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Released: 22-Dec-2010 9:05 AM EST
Calorie Control Council Predicts Top 5 Dieting Trends in 2011
Calorie Control Council

With so many Americans focusing on controlling and losing weight, what trends will emerge in 2011? The Calorie Control Council is making these predictions when it comes to weight loss and obesity prevention for the coming year.

Released: 8-Jun-2010 4:25 PM EDT
Pecans Provide Neurological Protection
National Pecan Shellers Association

Eating about a handful of pecans each day may play a role in protecting the nervous system, according to a new animal study published in the current issue of Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. The study, conducted at the Center for Cellular Neurobiology at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, suggests adding pecans to your diet may delay the progression of age-related motor neuron degeneration. This may include diseases like amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Released: 15-Jan-2010 5:00 PM EST
Association for Dressings & Sauces Announces “10 in 2010” Recipe Contest 10-Ingredient Salad Recipes for 2010
Association for Dressings and Sauces

Share your favorite recipes and win $500! The Association for Dressings & Sauces is proud to announce 10-Ingredient Salads for 2010 Recipe Contest available now on www.saladaday.org.

Released: 30-Jul-2009 9:00 AM EDT
New Research Reveals Mothers Need Infant Feeding Information
International Formula Council

Lack of Education by Healthcare Providers on Proper Bottle-Feeding Practices Places Infants at Risk, International Formula Council Offers Online Resources to Help

Released: 22-Apr-2009 2:00 PM EDT
Get Your Five to Nine the Easy Way During National Salad Month This May
Association for Dressings and Sauces

The American Heart Association recommends five or more servings of vegetables and fruits per day to maintain optimal health. The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) says one easy and delicious way to get your daily five is with salads and salad dressings. Because of their versatility, salads and today's wide variety of dressings are a creative way to satisfy your body's healthy cravings.

Released: 3-Apr-2009 1:00 PM EDT
Researcher Details Role of Apples in Inhibiting Breast Cancer
Kellen Communications

Six studies published in the past year by a Cornell researcher add to growing evidence that an apple a day -- as well as daily helpings of other fruits and vegetables -- can help keep the breast-cancer doctor away. Of the top 25 fruits consumed in the United States, Dr. Rui Hai Liu reports that apples provide 33 percent of the phenolics that Americans consume annually.

Released: 25-Mar-2009 11:30 AM EDT
Shore Up Your Healthy Eating Plan This Spring
Association for Dressings and Sauces

It's up to you to adhere to your healthy eating mantra this spring. And salads are a deliciously versatile and affordable way to get your essential nutrients.

Released: 24-Oct-2008 4:30 PM EDT
Health Canada Reaffirms Safety of BPA for Use in Infant Formula Packaging
International Formula Council

Health Canada has reassured Canadians that BPA is safe for use in infant formula packaging in a recent announcement regarding its final assessment of bisphenol A (BPA).

3-Oct-2008 3:20 PM EDT
100 Percent Juice Fills the Bill for Healthy School Lunches
Juice Products Association

For decades, children of all ages have consumed fruit juice as part of their school foodservice meals or in the lunches they have toted from home.Recently, however, some parents have become confused about 100 percent juice"”how much to drink, how much to serve their children"”partly because of the natural sweet taste of fruit juice. The majority of research on juice shows that it definitely contributes important nutrients to the diet and is clearly NOT the reason for childhood obesity.

Released: 30-Sep-2008 11:20 AM EDT
Celebrate the Family Meal this October with National Eat Better, Eat Together Month
Association for Dressings and Sauces

October is National Eat Better; Eat Together Month. That means it's time to corral the kids and tempt the teens with healthy family meals, says The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS).

Released: 19-Sep-2008 10:20 AM EDT
Geriatric Care Managers Partner with CMS on “Ask Medicare”
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) joined a panel yesterday of the aging industry's top experts to unveil "Ask Medicare", a new online initiative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) aimed at educating caregivers of seniors and people with disabilities.

Released: 25-Aug-2008 10:00 AM EDT
Munch, Crunch and Enjoy the Flavors of September with “Fruits & Veggies – More Matters” Month
Association for Dressings and Sauces

"This month, make it a priority to increase your consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits and treat your body to the vitamins and minerals it craves," says The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS). The Atlanta-based trade association of salad dressing and sauce manufacturers and suppliers joins the Produce for Better Health Foundation in celebrating September as "Fruits and Veggies "“ More Matters" Month.

Released: 14-Jul-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Why the Squeeze on Fruit Juice? -- Separating Fact from Fiction
Kellen Communications

Recently, people have become somewhat confused about 100 percent fruit juice"”how much to drink, how much to serve their children. According to Dr. Theresa Nicklas, with Baylor College of Medicine, parents should be confident serving their children appropriate amounts of 100 percent fruit juice.

Released: 14-Jul-2008 8:55 AM EDT
Extensive Research Has Never Linked Juice Intake with Increased Risk for Diabetes
Juice Products Association

There is no body of research that links consumption of 100 percent fruit juice with an increased incidence of diabetes. The scientific community would agree that one single study (such as that recently published by Bazzano et al.) does not provide support for any general conclusions about 100 percent fruit juice.

Released: 23-Jun-2008 11:30 AM EDT
Go for the Zip, Zing and Zest During July and National Horseradish Month
Horseradish Information Council

"July is National Horseradish Month and with that comes the perfect opportunity to introduce some sizzle into your menu," says The Horseradish Information Council. The Atlanta-based trade association of horseradish processors encourages horseradish consumption from sun-up to sun-down during this summer month.

Released: 12-Jun-2008 4:00 PM EDT
Extreme Heat or Flooding Puts Elders at Risk
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

A geriatric care manager is a skilled professional who can assist aging family members struggling amidst treacherous weather conditions. Geriatric care managers are able to help to ensure the safety and well-being of elders and to relieve the concerns of adult children living at a distance.

Released: 18-Apr-2008 12:00 AM EDT
Step on Up to National Salad Month This May
Association for Dressings and Sauces

Nutritious, delicious, and easy to prepare, salads are among the most healthy and versatile foods around. The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS), the Atlanta-based trade association of salad dressing and sauce manufacturers and suppliers to the industry, welcomes May as National Salad Month and encourages creativity when incorporating a salad into your healthy eating regimen.

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Bring on the Barbecue This May...
Association for Dressings and Sauces

"Get ready to master the art of marination this May," says The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS). The Atlanta-based trade association of salad dressing and sauce manufacturers and suppliers to the industry recommends unleashing your inner grill master as you embark upon summer grilling season.

27-Mar-2008 2:00 PM EDT
NAPGCM Elder Care and Aging Issues Survey Results
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) recently surveyed 2,075 U.S. adults aged 18 and over about elder care and aging issues. The Geriatric Care Manager/Aging Study was conducted by Harris Interactive via its QuickQuerySM online omnibus service.

   
Released: 25-Mar-2008 3:10 PM EDT
NAPGCM Encourages Seniors to File Tax Returns for Economic Stimulus Payments
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) is helping to spread the word to seniors and their families about the need to file tax returns in order to receive the payments from the president's economic stimulus program.



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