage cheese are nutritionally dense breakfast ideas that should appeal to many.

      Eating protein in the morning can reduce cravings and hunger throughout the day, according to a 2011 study published in Obesity. “Incorporating a healthy breakfast containing protein-rich foods can be a simple strategy for people to stay satisfied longer, and therefore, be less prone to snacking,” study author Heather Leidy, assistant professor in the department of nutrition and exercise physiology at the University of Missouri, said in a statement at the time.

      Starting your day off with a healthy breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day, gives you the energy you need to tackle your tasks and keeps satisfied enough to fight off food cravings.

      Nutrition, Wellness

      Diabetes Is An American Crisis

      April 11, 2012 /

      Gastric bypass surgery may sound drastic but diabetes has become a serious health issue for millions of Americans.

      The health care costs alone pose a threat the system not to mention the toll the disease takes on families and society at large.

      Getting this epidemic under control should be a top priority, however, is life threatening surgery the answer?

      Doctors, Health Care Policy, Health Insurance, Nutrition, Quality Control, Research, Resources, Wellness

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