Singapore’s recent decision to allow five new nutrient specific diet-related health claims on certain food products will encourage research and development of healthy food products, says international food and nutrition policy consultancy EAS. Commenting on the Singapore Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority’s (AVA) decision to allow five additional claims on relevant food products that have been approved to carry the Health Promotion Board’s ‘Healthier Choice’ symbol, EAS Asia regional director Daniel Tsi says the move shows the authority is receptive to the growing health trends and developments among the industry and consumers.
“This set of diet related health claims from the Singapore is the first in Southeast Asia. The idea is to prevent misuse of the health claims and for the food industry to play a role in addressing main public health issues such as high blood pressure and the sufficient intake of fruit and vegetables. This will be a good incentive for companies to develop new and innovative healthy food products.” The five additional claims, which cover calcium and vitamin D, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, fiber and dietary fiber, require basic nutrition criteria to be met before an application can be made for their use.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Top 10 Foods With Trans Fats
3. Soups. Ramen noodles and soup cups contain very high levels of trans fat.
Tip: Get out the crock-pot and recipe book. Or try the fat-free and reduced-fat canned soups.
4. Fast Food. Bad news here: Fries, chicken, and other foods are deep-fried in partially hydrogenated oil. Even if the chains use liquid oil, fries are sometimes partially fried in trans fat before they're shipped to the restaurant. Pancakes and grilled sandwiches also have some trans fat, from margarine slathered on the grill.
Examples:
* Fries (a medium order) contain 14.5 grams.
* A KFC Original Recipe chicken dinner has 7 grams, mostly from the chicken and biscuit.
* Burger King Dutch Apple Pie has 2 grams.
Tip: Order your meat broiled or baked. Skip the pie. Forget the biscuit. Skip the fries -- or share them with many friends.
5. Frozen Food. Those yummy frozen pies, pot pies, waffles, pizzas, even breaded fish sticks contain trans fat. Even if the label says it's low-fat, it still has trans fat.
* Mrs. Smith's Apple Pie has 4 grams trans fat in every delicious slice.
* Swanson Potato Topped Chicken Pot Pie has 1 gram trans fat.
* Banquet Chicken Pot Pie has no trans fat.
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Tip: Get out the crock-pot and recipe book. Or try the fat-free and reduced-fat canned soups.
4. Fast Food. Bad news here: Fries, chicken, and other foods are deep-fried in partially hydrogenated oil. Even if the chains use liquid oil, fries are sometimes partially fried in trans fat before they're shipped to the restaurant. Pancakes and grilled sandwiches also have some trans fat, from margarine slathered on the grill.
Examples:
* Fries (a medium order) contain 14.5 grams.
* A KFC Original Recipe chicken dinner has 7 grams, mostly from the chicken and biscuit.
* Burger King Dutch Apple Pie has 2 grams.
Tip: Order your meat broiled or baked. Skip the pie. Forget the biscuit. Skip the fries -- or share them with many friends.
5. Frozen Food. Those yummy frozen pies, pot pies, waffles, pizzas, even breaded fish sticks contain trans fat. Even if the label says it's low-fat, it still has trans fat.
* Mrs. Smith's Apple Pie has 4 grams trans fat in every delicious slice.
* Swanson Potato Topped Chicken Pot Pie has 1 gram trans fat.
* Banquet Chicken Pot Pie has no trans fat.
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Monday, October 19, 2009
Top 10 Foods With Trans Fats
1. Spreads. Margarine is a twisted sister -- it's loaded with trans fats and saturated fats, both of which can lead to heart disease. Other non-butter spreads and shortening also contain large amounts of trans fat and saturated fat:
* Stick margarine has 2.8 grams of trans fat per tablespoon, and 2.1 grams of saturated fat.
* Tub margarine has 0.6 grams of trans fat per tablespoon, and 1.2 grams of saturated fat.
* Shortening has 4.2 grams of trans fat per tablespoon, and 3.4 grams of saturated fat.
* Butter has 0.3 grams of trans fat per tablespoon, and 7.2 grams of saturated fat.
Tip: Look for soft-tub margarine, because it is less likely to have trans fat. Some margarines already say that on the packaging.
[Important note: When you cook with margarine or shortening, you will not increase the amount of trans fat in food, says Moore. Cooking is not the same as the hydrogenation process. "Margarine and shortening are already bad, but you won't make them any worse."]
2. Packaged foods. Cake mixes, Bisquick, and other mixes all have several grams of trans fat per serving.
Tip: Add flour and baking powder to your grocery list; do-it-yourself baking is about your only option right now, says Moore. Or watch for reduced-fat mixes.
"This is a must read."
* Stick margarine has 2.8 grams of trans fat per tablespoon, and 2.1 grams of saturated fat.
* Tub margarine has 0.6 grams of trans fat per tablespoon, and 1.2 grams of saturated fat.
* Shortening has 4.2 grams of trans fat per tablespoon, and 3.4 grams of saturated fat.
* Butter has 0.3 grams of trans fat per tablespoon, and 7.2 grams of saturated fat.
Tip: Look for soft-tub margarine, because it is less likely to have trans fat. Some margarines already say that on the packaging.
[Important note: When you cook with margarine or shortening, you will not increase the amount of trans fat in food, says Moore. Cooking is not the same as the hydrogenation process. "Margarine and shortening are already bad, but you won't make them any worse."]
2. Packaged foods. Cake mixes, Bisquick, and other mixes all have several grams of trans fat per serving.
Tip: Add flour and baking powder to your grocery list; do-it-yourself baking is about your only option right now, says Moore. Or watch for reduced-fat mixes.
"This is a must read."
