Omega-3 deficiency may be hurting our hearts Oct 24, 2009
While other dietary factors such as increased consumption of calories, trans fats, and sugar undoubtedly contributed, our essential fatty acid imbalance is a key player in most of these illnesses. More stories from Prevention. (MSNBC -- Health)
District Corner: Todays school lunch is not our old school lunch Oct 22, 2009
The staff s enthusiasm and dedication to healthy food results in school meals that are healthier than ever and include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, reduced or zero trans fats, baked items rather than fried all prepared with healthful cooking techniques. Equally impressive is the creativity and energy on display daily and our children are reaping the rewards. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Study finds Freshman 15 is actually 2.7 Oct 21, 2009
As a general rule, Bon Appetits stand is to include a large variety of healthy options, as well as taking typical menu staples and making them healthier by including whole grains, avoiding trans fats and using healthier fats, such as extra virgin olive oil and yogurt in place of sour cream. . (Washington University Student Life, MO)
America becoming nanny state? Oct 15, 2009
Then you have trans fat ban in California ... LESLIE MARSHALL. RADIO TALK SHOW HOST: Well, I don't smoke, and I've lost over 50 pounds from last year, Bill, so maybe the trans fats was a good thing here in California. (Fox News)
Easy Fat Free Hummus Oct 14, 2009
Eliminating spreads that are high in saturated or trans fats can have a hugely positive effect on overall health. In addition to the dangers of consuming trans fats, which include , one tablespoon of butter, margarine or mayonnaise contains a whopping 100 calories. (Suite101.com)
Protective Role For Copper In Alzheimer’s Disease Oct 14, 2009
16, 2006) Among older adults whose diets are high in saturated and trans fats, a high intake of copper may be associated with an accelerated rate of decline in thinking, learning and memory abilities. (May 2, 2007) Copper is an essential part of our lives. (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Eat a Heart-Healthy Diet Oct 7, 2009
Limit your intake of saturated and trans fats, found in many forms of butter, fatty meats, fast food, desserts and creamy condiments such as mayonnaise. Reduce cholesterol in your diet, found in organ meats, pork and sausage, and whole-fat dairy products. (MEDLINEplus)
Food 'Tattoos' An Alternative To Labels For Identifying Fruit Oct 6, 2009
4, 2008) The food industry has made progress in reducing the trans fat content in its products since a 2003 labeling mandate by the Food and Drug Administration, but consumers should still read labels to be. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Happy birthday, Red China Oct 1, 2009
The facts on trans fats ... The ongoing rejection by Food Standards Australia New Zealand of mandatory labelling of trans fats on food products is another case in point ... Unchecked consumption of trans fats can lead to a high total blood cholestero 00004000 l level, a major risk factor for heart disease, the leading single cause of death in Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Parmesan-crusted chicken fingers Sep 30, 2009
Nutrition information per serving : 204 calories; 24 calories from fat; 3 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 72 mg cholesterol; 13 g carbohydrate; 32 g protein; 0 g fiber; 339 mg sodium. Tags. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Catalytic Catamarans: Common Industrial Catalyst Sports Rafts Made Of Platinum Sep 26, 2009
But hydrogenation also results in the production of trans fats, which have. (May 4, 2007) A research team composed of electrochemists and materials scientists from two continents has produced a new form of the industrially-important metal platinum: 24-facet nanocrystals whose catalytic. (Science Daily)
Wildlife: Just a luxury? Sep 25, 2009
Because they were swimming around the dinosaurs and are still here today biting human flesh, probably finding it of bad taste and very recently full of trans fat. Let's forget dogma and have a really close look at nature history. (BBC News -- Science)
Pancreatic Fat Levels May Help Predict Diabetes Sep 24, 2009
4, 2008) The food industry has made progress in reducing the trans fat content in its products since a 2003 labeling mandate by the Food and Drug Administration, but consumers should still read labels to be. (May 7, 2008) It has long been known that type 2 diabetes is linked to obesity, particularly fat inside the belly. (Science Daily)
Taste of the East Sep 23, 2009
