Cravings ??? This is what your Body Really Needs …

Focus on Health & Wellness has definitely topped the list here.

I’ve come across some Real Interesting Info when it comes to nutrition.  Whether you’re on medications that alter your body’s chemistry (or not), this chart can really change the way you deal with your cravings and the reasons that you’re having them.  The interesting thing is this – if you’ve struggled with weight problems, health issues, and the like, some of the material I’ll be sharing here will really benefit you (just as it has been helping me).  :)

Real Facts curb-cravings-chart

This chart – believe it or not is right on the money when it comes to metabolism and weight issues.

I’m actually blown away by the accuracy and how effective these Cravings to the Body’s Real Needs are.  Hope you find it as helpful as I have.

Apply what you can and always consult your doctor (especially if you’re dealing with any health issues).

More to follow as time goes by.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

FOOD ALERT – Allergies — Milk, Wheat, Soy – Salmonella Poisoning

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Food ALLERGY Alert – Undeclared Allergens (Milk, Wheat, Soy

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RECALL of ALL White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread, and Italian Cream Danish because product labels fail to declare the allergen “milk”, in the whey powder listed in their ingredient statements.

LL Bakery Inc. immediately segregated its entire inventory of White Farm Enriched White Bread, Butter Farm Enriched White Bread, and Italian Cream Danish. They are notifying and warning consumers and customers not to consume them.

  • White Farm Enriched White Bread is a 16 oz. loaf with square shaped slices. The label is white with blue and green lettering, and red design accents. The LL Bakery Logo is on the bottom left corner.
  • Butter Farm Enriched White Bread is a 16 oz. loaf with square shaped slices. The label is white with brown and green lettering, and red design accents. The LL Bakery Logo is on the bottom left corner.
  • Italian Cream Danish pastry is braided and has yellow creamy swirls and sliced almonds. The label is white with black lettering and a tan colored border. The LL Bakery Logo is on the bottom left corner.

For Further Info: LL Bakery Inc. requests that customers Please call Kiyo Kamiyama at 310-516-1918

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salmonellaEco-Cuisine of Boulder, Colorado is recalling all lots of Brownie Mixes due to Salmonella Poisooning.

What is Salmonella? What to Do for Salmonella Poisoning?

Products affected are:

Product Code

Description

Packaging Size

T3314 Eco-Cuisine Basic Brownie Mix 1 lb. bag/10 bags per box or 25 lb. bulk box
T3333 Eco-Cuisine Betty Brownie Mix with Vanilla 17.5 oz bag/10 bags per box
T3388 Eco-Cuisine Ground Beef Style Quick Mix 10 lb box
T3394 Eco-Cuisine Sausage Style Quick Mix 10 lb box
T3416 Eco-Cuisine Chocolate Cookie Mix 1 lb. bag/10 bags per case
T3417 Eco-Cuisine Lemon Muffin Mix 1 lb. bag/10 bags per case
T3418 Eco-Cuisine English Scone Mix 1 lb. bag/10 bags per case
CM25COOK Central Milling Basic Cookie Mix 25 lb bag
CM25MUFF Central Milling Basic Muffin Mix 25 lb bag
CM25SCON Central Milling Basic Scone Mix 25 lb bag

Consumers who have purchased the above listed products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Eco-Cuisine Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm MDT at 303-402-0289

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Recall of 4oz and 1oz bottles of Protein Extract because they contain undeclared allergens – milk and soy..

Pure Herbs Ltd., Sterling Heights, MI said This labeling error was discovered during a routine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection when a review of the ingredients found that milk and soy allergen ingredients were not listed on our main label.

For Detailed info: Press Release .

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RECALL of Texas Gulf Shrimp due to foreign material found in a bag.

The pre-packaged bags are shipped to HEB Stores from the Galveston Shrimp Company.

Customers who recently purchased pre-packaged Gulf Shrimp are encouraged to check their refrigerators and/or freezers.

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As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

Juicing – Liquid Diet Factors to Increase Nutrition & Health

This article is written by Jennifer Nelson RD & Katherine Zeratsky RD and brings into focus the true benefits and methods of juicing the proper way for obtaining the best nutritional value rather than just participating in a fad.  They are definitely the TOP to follow and I recommend them highly.AND be sure to sign up for the MAYO Clinic Newsletter that they’re involved with.

Safe juicing and blending

By Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. and Katherine Zeratsky, R.D.

Recipes for Healthy Living

Subscribe to our Recipes for Healthy Living e-newsletter for healthy and tasty recipes.

Sign up nowJuicing fruits and vegetables has become popular among health and fitness buffs. However, some people must juice — or blend — foods because they have medical problems that prevent them from eating solid foods. These problems may include tooth extraction or jaw trauma, diseases, cancer treatment, or obstructions or surgeries that inhibit chewing, swallowing, digesting and absorbing solid foods.