Sunday, October 18, 2009
The Color me Happy Diet
Green Giants
Spinach, salad, and other leafy vegetables protect the eyes and the heart, among other important body parts. Lutein and zeaxanthin, two nutrients found in these foods, keep us from going blind by reducing the risk of cataracts in old age. Even better are the effects that greens have on the heart. For every daily serving you eat, you reduce your risk for heart disease by 11%, found a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Leafy greens also contain vitamins A and C, which help keep the body from creating oxidized cholesterol—the stuff that sticks in the arteries and clogs them.
Healthy Shade of Berry
The dark red-purple hues of berries, beets, and purple cabbages are derived from anthocyanins. These prevent tumor growth and may have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce pain from arthritis and protect against heart disease. Even in individuals undergoing cancer treatment, berries may be helpful—there is some evidence they aid in chemotherapy by diminishing cancer cells' ability to survive the onslaught of poison contained in anti-cancer drugs, noted Navindra Seeram, MD, in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Full of Brown Beans
Although not technically fruits or vegetables, beans can play an important role in maintaining a healthy diet. Lentils, black beans, and chickpeas are an excellent source of folate, a B vitamin that helps to prevent damage to arteries by reducing homocysteine. Homocysteine, an amino acid, can cause harm to arteries and allow clots to form more easily, which in turn ups the risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. By reducing blood levels of homocysteine, folate keeps blood vessels pristine.
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Spinach, salad, and other leafy vegetables protect the eyes and the heart, among other important body parts. Lutein and zeaxanthin, two nutrients found in these foods, keep us from going blind by reducing the risk of cataracts in old age. Even better are the effects that greens have on the heart. For every daily serving you eat, you reduce your risk for heart disease by 11%, found a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Leafy greens also contain vitamins A and C, which help keep the body from creating oxidized cholesterol—the stuff that sticks in the arteries and clogs them.
Healthy Shade of Berry
The dark red-purple hues of berries, beets, and purple cabbages are derived from anthocyanins. These prevent tumor growth and may have anti-inflammatory properties that reduce pain from arthritis and protect against heart disease. Even in individuals undergoing cancer treatment, berries may be helpful—there is some evidence they aid in chemotherapy by diminishing cancer cells' ability to survive the onslaught of poison contained in anti-cancer drugs, noted Navindra Seeram, MD, in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Full of Brown Beans
Although not technically fruits or vegetables, beans can play an important role in maintaining a healthy diet. Lentils, black beans, and chickpeas are an excellent source of folate, a B vitamin that helps to prevent damage to arteries by reducing homocysteine. Homocysteine, an amino acid, can cause harm to arteries and allow clots to form more easily, which in turn ups the risk for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. By reducing blood levels of homocysteine, folate keeps blood vessels pristine.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
The Color me Happy Diet
Colorful foods can help you eat a balanced diet and protect you from a multitude of ills
How can you make sure you're eating a balanced diet? Forget frantically calculating the relative benefits of bananas, tomatoes, spinach, and kale. Just think in technicolor. The compounds that give fruits and vegetables their color also have unique nutritional properties, so by eating a wide array of colors, you can maximize these benefits. A colorful diet protects your body against a multitude of ailments: cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and vision loss, among others. Here's a handy color-coded food guide:.
Raging Red
Fruits with a red hue, such as tomatoes, guava, and papaya, contain lycopene, a reddish pigment and nutrient. Large studies indicate that this substance protects against a variety of cancers, including that of the prostate, stomach, and lung. As an antioxidant, lycopene protects cell structures and DNA against the nefarious effects of free radicals—small particles that damage healthy cells and allow tumor cells to develop. Indeed, one study in Nutrition and Cancer showed that lycopene was better than two other antioxidants—alpha and beta carotene—at stopping uterine, breast, and lung cancer cells from developing in test tubes
Orange Crush
Carrots, mangoes, apricots, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes are brimming with cryptoxanthin and beta-carotene—two substances that reduce the risk for a variety of mental and physical ailments. For example, cryptoxanthin protects against arthritis and cancer, while beta-carotene keeps the mind sharp. In a 2005 study from the Archives of Internal Medicine, cryptoxanthin protected individuals from developing rheumatoid arthritis, even as other antioxidants did not; other studies suggest it reduces risk for lung cancer. Beta-carotene, for its part, kept cognition and memory from declining in a group of doctors who took part in an 18-year study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
"This is a fun way of staying healthy. I recommend you read this."
Note: This is highly beneficial. Enjoy!
How can you make sure you're eating a balanced diet? Forget frantically calculating the relative benefits of bananas, tomatoes, spinach, and kale. Just think in technicolor. The compounds that give fruits and vegetables their color also have unique nutritional properties, so by eating a wide array of colors, you can maximize these benefits. A colorful diet protects your body against a multitude of ailments: cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and vision loss, among others. Here's a handy color-coded food guide:.
Raging Red
Fruits with a red hue, such as tomatoes, guava, and papaya, contain lycopene, a reddish pigment and nutrient. Large studies indicate that this substance protects against a variety of cancers, including that of the prostate, stomach, and lung. As an antioxidant, lycopene protects cell structures and DNA against the nefarious effects of free radicals—small particles that damage healthy cells and allow tumor cells to develop. Indeed, one study in Nutrition and Cancer showed that lycopene was better than two other antioxidants—alpha and beta carotene—at stopping uterine, breast, and lung cancer cells from developing in test tubes
Orange Crush
Carrots, mangoes, apricots, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes are brimming with cryptoxanthin and beta-carotene—two substances that reduce the risk for a variety of mental and physical ailments. For example, cryptoxanthin protects against arthritis and cancer, while beta-carotene keeps the mind sharp. In a 2005 study from the Archives of Internal Medicine, cryptoxanthin protected individuals from developing rheumatoid arthritis, even as other antioxidants did not; other studies suggest it reduces risk for lung cancer. Beta-carotene, for its part, kept cognition and memory from declining in a group of doctors who took part in an 18-year study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
"This is a fun way of staying healthy. I recommend you read this."