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 445 calories; 113 calories from fat; 13 g fat (5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 15 mg cholesterol; 67 g carbohydrate; 14 g protein; 6 g fiber; 161 mg sodium ... Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 446 calories; 218 calories from fat; 24 g fat (8 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 78 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrate; 21 g protein; 4 g fiber; 499 mg sodium. (Montana Standard, MT)
Friday, May 4, 2007 (2) Sep 22, 2009
"I would love to see the health department inspect their cooking oil records and oil quality. I will bet they use the poorest trans fat cooking oil, and that they that clogs arteries and that the oil is used way past the time to change it! With no water hook up, does anyone think the water they use all day is fresh?" I would love. "Leave the taco wagons alone. Everyone knows what they are going to get when they order from the wagons. To hold the wagons to the same standard as 'brick and mortar'... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Dairy-Free Creamy Salad Dressing Re... Sep 21, 2009
Nasoya Nayonaise is gluten-free, lactose free, contains no casein, has no trans fat and is a Kosher product. According to Nasoya, " is a cholesterol free, non-dairy vegi-dressing and spread. It is made with organic soybeans and without eggs. It's all-natural and contains no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors. Regular Nayonaise has 70% fewer calories than mayonnaise.". (Suite101.com)
First They Came for the Marlboros Sep 20, 2009
e., trans fat, which eateries in the five boroughs. But restaurants adapted to that rule without much fuss, as they did to the city ordinance requiring them to post calorie counts on their menus. (Slate)
Newsom wants to charge stores that sell sodas Sep 19, 2009
In recent years, city officials have banned the sale of cigarettes in pharmacies, added a fee to packs of cigarettes, required chain restaurants to display calories and fat content on menus, and created a program to recognize restaurants that don't serve trans fats. Jim Lazarus, vice president of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, said the group opposes the soda tax. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sweet And Sour Sep 19, 2009
We've already let the government criminalize tobacco, fossil fuels and trans fat. Will we now let Washington add sugar to its index of forbidden substances. (Investors Business Daily)
Guest commentary: Longtime reporter says good-bye Sep 18, 2009
In my three years here, I ve seen Cambridge hire a new police commissioner, ban trans fat at restaurants and start its own science festival, complete with a giant hamster wheel. Cambridge certainly is a unique place. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Versatile wrap for $2 Sep 18, 2009
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 439 calories; 182 calories from fat; 20 g fat (7 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 85 mg cholesterol; 32 g carbohydrate; 32 g protein; 3 g fiber; 1216 mg sodium. Tags. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Cream puff that makes fat go 'poof' Sep 17, 2009
1/4 cup less-fat margarine (with about 8 grams of fat per tablespoon and no trans fat) or a light margarine (with 5 grams of fat per tablespoon). 1/16 teaspoon salt. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obesity, Bowel Movements, and Fats ... Sep 17, 2009
He reported that monounsaturated fats are good and trans fats are bad and never okay to eat. For example, American cheese is a bad fat and guacamole and walnuts are good fats. (Suite101.com)
Bastianich reflects on Italy in new cookbook Sep 16, 2009
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 659 calories; 274 calories from fat; 30 g fat (12 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 72 mg cholesterol; 59 g carbohydrate; 35 g protein; 1 g fiber; 827 mg sodium. (Recipe from Lidia Matticchio Bastianich's "Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy," Alfred A. Knopf, 2009). (Montana Standard, MT)
Food Habits Are More Important Than Most Important Obesity Risk Gene Sep 15, 2009
23, 2008) Eating saturated fats from butter, cream and meat, as well as trans fats found in hydrogenated oils can boost our risk of cardiovascular disease, while consuming mono-unsaturated fat can be good for. (July 4, 2009) Research has identified a new gene associated with diabetes, together with a mechanism that makes obese mice less susceptible to diabetes. (Science Daily)
"Smart Choices" Food Label Misleading? Sep 15, 2009
