Jack Cross: Staple foods, supplement seniors shouldnt live without Nov 15, 2009
Broccoli A good source of multiple nutrients including vitamins K, C, E, B, plus calcium and iron. Broccoli has been found to protect against cancer, heart disease, stroke and macular degeneration. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Meeting the Nutritional Needs of Ch... Nov 15, 2009
Children will generally develop similar tastes to their parents so if mum and dad refuse to eat broccoli, it stands to reason that the child will probably refuse to eat it as well. It is also important to remember that it does take time for new tastes to be accepted. (Suite101.com)
4 Foods That May Prevent Prostate Cancer Nov 14, 2009
It turns out mom was right: You should really eat your broccoli ... Although it s still not clear which of the many beneficial chemicals or compounds found in broccoli is most responsible for protecting your health, sulforaphane has been the most widely investigated ... Regardless of how broccoli helps, it s clear that it is a potent anti-prostate cancer veggie. (Fox News)
Strictly healthy Nov 14, 2009
PROTECTING BONES Make sure you get enough calcium-rich foods like dairy foods, broccoli and dried apricots. Weight-bearing exercise - like walking, dancing and running - helps you build stronger bones. (BBC News -- UK)
Coffee Break: Compound Brewing New Research In Colon, Breast Cancer Nov 14, 2009
13, 2009) A compound in coffee has been found to be estrogenic in studies by Texas AgriLife Research scientists. Though the studies have not been conducted to determine recommended consumption amounts, scientists say the compound, called trigonelline or "trig," may be a factor in estrogen-dependent breast cancer but beneficial against colon cancer development. (Science Daily)
Senior Cares: Foods seniors shouldnt go without Nov 13, 2009
BROCCOLI A good source of multiple nutrients including vitamins K, C, E, B, plus calcium and iron. BLUEBERRIES Always a New England favorite, blueberries are among the top fruits and vegetables for antioxidants. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Teen prevention program refocuses to nutrition, fruit-throwing Nov 13, 2009
In the spirit of participation, Bloomington chef Paul Stroup threw food -- sweet potato, an orange, broccoli -- at students. Smith, a Normal Community West senior, caught a lot of information. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Should chocolate milk be banned in schools? Nov 13, 2009
something green like celery, broccoli, green jello ( ha) or even green beans with butter would have given it a little color ... The little calcium that does manage to be digested isn t comparable to the amount you get from sources like broccoli and spinach or soy products. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
COOK/Cookbook arrives in time for holidays Nov 12, 2009
2 cups cooked broccoli, drained ... Mix broccoli, onion, green pepper, and cheese in pie plate ... Pour over broccoli mixture in a pie plate. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Hard-hit community learns to grow food Nov 12, 2009
She and her husband, Josh, have enjoyed watching their four children eat broccoli straight from the garden, and have become experts on all things zucchini: zucchini bread, zucchini muffins, zucchini cakes, zucchini spaghetti sauce, hamburgers mixed with zucchini. Every Tuesday evening, the families came to plant, weed and finally harvest, with the help of Wilmington teachers and volunteer "master gardeners" from the community. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
David Miller, Greensburg Central Catholic / Joelle Kissell, Latrobe (Today) Nov 12, 2009
I love their broccoli cheddar soup in a bread bowl. It's the best ever. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Simple Questionaire Can Identify Patients At High Risk For Lung Cancer, Study Suggests Nov 12, 2009
11, 2009) A study featured in the November issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology confirms the success of a simple questionnaire designed to identify patients at high risk of lung cancer. Initiated in 2001, the current study confirmed 18 cases of cancer of the original 430 patients who qualified as high risk after completing a five-minute questionnaire. (Science Daily)
Goggin: Web sites that offer suitable games for kids Nov 11, 2009
1 16-ounce package frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts. 1 tablespoon cornstarch. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sustainable Salads Nov 11, 2009
In the middle of the pack are the tree crops, like avocados and oranges, and at the clean end of the list you'll find broccoli, leafy greens, beans and grainswhich are grown with an average of less than 3 pounds of pesticide per acre. (Remember, we're talking about risks to the planet here, not risks to individual health. (Slate)
Traders say they have no choice but to raise prices of vegetables Nov 11, 2009
Other greens experiencing price increase include tomatoes (from RM2 to RM3,80 per kilo), broccoli (RM7 to RM9), lemons (RM5 to RM8), cucumber (RM1. 80 to RM2. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tight Times? Healthy Food Still In Reach Nov 11, 2009
