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In Vino, Longevity ... with a Major Disclaimer! |
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The good news is that yet another study has concluded that the
consumption of red wine is good for you - in this case, possibly
contributing to a 20 percent longer and healthier life.
The bad news is that the initial results suggest that to achieve
this level of longevity, you'd have to drink about 300 glasses of red
wine.
A day.
The study, done by Harvard Medical School and the National
Institute on Aging, found that daily doses of resveratrol, a
substance found in red wine, may slow the aging process. To this
point the studies only have been done on mice, and some of the
results about how much longer the mice live because of the
resveratrol are not yet conclusive - because some of the mice still
haven't died.
These results are encouraging, suggesting that high doses of
resveratrol can actually counteract the effects of a high-calorie,
high-fat diet - maybe helping to extend a lifespan by as much as 20
percent. Researchers are careful to say that the tests only have been
on mice, that the data is incomplete, and that people shouldn't take
these results as license to eat a high fat diet as long as they wash
it down with merlot or syrah. And the scientists caution that
applying these studies to human beings is many years away.
This is just one in a number of studies over the past few years
suggesting that moderate consumption of red wine can be beneficial to
one's health. In 2005, a Yale University study showed that drinking
2-3 ounces of alcohol - in virtually any form, including beer and
spirits - has a beneficial effect, and that the antioxidants in red
wine yield a far greater benefit. Another study from London's
Imperial College indicated that resveratrol can work as both an
anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, and can be useful in treating
chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPDs) such as emphysema and
chronic bronchitis. These followed a Danish study confirming that
wine drinkers benefit from the product's cardio-protective qualities
- much more so than those imbibing beer or other spirits.
This is yet another perfect example of food science at its best -
however, we have to question whether or not we would all be a bit
better off if the researchers would learn how to communicate just a
bit better. Publishing results, no matter how beneficial to our
health, that is based on unrealistic consumption levels does no one
any good - and in fact furthers consumer frustration and confusion.
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12 More Stories ...
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THIS RECIPE(R): Duck Mustard Wraps
Here's a light recipe that just might remind you of warm spring
days. The Chinese five-spice mixture is a necessity, so don't skimp
on this! It's a wondrous staple of Chinese cooking that contains five
different flavors - sour, bitter, sweet ...
Prince Ollie: The World's Sweetest Guinea Pig
After several weeks of searching and learning about guinea pigs,
I finally had saved enough pet-sitting money to buy one! They cost
$29.50 at PetSmart. Mom said she'd take me there on Sunday afternoon
to look around and make sure this was the ...
New York City: No Smoking, No Trans Fat and Now, Maybe ... No Calories?
New York City's Board of Health is considering a proposal that
would require the cities restaurants to list calories. This proposal
is not as hyped as the board's recommendation to prohibit trans fat -
the chemically modified ingredient ...
Will the FDA Actually Help Us?
More energy! Fortified with calcium! Brain-booster! These claims
are appearing on food packages just about everywhere these days; but
you have to wonder if all these types of claims are really true? To
date, there is no legal definition for ...
Trick or Treat?
As the second largest holiday in terms of spending, second only
to Christmas, Halloween is not to be ignored. But Halloween wasn't
all fun ... in fact, it was actually a pretty serious holiday. The
term "Halloween" originates with the Catholic ...
One More Reason to Eat those Walnuts!
The artery-clogging effects of that high-fat meal you just
consumed could be lessened with a different type of "dessert" - a few
walnuts. Spanish researchers recently concluded that walnut
consumption after a high-fat meal can have immediate effects.
Sure, You Think You Know All about Soy Sauce! Here's Our 101 to Make Sure You Do!
When it comes to soy sauce, its pretty safe to say that most
Americans' first experiences (and tastes) occurred at a Chinese or
Japanese restaurant ... but for me, it was as a young teen ripping
open a tiny plastic pouch with my teeth.
Vegemite Ban or Misunderstanding?
The Melbourne Herald Sun, The Courier Mail, and
The New Zealand Herald have all reported this month that
Vegemite is banned in the USA, with customs officials going so far as
to search Australians for Vegemite when they enter ...
How Fresh is that Food in Your Fridge?
