#Study: Snacking Trends Linked to Childhood Obesity Study shows children are consuming too much junk In a recent Health Affairs issue, Carmen Piernas, Ph d. Student,
and Dr. Barry M. Popkin, Ph d.,of the University of North carolina at Chapel hill Nutrition Department, published their findings of a four month long research study.
and also that the number of children from ages 2 to 18 who snacked between meals has jumped from 74 percent to 98 percent between 1977 and 2006.
In a recent interview with Jacksonville Fresh Foods, Examiner. com, Ms. Piernas said, oethe surprise within this study is decreased that children their calories from meals,
while increasing their calories from snacks. However, the total increase of daily energy was significantly higher in 2003-06 compared to late seventies.
because one of the easiest food sources to find in middle schools and high schools are vending machines,
which have candy, chips and some other junk food that people really like. So, how serious are the results of this study?
eating more high fat/high sugar snacks, and eating snacks more often, the trends we observed could lead to more unhealthy weight gain and obesity in the future.
#Frozen Vegetables More Nutritious Than Fresh Vegetables Frozen vegies contain more nutrients that fresh Frozen vegetables can often contain more nutrients than fresh vegetables,
Up to 45 per cent of important nutrients are lost in fresh vegetable by the time they are consumed. It can take up to two weeks for fresh produce to reach the table from being picked
Produce which is frozen soon after being picked with have sealed more nutrients in scientists from the Institute of Food Research claimed.
Meanwhile after 16 days green beans have lost 45 per cent of nutrients, broccoli and cauliflower 25 per cent, garden peas up to 15 per cent and carrots 10 per cent.
The research was carried out by the Institute on behalf of Birds Eye the frozen food manufacturer. Nutritionist Dr Sarah Schenker said:
oethe nutritional content of fresh vegetables begins to deteriorate from the minute they are picked. This means that by the time they end up on our plate,
although we may think were reaping the vegetables full nutritionalb enefits, this is often not the case.
and can produce viable eggs. A commonly used pesticide known as atrazine can turn male frogs into females that are successfully able to reproduce,
said study author Tyrone B. Hayes of the University of California, Berkeley. Atrazine is banned in Europe.
Hayes said. Sex change Hayes and his colleagues raised 40 male African clawed frogs in water containing atrazine
from when they were larvae all the way up until sexual maturity. The atrazine levels were about
and below levels that the U s. Environmental protection agency considers safe for drinking water. They compared this atrazine-exposed group with 40 other male frogs reared in atrazine-free water.
The feminized frogs were able to mate with males and produce viable eggs. In both frogs and humans, sex is genetic.
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#The Mini-Shift Trend: An Effect From the Incredibly Shrinking Work shift Millions of workers are taking multiple part-time
she splices grocery shopping between her mornings at school as PTA treasurer and her midday part-time job as a waitress.
She stashes the grocery bags in the restaurant cooler and puts the car keys right next to them.
she cant absentmindedly drive away without her groceries. A major pitfall of mini-shifting is the lack of oeclear edges between work and personal time
When temperatures drop, they can give birth to males who then fertilize the eggs laid by females.
sitting on a plant and sucking plant juices. You dont realize that it is involved in a historic battle with plants for access to its life blood.
There are winged forms, forms without wings. Some produce asexually but give birth to life offspring. When the environment becomes more hostile,
who then lay eggs that hatch later on, Stern said. oemaybe the aphids need all these to regulate all parts of their life cycles.
or computer by plugging in a free sugar-cube-sized device no expensive card reader required.
Now Paypal has brought this same spirit of innovation and experimentation to the world of payments.
and distribution, drive the costs to zero, undercut the traditional middlemen, and unleash a wave of innovation.
which quickly spread across the blogosphere. What if the company opened up its code, embraced its developers,
or computer by plugging in a free sugar-cube-sized device no expensive card reader required.
Now Paypal has brought this same spirit of innovation and experimentation to the world of payments.
Pop, pop, fizz, fizz, carbonated dairy drink! Carbonated yogurt? Thats the kind of crap youd expect astronauts to eat as a last resort
When General mills introduced this heinous product, they couldnt even bring themselves to call it yogurt.
and just prior to hanging a food rope in your toilet. Fizzix infused yogurt with a carbonated fizz was marketed to oeon the go kids.
so oeon the go that their calcium needs can only be fulfilled by a pouch of yogurt with soda bubbles in it,
California where Bannister exhibited his thousands of banana goodies. He did not have another location set up
#Scientists Develop New Plastic Made From Sugar That Can Be composted At home Plastics could be made from sugar
Food packaging made from sugar has been developed by British scientists. It could soon be composted at home along with organic waste.
