Nutrition
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Kimchi SuperFood for the Flu Season
The superfood of the 21st century, scientists at Seoul National University used Kimchi to treat chickens infected with avian flu. Kimchi is a seasoned variety of Sauerkraut that shares Lactobacillus bacteria with traditional Sauerkraut, which may be the critical element in preventing Avian Flu. Korean kimchi, made by fermenting a mixture of vegetables, garlic, peppers…
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Anti Inflamatory Food
What is inflammation? Inflammation is the first response of the immune system to infection or irritation. We are all familiar with the classic signs of inflammation (swelling, redness and pain) that occur when we hurt ourselves or have some kind of infection. However recent research has shown that eating the wrong foods can cause inflammation…
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Wine in New York Grocery Stores
The issue of wine in grocery stores, (WIGS) was the final topic of Viticulture 2010, a wine and grape industry conference held last week in Rochester. As a means to raise some $300 million in new revenues for the state, Gov. David Paterson has proposed a revised version of a WIGS bill that includes new…
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With commodity prices rising, how are food manufacturers coping?
Food manufacturers and retailers are under pressure to pass higher costs on to their customers as a result of rising commodity costs. But not all are quick to follow that trend, which could raise inflation throughout the U.S. Some major manufacturers are downsizing products in lieu of increasing prices — a method many companies have…
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Reusable Grocery Bags – Now with Bacteria
Original report by By Nadine Wimmer, produced by Linda Williams Last week we reported the growing evidence that reusable grocery bags contain risky amounts of lead causing multiple grocery retailers to stop selling reusable bags. Now, another health risk with reusable bags is coming to light. Bacteria! It is known that the net benefit to…
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Bacteria and Fecal Matter Found in Grocery Carts
A recent study made by researcher Charles Gerba on the cleanliness of grocery carts concluded that grocery carts are not as clean as they look. This conclusion was made after swabbing and doing analyses of 85 samples of grocery carts in 4 states. Results of the analyses showed that 72% of the carts were found…
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Dietitian Points Out Most Common Mistakes When Grocery Shopping
Michelle Healy of USA TODAY recently turned to registered dietitian, Cynthia Held, for tips on how to grocery shop wisely. Cynthia Held, a dietitian from Hagerstown, Maryland, has been doing personalized shopping tours in grocery stores to help her clients shop better in terms of health, nutrition and budget. She points out these five common…
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Stockpiling Groceries at Home to Save Money
According to Nathan Engles, co-creator of the website WeUseCoupons.com, stockpiling makes sense, financially speaking. Engels is considered to be an expert in stockpiling, as he once guided television crews through his huge stockpile of items at his home in Cincinnati. Engles even has a term for stockpiling groceries at home. He calls it “stock-up-ortunity.” He…
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