Note: This is highly beneficial. Enjoy!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Coffee: The New Health Food?
The bottom line: "People who already drink a lot of coffee don't have to feel 'guilty' as long as coffee does not affect their daily life," says Hu. "They may actually benefit from coffee habits in the long run."
In other words, consume enough caffeine -- whether it's from coffee or another source -- and you will likely run faster, last longer and be stronger. What's enough? As little as one cup can offer some benefit, but the real impact comes from at least two mugs, says Graham. By comparison, it'd take at least eight glasses of cola to get the same effect, which isn't exactly conducive for running a marathon.
But the harder you exercise, the more benefit you may get from coffee. "Unfortunately, where you see the enhancing effects from caffeine is in hard-working athletes, who are able to work longer and somewhat harder," says Graham, who has studied the effects of caffeine and coffee for nearly two decades. "If you a recreational athlete who is working out to reduce weight or just feel better, you're not pushing yourself hard enough to get an athletic benefit from coffee or other caffeinated products."
But you can get other benefits from coffee that have nothing to do with caffeine. "Coffee is loaded with antioxidants, including a group of compounds called quinines that when administered to lab rats, increases their insulin sensitivity" he tells WebMD. This increased sensitivity improves the body's response to insulin.
That may explain why in that new Harvard study, those drinking decaf coffee but not tea beverages also showed a reduced diabetes risk, though it was half as much as those drinking caffeinated coffee.
"We don't know exactly why coffee is beneficial for diabetes," lead researcher Frank Hu, MD, tells WebMD. "It is possible that both caffeine and other compounds play important roles. Coffee has large amounts of antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid and tocopherols, and minerals such as magnesium. All these components have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism."
Meanwhile, Italian researchers credit another compound called trigonelline, which gives coffee its aroma and bitter taste, for having both antibacterial and anti-adhesive properties to help prevent dental cavities from forming. There are other theories for other conditions.
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In other words, consume enough caffeine -- whether it's from coffee or another source -- and you will likely run faster, last longer and be stronger. What's enough? As little as one cup can offer some benefit, but the real impact comes from at least two mugs, says Graham. By comparison, it'd take at least eight glasses of cola to get the same effect, which isn't exactly conducive for running a marathon.
But the harder you exercise, the more benefit you may get from coffee. "Unfortunately, where you see the enhancing effects from caffeine is in hard-working athletes, who are able to work longer and somewhat harder," says Graham, who has studied the effects of caffeine and coffee for nearly two decades. "If you a recreational athlete who is working out to reduce weight or just feel better, you're not pushing yourself hard enough to get an athletic benefit from coffee or other caffeinated products."
But you can get other benefits from coffee that have nothing to do with caffeine. "Coffee is loaded with antioxidants, including a group of compounds called quinines that when administered to lab rats, increases their insulin sensitivity" he tells WebMD. This increased sensitivity improves the body's response to insulin.
That may explain why in that new Harvard study, those drinking decaf coffee but not tea beverages also showed a reduced diabetes risk, though it was half as much as those drinking caffeinated coffee.
"We don't know exactly why coffee is beneficial for diabetes," lead researcher Frank Hu, MD, tells WebMD. "It is possible that both caffeine and other compounds play important roles. Coffee has large amounts of antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid and tocopherols, and minerals such as magnesium. All these components have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism."
Meanwhile, Italian researchers credit another compound called trigonelline, which gives coffee its aroma and bitter taste, for having both antibacterial and anti-adhesive properties to help prevent dental cavities from forming. There are other theories for other conditions.
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Coffee: The New Health Food?
"What caffeine likely does is stimulate the brain and nervous system to do things differently," he tells WebMD. "That may include signaling you to ignore fatigue or recruit extra units of muscle for intense athletic performance. Caffeine may even have a direct effect on muscles themselves, causing them to produce a stronger contraction. But what's amazing about it is that unlike some performance-enhancing manipulation some athletes do that are specific for strength or sprinting or endurance, studies show that caffeine positively enhances all of these things."
How does this brew affect growing minds and bodies? Very nicely, it seems, says DePaulis. Coffee, as you probably know, makes you more alert, which can boost concentration. But claims that it improves a child's academic performance can be exaggerated. Coffee-drinking kids may do better on school tests because they're more awake, but most task-to-task lab studies suggest that coffee doesn't really improve mental performance, says DePaulis.
But it helps kids' minds in another way. "There recently was a study from Brazil finding that children who drink coffee with milk each day are less likely to have depression than other children," he tells WebMD. "In fact, no studies show that coffee in reasonable amounts is in any way harmful to children."
On the flip side, it's clear that coffee isn't for everyone. Its legendary jolt in excess doses -- that is, more than whatever your individual body can tolerate -- can increase nervousness, hand trembling, and cause rapid heartbeat. Coffee may also raise cholesterol levels in some people and may contribute to artery clogging. But most recent large studies show no significant adverse effects on most healthy people, although pregnant women, heart patients, and those at risk for osteoporosis may still be advised to limit or avoid coffee.
How does this brew affect growing minds and bodies? Very nicely, it seems, says DePaulis. Coffee, as you probably know, makes you more alert, which can boost concentration. But claims that it improves a child's academic performance can be exaggerated. Coffee-drinking kids may do better on school tests because they're more awake, but most task-to-task lab studies suggest that coffee doesn't really improve mental performance, says DePaulis.
But it helps kids' minds in another way. "There recently was a study from Brazil finding that children who drink coffee with milk each day are less likely to have depression than other children," he tells WebMD. "In fact, no studies show that coffee in reasonable amounts is in any way harmful to children."