Researchers at Imperial College London have managed to transforms sugars found in fast growing trees and grasses into a large molecule, known as a polymer,
said plastics made from sugar could be on the shelves within five years. oethe development of the material is very promising
Since these plants are needed not for food and require much less land to make the amount of plastic needed,
At the moment the research is concentrating on how to make plastics from sugar for the mass market
and rewarded with sugar when they visited the pictures of faces. After doing this for a while, the bees were shown a different set of images that resembled faces;
and order pizza. Insofar as a distinction exists in the bees mind, they probably think of human faces as very oddly-shaped flowers.
even when flying through optical illusions created in a lab. How theyre able to do this, with brains smaller than a peppercorn,
#Biofortification Will Become a Trend in the future Evan Ryan travelled the world looking at trace element nutrition in broadacre cropping A Yarrawonga farmer believes oebiofortification of grain with trace elements will become a trend in the future.
selenium or other micronutrients was a novel way of solving human health and nutrition problems.
and in Australia that food manufacturers would pay for base ingredients, such as flour, which were biofortified with trace elements.
if consumer demand pushed food companies to pay for grain fortified with trace elements, it would be oegood for farmers and good for consumers.
Mr Ryan travelled to four continents for six months last year looking at trace elements and their impact on human nutrition and health.
who will talk on the nutrients required to build organic matter and humus formation. Barry Haskins, of the NSW Department of Industry and Investment, will speak on improving seeding systems,
which includes proceedings, morning tea and lunch. For more information and registration, email Fiona Hart at info@riverineplains. com. au or phone (03) 5744 1713.
Adrian Johnston, of the International Plant Nutrition Institute in Canada, will speak on cutting-edge nitrogen
#8 Key Trends in Food Marketing Local food is a key trend Todays consumers have a taste for everything that is local, organic and healthy.
Our very own time-honored and distinct local foods will soon receive their well-deserved attention as a recent study revealed that regional and community brands are the ones being welcomed
the strategic insights and innovation consultancy arm of Lowe Manila, identified the current trends on consumer behavior toward food consumption.
Specifically, it looked on the evolution of eating habits tastes and behavior of consumers and determined key emerging trends within the food and beverage category.
In depth interviews with chosen oethought leaders ndividuals who are the forefront of new ideas, behavior and attitudes with most progressive attitudes and influence on othershat included luminaries and experts in the culinary industry were used to characterize the evolution of the Filipinos eating habits,
preference and behavior. oewhile trends are important, it is equally important to understand whats driving them
and out of the country has his or her own share of food advice. Most especially the overseas Filipino workers consisting of more than 10 percent of the current population have influenced the market by introducing new things to their families.
it points towards food and lifestyle habits as contributory factors. oethose who have diseases and illnesses are getting younger and younger.
and food affect our health, she said. According to Gutierrez, another important market driver is sustainability.
Meanwhile, the advent of culinary schools training new and fresh chefs will bring in innovative restaurant concepts. oesooner
or later these graduates will obviously impact the food industry, she added. Time-pressured consumers, or those who devote much time at work
and commuting, have less time to prepare their own food. This type of consumers will greatly affect the direction where the food industry is going.
Also, the mature consumer market, given the countrys lack of free health care and the cost of medicines
are turning to functional foods and supplements to solve their wellness issues, Gutierrez explained. Key trends 1 Rediscovering local.
Local food will be a key trend in reviving and enriching the quality of all-time local favorite dishes.
This is where the influence of new oeculinarians and the people coming in the food industry will make an impact.
Traditional dishes will be the focus. oepeople will be pleased with enthusiasm as they naturally gravitate toward the food that they know,
they grew up with and theyre comfortable with, Gutierrez said. Regional and community brands are perceived to be of higher quality in terms of processes
Healthier options in restaurants help move the people to embrace healthier food in their lives. oegone are days
when people see other people eating healthy foods. There is a certain badge value attached to it.
