Bread in Medical News

Cornflakes, White Bread Could Boost Heart Risk

'High-glycemic' carbs like these hamper blood vessel function, study shows THURSDAY, June 11 (HealthDay News) -- Eating a diet rich in carbohydrates that boost blood sugar levels -- foods such as cornflakes or white bread -- may hamper the functioning of your blood vessels and raise yo...

Photos: Bring Back the Bread in Your Diet With Arnold(R) Select(TM) Sandwich Thins(TM) and Bakery Light(TM) Breads

Give Your Diet a Makeover and Whittle Your Waist Without Trimming Taste HORSHAM, Pa., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- After the lengthy holiday period of overindulging, it's no surprise that weight loss is once again amongst the most popular of New Year's resolutions. Arnold is pleased to introduce t...

Mrs Baird's Introduces Prebiotic Bread to Texas

Texas' Legendary Baker Offers Innovative New Bread to Promote Digestive Health FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- As consumers are expecting more from their daily bread, Mrs Baird's, Texas' legendary bread company, is responding by introducing the first...

Dempster's Smart(TM) 100% Whole Grain Wheat Bread Launched With life'sDHA(TM)

COLUMBIA, Md., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martek Biosciences (Nasdaq: MATK ) manufacturer of life'sDHA(TM), announced today that Canada Bread Company, Limited, has launched Canada's first bread product featuring life'sDHA, a patented, vegetarian form of DHA omega-3 for brain, eye and ...

Right breakfast bread keeps blood sugar in check all day

If you eat the right grains for breakfast, such as whole-grain barley or rye, the regulation of your blood sugar is facilitated after breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It was previously not known that certain whole-grain products have this effect all day. This is due to a combination of low GI (glycem...

Your arteries on Wonder bread

Doctors have known for decades that foods like white bread and corn flakes aren't good for cardiac health. In a landmark study, new research from Tel Aviv University now shows exactly how these high carb foods increase the risk for heart problems. "Looking inside" the arteries of students eati...

Too Much White Rice, Pasta and Bread may Increase Chances of AMD

A study has revealed that high consumption of foods like white rice, pasta and bread, which have high-glycemic-index, increase the chances of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). However, whole-wheat versions of rice, pasta and bread are examples of foods that have a low-glyc...

Kids Think Ketchup and Bread are Part of Fruit and Vegetables Food-group

A UK study has revealed that one in ten kids think that low-fat crisp, ketchup and bread are a part of five helpings of fruit and vegetables a day. The study also revealed that one-third of the children between the age group of eight and fifteen years consider roasted potatoes in the list a...

Adding Folic Acid to Bread Could Help Battle Depression

A study by researchers at the University of York and Hull York Medical School has confirmed a link between depression and low levels of folate. Folate is a vitamin that comes from vegetables such as spinach and turnip greens, dried beans and peas. Fortified cereal products, sunflower seeds...

One Man's 'Fortified' Bread is Another's Poison

One of Australia's biggest bread companies is not happy with the proposal to fortify all available brands of bread with folic acid. They are petitioning the state and federal governments to veto this proposal. The objective of such a proposal is to enhance the foliate levels in women of ch...

One Man's 'Fortified' Bread is Another's Poison

One of Australia's biggest bread companies is not happy with the proposal to fortify all available brands of bread with folic acid. They are petitioning the state and federal// governments to veto this proposal. The objective of such a proposal is to enhance the foliate levels in women of chi...

Thou shalt not live on 'white' bread alone

Let those who have a craving for white bread pause to hear this. New reports show ample proof that goes to prove that excessive consumption of white bread could lead to cancer of the kidneys. // White bread is made of refined flour. Researchers have come to conclusion that use of excessive refin...

Opposition to Compulsory Fortification of Bread with Folic Acid

Laurie Powell President of the New Zealand Association of Bakers is opposing the compulsory addition of folic acid in the bread as it would not have the desired effect.// Folic acid addition in bread is made compulsory by the government to reduce the number of Neural Tube Defects (NTD's), in ba...

Include folic acid in bread to reduce neural tube defects in new borns

Ireland :The alarming number of NTD's or neural tube defects in new borns has raised concern and now the national committee has recommended that most bread// in Ireland should include folic acid, which is a way to ensure dietary folic acid supplements in women. This would indeed help offsetti...

