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1. Eat for a Healthy Heart by fda.gov March 1, 2010 Making healthy food choices is one of many lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk for getting heart disease—the No. 1 killer in the United States. The Nutrition Facts found on most foods and health claims allowed on some foods can help you choose wisely. To help ward off heart disease, choose foods with less fat less sodium (salt) less cholesterol fewer calori ...more...

2. Haiti Earthquake Relief by HHS.gov February 5, 2010 On January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck the nation of Haiti, causing catastrophic damage inside and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince. President Obama has promised the people of Haiti that "you will not be forsaken; you will not be forgotten." The United States Government has mobilized resources and manpower to aid in the relief effort. Here are some ways that you can ge ...more...

3. Holiday Food Safety by fda.gov December 1, 2009 Ready-to-Cook Foods: Follow Directions to Keep Your Holidays Happy Eating them right out of the package, without cooking, could make you sick Cookies are a holiday favorite – and this season is a good time to remind ourselves that ready-to-cook foods of all kinds, including raw, packaged cookie dough, do need to be cooked. Eating these kinds of foods right out of the packag ...more...

4. H1N1 Prevention and Treatment by CDC.gov November 3, 2009 What can I do to protect myself from getting sick? This season, there is a seasonal flu vaccine to protect against seasonal flu viruses and a 2009 H1N1 vaccine to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (sometimes called “swine flu”). A flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu infection. For information about the 2009 H1N1 vaccines, visit H1N1 Fl ...more...

5. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month by cancer.gov October 13, 2009 The National Cancer Institute(NCI)recommends: Screening for breast cancer before there are symptoms can be important. Screening can help doctors find and treat cancer early. Treatment is more likely to work well when cancer is found early. Your doctor may suggest the following screening tests for breast cancer: Screening mammogram Clinical breast exam Breast ...more...

6. My Pyramid Plan by mypyramid.gov August 11, 2009 Want to know the amount of each food group you need daily? Enter your information at mypyramid.gov and select my pyramid plan to find out and receive a customized food guide. NOTE: MyPyramid food plans are designed for the general public ages 2 and over; they are not therapeutic diets. Those with a specific health condition should consult with a health care provider for a dietary ...more...

7. FDA Issues Draft Guidances for Tomatoes, Leafy Greens and Melons by fda.gov August 4, 2009 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published three draft guidances designed to help growers and others across the entire supply chain minimize or eliminate microbial contamination in tomatoes, leafy greens, and melons. The guidances are, in part, based on those originally developed by the produce industry with assistance from FDA. They represent the first step in a fundame ...more...

8. Facts and Myths about Generic Drugs by fda.gov July 22, 2009 Today, 7 in 10 prescriptions filled in the United States are for generic drugs. This fact sheet explains how generic drugs are made and approved and debunks some common myths about these products. FACT: FDA requires generic drugs to have the same quality and performance as the brand name drugs. When a generic drug product is approved, it has met rigorous standards establ ...more...

9. H1N1 (Swine Flu) FDA Action by fda.gov May 13, 2009 The FDA is actively participating in the joint federal emergency response to the current outbreak of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus that has affected Americans across the United States - and many more globally. The possibility of a major disease outbreak in the U.S. presents the FDA with difficult decisions regarding the emergency use of potentially critically important prod ...more...

10. Nutritional Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables by fruitsandvegiesmatter.gov March 5, 2009 Almost Everyone Needs to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables A growing body of research shows that fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health. To get the amount that's recommended, most people need to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they currently eat every day. Fruits and Vegetables Can Protect Your Health Fruits and vegetables contain essential vitamins, ...more...

11. Food Allergens, when food becomes the enemy. by fda.gov January 8, 2009 Imagine what it would be like if eating a peanut butter sandwich or some shrimp, or drinking a tall glass of milk left you vomiting, gasping for breath, and furiously scratching a fresh crop of hives. For some people with food allergies, that's reality. A food allergy, or hypersensitivity, is an abnormal response to a food triggered by the immune system. While many people often ha ...more...

12. FDA update on investigation of Melamine by fda.gov November 16, 2008 November 13, 2008: As part of its ongoing strategy to address the present problem with melamine contamination of consumer products exported from the People’s Republic of China, FDA has expanded its import controls on Chinese dairy products, and food and feed products manufactured in China that contain dairy ingredients. Since Oct. 10, 2008, FDA has had an import alert in place for specif ...more...