One big trend is functional food. Food as medicine will continue to compliment western medicine in the future.
In effect, the study showed that the pharmaceutical industry would feel the impact of this trend due to the cost of maintenance medicine that is oeprohibitive even for upscale consumers. oethis trend will create new opportunities for food brands,
Gutierrez said. The medical community will serve as an instrumental means for this trend to happen as they speak more often on the link between certain food
and diseases. oewe can no longer extricate the link between food and health, Gutierrez emphasized. 3 Juicy future.
Natural and fresh fruit juice is a segment that is gaining traction. oewe aw a major shift from carbonated drinks to iced teas as a healthier alternative,
she said. oewe foresee that the next shift will be out of that category as people will begin to scrutinize what exactly is in the bottle that they are drinking.
Brands will begin to offer natural options. 4 Appliance of science. People will look into science to validate claims
and establish the connection between food and health. oeas peoples need for food change so is the kitchen,
she added. As food preparation methods evolve, the kitchen of the future needs to have new and different type of equipment that are moving towards the preservation of nutrients and integrity of food. 5 Luxury and indulgence.
Qualities of processing and quantity or scarcity are the two factors that will continue to dictate
what is considered luxury. An emerging segment of luxury will be affordable indulgences such as the oespecial edition
and pay a premium for oeeveryday items. 6 Experience eating. People will want to get as close to the source of their food as possible. oeclose to the source does not mean the nearest groceries,
but where is made it, Gutierrez explained. This gives motivation to create shorter food supply chains.
The demand for transparency of the food source will be a future trend that will most likely affect the food industry.
People will judge quality, safety and taste based on where the food comes from. Live kitchens will be offered by more restaurants in order for consumers to see the freshness
and quality of food being prepared and cooked. 7 Sustainable and local foods. oewe saw an emerging trend in terms of the application of indigenous ingredients in western foods like chili ice cream,
ampalaya ice cream and malunggay chips, Gutierrez said. The economic imperative from poor regions is driving them to collaborate with culinarians to provide a means of living for cottage industries.
Consumers appreciate the concept of organic food but find it difficult to practice. oeprice disparity between organic and nonorganic options remains so high that normal consumers still cannot wrap their hands around organic foods,
she added. Urban gardening or oegrowing your own food is another emerging trend. Due to the absence of food sources, people who go organic
or raw food are resorting to growing their own food to sustain a chosen lifestyle. 8 Convenience.
Fast-food restaurants have become the default choice by many particularly by working employees. Packaging nutritious and quality food will be the next trend as people veer away from preservatives.
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#Sundaland Clouded Leopard Newly Identified Species Filmed for First time A newly identified Sundaland clouded leopard,
caught on camera for the first time ever, stalking through the Dermakot Forest Reserve in Borneo The Sundaland clouded leopard,
a newly identified and little understood species of big cat in Borneo, has been filmed for the first time. The leopard, a healthy-looking animal a metre long (3 feet) and weighing about 40 kilograms (90 pounds) was caught on video at night at the Dermakot Forest Reserve in Malaysian Borneos Sabah
state. oewhat surprised us was clouded that while leopards are very elusive cats, this one was scared not at all,
#Bees Prefer Nectar with Caffeine and Nicotine Bees are attracted to nectar which are laced with caffeine
and nicotine Many people feel they need a cigarette and a cup of coffee to start the day
The honey-making insects prefer nectar with small amounts of nicotine and caffeine over plain nectar, researchers revealed.
Flower nectar is comprised primarily of sugars, which provides energy for the potential pollinators. But the floral nectar of some plant species also includes small quantities of substances known to be toxic, such as caffeine and nicotine.
The scientists from the University of Haifa examined whether the substances were intended to entice bees
Nicotine is found naturally in floral nectar mostly in types of tobacco tree, while caffeine is found in citrus flowers especially those of grapefruit.
In order to examine whether bees prefer the nectar containing caffeine and nicotine, the researchers offered artificial nectar that comprised various natural sugar levels and various levels of caffeine and nicotine,
alongside clean nectar that comprised sugar alone. The caffeine and nicotine concentrations ranged from the natural levels in floral nectar up to much higher concentrations than found in nature.
The results showed that bees preferred the nectar with the highest levels of nicotine and caffeine.