On the flip side, it's clear that coffee isn't for everyone. Its legendary jolt in excess doses -- that is, more than whatever your individual body can tolerate -- can increase nervousness, hand trembling, and cause rapid heartbeat. Coffee may also raise cholesterol levels in some people and may contribute to artery clogging. But most recent large studies show no significant adverse effects on most healthy people, although pregnant women, heart patients, and those at risk for osteoporosis may still be advised to limit or avoid coffee.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Coffee: The New Health Food?
Is it the caffeine? The oodles of antioxidants in coffee beans, some of which become especially potent during the roasting process? Even other mysterious properties that warrant this intensive study?
Actually, yes.
Some of coffee's reported benefits are a direct result of its higher caffeine content: An eight ounce cup of drip-brewed coffee contains about 85 mg -- about three and a half times more than the same serving of tea or cola or one ounce of chocolate.
"The evidence is very strong that regular coffee consumption reduces risk of Parkinson's disease and for that, it's directly related to caffeine," DePaulis tells WebMD. "In fact, Parkinson's drugs are now being developed that contain a derivative of caffeine based on this evidence."
Caffeine is also what helps in treating asthma and headaches. Though not widely publicized, a single dose of pain reliever such as Anacin or Excedrin contains up to 120 milligrams -- what's in a hefty mug o' Joe.
Boost to Athleticism
It's also caffeine -- and not coffee, per se -- that makes java a powerful aid in enhancing athletic endurance and performance, says physiologist and longtime coffee researcher Terry Graham, PhD, of the University of Guelph in Canada. So powerful, in fact, that until recently, caffeine in coffee or other forms was deemed a "controlled" substance by the Olympic Games Committee, meaning that it could be consumed only in small, designated amounts by competing athletes.
Actually, yes.
Some of coffee's reported benefits are a direct result of its higher caffeine content: An eight ounce cup of drip-brewed coffee contains about 85 mg -- about three and a half times more than the same serving of tea or cola or one ounce of chocolate.
"The evidence is very strong that regular coffee consumption reduces risk of Parkinson's disease and for that, it's directly related to caffeine," DePaulis tells WebMD. "In fact, Parkinson's drugs are now being developed that contain a derivative of caffeine based on this evidence."
Caffeine is also what helps in treating asthma and headaches. Though not widely publicized, a single dose of pain reliever such as Anacin or Excedrin contains up to 120 milligrams -- what's in a hefty mug o' Joe.
Boost to Athleticism
It's also caffeine -- and not coffee, per se -- that makes java a powerful aid in enhancing athletic endurance and performance, says physiologist and longtime coffee researcher Terry Graham, PhD, of the University of Guelph in Canada. So powerful, in fact, that until recently, caffeine in coffee or other forms was deemed a "controlled" substance by the Olympic Games Committee, meaning that it could be consumed only in small, designated amounts by competing athletes.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Coffee: The New Health Food?
In recent decades, some 19,000 studies have been done examining coffee's impact on health. And for the most part, their results are as pleasing as a gulp of freshly brewed Breakfast Blend for the 108 million Americans who routinely enjoy this traditionally morning -- and increasingly daylong -- ritual. In practical terms, regular coffee drinkers include the majority of U.S. adults and a growing number of children.
"Overall, the research shows that coffee is far more healthful than it is harmful," says Tomas DePaulis, PhD, research scientist at Vanderbilt University's Institute for Coffee Studies, which conducts its own medical research and tracks coffee studies from around the world. "For most people, very little bad comes from drinking it, but a lot of good."
Consider this: At least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson's, with three showing the more they drink, the lower the risk. Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer, an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly half the risk of gallstones.
Coffee even offsets some of the damage caused by other vices, some research indicates. "People who smoke and are heavy drinkers have less heart disease and liver damage when they regularly consume large amounts of coffee compared to those who don't," says DePaulis.
There's also some evidence that coffee may help manage asthma and even control attacks when medication is unavailable, stop a headache, boost mood, and even prevent cavities.
"Overall, the research shows that coffee is far more healthful than it is harmful," says Tomas DePaulis, PhD, research scientist at Vanderbilt University's Institute for Coffee Studies, which conducts its own medical research and tracks coffee studies from around the world. "For most people, very little bad comes from drinking it, but a lot of good."
Consider this: At least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson's, with three showing the more they drink, the lower the risk. Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer, an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly half the risk of gallstones.
Coffee even offsets some of the damage caused by other vices, some research indicates. "People who smoke and are heavy drinkers have less heart disease and liver damage when they regularly consume large amounts of coffee compared to those who don't," says DePaulis.
There's also some evidence that coffee may help manage asthma and even control attacks when medication is unavailable, stop a headache, boost mood, and even prevent cavities.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Coffee: The New Health Food?
Want a drug that could lower your risk of diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and colon cancer? That could lift your mood and treat headaches? That could lower your risk of cavities?
If it sounds too good to be true, think again.
Coffee, the much maligned but undoubtedly beloved beverage, just made headlines for possibly cutting the risk of the latest disease epidemic, type 2 diabetes. And the real news seems to be that the more you drink, the better.
Reducing Disease Risk
After analyzing data on 126,000 people for as long as 18 years, Harvard researchers calculate that compared with not partaking in America's favorite morning drink, downing one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce diabetes risk by single digits. But having six cups or more each day slashed men's risk by 54% and women's by 30% over java avoiders.
Though the scientists give the customary "more research is needed" before they recommend you do overtime at Starbuck's to specifically prevent diabetes, their findings are very similar to those in a less-publicized Dutch study. And perhaps more importantly, it's the latest of hundreds of studies suggesting that coffee may be something of a health food -- especially in higher amounts.
"This is good news for me. I am a coffee drinker. Everyday, I have two to three cups of coffee, however, I decided to lower the number of cups since our family has history of diabetes.Now, maybe i will think twice.hahaha"
If it sounds too good to be true, think again.