Expiration dates are one of those examples of just how
inadequately the food industry communicates with its shoppers. One of
the most difficult tasks when selecting our foods is actually trying
to find a relatively cogent description of what ...
Package Colors and What They Mean
The average package on the supermarket shelf has only about
one-seventeenth of a second to attract your attention. After that,
the design, the color, the words and -- oh, yeah -- the product have
to interest you enough to put it in your cart.
Shopping for Singles
Often products "for one" sound great... until you look at the
price. Let's do a quick comparison of some national averages of
retail supermarket sizes and prices. Be sure to notice the price per
ounce in each case.
STEAL
THIS RECIPE(R): Zuppa di Pesce e Fagiolio (Bean and Fish Stew)
We'll bet that you've never tried this recipe before! This week
we "steal" a recipe from Lattanzi Ristorante which cooks up classic
Roman Jewish cuisine. The Roman Jewish community is the oldest Jewish
community in Europe - they arrived roughly ...
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NEW PRODUCT HITS & MISSES |
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New Products
Crispy Green Crispy Apples, Stomping Grounds Espresso Latte, Back
to Nature Mini Classic Crème Cookies, Welch's White Grape Peach Fruit
Snacks and more. Before you bite -- check our ratings -- and see what
other shoppers have to say!
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Do you want to save your fellow shopper the pain and suffering of
wasting money on bad foods? Tell us what products you have tried that
are "misses"! Each week we will select one hit and one miss from all
of the nominations submitted for that week. If your nomination is
selected, you will receive a SupermarketGuru.com prize!
Click here to nominate a product
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STEAL THIS RECIPE |
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Duck Mustard Wraps
Here's a light recipe that just might remind you of warm spring
days. The Chinese five-spice mixture is a necessity, so don't skimp
on this! It's a wondrous staple of Chinese cooking that contains five
different flavors - sour, bitter, sweet, pungent or hot or spicy, and
salty. A typical blend for this five-spice mix is composed of
cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise and Szechwan peppercorn.
Sometimes it'll even have cassia, ginger, nutmeg or licorice. Feel
free to experiment with the different varieties. It's best to go to
an Asian market for the mixture so you'll pay less for a better
quality blend. The duck in this recipe from Bong Su Restaurant &
Lounge is steeped in a rich sauce with the spices and cooked for a
few hours in a technique called "flavor potting." The time is well
worth it when you take a bite of the Duck Mustard Wrap.
This is a 3-part recipe:
Wrap
Confit
Sauce
Click here for more on Chef Tammy Huynh
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COFFEE CHAT NEWS |
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Analysis of 19,000 Medical Studies on Coffee Concludes Moderation is
GOOD for You
Coffee, and its primary stimulant, caffeine have been the focus of
more than 19,000 professional medical studies during the last twenty
years. What is the conclusion of so much attention? Something we have
suspect for years: coffee IS good for you when consumed in
moderation. Moderation can be anywhere from three to six cups of
coffee a day.
Click here
for full story
Featured Recipe: Simple Grilled Turkey Breast
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Healthcare in 2007!
Are you happy with your health plan? Overall heath & wellness?
We are putting together our 2007 Health & Wellness scorecard and
need your help to accurately measure just how you feel about your
current experiences.
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Bananas
Bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Even if you haven't heard Gwen Stefani's
"Hollaback Girl" by now, there's still reason to love that fun name
for an often overlooked fruit. Bananas are high in potassium content,
a large one has only 2 milligrams of sodium, 2 grams of protein, 4
grams of fiber and just 140 calories. The name of this fruit comes
from the word banan, finger in Arabic.
Bananas were quite the world traveler. With origins going back to
Malaysia, that yellow fruit then traveled to India where they were
mentioned in Buddhist Pali writings dating back to the 6th century
BCE. Alexander the Great is credited with bringing the banana from
India to the Western world. The tropical fruit eventually reached
Madagascar and spread through Africa via Islamic warriors and
eventually reached the west coast of Africa where it was discovered
by Portuguese sailors in 1402 and the rest is history. Raw, roasted,
broiled, preserved, fried or steamed, the extremely versatile banana
is now a world favorite.
And now it's time to tell us which banana is YOUR favorite!
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take the Quick Poll
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