According to the researchers, it is difficult to determine for sure whether the addictive substances in the nectar became present in an evolutionary process
in order to make pollination more efficient. It can be assumed, however, based on the results of the study, that the plants that survived natural selection are developed those that correct levels of these addictive substances,
enabling them to attract and not repel bees, thereby giving them a significant advantage over other plants.
In fact, a project in the South Bronx is hoping to combat food miles and food deserts at the same time, growing fresh, nutritious vegetables in a 10,000 sq ft rooftop greenhouse on top of a six story affordable housing project.
But does the project make sense? Certainly there are those who argue that vertical farming is pie in the sky,
and that expensive urban real estate should be saved for people, and lots of them. After all, density is good for the environment.
nutritious food grown right above them (the farm is said to be capable of producing fresh vegetables for up to 450 people),
and they will also have an opportunity to connect with how their food is grown. Add to this the opportunity for local employment
Kleibers 3/4-power law was born. oekleibers original data is a mess, a complete mess, says Dodds,
oebut it became something everyone believed in. The idea of quarter-powers begins to take on this spooky, magical quality.
Other colors Benjamin Moore will be presenting under its oealternative View palette include Midnight Navy, Opaline and Claret Rose.
and other natural materials that are used in interior design. oethe brilliant colors just tend to lift your spirit.
or animal diet and therefore their health consequences for those who consume them, especially over long time periods are currently unknown.
#Hotlix Insect Candy in Pictures Hotlix insect candy Even the sweetest tooth might find these confections easy to resist.
From worm lollipops to chocolate-dipped scorpions these bizarre concoctions could be from the dark mind of a twisted Willy Wonka.
Pics) Californian based candy creators HOTLIX have been making people cringe with delight with their outrageous confections for over 25 years. oeour first insect candy was flavoured a tequila lollipop with a worm in it back in 1982,
lemon and orange flavoured Cricket Suckers to Amber Insectnside and spice-flavoured Larvets. oelarry has
what he calls the worm ranch where he grows all of the insects for food products,
revealed Katy. oeour latest insect candy has been flavoured the chocolate scorpion which have proved to be very popular.
but yes everything is edible even the scorpions, she said. oemany people think the scorpions are poisonous
It is cooked before it is put into the candy so a lot of it is actually protein. It actually could be quite good for you,
apple peel and banana peel so they are filled clean bugs with nutrients. And like the chocolatier from Roald Dahls hit childrens book, Larry is very protective of the secret process behind making insect candy. oethe owner does not divulge exactly what the process is before they are cooked
because over the years we have had a lot of people who have tried to copy the process. So far though our secrets have stayed safe and sound.
Humans have had a long-running affair with foods believed to entice or enhance sexual performance,
Here are 10 foods you never want to catch your parents eating together 1. Jolt Juleps Since ancient times,
Maybe thats why stimulants, from geisha tea to Red Bull, have long been held in high esteem as aphrodisiacs.
drinking coffee increased sexual activity in 744 participating Michigan residents over the age of 60, strongly suggesting that caffeine promotes arousal.
This explains why the ancient herb ginseng, which is said to increase energy and memory, is considered a strong aphrodisiac.
and made it into a tea, used both as a treatment for impotency and as a general aphrodisiac.
Not that anyone needs a reason. 4. Green M&m Gateau The playground legend that green M&ms make you aroused has made certainly its rounds,
Actually, chocolate is one of the most powerful edible aphrodisiacs in the worldnd has been for quite some time.
and chocolate) could purchase the services of a prostitute, and Montezuma reportedly downed 50 cups of liquid cacao to rev up before conjugal visits to his vast harem.
The scientific explanations for the arousing effects of chocolate are found in phenylethylamine (PEA) and anandamide (AEA.
the presence of AEA probably explains chocolates ability to calm and mellow. 5. Poached Rhinoceros Horns In Eastern asia,
and mix the meat with honey and the juice of an amalaka (an Asian gooseberry-like fruit).
7. Steamed Organic Asparagus with Wheatgrass and Bran Many food aphrodisiacs date from a time when it was difficult to eat nutritiously,
and in times of myriad nutritional deficiencies, it stands to reason that vitamin-rich foods such as figs, grapes,
Even today, these foods are seen as great sources of health and vitality. But of all the foods held in high esteem for sexual enhancement
asparagus reigns supreme (its main side effect, strong-smelling urine, notwithstanding. In 19th-century France, it was customary for bridegrooms to down three courses of asparagus at their prenuptial dinners.