Coffee, the much maligned but undoubtedly beloved beverage, just made headlines for possibly cutting the risk of the latest disease epidemic, type 2 diabetes. And the real news seems to be that the more you drink, the better.
Reducing Disease Risk
After analyzing data on 126,000 people for as long as 18 years, Harvard researchers calculate that compared with not partaking in America's favorite morning drink, downing one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce diabetes risk by single digits. But having six cups or more each day slashed men's risk by 54% and women's by 30% over java avoiders.
Though the scientists give the customary "more research is needed" before they recommend you do overtime at Starbuck's to specifically prevent diabetes, their findings are very similar to those in a less-publicized Dutch study. And perhaps more importantly, it's the latest of hundreds of studies suggesting that coffee may be something of a health food -- especially in higher amounts.
"This is good news for me. I am a coffee drinker. Everyday, I have two to three cups of coffee, however, I decided to lower the number of cups since our family has history of diabetes.Now, maybe i will think twice.hahaha"
Sunday, October 11, 2009
AACC International Awards Students for New, Healthy Food Products
The second place prize of $1,500 went to team “Essential Grain” from Texas A&M University. Team members David Guajardo, Novie Alviola, Vilma Ruth Calderon, Ana Paola, and Cardenas Hinojosa designed a ready-to-eat whole grain meal made with whole brown glutinous rice, specialty sorghum (Sumac), and barley that was cooked in reduced-fat milk and flavored with condensed milk and natural spices.
The third place of $750 went to team “Lovables” from Kansas State University. Team members Ramakanth Jonnala, Shifeng Ruan, Shiva Garimella, Emily Bonwell, Hyma Gajula, JuHyun Yoo, Danqiu Ren, and Sterling Morrow designed a sponge-like snack cake made with stone ground whole wheat flour cream, filled with different fruit flavors, and baked into a heart shape.
Teams “Homestyle Wafel Melt” from Texas A&M and “Smart Dippers” from Rutgers also competed in the competition. Each finalist team received a $300 travel award.
This event was made possible by sponsorships from Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, ConAgra Foods, Continental Mills, Frito-Lay, General Mills, Star Quest, The Kellogg Company, and TIC Gums. AACC International is an organization of professionals who contribute to the research, development, and processing of grains and grain-based products.
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The third place of $750 went to team “Lovables” from Kansas State University. Team members Ramakanth Jonnala, Shifeng Ruan, Shiva Garimella, Emily Bonwell, Hyma Gajula, JuHyun Yoo, Danqiu Ren, and Sterling Morrow designed a sponge-like snack cake made with stone ground whole wheat flour cream, filled with different fruit flavors, and baked into a heart shape.
Teams “Homestyle Wafel Melt” from Texas A&M and “Smart Dippers” from Rutgers also competed in the competition. Each finalist team received a $300 travel award.
This event was made possible by sponsorships from Archer Daniels Midland Company, Cargill, ConAgra Foods, Continental Mills, Frito-Lay, General Mills, Star Quest, The Kellogg Company, and TIC Gums. AACC International is an organization of professionals who contribute to the research, development, and processing of grains and grain-based products.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
AACC International Awards Students for New, Healthy Food Products
Low-calorie, high-fiber puffed snacks, heart-shaped cakes that are good for your heart, and a ready-to-eat whole grain meal, took the top awards during the sixth annual AACC International Student Division Product Development Competition. The competition was held during the World Grains Summit, September 17-20, 2006 in San Francisco, Calif.
Nine teams applied in the competition to develop a new, original food product consisting of one cereal product as the main ingredient. Each team prepared a report discussing product description, target market, and processing/packaging procedures. Out of the nine original teams, five were selected to present their products to the judges at the World Grains Summit, which took the place of the AACC International annual meeting. Each finalist team created a poster describing formulation, shelf life, marketing aspects, processing, packaging, and other relevant information regarding the product. Teams delivered a 10-minute oral presentation for the judges and provided servings of the product at a tasting session.
The first place prize of $2,500 went to team “Banana Nut Crunch” from Purdue University. Team member Orane Blake designed a high-fiber, reduced-calorie puffed snack product that was produced by utilizing a unique fiber ingredient developed by the student.
"This is great!Our youth should already be aware of the importance of healthy food products."
Friday, October 9, 2009
Healthy Fast Food Announces Grand Opening of New U-Swirl(R) Frozen Yogurt Store at Green Valley Ranch Resort
ABOUT U-SWIRL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
U-SWIRL International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Healthy Fast Food, Inc., and is launching a national chain of self-serve frozen yogurt stores called U-SWIRL(R) ( )Frozen Yogurt. U-SWIRL allows guests the ultimate choice in frozen yogurt by providing up to 20 non-fat flavors, including tart, traditional, no sugar-added options, and more than 60 toppings, including seasonal fresh fruit, sauces, candy and granola. Guests serve themselves and pay by the ounce instead of by the cup size. A healthier alternative to a coffee shop hang out, locations are furnished with couches and tables, and patio seating.
U-SWIRL has announced plans to have up to ten stores in operation or in development by the end of 2009. In addition to its development of Company-owned stores, U-SWIRL International has also launched its franchise program to roll out the concept nationwide in those states in which the Company is qualified to offer franchises. For the latest updates on new store openings, promotional offerings and other important developments, you can follow the Company on Facebook at U-SWIRL and/or Twitter @U_SWIRL.
ABOUT HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.
Headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, Healthy Fast Food, Inc. is on a mission to deliver consumers a smarter alternative to America's favorite meals and snacks. In October 2008, the Company acquired the worldwide rights to U-SWIRL(R) Frozen Yogurt( )and has commenced executing an aggressive strategy to build the brand into a globally recognized chain of highly experiential frozen yogurt stores, led by its wholly-owned subsidiary, U-SWIRL International, Inc.
