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Interesting Food Related (& One Not So) Studies For The New Year
Interesting Food Related (& One Not So) Studies For The New Year
I’ve been off the last two weeks spending time scouring the 2014 General Assembly legislative session that began this month for food policy legislation of interest. In the weeks ahead, I will write about the progress of such bills in the state house. If you are aware of any legislation to bring to my attention, please email me.
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2014: To Resolve Or Not To Resolve: Facts About New Year’s Resolutions
2014: To Resolve Or Not To Resolve: Facts About New Year’s Resolutions
I was working at at the gym last week and took a moment to watch the television (okay, okay, okay, I mean watching the Washington Redskins getting creamed) and this guy comes up right next to me and starts gazing at the television. He then points out all of the people in the gym and tells me how it will all get back to “normal” by mid-February. He, of course, was referring to people new to the gym scene who were there because of end of the year and new year’s resolutions. Read the rest of this post »
Good Ole Holiday Eating Advice
Good Ole Holiday Eating Advice
It’s that time of year where joyful eating and holiday weight gain is on most people’s minds. Let me say from the outset that this blog will not break any new ground or provide any cutting edge information on this annual topic. Instead, here are some reminders to help you navigate holiday cheer and hopefully, help you balance enjoying holiday foods and avoiding excess weight gain. Dietician Prudence Athearn Levy, provides some good basic tips in her recent article last month about the “Holiday Food Coma”. See http://mvgazette.com/news/2013/11/26/reality-check-holiday-food-coma?k=vg52b8f213147de&r=1 Here is a bullet point summary of her key tips: 1) don’t skip meals, especially breakfast, 2) maintain your regular workout routine, and try to increase it 3) approach the holiday table with a plan, 4) portion your plate and have a heavy portion for vegetables, 5) pre-plan meals and snacks and 6) watch the drinks. Read the rest of this post »
Antibiotics in Meat & Anti Bacterial Soaps
Antibiotics in Meat & Anti Bacterial Soaps
Two alarming announcements have come out with the past several days:
Antiobiotics on the Farm. The use of antibiotics in farm animals consumed by humans is creating more resilient strands of bacteria. Bacteria are becoming more immune to many common forms of prescribed antibiotics. It is not just the presence of antibiotics in meat but also over-prescription of antibiotics drugs by medical doctors is a major culprit as well. Here is what is alarming: according to the Washington Post, at least 2 million people in the United States become infected with antibiotic resistant bacteria each year and at least 23,000 people die as a result. See Brad Plumer’s piece on what you should know about antibiotics at http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/12/14/the-fda-is-cracking-down-on-antibiotics-at-farms-heres-what-you-should-know/ Read the rest of this post »
Wheat, Fast Food & Insane Food Policies
Wheat, Fast Food & Insane Food Policies
Is Modern Wheat Dangerous to Humans? Are modern changes in how wheat is processed making wheat harmful for human consumption? Citing new research, this concerns David Perlmutter, M.D. in his recent piece for The Daily Beast. See http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/12/10/wheat-threatens-all-humans-new-research-shows.html The processing of wheat has significantly changed over time. Modern processes have created legitimate concerns as wheat related allergies are rising and the “gluten free” diet is increasingly popular. If you want an extensive read on the history of wheat processing see Katherine Czapp’s 2006 blog piece “The History of How Wheat Became Toxic” at http://maninisglutenfree.wordpress.com/2011/07/05/the-history-of-how-wheat-became-toxic/ According to Dr. Perlmutter, research shows that modern wheat is capable of producing more than 23,000 different proteins, any one of which could trigger a potentially damaging inflammatory response. One protein of concern is wheat germ agglutinin (WGA). WGA is classified as a lectin—a term for a protein produced by an organism to protect itself from predation. WGA may not only have harmful effects on the human gut but may also be harmful to the heart, the endocrine and immune systems and perhaps the brain. Read the rest of this post »
Curious Food Studies Just In Time For The Holidays
Curious Food Studies Just In Time For The Holidays
Despite the Thanksgiving holidays last week, there is no shortage of food research studies for us to ponder perhaps like the following: “that’s helpful”, “that’s obvious” or “huh, what?”. So here is what some researchers believe you need to know. Read the rest of this post »
New “Country-of-Origin” Labels or “COOL” Things for Meat
New “Country-of-Origin” Labels or “COOL” Things for Meat
New regulations come into effect this Saturday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding labeling meat. Specifically, the new federal labeling rules require meat processors to list the details of where livestock was born, raised and slaughtered. The new regulations update a certain law known as the “country-of-origin” labeling or also known as “COOL.” To review the new federal COOL rules and USDA’s fact sheet, go to: http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/COOL and to http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/country-of-origin-labeling-for-meat-and-chicken/country-of-origin-labeling-for-meat-and-chicken Food products contained in the law include muscle cut and ground meats: beef, veal, pork, lamb, goat, and chicken; wild and farm-raised fish and shellfish; fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables; peanuts, pecans, and macadamia nuts; and ginseng. The law was enacted by Congress in 2002. Much of its political support drew from concerns over the safety of imported meats and in particular, mad-cow disease. Many consumer advocacy groups that support transparency in labeling praise the new law as an important step in allowing consumers to make informed choices. Read the rest of this post »
Deadly French Fries & Healthy Coffee
Deadly French Fries & Healthy Coffee
Two interesting studies have come out this week: Read the rest of this post »
Bogus Herb Supplements & Dangerous Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Bogus Herb Supplements & Dangerous Partially Hydrogenated Oils
Here are two interesting items that deserve attention this week: Read the rest of this post »
Safer Pet Food, Maybe?
Safer Pet Food, Maybe?
Pets are awesome. I’ve been blessed with two cats (they were given to me many years ago from a store employee when she sought a new home for them). Currently, I am blessed with Ellie Pie, a great dane. Of course, I have fond memories growing up with Ginger, a poodle. Read the rest of this post »
Interesting Items And Then Some – Edition #1
Interesting Items And Then Some – Edition #1
Often I come across interesting items worthy of some attention. So when that hopper fills up or the federal government shut downs and reopens or whenever else it is appropriate, I will compile them for you under the “Interesting Items And Then Some” heading. Here is the first edition. Read the rest of this post »
The “Natural” Myth
The “Natural” Myth
Consumers who buy food or products labeled “natural” may be surprised to know that the “natural” label does not have any particular meaning to it. That is to say if you assume that something labeled “natural” in a grocery store does not, for example, contain growth hormones, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), synthetic substances or is processed lightly or in a kind and gentle way, you’re wrong. The sad truth is the“‘natural” label is a marketing device to make consumers believe that purchasing the item is a healthier choice when that is usually not the case. Read the rest of this post »
Expiration Dates On Food Products Create Confusion & Unnecessary Waste
Expiration Dates On Food Products Create Confusion & Unnecessary Waste
Among the most useful items of information on a food product label is the expiration date. We look to the expiration date on a food label to see if the product has “gone bad” or otherwise is past the point of safe consumption. Read the rest of this post »
Olive Oil Blues
Olive Oil Blues
Most people who practice healthy eating habits generally know about the health benefits of olive oil. According to many researchers, among other such benefits, olive oil protects your heart against heart disease (and lowers cholesterol), is an anti-inflammatory and also controls insulin levels. See http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/26/health/five-things-olive-oil/index.html According to news reports, the United States is the third largest consumer of imported olive oil. Read the rest of this post »