Colon Cancer

Men's Health magazine showed that by eating tomatoes you will decrease your chances of getting colon cancer.

Can an apple cut calories?

In Woman's Health magazine a study showed that by eating a apple before meals will cut your calorie intake. The reason apples stay in the system longer and make your stomach feel fuller.

Spinach Cantaloupe Salad with Mint

4 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 cup sliced cantaloupe
1 cup sliced avocado
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon mint apple jelly
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced


Divide spinach between 2 serving plates. Arrange half of the cantaloupe and half of the avocado in a circular pattern over the spinach on each plate. Sprinkle with diced red pepper and fresh mint.

Mix together the mint jelly, white wine vinegar, oil and garlic. Drizzle over the salads. Serve.

Milk does the body good

A recent study showed that you should give your child low fat milk instead of juice. By doing show your child will burn 50 extra calories a day.

Cantaloupe Recall

Georgia cantaloupe recalled due to possible Salmonella Litchfield outbreak. The FDA has told all customers to get rid of this cantaloupe.

Bread Recall

Just this week Food for Life Baking recalled 2,241 cases of spelt bread. The reason the undeclared wheat products inside.

Eat Fruit

A recent study done by Harvard School showed that by eating five to thirteen servings of fruit a day. You can reduce the risk of hard disease, strokes and other deadly health issues.

Almond Pear Bread

2 c. sugar
3/4 c. corn oil
3 eggs
3 c. flour, all purpose
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. fresh grated peeled pears (apples may be substituted when pears are not in season)
1 c. chopped almonds
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
Instructions
Cream sugar, oil; beat in eggs. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Add grated pears and beat on medium speed until well mixed. Mix in flavorings and almonds until well blended. Bake in 2 greased, floured 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until done to the touch. Make 2 loaves.

Why does fruit spoil?

Fruit spoils because organisms have been living off it said a recent article in a health magazine. The spoiled food is what is left after this happens.

Blueberries

A recent study done by a Agricultural Research group tested the effects of eating blueberries on hamster. This group found that by eating blueberries you can beat cholesterol.

Recalled Chicken

This week Costco food in Washington recalled 10,368 pounds of frozen chicken entrees. The reason for this recall was a possible contamination of Listeria in these entrees.

Watermelon Pudding Recipe

2-1/2 pounds ripe watermelon
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon orange blossom water
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1-1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios plus extra for sprinkling
PREPARATION:
Cut watermelon into chunks and remove rind and seeds. Put watermelon through a food mill or process in a blender to get about 2 cups juice.
Combine the watermelon juice, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan, and stir until the cornstarch completely dissolves.