Kindrick suggested putting chopped vegetables such as carrots and broccoli into pasta dishes to add nutritional value and help stretch the meal into leftovers for another day. Generic brands can also help you save without lowering taste or nutrition. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Fruit: The secret weapon in parents' nutritional arsenal Nov 11, 2009
Published: Monday, August 24, 2009 12:00 AM CDT (ARA) - Parents, let's face it -- the average child will never really fall in love with Brussels sprouts, broccoli or cauliflower. But few kids object to fruit, making it easier to help children tap into its wealth of health benefits. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Thai Spicy Fish McDippers, and other examples of fast-food you cant get in the United States Nov 11, 2009
In Poland they had fried broccoli available as well as "salad cream". which turned out to be regular ol' mayonnaise. (Harper's Magazine)
The time has come to talk of cabbages Nov 9, 2009
It's also kale (Chinese and assorted others) and collards, savoy, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, broccolini and broccoflower, cauliflower, turnips and turnip greens and kohlrabi ... Black aphids gave us the most trouble; green aphids often provide some unwanted and unnervingly camouflaged protein supplement in homegrown broccoli here ... Keeping such broccoli underwater for an hour or two before cooking worked pretty well to get them out, or maybe we've eaten a lot of aphids and lived to tell of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Transforming a small garden with a big problem Nov 9, 2009
On a late-autumn day, the beds are filled with bountiful peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, chard, kale, mustard greens, broccoli, spinach, romaine lettuce and arugula. Lopez says that over the summer, sunflowers and sweet corn plants soared to dizzying heights, as if in competition to reach the sky. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Eat Well Be Fit in Needham: Tips for kids on how to stay fit Nov 9, 2009
with dinner: 1/2 cup broccoli (about 2 big spears) and 1 cup of salad. 2. (Needham Tab, MA)
Feed Your Family on $10 a Day! Nov 8, 2009
If broccoli is less expensive at the grocery store that day, use that. -What about frozen veggies. (CBS News)
Big fall deals Nov 8, 2009
But we also recommend dishes like orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe. Many of the dishes feature house-made pasta, such as Cordolona, a rope pasta with pork polpettini, red sauce, oregano, pecorino and bread crumbs. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Potato, Carrot & Kale Soup with Iri... Nov 7, 2009
Although vegetables such as kale and broccoli can be eaten, extreme variations in usage can be problematic. Discuss the use of kale with a doctor if taking anticoagulants. (Suite101.com)
Elizabeth Davies: Realize what youre spending money on Nov 7, 2009
Of course, if that redheaded mother wants to fight against new taxes on actual necessities toilet paper, meat or broccoli then I ve got her back. Elizabeth Davies writes for the Rockford Register Star in Rockford, Ill. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Click to read:Hasan Likely "Lone Wolf," Officials Say Nov 7, 2009
Before the shooting, neighbor Patricia Villa said Hasan had days before the rampage and gave her some frozen broccoli, some spinach, T-shirts, shelves and a new Quran, the Muslim holy book. She said he returned on Thursday morning and gave her his air mattress, several briefcases and a desk lamp. (CBS News)
Senior Neighbors: Nov. 5 Nov 6, 2009
Tuesday: Greek chicken, lemon olive rice, broccoli and red pepper, wheat bread, frosted birthday cake. Wednesday: Veteran s Day. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Depot Hotel holiday classes Nov 6, 2009
I counted 15 bottled hot sauces and eight boxes of fresh and dried peppers of many varieties, along with broccoli, avocados, cilantro and many other well-priced fresh veggies. The meat counter is smaller than nearby La Favorita's, but fresh chickens are 1. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
David Robson: All about pumpkins Nov 5, 2009
But if you say pumpkins are fruit, you must say lettuce and cabbages are leaves, celery is a stem, and cauliflower and broccoli are flower buds, and not vegetables. These days, people try to outdo each other by raising the heaviest pumpkin, which means a pumpkin that s hard to sit on your front stoop with a candle in it. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Breeding better broccoli Nov 5, 2009
Research points to pumped up lutein levels in broccoli ... Plant carotenoids are the most important source of vitamin A in the human diet; the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, found in corn and leafy greens vegetable such as kale, broccoli, and spinach, are widely considered to be valuable antioxidants capable of protecting humans from chronic diseases including age-related macular degeneration, cancer, and cardiovascular disease ... Vegetables in the cabbage family (such as kale, cauliflower,... (EurekAlert!)
