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Nonna's Real Italiana Cuccine of Slidell, LA is recalling the following Nonna's Real Italiana Cuccine brand products: * Stuffed Artichokes, Net Wt. 15 oz. This product is being recalled because it contains milk, soy, and wheat that was distributed in packaging that does not reveal the presence of these ingredients. people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, soy, or wheat run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. read more

Harry and David, of Medford, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling approximately 400 1 lb. 4 oz. boxes labeled Harry & David Moose Munch Confection, Milk Chocolate Gingerbread because the package may contain a different Moose Munch product which contains pecans not declared on the ingredient statement. people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Affected product was distributed throughout the United States under the Harry & David brand only in Harry and David stores. read more

The Parliamentary Secretary for health and Ageing, Senator Jan McLucas, said today Food Standards Australia New Zealand's latest Australian Total Diet Study confirms that many Australians are not getting enough iodine in their food. 'Insufficient iodine intake, particularly in groups such as pregnant women, babies, and young children, is of great concern,' Senator McLucas said. 'Mild to moderate iodine deficiency can result in children having learning difficulties and can affect the development of motor skills and hearing. In extreme cases it can result in severe intellectual disability. read more

Making vegetable juice a daily habit could be a small step that can lead to big changes in meeting daily vegetable recommendations, according to a new study being presented by researchers from the University of California-Davis this week at the American Dietetic Association annual conference.(1) With seven out of 10 adults falling short of the daily recommended vegetable intake as put forth by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, researchers studied whether drinking vegetable juice could be a simple behavior change to help boost the intake of this critical food group.(2) And it was. read more

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Oct. 24 (HealthDay News) -- For some frequent dieters, weight loss is a vicious cycle. They're gung-ho in the beginning, and the pounds melt away, but not for long. Once they stray from their diet, all the weight that was lost makes a comeback.

Reuters - Several of the largest U.S. food and beverage makers have agreed to implement a new nutritional labeling system on their packages aimed at helping consumers pick healthier food choices.

So, you're ready to lose weight. You're probably asking: Should I Go on a Diet or Do it Myself? It takes some self-knowledge -- and usually a little trial...