Perhaps all this greenery led to evenings of fabulous lovemaking, or perhaps it only made the bride wonder
And although its unknown if the long, firm stalks of asparagus work any true phallic magic, in this era of fast food and poor diet
its surely worth a try. 8. Red Hot Chili pepper Salsa Before Anthony and Flea, there were habeã eros to get everyone hot and sweaty.
banned chili sauce from prison food, declaring it inappropriate for oemen forced to live a limited lifestyle.
then hit the Mexican produce stand. 9. Licorice Beignets On a movie date, it turns out there is good reason to pay those exorbitant concession stand prices.
For thousands of years, Eastern and Western cultures have turned to licorice when the libido is lacking.
Licorice contains phytoestrogen sterols, which affect sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone levels), although exactly how and to what degree has not yet been determined fully.
Some believe that the strong smell of licorice may be a factor. When Dr. Alan Hirsch of the Chicago Smell and Taste Treatment Research Foundation hit the candy store to find out which smells sexually appealed to people
he found that women were aroused by the smell of (oddly enough) Good n Plenty. And for men, the aromatic combination of black licorice combined with doughnuts increased penile blood flow by an amazing 32 percent.
Doughnuts or not, Chinese, Egyptians and Hindus have used all licorice to increase sexual arousal and stamina.
And in the traditions of pagan religions, crushed licorice root was used in love sachets and in spells to ensure fidelity.
But whatever the purpose, be sure to use real licorice; the artificial oelicorice flavorings used in cheap candies wont contain phytoestrogen, just food coloring and corn syrup. 10.
Spanish fly Empanadas The longstanding legend that oespanish Fly can drive the ladies wild is a dangerous myth.
into a mesh bag containing an unpollinated The wasps entered the figs to lay their eggs.
#Pork Grown in a Petri dish Call it pork in a petri dish a technique to turn pig stem cells into strips of meat that scientists say could one day offer a green alternative to raising livestock,
and save some pigs their bacon. Dutch scientists have been growing pork in the laboratory since 2006,
and while they admit they havent gotten the texture quite right, they say the technology promises to have widespread implications for our food supply. oeif we took the stem cells from one pig
and multiplied it by a factor of a million, we would need one million fewer pigs to get the same amount of meat,
said Mark Post, of Maastricht University involved in the In-vitro Meat Consortium, a network of publicly funded Dutch research institutions that is carrying out the experiments.
To make pork in the lab, Post and colleagues isolate stem cells from pigs muscle cells.
They then put those cells into a nutrient-based soup that helps cells replicate to the desired number.
So far the scientists have succeeded only in creating 1 cm long strips of meat; to make a small pork chop,
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#Soybean Genome Sequenced: Analysis Reveals Pathways for Improving Biodiesel, Disease Resistance, and Reducing Waste Runoff Soybean, one of the most important global sources of protein and oil, is now the first legume species with a published complete draft genome sequence.
and nutrients for human and animal use, said Anna Palmisano, DOE Associate Director of Science for Biological and Environmental Research. oethis opens the door to crop improvements that are needed sorely for energy production, sustainable human and animal food production,
and a healthy environmental balance in agriculture worldwide. With the soybean genetic code now determined
researchers have used the sequence to zero in on a mutation that can be used to select for a line that has lower levels of the sugar stachyose,
Because phytate is absorbed not by the animals that eat the feed, the unabsorbed phytate passes through the gastrointestinal tract,
A meteorological dispersal model was applied to describe the spread of pollen and seeds in the atmosphere.
A sheep gave birth to a dead lamb with a humanlike face. The lamb was born in a village not far from the city of Izmir, Turkey.
Erhan Elibol, a vet, performed a caesarean on the animal to take the lamb out,
but was horrified to see that the features of the lambs snout bore a striking resemblance to a human face. oeive seen mutations with cows and sheep before.
Ive seen a one-eyed calf, a two-headed calf, a five-legged calf. But when I saw this youngster I could not believe my eyes.
The lambs head had human features on the eyes, the nose and the mouth only the ears were those of a sheep.
as a result of improper mutation since the fodder for the lambs mother was abundant with Vitamin a, CNNTURK. com reports.
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