Dash Diet the Best in U.S
The US News and World Report assessed 20 popular diet programs, Dash Diet being "Best Diets Overall".
"A group of patients used this diet in du way of life and outcomes were quick, reduced their blood pressure in 2 weeks. In addition to increase his mental activity in 30% in people with envelope weight", said WebMD.
Diets have always been a subject of dispute, many diets have been criticized due to the damages that it can cause to our body in general. However, there is a healthy, effective and easy alternative, the Dash Diet.
In second place was the Mediterranean Diet, The TLC Diet and Weight Watchers, which offers other healthy alternatives.
Skippy Peanut Butter Recall 2011
A well known peanut butter brand, Skippy peanut butter, has issued a recall due to a possible Salmonella contamination.
The Skippy peanut butter recall affects products in retail stores in these states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Skippy released a press release saying:
Unilever United States, Inc. today announced a limited recall of Skippy® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy® Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Wear Red Day 2011, Heart Disease Awareness
Today is Wear Red Day 2011 where you can wear red to show your support in the cause of fighting heart disease in women.
Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of death for women! Betty White is also showing her support by wearing red today, you can check out videos of her and many others at the official website Go Red for Women.
HEART DISEASE STATISTICS (Source: American Cancer Society)
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women ages 20 and older in the nation.
- More women die of heart disease than the next four causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer.
- 1 in 3 American women die of heart disease, compared to 1 in 30 women who die of breast cancer.
- 80 percent of cardiac events in women can be prevented
by making healthier choices, such as changing their food habits, exercising and not smoking. - 5,013 men and women in Nevada died from heart disease in 2006, the leading cause.
Burn Off Fat With Resistant Starch Foods
Resistant starch foods are becoming very popular because of the health benefits it provides.
The Skinny Carbs Diet focuses on using resistant starch foods to help burn fat and improve health. Carbohydrates are no longer something to fear, by eating the right carbs you will improve the way your body burns fat.
Resistant starch foods have less calories that regular starches and also help you feel full after eating as well as improve digestion.
The Skinny Carbs Diet is packed with all the information you need to prepare easy meals that will help you lose weight. The book is by David Feder, RD, who has been teaching, counseling, and consulting in food science and nutrition for almost 20 years.
According to the Cookbook, some of the best sources of resistant starch can be found in breads, banananas and potatoes. Buy
The Skinny Carbs Diet at Amazon.
Derrick Burts, HIV Positive Porn Star
Derrick Burts is speaking out, he is the porn actor that recently testing HIV positive as announced by AIM (Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation) in Sherman Oaks on October 8, 2010.
Burts is asking that condom use and better sex disease testing should be mandatory in porn. AIM had first claimed that Burts acquired the disease from a personal partner but he claims this is false saying, "There is no possible way. The only person I had sex with in my personal life was my girlfriend."
After research, AIM told Burts that they traced the HIV to another gay cast member whom he did a scene with. Burts does both straight and gay porn and has gone by the name Derek Chambers and Cameron Reid.
Tylenol Recall 2010 Details Here
The Tylenol recall 2010 involves over 128,000 bottles of Tylenol 8 hour caplets (50 count) which are being recalled due to reports of moldy odors coming from the bottle.
Consumers are advised to stop using Tylenol which is made by Johnson & Johnson.
The recall include bottles with Lot Number BCM155.
Johnson & Johnson said that the moldy odor is due to a small amount of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole which is a chemical used in fungicides.
For refunds and replacements you can call 1-888-222-6036.
The Brazilian Blowout Can Cause Cancer!
The popular Brazilian Blowout has been found to contain "formaldehyde" which can cause cancer.
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration found formaldehyde in the chemicals used for the Brazilian Blowout, a treatment that can cost up to $500. High levels of formaldehyde can be the cause of several types of cancer.
Brazilian Blowout is claiming that their products is formaldehyde-free. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration used a sample from a salon and not directly from the Brazilian Blowout company.
A salon in Oregon reported that clients had difficulty breathing, nosebleed and eye irritation after coming into contact with the chemicals used from the Brazilian Blowout.
Would you still get the Brazilian Blowout after this information from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration?
Baby Formula Similac Recall 2010
An estimated 5 million contains of Similac infant formula is being recalled by drug maker Abbott Laboratories after worries that it may be contaminated with insect parts.
The voluntary recall affects Similac baby formulas sold in the U.S, Puerto Rico, Guam and a few of the Caribbean countries.
According to the company, the contamination may consist of a small beetle or larvae. If a child where to ingest this it could cause stomach aches and digestive problems.
The Similac Recall 2010 is only for the powdered formula. Liquid or any other type of products from Abbott Laboratories are not infected.
You can contact Abbott Laboratories at their hot line (800) 986-8850 and you should be able to get a full refund.
Gilenya Approved by USDA
Gilenya has been approved by the USDA (U.S Food and Drug Administration). The drug helps reduce relapses and delay disability progression in users who have relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
This is the first oral drug for multiple sclerosis. It is among a new class of drugs that work to block specific blood cells int he lymph nodes which in turn delays cells that go towards the brain and spinal cord.
Gilenya does have side effects as all drugs. The most reporter are headache, flu, diarrhea, back pain, cough and elevated enzymes of the liver. In worst cases it can decrease heart rate, cause a great infection or macular edema of the eye.
Patients who are considering using Gilenya must use it under strict monitoring of a medical professional.
Meat Recall 2010 – Can Cause Miscarriage
The U.S Department of Agriculture has announced a major Meat Recall of over 380,000 pounds of deli meat.
The recall comes from Zemco Industries located in Buffalo, New York. The are warning consumers that the deli meat may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause a fatal disease as well as cause miscarriage.
The meat recall affects all Wal-Marts NATIONWIDE as this is where the deli meat was being sold.
So far the USDA hasn't received any reports of illnesses associated to the meat recall.
The bacteria that contaminated the meat is called Listeria monocytogenes. Healthy people are safer however you should watch out for symptoms such as high fever, strong headaches, stiff neck and nausea.
The USDA also warned that Listeriosis can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.
Here is more information on the Meat Recall via CNN:
The products subject to recall are:
-- 25.5-pound cases of "Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches BLACK FOREST HAM With Natural Juices Coated with Caramel Color" with the number 17800 1300.
-- 28.49-pound cases of "Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches HOT HAM, HARD SALAMI, PEPPERONI, SANDWICH PEPPERS" with the number 17803 1300.
-- 32.67-pound cases of "Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches VIRGINIA BRAND HAM With Natural Juices, MADE IN NEW YORK, FULLY COOKED BACON, SANDWICH PICKLES, SANDWICH PEPPERS" with the number 17804 1300.
-- 25.5-pound cases of "Marketside Grab and Go Sandwiches ANGUS ROAST BEEF Coated with Caramel Color" with the number 17805 1300.
The meats were produced on dates ranging from June 18 to July 2, 2010. The "Use By" dates range from August 20 to September 10, 2010.
Wal-Mart noted the recall involves Marketside Grab and Go sandwiches, but not individual packages of deli meat. "We encourage customers who recently purchased this item to return it for a full refund," the company statement said.