October 19, 2015 A New Era with Redlove Era A new apple will debut in grocery stores soon, but it's not your typical apple. Why? Take one bite and you'll see red flesh beneath. Subsequent bites reveal the same fate all the way down to the core!
October 19, 2015 Eat At Your Own Risk: Trans Fat There is nothing more iconic than the yellow arches of McDonald's. But, who knew that the fast food chain that has stood the test of time produces food that is literally everlasting. A recent experiment done by nutritionist Joann Bruso, showed that when left untouched, and unrefrigerated a McDonald's Happy Meal will remain virtually identical to the day it was purchased.
October 19, 2015 Will Doctors Go the Way of 'Toll Booth Attendants' in The Future? I just returned from a major CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) dental technology symposium put on by the Sirona and Patterson Dental Corporations this past weekend that "wowed" the large group of dentists in attendance. The system they unveiled was the latest CEREC AC, a nearly fully automated ceramic reconstruction system that can make beautiful tooth-colored crowns, fillings (inlays/onlays), or porcelain veneers while the patient is in the dental chair in a matter of minutes. It replaces messy impression materials, the dental laboratory, or that annoying visit back to the dentist after wearing a temporary crown that sometimes even comes off.
October 19, 2015 Are You Allergic to Sunscreen? Am I really allergic to my sunscreen or is it the sun???
October 19, 2015 All Things Pumpkin! Nothing reminds me of the fall more than cooking with pumpkin. A great source of several vitamins- most notable being vitamins A, C, and better yet a great source of fiber- pumpkin adds a nutritious and unique flavor dimension to cooking and baking recipes.
October 19, 2015 Black Rice The momentum of the black-colored food trend has ebbed and flowed over the past few years, but it has yet to achieve full speed. Perhaps new research will change that. Black rice is a hot topic as of late due to research touting its antioxidant benefits. According to researchers from the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, black rice was found to be rich in anthocyanin antioxidants. These are the same antioxidants present in other bluish-reddish foods (think berries and cherries or red onions).
October 19, 2015 Rx for Patients: Swearing Could Be Good for Your Health Stuck in the hospital? Go ahead, drop an expletive or two – it might make you feel better, according to a new study
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: How Healthy Is Dried Fruit? Q:Is it OK to eat dried fruit if you are trying to watch your weight?
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Is Organic Worth It? People often ask me if organic food is worth the price since it's often more expensive than conventional produce. My answer is "sometimes."
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Fast Food Ban Prompts Healthy Ideas "1 year ban on new fast food restaurants in Southern L.A."