COOK/Veterinarian grew up on dairy farm Nov 5, 2009
Broccoli Cheese Cornbread ... frozen chopped broccoli. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Kids’ menus should grow up to be as interesting as their parents’ Nov 4, 2009
And at Dok Bua Thai Kitchen, Hannah Siegenberg, 10, and her sister Julia, 17, are drinking tea and sharing a Thai appetizer of dried shrimp, lime, chilies, and Chinese broccoli wrapped in spinach leaves. Hannah s choice for where to celebrate her recent birthday: the Japanese restaurant Fugakyu. (Boston Globe)
Georgetown school lunch menus Nov 4, 2009
Monday: Barbecue rib on a bun, oven fries, broccoli, vegetable tray with dip and chilled fruit. Tuesday: Turkey dinner mashed potatoes with gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet baby peas, warm dinner roll, fresh fruit and holiday cookie. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Need Bring-a-Meal Ideas for Family with New Babies Nov 4, 2009
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, broccoli and carrots, bread, and chocolate pudding ... That with cauliflower-carrots-broccoli mix, a fruit cup, and some ice cream sandwiches for dessert. (Epicurious.com)
No sacrifice needed for the vegan pizza at Peace o’ Pie Nov 4, 2009
Meanwhile, organic toppings such as broccoli, leaf spinach, roasted garlic, and mushrooms pop with flavor ... Broccoli and spinach calzone. (Boston Globe)
Adding flavor to Milton with a pair of new restaurants Nov 4, 2009
A pie with sausage and broccoli rabe features a pleasingly crisp crust and unusually bitter broccoli rabe ... Halibut with Israeli couscous and broccoli rabe appears to have been sitting under a heat lamp; the tarragon beurre blanc has started to form a skin ... Truffle chips, sausage and broccoli rabe pizza, hanger steak frites. (Boston Globe)
Senatobia School Lunch Menus Nov. 9-13 Nov 3, 2009
Lunch - Stuffed Crust Pizza, Chef Salad, Green Peas, Broccoli Salad, Fruit Juice, Fresh Pears, Sugar Cookie ... Lunch - Chicken Spaghetti, Chef Salad, Green Peas, Broccoli Salad, Fruit Juice, Sliced Apples, Sugar Cookie ... Lunch - Fried Chicken, Chef Salad, Green Peas, Broccoli w/Rice e, Fruit Juice, Fresh Strawberries, Yeast Roll. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
* From Motown to misery: the bitter fate of Detroit Nov 3, 2009
He grew broccoli, strawberries, garlic and other vegetables. Soon he had planted two other gardens on other ruined lots. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Vegetarians' meat tax plan just a load of hot air Nov 2, 2009
This week British economist Lord Stern called for the world to get off beef and on to broccoli: go vegetarian for the planet. Methane - burped, belched and otherwise released by cows in impressive amounts - is around 20 times more potent a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Higher temperatures will harm many crops, report says Nov 2, 2009
-"Higher temperatures will mean a longer growing season for crops that do well in the heat, such as melon, okra and sweet potato, but a shorter growing season for crops more suited to cooler conditions, such as potato, lettuce, broccoli and spinach.". -Fruits that require long winter chilling periods, such as apples, will experience declines. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The Health Benefits of Eating Brocc... Nov 1, 2009
The Health Benefits of Eating Broccoli. The Health Benefits of Eating Broccoli ... Eating broccoli carries with it some pretty remarkable health benefits. (Suite101.com)
Controlling Alzheimer's Disease wit... Oct 31, 2009
Some beneficial food choices with these vitamins include spinach, wheat germ, whole grains, sunflower seeds, broccoli, pineapple, asparagus, peppers, strawberries, onions, lemons and cantaloupe. High-fat diets can impair learning and memory capabilities. (Suite101.com)