13. Foodborne Illness Peaks in Summer - Why? by fsis.usda.gov June 26, 2008 Year after year, we hear and read the same advice: Handle food carefully in the summer because foodborne illness — also known as "food poisoning" — is more prevalent in warmer weather. Do foodborne illnesses increase during the summer months? If so, why? Yes, foodborne illnesses do increase during the summer, and the answer appears to be twofold. First, there are the natural causes ...more...

14. The Benefits of Folic Acid for Women by FDA.gov March 10, 2008 Folic acid, or folate, reduces the risk of neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida when consumed in adequate amounts by women before and during early pregnancy. Spina bifida is a common disabling birth condition resulting from failure of the spinal column to close. "Women of child-bearing age should eat a diet rich in leafy dark green vegetables, citrus fruits and juices, a ...more...

15. Loving Your Family, Feeding Their Future by USDA.gov January 9, 2008 Making healthy lifestyle choices will be easier for busy moms on tight budgets thanks to a new initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Loving Your Family, Feeding Their Future: Nutrition Education Through The Food Stamp Program is an innovative approach to promote healthier eating habits and increased physical activity among low-income families. This new initiative i ...more...

16. Food Protection Plan by fda.gov December 4, 2007 American consumers enjoy one of the safest food supplies in the world; however, we know it can be made even safer. FDA regulates $417 billion worth of domestic food and $49 billion worth of imported food each year—everything we eat except for meat, poultry, and some egg products, which are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. FDA has developed a comprehensive Food Prot ...more...

17. FDA Alert by FDA.gov November 17, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2007 Media Inquiries: Brad A. Swezey, 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA Approximately $2 Million of Potentially Harmful "Cosmetic" Eye Product Seized Product contains drug ingredient, makes unapproved drug claims, could damage eye At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals seized today 12,6 ...more...

18. Second Hand Smoke and Heart Desease by cdc.gov November 8, 2007 Secondhand smoke exposure has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and causes coronary heart disease. Secondhand smoke is estimated to cause from 22,700 to 69,600 premature deaths from heart disease each year in the United States among nonsmokers. Nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or at work increase their risk of developing heart disease by 25–30 ...more...

19. How many Fruits and Vegies do I require per day? by CDC fruitsandveggies.gov November 3, 2007 This site www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov can give you the answer. I was asked to enter my age, sex and level of daily fitness activities, and I was honest. This is the result: 1.5 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables every day based on your age ( 46 ), sex ( female ), and level of physical activity ( less than 30 minutes ). * Your results are based on a 1800 calories per day calorie ...more...

20. About Breast Cancer Prevention by cancer.gov October 29, 2007 What is prevention? Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. By preventing cancer, the number of new cases of cancer in a group or population is lowered. Hopefully, this will lower the number of deaths caused by cancer. To prevent new cancers from starting, scientists look at risk factors and protective factors. Anything that increases your c ...more...

21. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Gina October 14, 2007 This month is especially important to me. Breast Cancer has affected my family with 3 first degree relatives affected, and surviving! I make sure to check myself,get my annual mammograms and encourage other family and friends to do so as well. It is terrifying. And I often debate whether or not to get tested for the gene to know where I stand. I figure the odds are not good, but it is wh ...more...

22. Food & Stress by Gina October 10, 2007 With summer coming to an end and cooler weather approaching, along with the dreaded upcoming holiday season, I find this is the hardest time of year to make healthy choices in food. All the treats are starting to pop up, recipes for comfort foods and baked goods are everywhere. It is harder still when stress levels are elevated. So I try to keep focused on making better choices without de ...more...

23. Find information and recipes for life, health and food here. by Gina D. September 21, 2007 Please enjoy the informative articles that relate to all areas of life. Feel free to submit your own. I love gathering information and sharing it. I really love learning new recipes and you will find quite a selection here, so please browse and feel free to submit your favorites. Gina ...more...

24. Welcome to Gina's Recipes by Gina Driscoll February 24, 2007 Welcome to Gina's Recipes new website. I will be posting new Recipes and articles here as often as I can. Please stop by and check out our new articles! Thank you! Gina. ...more...