A drive to fortify bread with folic acid

There is widespread knowledge now about folic acid’s importance in diet. It is now being contemplated to add it to bread. Food Standards Agency would most likely// sanction a 12-week consultation exercise, alongside consumer research. The importance of folic acid lies in the fact that it cuts...

UK too Will Insist on Folic Acid in Bread

The UK is moving towards making addition of folic acid to flour or bread mandatory in order to reduce the number of babies born with severe disabilities. After lengthy public consultations the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said that it would approach the Government with its recommendations ...

NZ To Opt For Folate Fortification Of Bread

New Zealand is close to making it mandatory for food manufacturers to add folate to bread in order to reduce birth defects//. The organisation that monitors food standards in New Zealand is to produce its final assessment on the proposal by next month. Many live births and stillbirths ...

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Heart Risk Factors in Kids

...everyone up to age 50, Reis said. Adequate vitamin D intake can be achieved with 15 minutes a day of exposure to sunlight or consuming fortified milk, bread and other wheat products, among other foods, he said. "Parents should focus on modifiable risk factors," Melamed said. "Children should not always ...

Kashi Company Introduces TLC(R) Dark Mocha Almond Chewy Bar

... and Kashi (TM) TLC (TM) Chewy Cookies; Kashi(R) All Natural Frozen Entrees; Kashi (TM) All Natural Frozen Pizzas; Kashi(R) All Natural Pocket bread Sandwiches; Kashi(R) Honey Sunshine (TM) cereal, Kashi U (TM) and Kashi (TM) 7 Whole Grain Pilaf. Join the Kashi community online ...

Bread, Pancakes and Pasta on Atkins? Yes, That's Right!

...ancakes, waffles, muffins and breads. Believe it or not, you can now enjoy bread on Atkins, thanks to a unique low carb formulation! The Atkins All Purpose ...ears, people mistakenly thought that on Atkins, they'd never be able to eat bread or pasta again. Now with our new products, it's possible to enjoy lower ca...

Barilla(R) and Celebrity Fitness Coach Bob Greene Challenge Americans to Discover the Great Taste of Whole Grain

...ti and Thin Spaghetti -- Barilla Whole Grain is available nationwide." About the Barilla Group Barilla, originally established in 1877 as a bread and pasta shop in Parma, is today one of the top Italian food groups: a leader in the pasta business worldwide, in the pasta sauces business in contin...

Feeding Feelings: Survey Reveals Americans Are Turning to Junk Food When Stressed

...s I recommend include almonds, carrots, a few tablespoons of granola and Wasa Crispbreads - the whole grain crackers that can be enjoyed as a snack or bread replacement at meal time, with any variety of healthy topping. The whole grain and fiber in Wasa, combined with its crunchy texture, help you feel ful...

Feeding America and Abbott Partner For Hurricane Relief

...heodore, AL--Bay Area Food Bank Florida Ft Myers--Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Miami--Daily bread Food Bank Sarasota-All Faiths Food Bank Tallahassee--America's Second Harvest of the Big Bend, Inc. Georgia ...

Church Leaders Urge U.S. Congress to Support U.S. Foreign Aid Reform Bill

...vened by the Christian anti-hunger advocacy group bread for the World , are petitioning Congress to pass t...the world," said Rev. David Beckmann, president of bread for the World. "U.S. foreign assistance is helping...e if we improve how we deliver foreign aid." bread for the World and other faith groups are calling o...

Is There a Nutritional Upside to a Down Economy?

...es and fat of Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Real Mayonnaise. A simple sandwich or wrap, like a Chicken and Avocado Wrap, made using 100% whole grain bread or wrap, also has added benefits of fiber. For a family staple -- pasta night -- Groziak offers tips to 'right-size' portions and get kids t...

Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Lung Cancer Risk

...according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Some common foods that contain acrylamide include potato chips, French fries, baked goods, coffee, bread and cookies, according to the study. Approximately one-third of the calories Americans consume contain acrylamide, according to an accompanying edi...

NASA Nanosatellite to Study Antifungal Drug Effectiveness in Space

... MOFFETT FIELD, Calif., April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA is preparing to fly a small satellite about the size of a loaf of bread that could help scientists better understand how effectively drugs work in space. The nanosatellite, known as PharmaSat, is a secondary payload aboard...

