Lean Cuisine Recall
Here’s a reason why you should cook and prepare your own foods. You never know what “surprises” you’ll find when you buy them frozen.
Read the press release below and let me know your thoughts.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2008 - Nestlé Prepared Foods Company, a Springville, Utah, establishment, is recalling approximately 879,565 pounds of frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.
The following products are subject to recall:
9.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE PESTO CHICKEN WITH BOW TIE PASTA” brand frozen meals. Printed on each side of each package is a production code of “8280595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best Before MAY 2010.”
10.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN MEDITERRANEAN” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8231595912” or “8241595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2010”; a production code of “8263595912,” “8269595911” or “8274595912,” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2010”; or, a production code of “8291595912” or “8301595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2010.”
12.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN TUSCAN” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8234595911” and a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2009”; a production code of “8253595911” or “8269595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2009”; or, a production code of “8292595911” or “8296595911” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2009.”
Each package also bears the USDA mark of inspection as well as the establishment number “EST P-9018.” The frozen chicken meals were produced on Aug. 18, Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 9, Sept. 19, Sept. 25, Sept. 30, Oct. 6, Oct. 17-18, Oct. 22 and Oct. 27 and were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.
The problem was discovered after the company received consumer complaints and a report of one injury. The company identified the objects as small pieces of hard plastic. FSIS has not received other reports of injury. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should consult a medical professional.
Media with questions about the recall should contact Company Marketing Communications Manager Roz O’Hearn at (440) 264-5170. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Nestlé Consumer Services Center at (800) 227-6188.
Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.
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BMI: Is It Still Useful?
Just a few years ago, not too many people were familiar with the term BMI. And you still might not be. But already, there is some backlash against the measurement of BMI and if it’s truly an accurate tally and predictor of your health and potential health risks.
New studies are finding that correlations between increased health problems and BMI might not be exactly as predicted, and the actual number score used in BMI is too generalized to always be accurate.
What is BMI?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index, and it consists of a fairly simple mathematical formula based on your height and your weight. The resulting number puts you into a broad category of classification. Under 18.5 is considered underweight, between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered normal, 25-29.9 is overweight and over 30 is obese.
To figure out your BMI number, you take your weight in pounds, and divide it by your height in inches squared. Multiply that number by 703 and presto, you have your BMI number.
Limitations of BMI
BMI is very generalized and can be applied to nearly anyone. That’s what makes it so attractive as a means of predictability, understanding and interpretation. The same system can be applied to everyone and therefore people can see where they lie in a scale in terms of their bodyweight and possible resulting negative consequences.
However, the generality of the formula is also the problem. By taking a simple calculation using body weight, there is no separation between muscle mass and fat. Therefore, you could be an extremely fit and muscular athlete and be considered as overweight or even obese, despite being a walking example of perfect health.
The formula can also only be applied to adults. Children and teenagers are still growing and their bodies are still filling out. Therefore, they may have put on weight that will eventually be spread out as they continue to grow.
Conversely, they may have sprouted up but haven’t put on any weight, and would be considered as dangerously underweight despite just going through a growing phase. So it’s important to never try to apply BMI to a child or teen.
Additionally, a BMI number can be misleading for a woman. Women, at the same height and body size as men, tend to have more slightly more fat. This is the genetic makeup of the female body, and should not be taken as being out of shape or unhealthy.
To Use BMI or Not to Use BMI?
So is BMI something you should even bother with? BMI is useful as a broad indicator of where you stand and potential health risks. It’s safe to say that you know your body. If you’re not particularly muscle bound, and you are coming up with a BMI in the upper 20’s or into the 30’s and beyond, than you should certainly consider yourself exposed to increased health risks.
However, one should not fret either of trying to fit into a perfectly classified “normal” range of weight for a particular height. Everyone’s body is different and the number can prove to be not very telling depending on your makeup.
12 days Of Fitness…Is On it’s Way!
It’s coming!
If you would like a boatload of health goodies be sure to read this release!
Leading Fitness Experts Give The Gift Of Health To World With Biggest Ever Health and Fitness Giveaway This Festive Season
On Wednesday, December 10, Dax Moy and over 250 of the world’s top fitness professionals will open the doors on the World’s largest ever health and fitness gift-giving, set to generate positive health for over 500,000 people this Christmas
The program, called ’12 days of fitness’ initially began when the UK’s leading fitness professional, Dax Moy, wanted to express his gratitude to his clients and offered them a gift a day for 12 consecutive days as his twist of the 12 Days of Christmas.
Last year Moy shared this idea with fellow fitness professional Pat Rigsby and they expanded the 12 Days of Fitness to include not only their own clients but to the world at large and gave fitness gifts to over 200,000 people who signed up at the site at www.12daysoffitness.com.
This year, with the help of 250 of the world’s top personal trainers, nutritionists, therapists and specialist fitness experts, the 12 days of fitness is set to become the biggest fitness gift giveaway in history with expected downloads of over 500,000 between the 10th and 22nd of December. “There’s never been another health event like this, where so many people stand to benefit from the expertise of true professionals for free” says Moy who has been working flat out to make this year’s 12 days a success.