If you’re following a liquefied diet because of a medical problems, consult your physician or a registered dietitian about what foods you can and can’t have. In some cases, commercially prepared liquid meal replacements may be indicated.

Here are some key points to remember for safe juicing and blending:

  • Nutritional completeness. If you’re relying on liquified foods in place of meals, you need to ensure that what you’re drinking replaces those meals nutritionally. This is especially true when you have a medical condition that changes your nutritional needs. The longer you need to follow a liquid diet, the more importance it is that what you juice or blend is nutritionally sound.
  • Food safety. Make sure that everything you juice or blend is free from contamination. Raw vegetables and fresh fruit should be cleaned or precooked. Meats, poultry and fish should be cooked to proper temperatures before blending. Very young children, pregnant women, older adults and those with medical problems that weaken the immune systems are at the most risk for food poisoning. They should avoid unpasteurized milk and juices, raw eggs (eggs pasteurized in the shell are OK), and raw meat, fish and poultry. Some medical conditions, such as cancer or organ transplant, will require more stringent food restrictions.
  • Equipment. The ideal juicer or blender will include the pulp for consumption. Equipment should be easy to clean. Bits and grits of lodged food will grow bacteria. Ideally the equipment can go into a dishwasher for sanitizing, or be easily scrubbed.
  • Quantity. Blend only what you can consume at one meal. If you make more, refrigerate what you don’t consume in clean covered containers. Use within 24 hours or discard.
  • Technique. Fill the juicer or blender only one-third to one-half full and process on low speed to prevent overflow. Important: Hot foods cause steam. Hot splashes may come through the feeder slot — or the lid may lift off. Vent the lid or feeder slot to allow steam to escape — cover the space with a clean towel to protect your hands from splashes.

- Jennifer

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

ARE YOU A VICTIM? PHONE CUSTOMERS – Phishing Attack Ripoff – MUST READ!!!

FakePHISHING ATTACKS ON TELECOMMUNICATION CUSTOMERS RESULTING IN ACCOUNT TAKEOVERS

The Internet Crime Complaint Center has received numerous reports of phishing attacks targeting various telecommunication companies’ customers.

  • Individuals receive automated telephone calls that claim to be from the victim’s telecommunication carrier.
  • Victims are directed to a phishing site to receive a credit, discount, or prize ranging from $300 to $500.
  • The phishing site is a replica of one of the telecommunication carrier’s sites and requests the victims’ log-in credentials and the last four digits of their Social Security numbers.
  • Once victims enter their information, they are redirected to the telecommunication carrier’s actual website.
  • The PHISHING subject then makes changes to the customer’s account.

The IC3 urges the public to be cautious of unsolicited telephone calls, e-mails and text messages, especially those promising some type of compensation for supplying account information. If you receive such an offer, verify it with the business associated with your account before supplying any information. Use the information supplied on your account statement to contact the business.


If you have fallen victim to this scam, immediately notify your telecommunication carrier and file a complaint with the IC3, http://www.ic3.gov/

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As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

FOOD ALERT – Allergies — Almonds, Milk, Wheat, Soy

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Food Alert – Undeclared Allergens (Milk, Wheat, Soy

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RECALLED — IGA Brand “Vanilla & Chocolate” Ice Cream (1.75 quart, 1.66L) with the plant code “3783” and a SELL BY date of 08-13-13 because it incorrectly contains Heavenly Hash ice cream, which contains almonds, coconut, and soy, which are allergens not declared on the carton.

For More Detailed Info:  Press Release   

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EXPANDED RECALL of TAHINI sesame paste, due to Salmonella poisoning.

For Detailed Info: Press Release

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Recall of 4oz and 1oz bottles of Protein Extract because they contain undeclared allergens – milk and soy..

Pure Herbs Ltd., Sterling Heights, MI said This labeling error was discovered during a routine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection when a review of the ingredients found that milk and soy allergen ingredients were not listed on our main label.

For Detailed info: Press Release .

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Whole Foods Market is recalling bulk curried chicken salad and bulk vegan curried chick’n salad because in some stores these items may have been sold with reversed labels causing undeclared soy and egg allergens. Due to the label mix-up, allergens were undeclared; the vegan chick’n salad contains soy, and the curried chicken salad contains egg.

For Detail Info: Press Release

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Nestlé USA’s Pizza Division today announced the recall of select production codes of four different frozen pizzas sold in the U.S. These include: • California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Crispy Thin Crust White®, UPC 71921 98745; production codes are30625259513062525952 and 3063525951.

For Detailed Info: Press Release

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Smart & Final has EXPANDED RECALL of certain production dates of 2.5 lb – La Romanella Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini, is expanding its recall to include additional production dates due to undeclared wheat, eggs and milk.

Products Distributed in:

  • California,
  • Arizona,
  • Oregon,
  • Washington,
  • Idaho and
  • Nevada
  • and sold through Smart & Final stores or
  • Cash & Carry stores.

