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 Nutrition Information - August 21, 2008
| The food crisis is drawing out the creativity of Houston school cafeteria managers to come up with dishes that keep a lid on price increases, while improving the nutritional value of their prepared food. Among the measures being considered are adding more beans, serving milk from paper cartons instead of plastic bottles and using canned fruits instead of fresh ones | | A new study suggested that blueberries are exactly what you need if you are getting forgetful. Researchers from the University of Reading and the Peninsula Medical School in the Southwest of England has found that foods that are rich in phytochemicals such as blueberries, are capable of reversing age-related memory deficits | | Researchers say that eating too many eggs can be bad for diabetic men. U.S. researchers revealed Wednesday that more than 6 eggs in a week increases a person's risk of death. And that was especially true of diabetics who seem to face an increased risk of death, according to a study that was limited to men | | With the worst inflation in food prices in 20 years Americans are changing the way they eat to try and keep food costs in line with their incomes. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion a family of two eating on a thrifty meal plan will spend $4,092 on food this year, which is up $252 from a year ago, while the same size family eating on a liberal food budget will spend $8,008.80 on groceries this year, an increase of $496.80 | | The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about the adverse reactions to Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula liquid dietary supplements after ingestion. The Florida Department of Health earlier provided reports to the FDA on 23 individuals who experienced severe reactions to these products 7 to 10 days after the products were consumed. Reactions included muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain, fatigue and significant hair loss. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an ongoing investigation working with the Florida Department of Health | |
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