Monday, October 19, 2009

BPA May Cause Irregular Heartbeat

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The FDA made a controversial conclusion that BPA (bisphenol A) is not a health risk, but there is new evidence that it may not be good for you. BPA is found in some plastic food containers. A study from the University of Cincinnati found that it causes irregular heartbeats in female rodents. It seems that when BPA is combined with estrogen it may harm the human heart. Female estrogen receptors are responsible for this effect on the heart muscle cells. These cellular changes caused the improperly controlled beating of the female heart. These effects are female specific. While this study is controversial, the FDA is reviewing its previous conclusions. In the meantime, store and heat your food in ceramic or glass instead of plastic. photocredit:Creative Commons Licensereegmo

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Cheese Sauce Recipe that wont raise your cholesterol!

Cheese sauce, great for Mac "n "Cheese



1/2 onion chopped

1 small potato peeled and chopped

1 carrot, chopped

1/2 red, yellow or orange sweet pepper chopped

1 large garlic cloves or garlic powder

1/2 cup raw cashews (these you may need to get from a health food store, because most places roast them)

1/2 tspn Dijon mustard

3 Tbsp Earth Balance (butter substitute)

1/2 tspn salt



Add 8oz whole grain macaroni for mac n" cheese



Directions

1.) Place chopped veggies, except garlic, in a sauce pan and add water to cover. Cover the pan and boil until the veggies are tender

2.) Place garlic, cashews, lemon juice, mustard, earth balance, salt and 1/2 cup of veggie broth(from the cooked veggies) in a food processor or high power blender. Blend until creamy, add more broth if necessary.

3.) Add softened veggies, with out any more broth, to the food processor or blender, and process until smooth.

4.) Serve.