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Support For Peanut Allergies

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:40:43 GMT

clipped by: souan55
clipper's remarks: Protecting your child from peanut allergies is a very stressful task. With the proper information, daily food preparation can be a lot easier.

Clip Source: www.allerneeds.com

Dealing with and Finding Support for Peanut Allergies

Discovering that your child has an allergy to peanuts can be difficult time. There is a lot of information to absorb and you are also concerned with educating others on the dangers of peanuts.

Tags: peanut allergies, food allergies

China’s Tainted Reputation

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:00:51 GMT

clipped by: edwardmasen9
clipper's remarks: Some people are very particular about where the things they buy come from because they're worried about if they're safe. But is it truly worth all that effort?

Clip Source: brainblogger.com

Call me paranoid but I am careful about what I allow in my house. When I buy toys for my son I actually look to see where they are made. The same with clothing. And ditto for food items. Although I consider these actions quite sound, there is a kink when it comes to execution.

Tags: bmj, call, china, clothing, fact, food, formula, house, infant, paint

Farmer In Chief

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:39:55 GMT

clipped by: debbyski

Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

It may surprise you to learn that among the issues that will occupy much of your time in the coming years is one you barely mentioned during the campaign: food. Food policy is not something American presidents have had to give much thought to, at least since the Nixon administration — the last time high food prices presented a serious political peril.

But with a suddenness that has taken us all by surprise, the era of cheap and abundant food appears to be drawing to a close. What this means is that you, like so many other leaders through history, will find yourself confronting the fact — so easy to overlook these past few years — that the health of a nation’s food system is a critical issue of national security. Food is about to demand your attention.

After cars, the food system uses more fossil fuel than any other sector of the economy — 19 percent.

Goji Berries

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:11:28 GMT

clipped by: lexaken

Clip Source: abcnews.go.com

Goji berries

These raisin-size fruits are chewy and taste like a cross between a cranberry and a cherry. More important, these potent berries have been used as a medicinal food in Tibet for over 1,700 years.

Why they're healthy: Goji berries have one of the highest ORAC ratings -- a method of gauging antioxidant power -- of any fruit, according to Tufts University researchers. And although modern scientists began to study this ancient berry only recently, they've found that the sugars that make goji berries sweet reduce insulin resistance -- a risk factor of diabetes -- in rats.

How to eat them: Mix dried or fresh goji berries with a cup of plain yogurt, sprinkle them on your oatmeal or cold cereal, or enjoy a handful by themselves. You can find them at specialty supermarkets or at gojiberries.us.

Tags: food, healthy

Guava

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:09:23 GMT

clipped by: lexaken

Clip Source: abcnews.go.com

Guava

Guava is an obscure tropical fruit that's subtly acidic, with sweetness that intensifies as you eat your way to the center.

Why it's healthy: Guava has a higher concentration of lycopene -- an antioxidant that fights prostate cancer -- than any other plant food, including tomatoes and watermelon. In addition, 1 cup of the stuff provides 688 milligrams (mg) of potassium, which is 63 percent more than you'll find in a medium banana. And guava may be the ultimate high-fiber food: There's almost 9 grams (g) of fiber in every cup.

How to eat it: Down the entire fruit, from the rind to the seeds. It's all edible -- and nutritious. The rind alone has more vitamin C than you'd find in the flesh of an orange. You can score guava in the produce section of higher-end supermarkets or in Latin grocery stores.

Tags: food

curbside

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:36:33 GMT

clipped by: DomesticDiva
clipper's remarks: my favorite eatry

Clip Source: www.macaronigrill.com

Tags: food, takeout

halloween recipe

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:47:08 GMT

clipped by: hshenry

Clip Source: recipes.holidays.net

Halloween Punch

Ingredients

12 oz orange juice concentrate, frozen
12 oz grape juice, white
2 lt 7-Up
1 pt sherbet, lemon or lime
green food coloring

Directions

Mix together orange juice, white grape juice, 7-Up, lemon or lime sherbet, and several drops of green food coloring

If desired, serve with large, buoyant, and well-washed plastic spiders on the top!

(For adult party: add rum or vodka to taste, optional)

Author Comments

Source: SOAR - The Searchable Online Archive of Recipes

Would You Like Some Poison With Your Food Today?

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:35:10 GMT

clipped by: gmentgen
clipper's remarks: Einstein had us pegged when he said:

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."

Face it folks ...We Are The Guinea Pig People

Clip Source: www.rense.com

The Mass Poisoning
Of Humanity

An Exploration Of Human Stupidity

The mass poisoning of humanity: an exploration of human stupidity As human beings, we're the only species stupid enough to actually poison ourselves. As part of modern living, we create a wide variety of chemical toxins that go into the ecosystem through rivers and streams, the air, the soil and so on. Not only that, we actually synthesize toxic chemicals and then inject them directly into the food supply -- knowing full well that they are poisonous and are major contributors to the epidemic rates of chronic disease we are experiencing today.

Dr. Poison Mercury, DDS

More Poison From Dentists - Fluoride

How To Poison The Entire Population

Put More Chemicals In Our Food, Please

Want Some Chlorine In Your Food Today?

As Einstein once said, "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."

Tags: food, poison

FOOD FOR THE WORKING POOR

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:25:27 GMT

clipped by: klippety
clipper's remarks: For a while already, things have been getting rough and tumble and more and more Americans are in dire need of FOOD

Clip Source: www.commondreams.org

Record Numbers of People Are Looking For Food

Wichita, Kansas - For weeks now, while the national news reported fear and worry among Wall Street financial titans, a working mother of four named Darcy Fox was trying to stretch out her family's Ramen noodles and canned goods until her next trip to a charity food pantry

"Thank God for food pantries," she said on Monday, holding her infant son.