For example, foods cannot exceed "nutrients to limit" including: total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, added sugars and sodium. Additionally, products must include one or more "nutrients to encourage," such as vitamin C, or provide at least a one-half serving from at least one "food group to encourage," such as vegetables. (CBS News)
DOCTOR IS IN: Controlling your cholesterol Sep 15, 2009
While it is a fact that diet and exercise play crucial roles in controlling cholesterol, eating too many fatty foods especially those high in saturated fat and trans fat is the primary cause of high cholesterol ... Even more detrimental to cholesterol levels are trans fats, artificially created during food processing when liquid oils are converted into solid fats a process called hydrogenation ... Many fried restaurant foods and commercially baked goods contain trans fats, as well as... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Sin taxes give eatery owners heartburn Sep 10, 2009
New York City officials awhile back took the extraordinary step of banning artery-clogging trans fats from restaurants. And health officials thererequire chain eateries to publicly post foods calorie content. (Florida Today)
Scalp Psoriasis Treatment Sep 9, 2009
The grease and oil from these foods have trans fats which can aggravate psoriasis symptoms. According to The Psoriasis Cure by Lisa LeVan (Penguin Group USA, May 1, 1999), charcoal grilled foods have toxins that can cause the formation of harmful free radicals. (Suite101.com)
A simple and sweet baked apple Sep 9, 2009
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 308 calories; 76 calories from fat; 9 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 8 mg cholesterol; 62 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 6 g fiber; 130 mg sodium. (Recipe adapted from Rebecca Katz' "The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen", Celestial Arts, 2009). (Sioux City Journal)
Cholesterol-Lowering Diets Sep 9, 2009
As stated in the introduction, saturated fat is what you really want to watch here, as well as any products containing trans fats. Common food choices that contain these are high-fat dairy products, vegetable oil, fried or deep-fried foods, butter, liver, cookies, crackers, and any other commercially processed foods. (Fox News)
Top 10 nutrition stories of last two decades Sep 9, 2009
Trans fat is the label's newest addition ... The AHA, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, and the Dietary Guidelines all urge limiting both saturated and trans fats as a result of their roles in promoting heart disease. (CNN)
Fresh food menu at Stanford Hospital fares well Sep 8, 2009
Other area hospitals have experimented with varied food options - Kaiser Permanente offers Northern California patients local, sustainably grown fruit, hormone-free milk and zero trans fat menus. But Stanford Hospital administrators believe Farm Fresh is the first program of its kind, with a larger selection of organic, locally produced food for all meals and a focus on nutrition education designed to be used beyond the bedside. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tipshelp pack a perfect school lunch Sep 8, 2009
But first, a couple of rules: No trans fats. Keep sugar less than 12 grams. (MSNBC -- Health)
Heat is on to improve school nutrition efforts Sep 7, 2009
They've increased whole grains and fiber and reduced fat, including eliminating trans fat from 95 percent of products; they've reduced salt and sugar, processed and breaded items, and this fall, they're reintroducing whole muscle meat -- a piece of roasted chicken -- to the school lunch menu. Mr. Peck is particularly excited about the Peak Harvest of Western PA initiative. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Brookline health inspectors catch trans fat at Stop & Shop Sep 6, 2009
Brookline health inspectors catch trans fat at Stop & Shop - Brookline, MA - Brookline TAB ... Brookline health inspectors catch trans fat at Stop & Shop ... It seems Brookline health inspectors have kept their word about enforcing the town s two-year-old ban on trans fat. (Brookline TAB, MA)
When parents try to control every littlebite Sep 4, 2009
Even when parents are vigilant about limiting junk foods in their homes, kids grow up surrounded by fast food and high-calorie snacks loaded with high-fructose corn syrup and trans fats. But nutritionist Andrea Giancoli believes that allowing only good foods like fruits and vegetables and banning bad foods can actually inflame kids desire for the forbidden goodies. (MSNBC -- Health)
