Food Industry Safety – No More !?

foodsafetyThe recent rash of salmonella contamination in the food industry has shaken the trust that people have in the food industry. Why, the supermarket culture of food being readily available and safe at that has stood long and proud for many years and such cases have indeed taken trust away from the many food producres worldwide. from cases of contaminated spinach, tomatoes, peanut butter and recently pistachios, seems profits are taking the lead in the many companies that stocks the shelves of our local supermarkets. Much so they have forgotten the basics of food handling which has very strict measures for observance as imposed by the FDA not cleaning and sanitizing equipment as needed and specified by law. Read the rest of this entry »

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Food Costs High But People Stick to Health

risingcostAs predicted, the economic recession has taken it’s toll on the cost of food and they have risen considerably since last year. But the good news shows that people are still sticking to healthier eating habits even with the higher costs of food. Health as it seems, takes a front-seat opposed to simply eating, raised awareness of food safety, where and how the food we eat are more important than the cost. People have been flocking to more organically grown products that have been reared without the use of hormones, pesticides and other man-made chemicals that have been found to accumulate in the body causing health problems many years after they were consumed. With the millions of artificial compounds we have created, first hailed a wonder chemicals turned villains with new and better understanding of their function. Read the rest of this entry »

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Soil Borne Pathogens Contamination

  • Posted by Alvin on April 15th, 2009 filed in Information

salmonellaThe recent rash of contaminated foodstuffs were traced back to contamination of soil-borne pathogens namely salmonella which is present in soil that is contaminated with animal waste. From the recalls of peanut butter, pistachio nuts and many more, all were traced to soil and even dead animal carcasses (in mouse traps) left near food production equipment where they can easily come in contact with the machinery and packaging equipment that is being used. Safety has suffered for these production facilities should have done by law, safety checks before food products even go out of the factory/packaging facility doors. There should also be random checks and sampling of these products and facilities to see to it they are meeting health and safety requirements to keep production safe and free from such disease causing pathogens. Read the rest of this entry »

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Immediate HydroxuCut Recall

productrecallThe USFDA has issued an urgent warning that people should stop using hydroxuct due to liver damage risks that have come out of new research. The same information that resulted in certification has been reversed and all products are being recalled due to severe liver damage that has resulted from use of the said slimming agent. The case of hydroxycut warrants strict monitoring and testing of health supplements that are usually out of the jurisdiction of the FDA with testing and human studies done by the drug maker who then presents lab results for evaluation and approval by the said governing body. Read the rest of this entry »

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South Beach Diet

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The South Beach diet began through the initiatives of Arthur Agatston (a cardiologist) and Marie Almon (a dietician) who aimed to create a diet plan targeted to prevent cardiac problems. No one foresaw that the diet would be making waves as a weight loss diet.

Basically, the South Beach Diet balances a person’s intake of carbs (carbohydrates) and fats. Agatston and Almon differentiated the “good carbs” from “bad carbs” and “good fats” from “bad fats” in the diet. Strict adherence to the diet plan’s three phases will give the expected result, weight loss.

Phase One restricts most of the carbohydrates in the diet, instead ample amounts of lean protein, good fats and vegetables are offered. During Phase Two healthy (good) carbohydrates are reintroduced in the body, like whole grains and fruits. Lastly, more food varieties are served in Phase Three and is aimed to maintain the person’s ideal weight.

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Adverts on Dairy helping with Weight Loss Bogus

milkRecent ads stating that the consumption of dairy products mainly milk is good for you and that it promotes weight loss is totally misleading according to scientists and health researchers. Though milk may provide the body’s daily calcium intake, it is also loaded with fats that are inherent of the product making it more of a cause of obesity than it’s bane. Statistics are telling the truth that these claims are totally false and bogus for while bones may benefit from calcium it has no bearing on weight loss and can even increase the chances of heart disease. A more healthier diet would be in accordance with the food triangle that provides all the necessary nutrients and dietary fiber needs for one to maintain good health. Combined with proper exercise and lifestyle changes proves to be a better solution than increased intake of milk and calcium supplements. Experts warn of the ill effects of such misleading advertising that costs thousands of dollars but may have no health benefits so be warned.

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カロリーの燃焼

  • Posted by Alvin on January 2nd, 2009 filed in Imp @ja

写真提供: healthylifestyle.blogsome.com

さらに多くのカロリーを燃焼するため、新陳代謝をスピードアップする方法があります。 過激な方法で、代謝率の上昇を助ける事の出来る要因がいくつかあります。

体の筋肉量の上昇は、さらに多くのグラム数を燃焼できます。なぜなら、筋肉は、動いていない時でも、代謝的に活動しているからです。すなわち、あらゆる機会を利用して動く事は、燃焼するカロリー量を大幅に変える事が出来ます。 ですから、動き続ける事を忘れないで下さい。 スパイシーな食品は、緑茶やカフェイン入りの飲料を飲むと同様に、代謝率を上昇するという証明がされています。 精力的に歩く事、エアロビクスのステップ、ジョギングや水泳は、数時間後でさえ、さらに多くのカロリーを燃焼します。 多い食事回数、少量を食べることは、多くの食事量より、代謝に影響を及ぼすことができます。 また空腹をコントロールする手助けをし、食べたい要求を減らすようです。