"I hope this company can establish more stores so that consumers will have a choice for a healthy fast food."
U-SWIRL International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Healthy Fast Food, Inc., and is launching a national chain of self-serve frozen yogurt stores called U-SWIRL(R) ( )Frozen Yogurt. U-SWIRL allows guests the ultimate choice in frozen yogurt by providing up to 20 non-fat flavors, including tart, traditional, no sugar-added options, and more than 60 toppings, including seasonal fresh fruit, sauces, candy and granola. Guests serve themselves and pay by the ounce instead of by the cup size. A healthier alternative to a coffee shop hang out, locations are furnished with couches and tables, and patio seating.
U-SWIRL has announced plans to have up to ten stores in operation or in development by the end of 2009. In addition to its development of Company-owned stores, U-SWIRL International has also launched its franchise program to roll out the concept nationwide in those states in which the Company is qualified to offer franchises. For the latest updates on new store openings, promotional offerings and other important developments, you can follow the Company on Facebook at U-SWIRL and/or Twitter @U_SWIRL.
ABOUT HEALTHY FAST FOOD, INC.
Headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, Healthy Fast Food, Inc. is on a mission to deliver consumers a smarter alternative to America's favorite meals and snacks. In October 2008, the Company acquired the worldwide rights to U-SWIRL(R) Frozen Yogurt( )and has commenced executing an aggressive strategy to build the brand into a globally recognized chain of highly experiential frozen yogurt stores, led by its wholly-owned subsidiary, U-SWIRL International, Inc.
"I hope this company can establish more stores so that consumers will have a choice for a healthy fast food."
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Healthy Fast Food Announces Grand Opening of New U-Swirl(R) Frozen Yogurt Store at Green Valley Ranch Resort
Since the first U-SWIRL store opened in April 2008 in Henderson, Nevada, U-SWIRL International has rapidly expanded the chain to six locations serving the Las Vegas market, opening five new locations in just the past seven months. In addition, in mid-October, U-SWIRL's franchise partner, Galena Frozen Yogurt, will host the grand opening of the first of three planned U-SWIRL stores in Reno, Nevada.
ABOUT STATION CASINOS, INC.
Founded in 1976, Station Casinos, Inc. is the leading provider of gaming and entertainment to the residents of Las Vegas. Its properties are regional entertainment destinations and include numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theatres, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo and race and sports wagering.
Station owns and operates Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Wildfire Rancho and Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel and Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel, Wildfire Boulder, Gold Rush Casino and Lake Mead Casino in Henderson, Nevada. Station also owns a 50% interest in Aliante Station, Green Valley Ranch Station Casino, Barley's Casino & Brewing Company, The Greens and Wildfire Lanes in Henderson, Nevada and a 6.7% interest in the joint venture that owns the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, Station manages Thunder Valley Casino near Sacramento, California on behalf of the United Auburn Indian Community.
ABOUT STATION CASINOS, INC.
Founded in 1976, Station Casinos, Inc. is the leading provider of gaming and entertainment to the residents of Las Vegas. Its properties are regional entertainment destinations and include numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theatres, bowling and convention/banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo and race and sports wagering.
Station owns and operates Red Rock Casino Resort Spa, Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Wildfire Rancho and Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel and Fiesta Rancho Casino Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Fiesta Henderson Casino Hotel, Wildfire Boulder, Gold Rush Casino and Lake Mead Casino in Henderson, Nevada. Station also owns a 50% interest in Aliante Station, Green Valley Ranch Station Casino, Barley's Casino & Brewing Company, The Greens and Wildfire Lanes in Henderson, Nevada and a 6.7% interest in the joint venture that owns the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition, Station manages Thunder Valley Casino near Sacramento, California on behalf of the United Auburn Indian Community.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Healthy Fast Food Announces Grand Opening of New U-Swirl(R) Frozen Yogurt Store at Green Valley Ranch Resort
U-SWIRL International, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Healthy Fast Food, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HFFI), the owner and franchisor of U-SWIRL(R) Frozen Yogurt stores, today announced the grand opening of its sixth U-SWIRL store serving the Las Vegas metro market.
Located within Henderson-based Green Valley Ranch Resort, the newest U-SWIRL is conveniently situated within the Resort's casino food court. Choosing from a selection of ten non-fat, no sugar added, tart and sorbet flavors and over 30 of U-SWIRL's most popular toppings, customers are free to invent their own unique frozen yogurt creations and pay per ounce - not by the cup size.
"Central to the U-SWIRL concept is the fact that each customer is free to decide for him or herself whether to swirl a healthier frozen dessert, such as a modest cup of delicious non-fat vanilla topped with seasonal fresh berries and granola; or to indulge by heaping on their favorite candies and sauces," said Healthy Fast Food Chairman and CEO Hank Cartwright. "This approach to addressing consumer demand and preference for high quality, healthier dessert choices has helped to spur tremendous, rapid growth for U-SWIRL over the past several months in the Las Vegas market, and positions us well to begin pursuing our planned national expansion initiatives."
Tim Wright, General Manager of Green Valley Ranch, stated, "We are delighted to welcome U-SWIRL to Green Valley Ranch and expect that it will fast prove to be a popular addition to our food court offerings." Green Valley Ranch is located at 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy off I-215 and Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. To learn more about Green Valley Ranch, visit www.greenvalleyranchresort.com.
Located within Henderson-based Green Valley Ranch Resort, the newest U-SWIRL is conveniently situated within the Resort's casino food court. Choosing from a selection of ten non-fat, no sugar added, tart and sorbet flavors and over 30 of U-SWIRL's most popular toppings, customers are free to invent their own unique frozen yogurt creations and pay per ounce - not by the cup size.
