Fast Food Salads? Really?

With the obesity problem in the US growing steadily, fast food outlets have been subject to a lot of criticism for ‘over-sized’ portions, menus full of ‘fatty’ foods and the lack of nutrition guidance to customers. McDonald’s, in a bid to turn things around and champion the fight against obesity launched a set of new entree salads, served up with signature salad dressings by Paul Newman.... [Read more]

Canapés – Fabulous Party Food

Canapés are generally an instant hit at any party. They might look difficult to create, but they are not. Here are a few tips on how to create delicious canapés: • Choose seasonal produce; use the most basic food items. For instance, you could team up asparagus with melted butter and pepper and salt, served with hollandaise as a dip. • Look around for creative ways of using your crockery and... [Read more]

Keeping Food Safe

Recent research into public health indicates that the amount of harmful bacteria in our food is up by as much as five fold, compared to 1942. Food safety specialists however say that this does not indicate that the food we consume is unsafe – but that it points towards the advancement of technology which is now able to detect far more micro organisms than was possible in 1942. Anyways, here are a... [Read more]

Basic Types of Salt

Salt is an essential item in cooking. In fact it is an essential item for the human body. Salt has played an integral part in human lives for thousands of years. According to Pliny the Elder, the Roman historian, the Roman soldiers were paid in salt and it from that act that the word Salary is derived from. Salt has (in surprising ways) come a long way since then. Now we find a variety of Salts like... [Read more]

Food and Gift Packages are a Welcome Gift

When it comes to giving gifts to friends and family, sending home and garden products adds a personalized touch and tells them that you know what they like. Some of the best gifts that you can give are unique food and drink options such as cookie and chocolate baskets from Become.com. Everyone appreciates a delicious treat and food and drink gifts are a perfect way to show you care. If that special... [Read more]

Bitter Melon Salad: Great Asian Salad Idea for Busting Bad Blood Sugar

Diabetes Mellitus is one of those diseases that creeps up on you, and if ignored can bring about a plethora of complications which are often irreversible. Even though medications are available, nothing beats diet therapy when controlling blood sugar. In Asia and South America, there grows an herb-like vegetable known as bitter gourd or bitter melon. The vegetable is green and oblong in shape, with... [Read more]

High Smoking Point Oils

High smoking point oils are best for deep frying needs. This is because they can absorb a lot of heat before they start to smoke and burn. The following are some types of those oils that you can use. 1. Peanut oil – Extracted by pressing the peanut and the kernel, this oil quite healthy for consumption. This is because it does not contain any type of fats that can affect the heart negatively.... [Read more]

Multiple uses of White Vinegar

Although many of you may not realize it, white vinegar is a versatile product. It has many uses apart from being used in foods. White vinegar can be made from a variety of foods such as Rice, corn, rye, barley, wheat and even beetroot and potatoes. Basically, it can be made from almost anything that has high starch content. If you have had your room painted and the paint smell was still lingering... [Read more]

Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study (HealthDay)

HealthDay – THURSDAY, July 29 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss has been noted among patients who’ve had a knee or hip replacement, a new study says. The rest is here: Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study (HealthDay)  Read More →

Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug (Reuters)

Reuters – Overweight volunteers who took Orexigen’s experimental drug Contrave, designed to reduce cravings, lost about 13 pounds (6 kg) over a year, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday. More: Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug (Reuters)  Read More →

In Young Girls, Obesity Linked to Early Puberty, Analysis Reveals (HealthDay)

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) — Obesity is associated with early puberty in young girls, according to a researcher who analyzed more than 100 reports on the issue. More here: In Young Girls, Obesity Linked to Early Puberty, Analysis Reveals (HealthDay)  Read More →

‘Excellence’ centers no better for bariatric surgery (Reuters)

Reuters – For weight-loss surgery, “Centers of Excellence” may not be any safer than their undistinguished peers, a study of 25 Michigan hospitals suggests. Read the original here:  ‘Excellence’ centers no better for bariatric surgery (Reuters)  Read More →

Complications From Weight-Loss Surgery ‘Relatively Low’ (HealthDay)

HealthDay – TUESDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) — Weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, in the state of Michigan has a relatively low rate of serious complications, a new study suggests. View original post here:  Complications From Weight-Loss Surgery ‘Relatively Low’ (HealthDay)  Read More →