Sally Scalera: What to do in garden once weather cools Oct 31, 2009
Vegetables that can be planted in November include beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, Chinese cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, collards, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onions (short-day varieties -- bulbing, bunching and multipliers), English peas, radish, spinach, strawberries and turnips ... Vegetables that can be sown now for transplanting in December include beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, lettuce (crisp, butter-head, leaf and romaine), Chinese cabbage,... (Florida Today)
There’s something to satisfy everyone at Empire Buffet Oct 31, 2009
Saturday October 31, 2009. There s something to satisfy everyone at Empire Buffet by Paul Toomey, Chronicle Contributor10/29/2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Senior Neighbors: Oct. 29 Oct 30, 2009
Wednesday: Baked ziti w/meatball, Parmesan cheese, broccoli cauliflower mix, rye bread, Carnival cookie. Thursday: Reduced-sodium, all-beef hot dog, baked beans, cole slaw, hot dog roll, blueberry crisp. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Empire Buffet is located in Howard Beach. PHOTO BY JIM BERKOFF"> Oct 30, 2009
Queens Chronicle - There’s something to satisfy everyone at Empire Buffet. Friday October 30, 2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Annual Chili Day set Nov. 3 at Marshall Methodist Oct 30, 2009
The lunch and supper menus feature chili or broccoli cheese soup, dessert, and drink; or soup, sandwich, and drink for 6. A la carte items will be available. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
UK Chef Claims 'World's Healthiest Meal' Oct 30, 2009
A single plate is said to contain as many health-boosting antioxidants as 49 bowls of spinach, 23 bunches of grapes or nine helpings of broccoli. If that weren't enough, it tastes pretty good and costs no more than 2. (Newsmax)
HOLIDAY DELIGHTS: Church of the Redeemer plans 116th bazaar Oct 30, 2009
She said the list of frozen dishes that will be available at the bazaar include broccoli corn bread, pumpkin bread, hash brown casserole, sausage breakfast casserole, ham delights, chicken tetrazzini and more ... 4 packages frozen broccoli ... Heat and drain frozen broccoli. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
• Pumpkin Paradise Oct 29, 2009
g. red bell pepper, onion, green peas or broccoli). (optional) 2-3 tbsp fish sauce to taste. (Juneau Empire)
Halloween still a treat for diabetic kids Oct 29, 2009
Eat non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans. Other. (USA Today -- News)
Really, no need to panic Oct 29, 2009
Broccoli always rocks on Thanksgiving. Whatever the vegetable, the method will be the same: a quick blanching today, and last-minute finishing in the pan tomorrow. (FOX61, CT)
Mushrooms, Water-repellents More Similar Than You Might Think Oct 28, 2009
27, 2009) What do spore-launching mushrooms have in common with highly water-repellent surfaces. According to Duke University engineers, the answer is "jumping" water droplets. (Science Daily)
The Fireplace hosts Nightmare on Beacon Street Oct 28, 2009
If the news is good, dig into the bacon-wrapped meatloaf with broccoli and mashed potatoes or crispy-crunchy-topped mac and cheese with confit tomatoes and hearth-roasted sprouts. If the news isn t to your liking, ditto. (Boston Globe)
‘Asian Grandmothers Cookbook’ is kitchen friendly Oct 28, 2009
Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce, for example, proves that sometimes it s just one detail that makes the difference. In this case, splitting the stalks lengthwise so that they cook properly and become tender and absorbent. (Boston Globe)
Don't fear the cost of these treats Oct 28, 2009
