Can I eat whole grains if I have diabetes?
by WHFoodsYes, whole grains can make an excellent contribution to your Healthiest Way of Eating if you have been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The nutrient richness of whole grains-together with their very good fiber content-are reasons that...
Can vitamin D supplements prevent respiratory infections?
ConsumerReportsHealth.orgVitamin D clearly helps build and maintain strong bones. And in recent years a number of articles have suggested, though not proved, that insufficient levels of the vitamin are also linked to everything from breast cancer and tuberculosis to...
Do you pick up dropped food?
The Health AdvocateIn a recent study, researchers placed salmonella on wood, tile, and carpeting, and dropped a slice of bologna on the surfaces for 5, 30, or 60 seconds. With both wood and tile, more than 99 percent of the bacteria was transferred “nearly...
Latest News: 22 Brands of Whey Protein Recalled Due to Salmonella Concern
From Consumerlab.comThe FDA posted a recall notice involving 22 brands of whey protein powder due to potential contamination with salmonella. The recall was voluntarily initiated on March 10, 2011 by the manufacturer of the products, Vitalabs, Inc. of Jonesboro, GA,...
Perfect Pullup recalled
There’s weakness in numbers; Perfect Pullup recalled By Consumer Reports Relax, big guy, you’re not packing on the pounds. You’re suddenly lying on the floor because your Perfect Pullup device is flawed and prone to cracking, so it’s been...
Why Naps Make You Smarter
By Stephanie Pappas A good night’s sleep is crucial to storing knowledge learned earlier in the day — that much was known. Now, a new study finds that getting shut-eye before you learn is important, too. Volunteers who took a 100-minute nap before launching into an...
Guess What’s In the Picture [Common Food]
By Fooducate1. pepper corns2. small furry animal poop3. canola oil4. none of the aboveAnswer below.What you need to know:The picture above is of rapeseeds. When crushed, these seeds produce canola oil.Here are some more interesting facts:1. Rapeseed is a bright yellow...
What Goes in to Aunt Jemima’s “Original Syrup”?
From FooducateAunt Jemima is a brand that’s been around for over 100 years. It conjures thoughts of Southern hospitality. It’s comforting to know a brand has been around that long. You can probably trust it..And thus, many people buy their pancake kit (mix + syrup)...
Why only about 5% of the world population is fluoridated and more than 50% of these people live in North America?
Despite dental pressure, 99% of western continental Europe has rejected, banned, or stopped fluoridation due to environmental, health, legal, or ethical concernsOnly about 5% of the world population is fluoridated and more than 50% of these people live in North...