Nonagenarian Researcher Petitions FDA To Ban Trans Fats Sep 4, 2009
4, 2009) "I request to ban trans fats from the American diet." ... Thus begins a 3,000-word petition to the Food and Drug Administration, the work of a man on a dogged, decades-old crusade to eradicate trans fats from food ... Fred Kummerow, a 94-year-old University of Illinois veterinary biosciences professor emeritus who still conducts research on the health effects of trans fats in the diet, filed the petition with the FDA last month. (Science Daily)
Your best defense for a snack attack Sep 3, 2009
Limited in trans fat (less than. 5 grams). (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Platinum Nanocatalyst Could Aid Drugmakers Sep 2, 2009
But hydrogenation also results in the production of trans fats, which have. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels Offer Savory Twist for School Lunches Sep 1, 2009
The company is proud that its pretzels are made in a nut-free facility, a great source of whole grains and free from trans fats, preservatives and hydrogenated oils. "Because our pretzels are made in a nut-free facility kids with nut allergies too can enjoy our pretzels without worrying about any effects on their health," says Holstein. (PR Newswire)
Schools must lead healthy foods effort Aug 30, 2009
We need to ban added trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup, additives, colorings, hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals in school food - they are making our children sick. One way to help kids eat "real food" is to give them good choices - let's put salad bars in every school and ban all "a la carte" offerings. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
SlimShots Making Portion Control Easy: Studies Show Eating Less Key to Weight Loss, Not Exercise Aug 29, 2009
Find the Truth About Trans Fat. Diet Pills That Work for $0. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Foods Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids Aug 29, 2009
If foods rich in ALA are the only dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids, it is important to limit saturated and trans fats in the diet as both can interfere with the conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA.. Daily Recommended Intake for Omega-3s. (Suite101.com)
Newsweek: Obesity on the rise in Africa Aug 29, 2009
In the cities, they encountered a new world of less energy-demanding jobs and a plentiful supply of fried, cheap meats laden with trans fats. Despite the growing problem, many sub-Saharan Africans do not find the region's increasing waistline to be of concern. (MSNBC -- International)
San Antonio, restaurants develop healthy options Aug 27, 2009
They're hoping that a voluntary program will result in healthier menu items without resorting to trans fat bans or calorie-posting requirements. On Thursday, they're scheduled to announce the first agreement at a downtown Tex-Mex restaurant. (KSLA.com, LA)
Top Marks for Omega from Preschool to High School and Beyond Aug 27, 2009
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Heart group: Cut back — way back — on extra sugar Aug 25, 2009
Find the Truth About Trans Fat. Authentic Sugar On Sale Save 30% Off Sugar. (Yahoo News)
Kraft touts efforts to skip corn syrup Aug 25, 2009
(Crains) First it was fat, then it was trans fat, and now it's corn syrup ... Starbucks removed HFCS and trans fat from products in its bakery case this summer. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Eat Fats That Give Something Back Aug 23, 2009
Types of fat include: unsaturated fat, essential fatty acids, saturated fat, and lastly trans fats ... Fats that dont give much back are saturated fats and trans fats ... We want to consume a moderate amount of saturated fat (contained in animal products) and avoid trans fats completely. (The Insiders -- Arizona Prep)
How to Eat Healthy at the Iowa State Fair Aug 23, 2009
A case could easily be made that state fairs remain the worst place to find healthy food but there is general agreement that Iowa's famous fair held for 11 days in mid-August is offering a few more nutritious options, including more foods cooked in trans fat free oil. The trick is finding the stuff and getting more fairgoers to eat it. (Time.com)
Easy ways to tap olive oil's goodness Aug 22, 2009
It has the taste of butter with 50 percent less cholesterol, zero grams of trans fat per serving and 45 percent less saturated fat than traditional butter. The product is available in a seven-ounce, resealable container. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Kathleen Parker: Beware dubious ingredients in health care recipe Aug 20, 2009
