Senior nutrition tips and recipes from local extension service
78 year old Bob Collier lowers cholesterol from 282 to 184 by diet. Nutrition experts urge seniors to follow balanced guidelines from four food groups with two milk servings, two meats, four fruits and/or vegetables, and four grain servings daily. They note seniors need fewer calories and should pair diet with walking. Recipes and tips from Ector County Extension Service and Associated Milk Producers offer fajitas, guacamole, pico de gallo, sauces, and dessert ideas for senior appetites.
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Bob Collier
Collier
Miriam Curry
Associated Milk Producers Inc
Brenda Cleary
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Curry
Cleary
Buna
Ector County Extension Service
Listeria Bacteria In Soil Threatens Food Safety
A study highlights listeria monocytogenes spreading from soil into the human food supply. Dr. Elmer Marth notes the organism is widespread in the environment and may be carried by 3 to 10 percent of city residents. Listeriosis presents flu like symptoms but can be fatal to fetuses.
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Elmer Marth
University of Wisconsin
Chicago
U.S
Centers For Disease Control
Atlanta
Jay Wenger
Iat
Centers For Disease
Rol
Wenger
Listeria risks and prevention guidance from Chicago Tribune
Public health guidance highlights high-risk groups such as pregnant women the elderly and immunocompromised individuals. It explains listeria monocytogenes sources growth in cold temps and foods to avoid including unpasteurized dairy and contaminated meats with cautions from Dr Jay Wenger FDA findings and recall actions related to contaminated products.
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Bauery
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