| 'Kyo no Ryori' sticks to the recipe
Mirroring the changes in postwar Japan's home cuisine, NHK's long-running cooking show, Kyo no Ryori (Today's Dishes, NHK-E, Mondays-Thursdays, 9 p.m.), will this year mark the 50th anniversary of its first broadcast. On Nov. 4, 1957, Kyo no Ryori debuted as a 10-minute show in an afternoon slot that started at 12:50 p.m. At that time, Japan was enjoying its long postwar boom, and a number of magazines for women were being launched. The program usually introduces "simple dishes that viewers can cook with readily available ingredients," said NHK Educational producer Akiko Kawamura, who has been in charge of the show since 1979. She says the show aims to feature dishes that are "half a step ahead of the times." Kyo no Ryori taught many home cooks in Japan how to make a variety of foreign dishes, including white sauce, croquettes and Chinese recipes.
Martek Announces Veggie Patch(TM) All Natural California Veggie ...
COLUMBIA, Md., March 1, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- DHA omega-3 innovator Martek Biosciences Corporation (MATK) announced today that Food Tech International has added life'sDHA(TM) to their already successful line of Veggie Patch(TM) All Natural California Veggie Burgers. The Veggie Patch(TM) line of vegetarian food selections offers consumers a variety of meatless and vegetable-based products with nutritional value. The new California Veggie Burgers will now feature 42 mg of vegetarian DHA omega-3, an omega-3 fatty acid important for brain, eye and heart health, along with other key nutrients for the health conscience consumer. Each package contains 16 burgers individually wrapped at approximately 1/4 lb. each. Currently available in the frozen food department at Costco Wholesale Food Markets, in their Southeast region, the new burgers are currently certified by the American Heart Association as a healthy heart food option.
Maltese doesn't need prunes in diet
Dear Dr. Kimmey: My 3-year-old Maltese is not constipated, but has a difficult time going to the bathroom -- she dances around when relieving herself. My vet suggested a lubricant (same as for cat hairballs), but it doesn't seem to be doing the trick. I wonder about putting prunes with her food -- she eats Science Diet dry dog food. Any suggestions? Carole Tech Dear Carole: There are several things to consider. Small breed dogs have issues with anal glands. The anal sacs may be full and need to be expressed. Are the contents normal, easy to express, etc? To make sure there isn't a problem with them, have your veterinarian check them first. During this evaluation, your veterinarian can also evaluate her for rectal abnormalities and or perineal hernias.
FDA Warns Consumers Not To Use Wild Kitty Cat Food Due To ...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase, or use, Wild Kitty Cat Food due to the presence of Salmonella, a pathogen. During routine monitoring activities, FDA collected and analyzed a sample of frozen raw Wild Kitty Cat Food and detected Salmonella in the product. Cats and other pets consuming this food may become infected with Salmonella. People can also become infected with Salmonella if they handle or ingest this cat food, touch pets that consumed the food, or touch any surfaces that came into contact with the food or pets.
The specific products covered by this warning are Wild Kitty Raw All Natural, Frozen Cat Food - Chicken with Clam Recipe, Net Wt. 3.5 oz (100g) and 1 lb in plastic containers. Some of these containers may be uncoded.
TASTE THE BEST: Enjoy some grain goodness
Whole grains are an essential part of everyone's diet. In fact, we should be eating at least three ounces of whole grains each day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's pyramid.Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or other cereal grains are considered grain products. Products like pasta, crackers, cereal and breads all fall into this category. But not all grain products are made equally. The grains we consume can be divided into two groups — whole grains and refined grains — although some food products are made with both kinds of grains.Whole grain foods are made with all of the grain kernel, including the bran, germ and endosperm. This group includes whole-wheat breads and pastas, oatmeal, quinoa, popcorn, museli, brown rice and bulgur.Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ, giving the grains a finer texture and longer expiration dates.
Want A Healthy Colon? Eat A Rainbow!
Many Americans are aware of which foods are heart-healthy, but they often don't think about cooking for their colons. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, so it is just as important to understand how to choose colon-friendly foods. Lynn Goldstein, M.S., R.D., C.D.N., from the Jay Monahan Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, has assembled her key tips on the best food choices for a healthier colon:
Choose Non-Red, Non-Processed Meat Sources of Lean Protein
-- Choose poultry, fish, eggs, soy products, beans, and whole grains for the healthiest protein sources.
-- Limit your red meat intake to special occasions like the summer barbecue or a great steak restaurant.
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