"We're scared, to be quite honest with you," said Brian Walker, the director of the Kansas Food Bank. "We've never encountered numbers like what we are seeing, and we're having trouble sometimes putting together enough in the boxes to make full meals."

The Food Bank, which serves as a bulk supplier to pantries in 85 Kansas counties, including Sedgwick, handed out a million pounds more food to its pantries from January to September than it did in the same period last year. And last year was a record year until now.

Catholic Charities has seen it's numbers jump 11 percent this year.

Kenmore Parts

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:13:09 GMT

clipped by: alexandrina
clipper's remarks: It all started few weeks ago, the food in the Fresh Food section started freezing. I checked the temperature settings, they were set to #3 on both the freezer and fridge.

Clip Source: www.realestate-canada.com

The worst thing about having an appliance is knowing that it can break down. The best part about having a broken down appliance is partstap.com where you can find the Appliance Parts that you need to make a repair quickly and easily. Simply type in a part description, part number or model number and the part you need should pop up right away.

Tags: kenmore, washer, dryer, dishwasher, washers, part, dishwashers

Food Art

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:38:21 GMT

clipped by: pcmkrfn

Clip Source: www.mentalfloss.com

Strollers not fitting in the local digs...

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:24:10 GMT

clipped by: ztifhael
clipper's remarks: I find that around here there are options for good food that are okay with my kids (Taco Pica, for one, where Marah locked herself in the bathroom on Saturday and we had to force the door open). But it is true that some places are just not kid-friendly, which bites for those of us who miss our organic, local food and our local coffee.
(Side note: the Tim's within walking distance of us is too small for a stroller and it's extremely annoying. Especially because the alternative - the restaurant down the mall - has shitty coffee.)

Clip Source: babble.com

Maybe it's time for the indies to take a cue from the chains and make some room for the stroller set. Or at least not be so judgmental when it comes to fast food. It's nice to have a place where no one flinches when families walk in mid-meltdown and where grandparents giggle watching babies taste French fries for the first time. Personally, I find it comforting that my post-preschool hangout is here for my daughter's generation and feel like giving Mickey D's a little pat on the back for modernizing themselves. So until there's a place that supports sustainable farming with organic food that's open twenty-four hours a day (or at least for lunch!), I certainly won't be boycotting the Golden Arches.

Power to the Peaceful Festival in San Francisco

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:42:09 GMT

clipped by: deadcowkid
clipper's remarks: The first sentence I spoke as a child, due to my Uncles good influence was, "Power to the people."

Clip Source: www.indybay.org

Power to the Peaceful Festival in San Francisco

Fri Sep 5 2008 (Updated 09/11/08) 10th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival

The 10th Annual Power to the Peaceful Festival took place on Saturday, September 6th, in Golden Gate Park's Speedway Meadows, from 11am to 5pm. The Festival, which was founded in 1998 by musician and activist Michael Franti in support of Mumia Abu-Jamal, is dedicated to educating attendees on issues of social justice, non violence, coexistence and environmental sustainability. The day was kicked off with yoga at 9am in front of the main stage. Performers included Michael Franti and Spearhead, Ziggy Marley, Warren Haynes, Rebelution, Martin Luther, King Britt, Cheb i Sabbah, and a variety of renowned DJ's and other international acts. Speakers addressed a number of issues from the main festival stage and participated in a Social Forum Speaker Tent. Conscious Alliance hosted a Food Drive at the Festival to gather donations for the San Francisco Food Bank.

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Tags: protest

Rat, It's What's For Dinner

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:11:14 GMT

clipped by: Maxwell_Smart
clipper's remarks: I'd probably try it if it were offered to me, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it yet. Maybe in 6-12 months from now when I'm starving because there is no food around, then I'd go for it.

Clip Source: news.bbc.co.uk

Rats have long been eaten in poorer regions of Thailand

Roasted rat on sale

Thai fast food sellers are enjoying a boom in rat sales, as people learn to love the taste of the rodent.

"It's better than chicken," one customer told the AP news agency.

One rat seller, Sala Prompim, said that the hip and liver were the best cuts.

"It's tastier than other meats - nothing can compete with rat," he added.

Mr Prompim says he sells as much as 100kg of rat meat on some days.

Mom Does Know Best - Chicken Soup May Also Help With High Blood Pressure

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:39:42 GMT

clipped by: rmowery

Clip Source: www.scientificblogging.com

Mom Does Know Best - Chicken Soup May Also Help With High Blood Pressure

Chicken soup isn't just good for the common cold and, apparently, our souls, that popular home remedy so ubiquitous it is sometimes known as "Grandma's Penicillin" may also have a new role alongside medication and other medical measures in fighting high blood pressure, scientists in Japan are reporting. Their research is in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Ai Saiga and colleagues cite previous studies indicating that chicken breast contains collagen proteins with effects similar to ACE inhibitors, mainstay medications for treating high blood pressure. But chicken breast contains such small amounts of the proteins that it could not be used to develop food and medical products for high blood pressure. Chicken legs and feet, often discarded as waste products in the U.S. but key soup ingredients elsewhere, appear to be a better source.

Tags: chicken soup, blood presure, cold, ace inhibitor