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August 27, 2010

Newswise Healthy Eating and Nutrition Wire

Newswise Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Food Safety Wire for 27-Aug-2010

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Healthy Eating, Nutrition, and Food Safety Wire

This special thematic wire contains stories related to healthy eating and nutrition, as well as stories related to food safety and the recent salmonella outbreak and egg recall. More stories on these topics can be found at the Newswise Feature Channels, under Exercise and Nutrition, and under Food Safety.

Black Rice Rivals Pricey Blueberries as Source of Healthful AntioxidantsHealth conscious consumers who hesitate at the price of fresh blueberries and blackberries, fruits renowned for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have an economical alternative. It is black rice, one variety of which got the moniker “Forbidden Rice” in ancient China because nobles commandeered every grain for themselves and forbade the common people from eating it. Scientists will present the study at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston. • Image(s) embedded • (Embargo expired on 26-Aug-2010 at 08:35 ET)240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS)—American Chemical Society (ACS)

Eating Berries May Activate the Brain’s Natural Housekeeper for Healthy AgingScientists today reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way. Their study, presented at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), concluded that berries, and possibly walnuts, activate the brain’s natural “housekeeper” mechanism, which cleans up and recycles toxic proteins linked to age-related memory loss and other mental decline. • Image(s) embedded • (Embargo expired on 23-Aug-2010 at 13:05 ET)240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS)—American Chemical Society (ACS)

Toward Safer Foods for Human Consumption with Anthrax ProtectionResearchers in the United States and Australia are reporting a first-of-its-kind discovery of a new food additive that may safeguard some foods from intentional contamination with anthrax in the event of a bioterror attack. They’ll discuss the results at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. • Image(s) embedded • (Embargo expired on 26-Aug-2010 at 09:45 ET)240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS)—American Chemical Society (ACS)

Scientists Pry New Information from Disease-Causing, Shellfish-Borne BacteriumResearchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered a key weapon in the molecular arsenal the infectious bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. para) uses to kill cells and cause food poisoning in its human host. (Embargo expired on 19-Aug-2010 at 14:00 ET)Science Express, Aug. 19, 2010—UT Southwestern Medical Center

More Walking, Cycling Linked to Healthier Weights WorldwideAmble, stroll or pedal: it’s all good. A new study provides evidence supporting a seemingly obvious − but unproven − link between walking- and cycling-friendly communities and lower levels of obesity. American Journal of Public Health, 100(10), October 2010—Health Behavior News Service

Researchers Study Cinnamon ExtractsA study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease.Journal of the American College of Nutrition—USDA, Office of Research, Education, and Economics

Product Tracing Key to Protecting the Public from Future Salmonella OutbreaksIFT Report Issued Earlier This year to FDA. The recent Salmonella outbreak in eggs highlights a crucial need for an effective product tracing system. According to the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific society focusing on the science of food, a product tracing system would make it possible to identify food-borne illness outbreaks earlier as well as contain the outbreak faster.—Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

Nation Needs Measured, ative Response to Egg CrisisCornell University experts in farm animals and food safety comment on the recall of at least 380 million eggs in the past week due to concerns over salmonella contamination -- urging perspective while calling for increased efforts to address overall salmonella contamination issues.—Cornell University

Nutrition Therapy Plays a Role in Childhood Cancer CareSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital dietitians help children with cancer maintain proper nutrition during treatment.—St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Food Safety Expert Can Discuss Avoiding Salmonella in EggsResearcher has received millions in grants to combat the spread of foodborne pathogens, including new technology that uses microwaves to zap microorganisms in eggs. • Image(s) embedded • Expert(s) available—Texas Tech University

Food Safety Expert Can Discuss Methods for Preventing Pathogens in Meat ProductsBrashears is the recipient of millions in federal grants to reduce or eliminate foodborne pathogens. • Image(s) embedded • Expert(s) available—Texas Tech University

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