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The U.S. government has just served up a heaping mouthful to people who eat - the Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010.
It not only squarely addresses the undeniable - that two-thirds of American adults are either overweight or obese and that our children are on a similar trajectory - it also recasts some advice we have heard before: urging Americans, for instance, to shift their diets away from meat and animal protein and fats - foods such as red meat, cheese and butter - toward a more "plant-based diet," a term that includes not just fresh fruits and vegetables but also foods such as nuts and lentils and olive or canola oil.
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Be most wary of protein-rich types of food Just about any food can become contaminated if handled improperly. However, foods rich in protein, such as meat, poultry, fish and seafood, are frequently involved in foodborne illness outbreaks for two reasons: 1. Protein- rich foods tend to be of animal origin. Therefore, microorganisms of animal origin are frequently found in animal foods. 2. Animal foods are rich in protein that bacteria break down into amino acids, which are an important nutrient source to some bacteria. Bacteria also need moisture in order to survive and reproduce. Thus, they thrive in foods with high moisture content. These include starchy, egg- rich foods and cream-based foods, such as potato or pasta salads, cream-based soups, and custard or cream pies. -- U.S. Food ...
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... shall contain not less than 10 percent of protein. (4) Certified maintenance food shall contain a le... fresh frozen certified supplemental animal foods. (1) Certified animal protein supplement shall com...
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Thirtysomething co-owners Alanna Dorf and Crystal Maderia speckle their menu with tempeh, tahini and whole-grain breads, but this isn't the spartan "health food" of earlier eras. Some of the fare sounds downright decadent: for instance, polenta with eggs and ham; "Parisian toast" - i.e., a croissant served with hot chocolate for dipping; and a sweet buckwheat crêpe with macadamia nuts, ginger, chocolate and honeyed chèvre. At the same time, Dorf and Maderia note on the menu that they can easily accommodate diners looking for gluten- and dairy-free foods, as well as those who eschew milk and protein from animal sources. The children's menu is the healthiestlooking I've ever seen.
As 2007 waned, I used a trek to Monroelier as an opportunity to try Kismet's artful salad of mesclun greens t...
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The Cardiac Diet typically is a list of "NO-NO Foods" with limited flexibility. No butter, no eggs, no bacon, no red meat, no oil -- no, no, no is the theme for the Cardiac Diet of the past.
The new recommendation to lower the LDL Cholesterol, which is the type that creates the dangerous damage to the Cardiac System, is different. The real challenge is not in learning the new food plan for cardiac health but in reeducating all the health professionals and those affected by cardiac disease.
...The more that soy-based protein products replace animal protein, the more cardiac-...
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When choosing protein-rich foods, pay attention to what comes along with the protein. Vegetable sources of protein, such as beans, nuts and whole grains, are excellent choices because they also offer fiber, vitamins and minerals. The best animal protein choices are fish, poultry and lean cuts of grass-fed red meat. We have become accustomed to much larger portions of animal protein than we actually need. You may be surprised to hear that a healthy portion of red meat and poultry is about the size of the palm of your hand. Animal protein does contain saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol, so it is best to consume more moderate portions and alternate it with vegetable proteins.
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... use and misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals and agriculture are critical factors driving a gro...* changing the target protein by modifying or eliminating the binding site; . * ..., temperature extremes, hot and/or spicy foods and beverages and alcohol can precipitate the clin...
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Lawmakers, public officials and pensions
Regarding the four lawmakers that are working and collecting pensions ("Lawmakers call for eliminating pension loophole," Page A- 3, April 5):
...Look for foods containing only high-quality ingredients, with no extras like protein fillers, unspecified animal by-products or chemica...
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Looking for a culinary silver lining in our depressing economy? Learning to cook creatively with cheap foods such as beans and grains can save you money, liven up your table with new recipes and improve your health.
At pennies per serving, there's no comparison between beans and grains, and animal protein costs," says David Gabbe, who teaches vegetarian cooking classes in Washington state. "They are economical. You get a lot of food at a modest price.