"Central to the U-SWIRL concept is the fact that each customer is free to decide for him or herself whether to swirl a healthier frozen dessert, such as a modest cup of delicious non-fat vanilla topped with seasonal fresh berries and granola; or to indulge by heaping on their favorite candies and sauces," said Healthy Fast Food Chairman and CEO Hank Cartwright. "This approach to addressing consumer demand and preference for high quality, healthier dessert choices has helped to spur tremendous, rapid growth for U-SWIRL over the past several months in the Las Vegas market, and positions us well to begin pursuing our planned national expansion initiatives."
Tim Wright, General Manager of Green Valley Ranch, stated, "We are delighted to welcome U-SWIRL to Green Valley Ranch and expect that it will fast prove to be a popular addition to our food court offerings." Green Valley Ranch is located at 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy off I-215 and Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. To learn more about Green Valley Ranch, visit www.greenvalleyranchresort.com.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Wellness zones in 6 developments
5 Monterrazas de Cebu. The Philippines’ second largest metropolis, Cebu City, is where this mountain resort-community is located—all of 210 hectares in Guadalupe, with an elevation of 340 meters above sea level and boasting a magnificent view of the Queen City of the South, as well as the islands of Mactan and Bohol. Although not many details have been leaked to the Manila press, this Landco development promises a resort lifestyle for its inhabitants, without having to leave the city.
6 Celadon Residences and Park, Manila. Mention the Mediterranean, and you conjure images of the sun, the sea and a people with long and contented lives. That’s what the residents and dwellers of this Mediterranean-inspired townhomes project of Alveo Land can expect as they enjoy a leisurely lifestyle that encourages them to stay healthy. Facilities include adult and kiddie pools, an open playfield, a children’s playground, a basketball court and function rooms.
At Celadon Park, visitors can relax further at the meditation garden, lounge pool, in private massage cabanas, jacuzzi nook, or garden sitting areas at the fifth level. For those nurturing healthy bodies, there’s a gym and wellness center.
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6 Celadon Residences and Park, Manila. Mention the Mediterranean, and you conjure images of the sun, the sea and a people with long and contented lives. That’s what the residents and dwellers of this Mediterranean-inspired townhomes project of Alveo Land can expect as they enjoy a leisurely lifestyle that encourages them to stay healthy. Facilities include adult and kiddie pools, an open playfield, a children’s playground, a basketball court and function rooms.
At Celadon Park, visitors can relax further at the meditation garden, lounge pool, in private massage cabanas, jacuzzi nook, or garden sitting areas at the fifth level. For those nurturing healthy bodies, there’s a gym and wellness center.
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Monday, October 5, 2009
Wellness zones in 6 developments
3 Senta in Legazpi Village, Makati. Where can you find a putting green, a landscaped roof deck, and a Zen garden in the congested, time-harried Makati Central Business District? Credit goes to Alveo Land Corp. (an Ayala Land Inc. subsidiary) for this urban “oasis.” On top of that, Senta also offers a fitness center with complete gym equipment, several lounge pools and an expansive private pool theater. Senta units cater to the power elite, and vary in size from studio to two-bedroom units and a 1-bedroom “power suite.”
4 Stonecrest in San Pedro, Laguna. This residential development offers 350- to 700-sq-m lots overlooking Laguna de Bay and Manila Southwoods. Its selling point is simulated living in Southern California, where people live long and happy lives. And why wouldn’t they, what with wide gardens, frontyard landscaping, tree-lined streets, private cul-de-sacs and central pocket parks. The free-form swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts and football field all contribute to good California “vibes.” Even the clubhouse is Southern California-inspired. This Landco development won’t throw in an Arnold Schwarzenegger look-alike, though.
4 Stonecrest in San Pedro, Laguna. This residential development offers 350- to 700-sq-m lots overlooking Laguna de Bay and Manila Southwoods. Its selling point is simulated living in Southern California, where people live long and happy lives. And why wouldn’t they, what with wide gardens, frontyard landscaping, tree-lined streets, private cul-de-sacs and central pocket parks. The free-form swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts and football field all contribute to good California “vibes.” Even the clubhouse is Southern California-inspired. This Landco development won’t throw in an Arnold Schwarzenegger look-alike, though.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Wellness zones in 6 developments
I came across this article and its nice to know that there are places like these in the Philippines. You might consider going to these places and eventually have a place of your own. Enjoy!
1 Tribeca Private Residences in Parañaque/ Muntinlupa. This project proves that you don’t need to be in a mega-sized property to get that much-needed physical and spiritual refuge. This 9.7-hectare modern residential condominium community by Landco Pacific Corp. includes high-end resort amenities featuring an open-air fitness circuit, a sports court, a traverse wall, a playground with a larger-than-life chess set and dollhouse and social pavilions.
This “mini” community aims to be more than just a residential community but a place where residents are nearly assured of a long, healthy life. Tribeca’s bicycle and jogging trails, a three-hectare Central Park and a 1,800-square-meter swimming pool complex called the Aqua Park which is 70 percent bigger than an Olympic-sized pool will help dwellers achieve just that. All the wonderful things you can do here are simply called Active Spaces.
2 Mandara Waterfront Residences, Asiaworld City, Parañaque. Containing more than just natural Manila bay area elements, Mandara Waterfront’s facilities include a themed landscape baywalk, an infinity pool overlooking the bay and a pavilion within the residential development. The Asian contemporary-themed community fuses nature’s beauty with man’s ingenuity.
Nestled on 1.4 hectares in Asiaworld City, Mandara, a name derived from the Sanskrit word referring to “essence” and connoting “sacred space,” is Landmark Communities’ prime residential project recommended for a wide market range—from yuppie upcomers to retirees.