New Research Unveils That Pistachios May Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes by Improving Blood Sugar Levels

...eals in random order. The meals consisted of white bread plus two ounces of pistachios, white bread plus butter and cheese and the control meal was wh... blood sugar levels after a meal relative to white bread but was not different from the control meal. ...

Hometown Grocer, Local Food Companies Team up to Support Pediatric Patients, Encourage 'Green' Lifestyle

...imilar to the totes, 100 percent of donations will go directly to the hospital. "We're grateful for the local support from Hickman's Eggs, Holsum bread and Shamrock Farms - these hometown companies do so much for Arizona; their foods should be staples in everyone's kitchen," said Kristy Nied, director...

Amalgam fillings are safe, but skeptics still claim controversy, researcher says

...ury buildup in shellfish and fish, leading to severe mercury poisoning and Minamata disease. Also, a grain covered in mercury fungicide was baked into bread and consumed in Iraq, killing hundreds. "Mercury poisoning was on people's minds and in the press," he says. Urban legends abounded, including erro...

Gurgle's Guide on How to Beat Morning Sickness and Pregnancy Fatigue

...mmended. Some examples of eating well post-pregnancy include: -   Avoiding sugary snacks and sweets -   Whole-wheat bread and bagels -   Wholegrain cereals and porridges -   Poached, grilled, or steamed fish -   Water, fruit...

Spoonfuls of Strawberries Help the Cholesterol Go Down

...sterols and nuts. One half of the group was instructed to eat about 3 cups of strawberries per day while the other group consumed additional oat bran bread for one month. Results showed that the subjects who ate strawberries had several positive effects. While continuing to maintain their lowered bl...

Teens' Lung Health Is Linked to Their Diet

...ent fruit juice (with no added sugar). Having chutney as a side dish at dinner. Puréeing cooked vegetables into red sauces. Baking quick bread or muffins with shredded zucchini or carrots. Offering cut veggies (or baby carrots) for dipping in a low-fat creamy dressing. Sneaking finely g...

College Kids and Monkeys About Equal on Math

...er sense and determine how this cognitive skill develops. "Number is one of the more abstract domains of cognition: Three coins and three loaves of bread are very different concepts," Brannon said in a Duke news release. "Yet, many studies show that babies, even in the first year of life, can tell the d...

Pre-verbal number sense common to monkeys, babies, college kids

...d trying to figure out how this cognitive skill develops. "Number is one of the more abstract domains of cognition: three coins and three loaves of bread are very different concepts," says Brannon, who appears on a Friday afternoon panel at the AAAS annual meeting called "Comparative Cognition: The Scie...

American Heart Association Finds Omega-6 Fatty Acids in Soybean Oil Are Heart-Healthy

...nd soft cookie recipes Stir-fry lean meats and vegetables in soybean oil Infuse soybean oil with herbs and garlic and use for dipping bread and dressing pasta Whisk together soybean oil and seasonings for home-made salad dressings, or purchase a commercial salad dressing that cont...

Frost & Sullivan - Consumer Preference for Healthy Bakery

...nd, severe competition in this space prevents manufacturers from hiking prices," explains Maheshwari "Norms set by the government for products such as bread have increased the bargaining power of end users, reining in revenues in the bakery ingredients market." Nonetheless, manufacturers can opt for...

GI Condition Once Thought Rare is Common in U.S.

...c disease ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dorothy Carpenter had stomach problems her entire life. Eating as much as a bite of bread or pasta could lead to terrible pain. Her illness went undiagnosed for years until a University of Michigan Health System physician recognized ...

AMA Foundation Honors Compassionate Physicians With Excellence in Medicine Awards

... Randi Abramson, M.D. has dedicated her career to providing primary care to uninsured, primarily African-American and Latino patients, through bread for the City, a Washington D.C. clinic that experiences over 8,000 patient visits each year. Regina Benjamin, M.D., MBA founded the Bayou Le ...

Pennsylvania Resident Gets Christmas Cheer, $15,000 from ActiveAmericans.com

...nted the check by Scott Haycraft, Founder/CEO, on December 19 at the Panera bread store in Murrysville. This is the second Grand Prize awarded by the year...ober until early December. Custer was presented her check at the Panera bread in Murrysville on Friday, December 19, by Scott Haycraft, Founder/CEO of th...