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Prunes, an Unsung Osteoporosis Hero |
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
When we think of strong bones, calcium and Vitamin D often come to mind. We seldom acknowledge the many other vitamins and minerals that play a crucial role in bone health. In fact, it seems scientists are still unraveling the many pieces of the osteoporosis puzzle, and as they do, new “superfoods” emerge. |
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
I was recently introduced to a new potential superfood, chia seeds. Like most people, my first reaction was chia what? Is that the same as a chia pet? In a way, yes. Chia pets are grown using the chia seeds, but as it turns out, these tiny little bits of food pack quite a bit of nutritional merit and some cooking and baking versatility to boot! |
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NIH Recommendations for Food Allergy Research |
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
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NIH, June 2007 – On June 5, the National Institute of Health (NIH) released the Report from the NIH Panel on Food Allergy Research. At the request of Congress, this Panel of national and international food allergy experts convened in March 2006. Their report prioritized a list of recommendations that called for clinical trials to evaluate new approaches to food allergy prevention and treatment; the investigation of probably food allergy causes; preclinical studies on allergen structure; and a look into the feasibility of an international registry for food allergic reactions to facilitate the design of clinical studies. |
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Flaxseed Shows Promise in Cancer Treatment |
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Monday, 11 June 2007 |
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NIH Report, June 2007 - Flaxseed has been making an appearance in many forms on Go Dairy Free. We like its nutritional profile, and the ease of adding it to smoothies and other “raw” recipes. When combined with water, ground flaxseed can also act as an egg substitute in baking. But beyond its versatility and Omega-3 benefits, it seems there may be one more reason to consider adding flaxseed to your diet, potential cancer protection. |
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Could Lower Organic Prices be a Reality? |
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Monday, 11 June 2007 |
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Study, Society of Chemical Industry, June 2007 - Organics seem to be such an important topic for special dieters. The health and social implications encourage vegans, the GMO concerns of conventional foods fuel food allergy moms, and the rest of us just like the idea of food that hasn't been chemically treated. |
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New Bite-Sized Chocolates from Endangered Species |
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Monday, 11 June 2007 |
Endangered Species, June 2007 - Just in time for Father’s Day, Endangered Species has added several new flavors to their bite-sized product line. The miniature chocolate bars come in individually wrapped .35-ounce "bites," and are packaged in single serving bags. Catching the antioxidant wave, all of the new bite varieties fall within their dark chocolate line: |
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Monday, 11 June 2007 |
Foods Matter, June 2007 - Professor Anthony Campbell and Dr Stephanie Matthews, who first looked into lactose for Foods Matter eighteen months ago (on the FM website at http://tinyurl.com/2aosqz or in FM Mar 06) delve deeper into lactose intolerance and how to structure a low lactose diet. |
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Exploring the Possibilities of Turmeric |
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Tuesday, 05 June 2007 |
Jackie Ford, The Vegan Diet - Turmeric, the golden spice of India, was often referred to as a "poor man's saffron" in the West. This was no longer the case. In the East, particularly India, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years for health, cooking and dyeing, it has always been highly valued. |
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