1 Tribeca Private Residences in Parañaque/ Muntinlupa. This project proves that you don’t need to be in a mega-sized property to get that much-needed physical and spiritual refuge. This 9.7-hectare modern residential condominium community by Landco Pacific Corp. includes high-end resort amenities featuring an open-air fitness circuit, a sports court, a traverse wall, a playground with a larger-than-life chess set and dollhouse and social pavilions.
This “mini” community aims to be more than just a residential community but a place where residents are nearly assured of a long, healthy life. Tribeca’s bicycle and jogging trails, a three-hectare Central Park and a 1,800-square-meter swimming pool complex called the Aqua Park which is 70 percent bigger than an Olympic-sized pool will help dwellers achieve just that. All the wonderful things you can do here are simply called Active Spaces.
2 Mandara Waterfront Residences, Asiaworld City, Parañaque. Containing more than just natural Manila bay area elements, Mandara Waterfront’s facilities include a themed landscape baywalk, an infinity pool overlooking the bay and a pavilion within the residential development. The Asian contemporary-themed community fuses nature’s beauty with man’s ingenuity.
Nestled on 1.4 hectares in Asiaworld City, Mandara, a name derived from the Sanskrit word referring to “essence” and connoting “sacred space,” is Landmark Communities’ prime residential project recommended for a wide market range—from yuppie upcomers to retirees.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Star Scientific plans to seek FDA approval for new products
"What would distinguish it is the even significantly lower nitrosamine levels," she said. Nitrosamines are cancer-causing agents considered by some researchers to be the most significant harmful elements in smokeless tobacco.
Star obtained a patent in 2001 for a tobacco-curing process that reduces nitrosamines. In 2001, the company filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against cigarette maker R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. A federal jury in Baltimore returned a verdict for Reynolds in June, but Star is seeking a new trial.
Now, Star says it has developed a new method for cultivation, curing and preparation of tobacco that further reduces nitrosamine levels. The company's shares rose 13 percent, or 13 cents, to $1.11 yesterday on the Nasdaq stock market.
Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, said it is difficult to predict how quickly tobacco companies will come forward to seek approval from the FDA for reduced-risk tobacco products.
The agency must consider the potential broad impact of those products on public health, he said.
"The benefit of the new law is that these decisions will now be based on science from an objective viewpoint," he said.
"Tobacco is still tobacco. This might further encourage people to smoke since it will be marketed with lower cancer-causing agents. However, it does not eliminate the fact that cigarettes are really dangerous to our health especially of the members of the family who got to inhale the smoke."
Star obtained a patent in 2001 for a tobacco-curing process that reduces nitrosamines. In 2001, the company filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against cigarette maker R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. A federal jury in Baltimore returned a verdict for Reynolds in June, but Star is seeking a new trial.
Now, Star says it has developed a new method for cultivation, curing and preparation of tobacco that further reduces nitrosamine levels. The company's shares rose 13 percent, or 13 cents, to $1.11 yesterday on the Nasdaq stock market.
Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, said it is difficult to predict how quickly tobacco companies will come forward to seek approval from the FDA for reduced-risk tobacco products.
The agency must consider the potential broad impact of those products on public health, he said.
"The benefit of the new law is that these decisions will now be based on science from an objective viewpoint," he said.
"Tobacco is still tobacco. This might further encourage people to smoke since it will be marketed with lower cancer-causing agents. However, it does not eliminate the fact that cigarettes are really dangerous to our health especially of the members of the family who got to inhale the smoke."
Friday, October 2, 2009
Star Scientific plans to seek FDA approval for new products
Star Scientific Inc. wants to be the first company seeking approval from federal regulators to sell so-called "modified-risk" tobacco products with reduced toxins.
The Petersburg-based company, which makes smokeless tobacco products, said yesterday that it plans to ask the Food and Drug Administration next year for approval to market its products as potentially less risky to consumers' health.
Congress passed legislation this year that for the first time gives the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. The legislation also lets tobacco companies submit products for scientific review by the FDA and approval to be marketed as "modified-risk."
Star did not provide details about any new products, which it said are still in development. Company spokeswoman Sara Machir said one would be similar to the dissolvable, lozenge-like smokeless tobacco products the company now sells under brand names Stonewall and Ariva.
The Petersburg-based company, which makes smokeless tobacco products, said yesterday that it plans to ask the Food and Drug Administration next year for approval to market its products as potentially less risky to consumers' health.
Congress passed legislation this year that for the first time gives the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. The legislation also lets tobacco companies submit products for scientific review by the FDA and approval to be marketed as "modified-risk."
Star did not provide details about any new products, which it said are still in development. Company spokeswoman Sara Machir said one would be similar to the dissolvable, lozenge-like smokeless tobacco products the company now sells under brand names Stonewall and Ariva.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
China Maintains Pork Restrictions
China defended its actions. "We have to protect China from the transmission of the epidemic from overseas, and we also have to prevent the epidemic in China from spreading further," said Yu Taiwei, head of food safety for imports and exports at the General Administration for Quality Supervision Inspection & Quarantine. He denied that the move constituted a trade restriction. "The measures comply fully with the WTO regulations," he said.
"Every country in the world should oppose trade protectionism; this is the position of the central government," said Aqsiq head Wang Yong.
U.S. government and pork industry representatives have also complained repeatedly over China's recent practices of banning U.S. pork because of H1N1 concerns.
"The government should protect its citizens. Likewise, this may implies buying pork within the country to spur economic activity."
"Every country in the world should oppose trade protectionism; this is the position of the central government," said Aqsiq head Wang Yong.
U.S. government and pork industry representatives have also complained repeatedly over China's recent practices of banning U.S. pork because of H1N1 concerns.
"The government should protect its citizens. Likewise, this may implies buying pork within the country to spur economic activity."
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