Archive for August, 2009
« Previous EntriesVanilla Extract Scent Repels Mosquitoes
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
There are many products to keep mosquitoes away from you. Problem is that the spays are filled with chemicals like DEET. You have to decide if keeping the insects away now is a better long term choice than keeping your body chemical free.
To stop mosquitoes from spoiling your outdoor [...]
Tips to Stop Mosquito Bite Itching
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
This summer in Minnesota has been on the cool side with little rain. That means we didn’t fight mosquitoes - until this past week when we were camping. The pesky mosquitoes were out for blood - OURS!
I keep a bottle of water and Eucalyptus Essential Oil to help repel [...]
Walima Club:Iraqi cuisine(Egg plant Wraps,Date balls and Cardamom cookies,yum!)
Submitted by Health Nut
The Walima Cooking club celebrates Iraqi cuisine for the month of August with 3 palatable delicacies(one savory and two sweet).Thanks Arlette for the delectable picks.
Iraqi cuisine
Iraqi cuisine or Mesopotamian cuisine is Iraq’s traditional cuisine developed since antiquity in MeMesopotamia (Sumer, Akkad, Babylonia, Assyria). It is considered one of the oldest kitchens.
As Baghdad [...]
Mini Dobos Torta
Submitted by Health Nut
To do or Not to do was question for this month’s daring baker challenge.The aftermath of moving was tiring ,Ramadan commencing ,but the luscious 5 layered sponge cake was too tempting to skip and with a special day to celebrate,the decadent cake was the best dessert I could treat myself with.I baked [...]
Alli Weight Loss Pill Liver Damage Latest FDA News
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FDA says continue taking ALLI - for now
FDA is reviewing new safety information regarding reports of liver-related adverse events in patients taking orlistat. Orlistat is marketed in the United States as a prescription product, Xenical, and as an over-the-counter (OTC) product, Alli.
Xenical (orlistat 120mg) was approved as a prescription [...]
Alli Possible Cause of Liver Failure
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Aug. 24, 2009
Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 301-796-4668, siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA Issues Early Communication about Ongoing Safety Review of Weight Loss Drug Orlistat
Review includes both prescription drug Xenical and OTC drug Alli
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it is reviewing adverse event [...]
Reading Food Labels: Certified Biodynamic
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Biodynamic® farming is free of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in the same manner as certified organic farming. In order to qualify for Demeter Biodynamic® status a farm must first meet the same 3-year transition requirement that NOP certified organic farming requires.
What distinguishes a Demeter certified Biodynamic® farm from a [...]
Pineapple Ginger Chutney
Submitted by Health Nut
Except for the peeling part I totally enjoy pineapples.The last one we bought was so fully ripened and had to be used in a day.Why not make a tongue tickling chutney for a change?.The spice from Ginger and chili peppers balances the sweetness from the fruit,and lime juice adds a nice tang [...]
Chobani,the Greek Yogurt
Submitted by Health Nut
Savor the day. Be passionate about your work. Open your arms to family, friends, and to life itself.Chobani Greek Yogurt is more than just a delicious, protein-rich snack. It’s a celebration of the vibrant Mediterranean spirit.
- AgroFarma,Inc.
AgroFarma, Inc.,a NY based dairy product manufacturer founded by Hamdi Ulukaya, recently introduced a delicious new [...]
Good Gluten-free Alternatives - Part 2
Submitted by foodliterate
Keeping my word about other alternatives for those trying to live a gluten-free lifestyle, this week’s post is on some of the other seeds and grains available. Now, most if not all of these, are going to be more difficult to obtain outside of a health-food/specialty store, but that doesn’t mean you [...]
Spaghetti Squash For Low-Carb Meal
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
I grew up eating yellow crookneck squash coated with corn meal and fried.(I am a native Texan!) It was good but over the years I’ve gotten away from fried foods. I started eating my garden harvest of crookneck squash fried lightly in coconut oil and sprinkled with Himalayan salt. [...]
Antioxidant Vegetables
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
We know we need to eat more veggies. Maybe knowing the real benefit of eating veggies will help us actually eat them.
The consumption of vegetarian diets is associated with many benefits in our body. Regular consumption of fresh vegetables helps to prevent a number of disorders including cancers. The [...]
