Archive for April, 2010
Got milk? Maybe yes, maybe no
Thursday, April 29th, 2010The National Milk Producers Federation says that if it doesn’t come from a cow, it isn’t milk. That would be soy, rice or almond milk. The federation has written to the Food and Drug Administration asking that the term “milk” be reserved for cow’s milk, although it’s OK with also using the word for goat, [...]
Laughter Can Stimulate a Dull Appetite
Thursday, April 29th, 2010And dull people, but that’s another story. Researchers say that laughing can boost the appetite in the same way that exercise does. The finding could end up helping people eat more when they’re sick or depressed. The study contends that “Laughercise” or repetitive “mirthful laughter” boosts the immune system. I don’t doubt it. Just as [...]
Adults say that school lunches aren’t getting healthier
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010Efforts to improve school lunches have begun across the country, but many adults say the food still doesn’t make the grade. Over half of Americans (55%) say the nutritional quality of the food served at their local schools is “only fair” or “poor.” About 63% of parents with school-age children feel that way. About half [...]
Beef Soup, Stroganoff Mix Recalled Due to Salmonella Concerns
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010MiDAS Foods International of Oak Park, Michigan is recalling Instant Beef Soup dry mix and Instant Beef Stroganoff sauce mix because it may be contaminated with salmonella, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weak immune systems. Those infected with salmonella often experience fever, [...]
Red Wine May Protect Brain From Stroke Damage
Friday, April 23rd, 2010Drinking Red wine may protect the brain from damage following a stroke, according to a new study. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University fed mice a small dose of resveratrol, a compound found in the skins and seeds of red grapes. Two hours later, researchers induced a stroke in the mice by cutting off their blood [...]
