Microwave party punch and appetizers for quick entertaining
Quick microwave tips for holiday gatherings describe heating nachos and sausage topping on tortilla chips, sausage and cheese bites, pineapple ham kabobs, and a cranberry punch. Instructions include temperatures, serving aids, and make ahead notes. Joyce Battcher, home economist from Gaylord, Minn., shares safe, efficient microwave methods.
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Light Beaming Body Fat Readout Proposed by USDA
USDA scientists envision infrared interactance using near infrared light to estimate body fat by probing fat, water, protein, and other constituents through the skin. Researchers Conway and Norris say the method, still under study, could simplify and speed up fat measurement compared with current skinfold pinch tests, reducing error and improving accuracy.
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Joan M. Conway
Karl H. Norris
Japanese cooling saves electricity
A study from the University of California shows Japanese refrigerators use about 45 percent less energy per volume than American models. It notes rotary compressors and heat venting, plus foam insulation improvements as reasons. The FDA cautions buyers about cordless phones that ring near the ear, advising to check an official list sent to Cordless Phone List at FDA Rockville.
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