Ramadan Kareem!:Joy from Fasting to Feasting(Season II)
Submitted by Health Nut
RAMADAN KAREEM to all the viewers fasting this blessed month of Ramadan.
Celebrate the spirit of Ramadan ,join me and my good friend Lubna at Kitchen Flavours for Season II of Joy from Fasting to Feasting.Share your experiences ,hopes ,aspirations and perspectives this Ramadan besides the good food prepared for the Suhoor and [...]
Vegan(and Vegetarian) French Onion Soup in a Home made Bread Bowl
Submitted by Health Nut
I was always fascinated by the soups and stews served in the adorable bread bowls.Looks challenging but If you can bake a bread then these are unbelivebly simple to make.Vegan French onion soup is the simplest soup to serve in these bowls.It so happened I had to empty the pantry of onions [...]
Good Gluten-free Alternatives - Part 1
Submitted by foodliterate
As I stated in my last post, those who are gluten intolerant do have some options and you don’t have to have an issue with gluten to enjoy these! Perhaps the most common option these days (outside of corn) is quinoa. Let me tell you a bit more about it.
Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) [...]
Reading Food Lables: Rainforest Alliance Certified
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Continuing with the reading food labels series, today the focus is for the Rainforest Alliance Certified labels.
Look for this label on coffee, bananas, oranges, pineapples, cocoa, ferns, flowers and more.
Rainforest Alliance Certified agricultural and wood products are derived from farms and forests where water, soil and wildlife habitat are [...]
Fiery Habañero and Grilled Sweet Corn Salad
Submitted by Health Nut
Boxes Boxes everywhere,setting up a new home is quite a daunting task.Heat hitting its peak in Columbus(Ohio) added to the exhaustion.We have been surviving on bread & jam and maggie instant noodles for quite some time now. Thankfully with all the belongings reaching us safe and sound and most of unpacking done, [...]
What’s Wrong With “Natural” Vitamins?
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Natural is not the same as whole food based.
There is no FDA definition of ‘natural’. So all kinds of products can be labeled ‘natural’ and still be useless or harmful for consumers. What’s worse, the FDA will leave it undefined for the time being. This is a problem for [...]
Reading Food Labels: Certified Gluten-Free
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Part four, Reading Food Labels, is for folks who can’t eat Gluten.
GFCO seeks to improve the health of those living on a gluten-free diet by providing a system that ensures standards, which are based on sound scientific research.
GFCO provides consumers and manufacturers confidence in knowing, that products labeled with [...]
Reading Food Labels: Fair Trade Certified
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Part three of the Reading Food Labels is Fair Trade Certified.
What is Fair Trade Certified™?
Fair Trade Certified is an innovative, market-based approach to sustainable development that helps farmers and workers in the global South benefit from international trade. The Fair Trade Certified label offers consumers a simple way to [...]
Synthetic Vitamins - The Risks
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Look at the picture to the left, If you take one of these daily vitamins be assured you are taking synthetic vitamins.
Did you know taking synthetic vitamins are bad for your body? I didn’t for a long time!
Readers here know I’m extreme about the food my family eats. This [...]
Reading Food Labels: Certified Humane Raised and Handled
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
What do the labels on food, cosmetics, supplements or even clothes really mean?
The next few (actually 12) posts here on Whole Food and More will be about decoding food, skin care products, supplements, clothing and other everyday labels and knowing how important certain little stickers might be to you.
With [...]
When Good Protein Goes Bad - Gluten
Submitted by foodliterate
Ahhh summer - so beautiful, so busy! Seems like I always fall off the blog wagon this time of year (conferences, vacations, etc.), I hope you all understand. Today’s topic is gluten -a protein found in some grains.
First, what is gluten & where does it come from? When water is added to [...]
Adams Seasoning Salmonella Recall: Red Pepper Spice
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Adams Extract & Spice, LLC Announces Recall Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Jennifer Hawkes
1-888-672-1850 x208
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — August 07, 2009 — Adams Extract and Spice, LLC. is announcing a voluntary recall of products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The products contain a specific lot [...]
Multivitamin Use and Biological Age
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Keep Cells Young With MultiVitamin Use
A New Way to Stay Young?
According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 35 percent of American adults regularly use multivitamins.
Here’s an unexpected reason to count yourself among that group:
A recent study of more than 500 women shows that the cells of multivitamin [...]
