News guide: Eating right still at core of dietary guidelines
Washington Post, 2/11/15 In anticipation of the forthcoming release of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines, the Washington Post runs a teaser article care of the Associated Press on when the final version of the guidelines will be released, why they’re important for consumers, how government uses the information and science is included in the document.
Gluten-free Cheerios varieties to launch in July
Bankingbusiness.com, 2/12/15 A look into five varieties of gluten-free Cheerios that will be available on retail shelves this July, including Original, Honey Nut, Multi-Grain, Apple Cinnamon and Frosted. The Cheerios will include oats but must be handled properly to avoid mixing in with gluten-containing grains like wheat.
We should never have told people to stop eating fat
Business Insider, 2/12/15 Explores a growing amount of research that shows saturated fats aren’t are bad for individuals as originally thought and that a low-carbohydrate diet has been proven to be more successful than a low-fat diet.
Panel could scrap advice on dietary cholesterol
USA Today, 2/12/15 There’s speculation on the forthcoming 2015 Dietary Guidelines on the change of recommendations for cholesterol intake. The proposed change would be in line with health groups.
Plant-based diet may lower obese children’s risk of heart disease
FoxNews.com, 2/12/15 In the latest Journal of Pediatrics, researcher followed 28 obese children between the ages of 9 and 18 years old where they were assigned either plant-based vegan diet or heart-healthy diet. Children on the plant-based diet showed an improvement of their decrease in caloric intake from fat, saturated fat.
Men really do eat faster than women, study confirms
FoxNews.com, 2/12/15 A small scale study from South Korea showed that men have different chewing patterns than women and researcher are looking into further studies to show that men eat their food faster than women due to their bite size and chewing pace.
The Pot Pie Diet: New Book Helps Readers Save Money & lose Weight, Eating Pizza for Breakfast, Burgers for Lunch & Shepard’s Potpie for Dinner
Digital Journal, 2/13/15 “The Pot Pie Piet”, a new book is shaking up the diet and weight loss industry, encouraging people to be sensible about food, without resorting to dangerous fad diets. The book uses a method of balance and moderation, splitting comfort foods into sensible and healthy caloric portions.
Meatloaf That Conquers the Mundane
The New York Times, 2/13/15 A nostalgic look into meatloaf, or as the Italians call it – polpettone.
6 Food tricks you’re falling for today
US News & World Report, 2/13/15 This article address myths of the food advice – including ‘carbohydrates make you fat’ and ‘mutigrain is rich in whole grains.’ Unfortunately, refined carbs/white bread, doughnuts and pasta continue to be in the crosshairs of avoidance.
Apple-Raisin Stuffing
Do you prefer a stuffing that is a little sweet? Try this exquisite stuffing that balances the savory ingredients with apples, raisins and a touch of cinnamon.