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- Dietitians, chefs cite pitfalls for those dining out
Dietitians and restaurant chefs say people make seven big mistakes when dining out, including overdoing it on olive oil for dipping breads and believing appetizers on small plates are not loaded with calories. They say diners can create their own salads to avoid fattening add-ons and ask that vegetables be served plain. Health.com
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- Nutritionist combines African-American culture and health
Tambra Raye Stevenson's day job is doing nutrition assessments at health centers in Washington, D.C., but she also helps the black community eat healthier by teaching "A Taste of African Heritage" cooking classes. The classes, which combine culture and nutrition, are being held in advance of a larger program that the nonprofit group Oldways plans to launch in February for Black History Month. The Washington Post
(11/15)
- CDC data show sharp increase in U.S. diabetes rates
The number of diabetes cases increased by 50% or more in 42 U.S. states, and by 100% or more in 18 states, between 1995 and 2010, a study in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report indicated. Southern and Appalachian states showed the highest increases. Ann Albright of the CDC said rates will keep rising "until effective interventions and policies are implemented to prevent both diabetes and obesity." Reuters
(11/15)
- Study looks at exposure to foodborne toxic chemicals
Dietary data from 364 children and 595 adults showed that all children went beyond the cancer benchmarks for arsenic, dieldrin, DDE and dioxins, while a majority of those in preschool exceeded noncancer risk levels for acrylamide. The study, published in the journal Environmental Health, found tomatoes, peaches, apples and peppers were among the foods linked to the highest exposure to pesticides. FoodNavigator
(11/14)
- Study: Mexican immigrants' grandkids have higher odds of obesity
Grandchildren of Mexican immigrants in the U.S. had a threefold increased risk of being obese in adulthood compared with similar people living in Mexico, researchers reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Data on 3,244 participants showed that 32% of men and 36% of women with immigrant grandparents were obese, compared with 17% and 14% of their Mexican counterparts who did not have ties with the U.S. Reuters
(11/15)
- November Project draws millennials to grassroots workout sessions
Organizers of the November Project call themselves a "grassroots morning workout tribe" that meets three times a week at 6:30 a.m. at Harvard Stadium in Cambridge, Mass. The group is free and open to everyone, but it mainly consists of millennials and is promoted through social media. The Boston Globe (tiered subscription model)
(11/15)
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- Ontario school district bans products that look, smell like peanut butter
A school board in Ontario, Canada, has expanded its ban on peanut butter and other peanut products in schools to include nut-butter look-alikes. At issue, officials say, is the time-consuming task of determining which products contain peanuts and which do not. Seeing the similar products also can cause uneasiness for students with peanut allergies and create confusion of what products are safe for school, officials said. The Toronto Star
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Pumpkin dip with cashew cream cheese
Try this pumpkin dip for a gluten- and dairy-free appetizer. Perfect for Thanksgiving day snacking! The Whole Gang
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