Archive for the ‘Diet-Blog’ Category
Poll: Mommy’s Milk Cheese Anyone?
Mar 9, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: Diet-Blog
In this age of political correctness and the outcry for the humane treatment of animals, some are really thinking outside the box.
Chef Daniel Angerer has been serving up cheese made from his wife’s breast milk in his New York City restaurant.
Read the whole story on Diet Blog.
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Frozen Veggies Retain More Nutrients
Mar 8, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: Diet-Blog
With food prices high and the economy still recovering, many of us struggle to eat healthily because of the cost of good food. Fresh fruit and vegetables can see grocery bills soaring.
But, there’s good news this week from a UK study by the Institute of Food Research. Scientists have shown that frozen vegetables retain more nutrients, which are “locked in” when the produce is frozen, soon after picking.
Read the whole story on Diet Blog.
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Starbucks Tests Out a 31 Ounce Drink
Mar 7, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: Diet-Blog
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To put that into perspective, it’s just about four cups of coffee. Almost a liter.
That’ll get you wired, to say the least.
So, what is Starbucks going to call this 31 ounce monstrosity? Since they’re known for all those catchy names, it’s the “Jitter-Maker.”
No, not really. It’s named the “Trenta,” after the Italian word for 30. Mamma mia!
Read the whole story on Diet Blog.
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Doctors Are Calling For "Choke Proof" Hotdogs
Mar 6, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: Diet-Blog
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Hotdogs are a witch’s brew – hoof of cow, eye of rat, filler of unknown origin – extruded into a wiener, and put into a bun. Condiments optional.
They’re gross. No one REALLY knows what’s in hotdogs. But at every barbecue, carnival, and Fourth of July, you’ll find hotdogs. And, kids love them. That’s the problem.
Doctors insist the hotdog shape presents the perfect choking hazard for kids, so they want hotdogs to be “redesigned.”
Read the whole story on Diet Blog.
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The Inspiration Oscars
Mar 6, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: Diet-Blog
The Academy Awards season is upon us once again. Last year, we took a look at the “Food Oscars” aka the best films that made us hungry. This year, we’ll have a glance and the best of training scenes and overall inspiration – the montages that compelled us to run, jump, lift and kick our ways towards glory.
Here’s my top 10…
Read the whole story on Diet Blog.
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Big Weight Loss Requires Big Changes
Mar 5, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: Diet-Blog
The “small changes” philosophy, touted by health experts and First Lady Michelle Obama alike, took a big hit this week in Tara Parker-Pope’s Well Blog post, In Obesity Epidemic, What’s One Cookie?.
Pope writes an essential truth the some health experts dodge, fearing it will scare people off: If you want to lose a significant amount of weight, you’ve got to give your lifestyle an extreme makeover.
Read the whole story on Diet Blog.
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Not So ‘Fine’ Day For a Walk!
Mar 4, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: Diet-Blog
A British man has been fined and barred from driving for six months after taking his pet for a stroll while sitting behind the wheel of his car.
Yes indeed, this is laziness to the max!
Paul Railton was spotted by a cyclist driving slowly along a country lane, holding his dog’s leash through the car window, as the animal trotted alongside.
Read the whole story on Diet Blog.
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Poll: Umami, The New MSG?
Mar 3, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: Diet-Blog
Have you ever wondered why certain foods just taste so good and induce extreme cravings in some people?
We all know that our tongue tastes sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, but did you know a Japanese chemist, Kikunae Ikeda, actually isolated a fifth taste back in 1908 called “Umami”?
Read the whole story on Diet Blog.
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2010 Olympians Who Inspired
Mar 3, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: Diet-Blog
Living in the city that hosts the Olympic Games has been quite an experience, and 2010 brought with it some memorable moments.
Here are some current and former winter Olympians who have accomplished incredible feats, beat the odds and have otherwise given us reason to believe.
Read the whole story on Diet Blog.
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McDonald’s Joins Forces With Weight Watchers
Mar 3, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: Diet-Blog
It’s a scandal.
McDonald’s New Zealand are about to use the Weight Watchers logo on their menu boards and tray mats. According to the chief executive of McDonald’s NZ it’s a “noble cause”.
Three meals: Chicken McNuggets, Filet-O-Fish and a chicken wrap will be labeled with the Weight Watchers logo.
Read the whole story on Diet Blog.