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Health Warnings Renewed for Diet Pills

dietpillsPeople always want something faster and better without the pain, which is why the diet pill market is thriving even with stiff warnings from the US FDA. Declared illegal or non-approved, these products have been found to contain high levels of banned substances such as restricted drugs, and high risk ingredients that may cause death if consumed in large enough quantities. The US FDA has taken up the cause and tested most of the ones they can get their hands on and guess what, the label doesn’t always list all of the active ingredients which heightens the risk. Health issues that arise from their use can even send you to the ER with life threatening side-effects so use only the ones that have been tested and certified safe. Avoid purchasing over the internet from abroad for they are more likely to be fakes, so stick with local pharmacies.

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Sauna for Weight Loss

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People who want to improve their health, state of the body and mind, and lose weight will enjoy infrared sauna. It causes weight loss due to energy expenditure that creates about as much as six mile run considered a thirty minute sauna session. It has a beneficial effect in the body that can help u look younger and thinner. It also has a positive effect on the nervous system. After 10 minutes of an infrared sauna session greatly improves motor response and coordination movement. The sharp increase of blood and lymphatic vessels leads to intense physical melting of subcutaneous fat deposits and fat weight loss without load on the heart. This happens due to body perspiration and depending on the personal characteristic weight loss fast from 1-3 lbs. It is a great way to spend our time to relax, improve our health and fast weight loss.

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元気なダイエット実行者へのヒント

  • Posted by Alvin on November 28th, 2008 filed in Imp @ja


イラスト提供: i.ehow.com

今日、殆どの国が、ファーストフード国家になりつつありますが、その理由として、世界が徐々にそうなりつつあるという事があります。 我々は、最も安価で済む選択と言う理由で、ファーストフード店やレストランでの外食をよくします。でも残念ながら、最も健康的な選択とは言えません。 たった一食のファーストフードに、一日に十分な塩分や脂肪が含まれています。しかし、速くて安い という誘惑に勝つのには難しいものがあります。
フライドポテトは最も人気を集めて注文される物の一つです。 ただ素早くさっさと食べれて、美味しいからです。 マイナス面は普通の食事よりカロリーが多く、塩分と脂肪分がたっぷり含まれていることです。 ダイエットをする際は、フライドポテトはタブーであることは誰でも知っています。しかしダイエットの小食療法のように、体重を落とすはずの現代の方法には効果がなく、結局は食べることに終わってしまいます。 少量の好物の食品を日々のダイエットに取り入れることが、ダイエット実行者を普段の状況にキープします。 気楽過ぎるダイエットは、大失敗を招きかねます。ややくつろいだダイエットが良いのです。 さて元気なダイエット実行者のヒントとしては、フライドポテトは避けて通れないものです。 おそらくテレビやコマーシャル、本屋ニュースでも最近耳にされたことがあると思いますが、 ケチャップにはリコピンと言う抗酸化物質が、豊富に含まれています。 ですから、それに浸けてどんどん食べてしまいます! しかし、塩分の摂取量に目を向けるならば、フライドポテトとケチャップは要注意です。
良いことと言えば、我々の知識を広げチェーンレストランを念入りに選ぶことで、外食時にも健康的なダイエット目標を管理できるということです。 ざっくばらんに言うと、あなたの体重は、どれだけのカロリーを蓄えどれだけ燃焼するかという、あなたが摂取するカロリー量によるという事です。 しかしこういった要因は、遺伝子と環境の組み合わせに深く影響されています。 運動と、安静時エネルギー消費量（休息時にあなたの体が燃焼するカロリー量）。双方があなたの生理機能（カロリーを燃焼する速さなど）および行動（例えばあなたが選んで食べる食品類）に、影響を及ぼしていると言えます。 もし一日で摂取するカロリーの全てを継続して燃焼すれば、あなたは体重をキープするでしょう。 もし消費する以上のエネルギー（カロリー）を摂取すれば、あなたは体重を増やす結果となります。 一旦この要因の相互作用があなたの頭の中に入ってしまうと、生涯継続出来るものです。
カロリーの取り過ぎは、脂肪としてあなたの体中に蓄積されます。 我々の体はこの脂肪を、体に常時存在する脂肪細胞を拡大して、あるいはさらにそれを作り出して、その特殊化した脂肪細胞内に蓄えます。 もし食事摂取量を減らし燃焼するより低いカロリーを摂れば、または運動をしさらにカロリーを燃焼すれば、我々の体は脂肪蓄積分を減らすでしょう。 これが起これば、ウエストラインと同様に、脂肪細胞は縮小します。
体重減少に一番大切なことは、あなたに効果的なものを見つけ、それを続行することです。

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