What’s lurking in your Meat: Probably Staph!
Kitchen credo states that after handling poultry and raw meat you should wash your hands thoroughly to avoid infection that could rise from listeria, salmonella or E.coli contamination. While you are at it, you might as well give your countertops, the cutting boards, and even the faucets a thorough rub, since there is a new enemy in sight – Staphylococcus aureus, also commonly known as staph!
Wondering where you heard that name before? You may recognize this pathogen from the stir it created several years ago when a particularly virulent strain of staph – methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) – caused illness in children leading to tens of thousands of death. (more…)
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Salty Snacks Help reduce Stress Levels & Facilitate Social Interactions
Different people have different ways of dealing with stress. Some like to prepare a scented bath and soak in it for a while; others switch off the lights and put on some soothing music; yet other head straight for the refrigerator, pull out the biggest tub of ice cream and pig out all by themselves. I know someone who likes to tackle stress by attacking with great vengeance all the weeds in her garden. To each their own, I guess. You can’t always explain why one activity seems to calm you down more than the others. However, if you are the kind that finds solace in salty and crispy snacks or savory munchies, scientist will be able to explain the whys and wherefores of this phenomenon. (more…)
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Dining Out: What is Sabotaging your Diet?
When you are dining out, there are several variables on the table in front of you that are gunning for your diet. In fact, if you are not careful, every single morsel you put into your mouth could find its way to your waistline or your hips, and not in a flattering JLo style. (more…)
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