“Fitness professionals from around the globe have contributed hundreds of e-books, reports, videos, meal plans and other free gifts in their hope of making 2009 the year that anyone, regardless or their location, financial situation or past failures, can finally reach their fitness goals and make those New Year’s Resolutions a reality once and for all.”
Perhaps the best part of the 12 Days of Fitness giveaway is that regardless of a persons health or fitness goals, there are going to be gifts specifically designed to help them achieve success.
“We’ve received gifts designed for busy mom’s, elite athletes, bodybuilders, back pain sufferers and pretty much anyone else you can imagine covering everything from fat loss to rehabilitation and everything in between.
There literally will be something for everyone this year and all of it free, making it, without a doubt, one of the most important gifts anyone will receive this year. After all, what’s more important than health?”
The 12 days of gift giving starts December 10th but those interested are urged to visit www.12daysoffitness.com right away to sign up for their free gifts.
Once enrolled, participants will get a daily email telling them how to access each of the new gifts that are being added each day as well as a reminder on how to access previous gifts.
To guarantee a healthy start to 2009, simply visit www.12daysoffitness.com today.
The Magic Number Is….
It’s highly possible that you’ve stood in front of the mirror, moping at your hips. tummy, or thighs, or consulted an “ideal body weight” chart and found that you’ were pounds away from being perfect. Maybe your doctor recommended that you should shed some pounds in order to control a medical issue like high blood cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease.
And if you’ve ever tried to slim down to a goal weight you had in mind then you’re probably aware of the challenges and many factors involved that control how much weight you actually lose.
This is why establishing your true weight-loss needs are an essential part of your exercise program. Finding it out means that you need to balance your desires, needs, lifestyle, and your body’s natural habits.
When it comes to your weight you must understand that there’s no “magic number”, you can look at a chart and say, “Oh…I would like to be that weight please.” You need to factor in your own current weight, weight history, your families health history, your personal health goals, your own eating patterns, and your level of physical exercise. Once you understand how all those elements integrate with each other then you will be able to pick a weight goal that makes total sense.
As a women, making this highly personal decision sometimes means that you have to step away from the message that our culture and media has portrayed, which is that “thinner is better.”
Weight for many women is an emotional turmoil. And in society women are valued upon more for their looks, where guys on the other hand, are valued for what they do. So in a way you may feel more pressure from society to change you’re outside appearance into becoming thin. This can result in you never really appreciating the uniqueness of your own beautiful, healthy body.
In order to find out your weight-loss needs I suggest you grab a piece of paper and a pen and honestly answer the questions below. After you’ve finished, you’ll have a clear sense of what you want to accomplish.
1. Why do you want to lose weight?
2. What kind of shape are you really in?
3. Where’s the fat?
4. What’s a weight you can easily maintain?
5. What can you do for the long term?
Appetite Suppressing Foods
I love food. But honestly..who doesn’t? Food can make us happy at times and it can bring good friends and families together. However, if you have an uncontrollable appetite for food, it can also make you fat in a flash. Sometimes I find that my appetite just takes over and I just eat and eat and eat and eat….
When I notice this happening I look towards these foods to help suppress my appetite.
Oranges and Grapefruits:
Oranges and grapefruits have soluble and insoluble fiber along with another type of fiber called pectin. The pectin fiber in these fruits curb your appetite while only containing about 70 calories.
On the other hand if you choose to consume the juices of oranges and grapefruits you’ll intake about 130 calories from eight ounces of juice. In addition, the juices are full of sugars, which cause your insulin levels to spike and over time the sugar can metabolize into fat.
Apples:
These popular fruits are another natural great hunger suppressant. Just like the oranges and grapefruits they also contain soluble and insoluble fiber, including that special fiber pectin.
With the skin on, apples contain about 4 grams of fiber, which combines with water in your digestive tract to form bulk your intestines. This process decreases your hunger and makes you feel full, and satisfied longer.
The pectin suppresses your appetite at the same time by tricking your brain’s hunger center, which is called your appestat. Your brain believes you’re full, when in reality you’ve only eaten one apple.
Apple Cider Vinegar:
This is another great food for reducing your appetite. The unique thing about apple cider vinegar is that it contains several acids called malic and tartaric acids that perform as digestive enzymes and help break down carbohydrates slowly, which ultimately slows down their absorption into the bloodstream.
Because of the tart flavor, it also increases the production of saliva, which include enzymes that aid in slower digestion of carbohydrates.
Simply add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to salads for its appetite-suppressing effect. Even non-fat raspberry vinaigrette dressing, contain some of these appetite-suppressing components.
But to keep things simple, any type of vinegar dressing, like balsamic vinaigrette, has the ability to suppress your appetite. Just keep in mind to use oil based dressings cautiously, as the calories from the oil will start to add up.
Foods That Encourage More Eating
On the flip side of things, if you eat a piece of cake, which has no fiber and tons of sugar, it’ll never stimulate your appestat to shut down. Consequently your body doesn’t feel full before you’ve had time to eat another two or three pieces.
The same goes for burgers, french fries, and empty calories like soft drinks and alcohol. This is because these foods hold lots of fat and/or refined carbohydrates, which are absorbed quickly and increase the blood sugar and blood insulin levels, which then lead to hunger.
The next time you feel your appetite getting out of hand, shut it down one of these natural suppressants.
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