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Recipe for Candied Cranberries Ingredients: 4 cups cranberries 1 cup cold water 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Put all the above ingredients in large pot. Cover and boil for 20 minutes. Do not remove the cover! Take the pot off the stove and Keep the cover on! Do Not remove the cover until the cranberries are very cold! What's on the Menu Today? Allergy Recipes Army Air Corp Photos WWII Baking Tips Beverages Book Care and Repair Children's Recipes Chinese New Year Christmas Entertaining Recipes Cookbook Reviews Cooking and Food Links Cooking for a Large Group Cooking Tips Creative Holiday CookingCulinary History Easter Information and Recipes Easy Recipes Entertaining Tips and Recipes Fun with Food Food Trivia Free Stuff Fun with Food Halloween Fun Herbal Remedies Herbs and Spices Household Hints Kids Crafts and Recipes Kids Links Memorial Day Information Nineteenth Century American Women Nineteenth Century Advertising Nutrition Parenting Tips Pet Goodies for Dogs, Cats and Birds Recipes from the 1800's Sewing Tips Thanksgiving Recipes Weather Page Wine and Beer Information |
Newswise: Scientists today reported new scientific evidence on the effectiveness of that old folk remedy, cranberry juice, for urinary tract infections, at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), being held here this week. A number of controlled clinical trials, these are carefully designed and conducted scientific studies done in humans, have concluded that cranberry juice really is effective for preventing urinary tract infections, said Terri Anne Camesano, Ph.D., who led the study. That has important implications, considering the size of the problem and the health care costs involved. Estimates suggest that urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for about 8 million medical visits each year, at a total cost of more than $1.6 billion. UTIs involve bacterial infections of the urinary tract and can occur anywhere between the urethra, the opening where urine is excreted from the body, and the kidney. Women are frequent victims, with at least 1 in 3 experiencing a UTI. Studies suggest that only half of women with UTIs seek medical care for the mildest symptoms, which include burning and urgency. Camesano, who is with the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, said the study set out to shed light on how cranberry juice fights E. coli, the most common cause of UTIs. The study involved growing strains of E. coli in urine collected from healthy volunteers before and after consumption of cranberry juice cocktail. That mixture of cranberry juice, water, and sweeteners is the most popular cranberry beverage. The scientists then tested the E. coli for their ability to stick together and form biofilms. Biofilms are thin, slimy layers that provide an environment for bacteria to thrive. The scientists concluded that cranberry juice cocktail prevents E. coli from sticking to other bacteria and the surface of a plastic petri dish. E. coli adhere to those cells and work together to form a biofilm. The biofilm enables the bacteria to grow and multiply so that an infection can take root, continue, or become more severe. E. coli that doesnt stick has a better chance of being flushed out of the urinary track. The results suggest that the beneficial substances in cranberry juice could reach the urinary tract and prevent bacterial adhesion within 8 hours after consumption of cranberry juice. Camesano expressed reservations about self treating UTIs and said that individuals who suspect an infection should seek medical advice. UTIs can progress rapidly and, if left untreated with antibiotics, result in severe illness, especially in children, individuals with chronic health problems, and the elderly. The study was among nearly 8,000 scientific reports scheduled for presentation at the meeting, one of the largest scientific gatherings of 2010. The American Chemical Society is a non profit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. With more than 161,000 members, ACS is the worlds largest scientific society and a global leader in providing access to chemistry related research through its multiple databases, peer reviewed journals and scientific conferences. Its main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio. Released: 8/19/2010 10:00 AM EDT Embargo expired: 8/23/2010 6:00 PM EDT Source: American Chemical Society (ACS) Michael Bernstein m_bernstein@acs.org 617-954-3522 (Meeting, Aug. 22-26) 202-872-6042 (Before Aug. 22) Michael Woods m_woods@acs.org 617-954-3522 (Meeting, Aug. 22-26) 202-872-6293 (Before Aug. 22) Fruit Recipes Condiment Recipes Back to Home Page | Email Me! | Copyright 1999-2011 | Privacy Policy |
Six Steps for a Healthy Heart (Family Features) - Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. The good news is that there is much you can do to fight, as well as slow the progression of heart disease by simply following some heart-healthy lifestyle and diet habits. Here are six simple ways to protect your heart, from Elizabeth Somer, M.A.,R.D. 1. Waist Not, Want Not Excess weight increases the risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol, factors that escalate the chances of developing heart disease. One way to control calories, which will help manage weight is to choose "low energy-dense" foods. These are foods that supply few calories, but still fill you up and leave you feeling satisfied. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, cooked whole grains, and broth-based soups are typically high in water, fiber and nutrients, but moderate in calories, so you feel fuller after eating them and are likely to consume fewer calories. So, snack on watermelon, have a fiber-rich bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, a bowl of vegetable soup for lunch, and add an extra serving of steamed vegetables to dinner. 2. Don't be a Salty Dog 3. Boost Nutrients 4. Think Produce 5. Cut Back on Saturated and Trans Fats 6. Move More SOURCE: |