Broccoli florets, for example, could be added for hair. Mini jack-o'-lantern pizzas. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
One-dish dinners: Side dishes need not apply Oct 27, 2009
4 cups broccoli florets. Yellow cornmeal. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Wish your kids ate more fruits and vegetables? Oct 27, 2009
The children ate more steamed broccoli with butter, raw carrot sticks, tomato soup, diced peaches and applesauce when they were offered more of those foods. When preschoolers were given a half cup of carrot sticks with low-fat ranch dip or 1 cups of tomato soup before a meal, they ate significantly more of them than when they were served half that much, and eating carrots or soup in advance didn't decrease the amount of cooked broccoli they ate at the meal, says Maureen Spill, a nutrition... (USA Today -- News)
Senatobia School Menus November 2-6 Oct 27, 2009
Lunch - Cheesy Chicken over Rice, American Sub Sandwich, Steamed Broccoli, Spicy Fries, Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Apples, Wheat Roll, Fruit Cobbler ... Lunch - Chicken Noodles, Chef Salad, Baked Sweet Potato, Steamed Broccoli Spears, Chilled Peach Slices, Fresh Banana, Yeast Roll ... Lunch - Chicken Noodles, Chef Salad, Steamed Broccoli Spears, Baked Sweet Potato, Chilled Peach Slices, Fresh Banana, Yeast Roll. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Cocoa in Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart Oct 27, 2009
Polyphenols are also found in wine, coffee and tea, along with fruits and vegetables such as apples, broccoli, onions, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, strawberries, plums and red grapes, said Connie Diekman, director of university nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis. "One of the best ways to get plenty of polyphenols is to consume lots of fruits and vegetables," Diekman said. (MEDLINEplus)
Tate County Schools Lunch Menu October 27-November 6 Oct 27, 2009
Lunch - Chicken Nuggets, Mexican Burrito, Mashed Potatoes w/Brown Gravy, Cheesy Broccoli, Hot Cinnamon Apples, Yeast Roll, Assorted Jello w/Whipped Topping ... Lunch - Chicken Nuggets, Chef Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Cheesy Broccoli, Pear Medley, Fresh Oranges, Yeast Roll, Assorted Gelatin. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
The Rock Stars of Salt Oct 27, 2009
Himalayan Pink, tinged pink by copper, magnesium and iron goes well with tilapia, broccoli gratin, or salt-crusted red or yellow beets. Cyprus Black Lava s silvery-grey crystals stand up to salt and pepper shrimp, or a hearty leek and bacon soup. (Fox News)
Fruit: The secret weapon in parents' nutritional arsenal Oct 26, 2009
Published: Monday, August 24, 2009 12:00 AM CDT (ARA) - Parents, let's face it -- the average child will never really fall in love with Brussels sprouts, broccoli or cauliflower. But few kids object to fruit, making it easier to help children tap into its wealth of health benefits. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Georgetown schools lunch menu Oct 26, 2009
Monday: Barbecue ribs, mashed potatoes, broccoli with cheese sauce, warm garlic bread and fresh fruit. Tuesday: Two hot dogs in rolls, diced onions, potato puffs, baked beans, coleslaw and fresh fruit. (Georgetown Record, MA)
NCAA athletes lend a hand Oct 25, 2009
As part of their curriculum, the Mary Lin students will grow cauliflower, lettuce, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and other vegetables, a portion of which will go to a local shelter. Basketball players, swimmers, pole vaulters and tennis players, most dressed in their team's T-shirts and jackets, helped dozens of parents, students and teachers rake, push wheelbarrows, shovel dirt, plant bushes, assemble garden boxes, paint garden signs and trim kudzu. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