For Detailed Info:  Press Release

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Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling two products sold in the bakery section because they may contain nuts that are not listed on the product packaging label

The affected items are:

  • Hannaford Gourmet Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (9 oz. package, UPC # 0004126872715)
  • Hannaford Gourmet Cookie Platter (36 oz. package, UPC # 04126874662)

Hannaford Supermarkets is based in Scarborough, Maine, and operates 181 stores in

  • Maine,
  • New Hampshire,
  • Vermont,
  • New York and
  • Massachusetts.

For Detailed Info:  Press Release

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As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

No Posts Due to Death in Family …

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know, we’ve had a passing in the family and it’s kept me off the boards for a while.

I’ll  be back once everything is resolved and  settles down.

My heartfelt Thanks for all the well wishes for all those who were aware of the situation.

As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob

FOOD ALERT – Listeria, Allergies — Is YOUR STATE LISTED?

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Food Alert – Listeria, Salmonella, Undeclared Allergens (Milk, Wheat, Soy

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Carson’s Deli & Bakery Issues Allergy Alert For Undeclared Allergens In Assorted Cookie Pack And Fudge Brownie Cookie

These products were distributed to five retail stores in Niagara and Erie Counties in the state of New York

Individuals with severe allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume products containing milk proteins. Lactose intolerance is not a milk allergy and should not be confused with a milk protein allergy.

For More Detailed Info:  Press Release   

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Wheat and Soy Found in Bruce Foods Corporation of New Iberia, LA is recalling mislabeled cans of 10 oz Food Club Red Enchilada Sauce with code GES 462449, Best Before Date: 12/3/2016 that could contain Green Enchilada Sauce instead of Red Enchilada Sauce. Only the Food Club Green Enchilada contains wheat and soy.

For Detailed Info: Press Release

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woman in gastric painPrime Food USA Issues an Alert on Listeria in Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Antalja” in Oil and Latis Brand Herring Fillet in Oil with Spices.

Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Antalja” in Oil and Latis Brand Herring Fillet in Oil with Spices have been RECALLED due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes..

The products were sold in New York State.They are products of Latvia.

Consumers who have purchased Latis Brand Herring Fillet “Antalja” Herring in Oil and Latis Brand Herring Fillet in Oil with Spices should not consume it, but should return it to the place of purchase.Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-439-0376.

For Detailed Info: Press Release

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Smart & Final of Los Angeles, Calif. RECALLED

  • 2.5 lb. La Romanella Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini because it may contain undeclared wheat, eggs and milk.

Product was distributed to

  • California,
  • Arizona,
  • Oregon,
  • Washington,
  • Idaho and
  • Nevada and sold through
  • Smart & Final stores OR
  • Cash & Carry stores.

Consumers who have purchased this product may return the product to the store where it was purchased for a replacement or a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Smart & Final’s consumer relations at (800) 894-0511, Monday through Friday, or visit our website at: Smart & Final Recall

For Detailed Info: Press Release

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Maple View Farm Recalls Three Flavors of Ice Cream Because of Undeclared Allergens in North Carolina

Pint containers of:

  • Cookies & Cream,
  • Carolina Crunch and
  • Cookie Dough

Ice cream because the products contain allergens that were not declared on package labels.

Some or all of the products contain wheat, soy, almonds and peanuts.

The products were distributed to a limited number of grocery stores and specialty shops in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Mebane, Morehead City, Morrisville, Pittsboro, Snow Camp and Wilmington.

Consumers who have allergies to these ingredients should return the product to the place of purchase or throw it away.

For Detaild Info: Press Release

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Orville Redenbacher’s® Classic Kettle Korn Ready-to-eat Popcorn Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

  • Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn that may contain an undeclared allergen, milk.
  • Certain bags of the Kettle Korn flavored ready-to-eat popcorn may have inadvertently been filled with white cheddar flavored popcorn, which contains an allergen, milk.

These products are packaged in 5.0-ounce and 1.5-ounce red poly bags with an Orville Redenbacher’s graphic logo and picture of the popcorn product on the front panel.

In the event that consumers have purchased the impacted product, they should destroy it. Consumers who may have questions about this issue and/or wish to receive replacement product may call 866-518-4177, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For full Detailed Info: Press Release

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Salmonella2TAHINI sesame paste, RECALLED due to Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to discard the product and return the gold cap stamped with the dates EXP OCT 16 – 2014” up to and including “EXP MAR 15 – 2015 and proof of purchase for a full refund to:

Krinos Foods LLC
4700 Northern Blvd.
Long Island City, NY 11101

If consumers do not have a proof of purchase, Krinos will reimburse them $8.00 per jar plus $.50 for postage.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 729-9000 between 8:30am and 4:30pm EST.

For full Detailed Info: Press Release

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As Always, Stay Informed …

Bob