The company's focus is on whole foods rather than those (processed by man white bread, chips, cookies) with sweeteners, preservatives, trans fats and artificial additives. Abundant research has established the link between processed foods and weight gain. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
A market force roils health care Aug 20, 2009
Whole Foods, as the name suggests, is what we used to call a "health food store." The company's focus is on whole foods rather than those with sweeteners, preservatives, trans fats and artificial additives. Abundant research has established the link between processed foods and weight gain. (Albany Times Union)
LETTER: Less 'coverage,' more real insurance needed Aug 20, 2009
And that the breakfast consists of 50% high fructose corn syrup, 40% trans fat, and 10% artificial flavors and colors, because that's what the most powerful players in the industry lobbied the government into prescribing. Or how about clothes. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Needham Health Matters: Managing the trans fat ban transition Aug 20, 2009
On March 10, the Needham Board of Health approved a regulation to phase out artificial trans fat in all Needham restaurants and other food service establishments ... We are offering some resources on what alternative products they could purchase to replace their trans fat products ... Many of our permitted food establishments have already converted to trans fat-free products, since their suppliers have been offering more alternative products and because these products are healthier. (Needham Tab, MA)
Feeding hungry kids Aug 19, 2009
But most foods marketed for the lunch box are highly processed and might contain trans fat, high-fructose corn syrup and a host of preservatives. Good Medicine, a publication from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, lists the five worst packaged kids meals in its summer edition. (Montana Standard, MT)
The next health frontier: Chronic diseases in Africa Aug 17, 2009
For instance, among the many findings from Harvard s Nurses Health Study, which has examined lifestyle factors of 121,700 nurses for 33 years, has been critical knowledge about the heart-clogging effects of trans fat, common in processed foods. Those findings led to mandatory national food labeling laws and local restaurant bans on trans fat in New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and California. (Boston Globe)
A Healthy Diet after Gallbladder Su... Aug 16, 2009
Choose foods without hydrogenated or trans fats - this means no margarine, and few processed foods. Fried foods, spicy foods, and soft drinks should be taken out of the diet after gallbladder surgery altogether. (Suite101.com)
10 things you need to know about paint Aug 15, 2009
Like trans fats in food, paint manufacturers are touting no- and low-VOC paints ... And like trans fats, a zero-VOC rating doesn't mean zero. (AZCentral -- Home)
Recipe for lentil soup Aug 13, 2009
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 166 calories; 66 calories from fat; 7 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrate; 8 g protein; 5 g fiber; 743 mg sodium. Tags. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Breaking the fast with a fast lentil soup Aug 12, 2009
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 166 calories; 66 calories from fat; 7 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrate; 8 g protein; 5 g fiber; 743 mg sodium. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal)
What is a Healthy Diet and Healthy ... Aug 11, 2009
Amount of Saturated and Trans Fat ... In addition one should limit the amounts of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium eaten ... Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet. (Suite101.com)
Fast Teen Weight Loss Secrets Aug 8, 2009
Teens need to cut out the processed foods that are full of sugar, like pre-packaged cakes and cookies, fried foods and greasy foods, and foods which contain trans fats and saturated fats. Simply by cutting out these foods, teens can start to lose weight quickly. (Suite101.com)
Feehery: Tax promise could cost Obama his job Aug 7, 2009
Indeed, the president signed a sharp increase in the federal tax on tobacco, which hits lower income people who happen to smoke the hardest, and there are many plans on the board that include new taxes on soft drinks, beer, wine, trans fats, gasoline and a myriad of other items enjoyed by many Americans who don't happen to be rich. It is income tax rates where the Democrats can most be expected to increase taxes on middle-class earners. (CNN -- US)
