RD: Eating a wider variety of food is upside to gluten-free diet Going gluten-free can have a silver lining for celiac disease patients by broadening their diets to include foods they may never have considered eating, writes registered dietitian Tamara Duker Freuman. She recommends using Pinterest to create a "Gluten Free Goodies" board to store recipes. Other tips for making a gluten-free diet easier include creating new holiday food traditions and bringing gluten-free foods to parties. U.S. News & World Report/Eat + Run blog (7/23) | Don't count on the 5-second rule Using the "five-second rule" to determine whether dropped food is still good to eat could lead to a nasty stomach bug, researchers say. Studies found that most household floors are covered in potentially dangerous bacteria, and that significant germ transfer takes place within a second or two of food hitting the floor. "At least, wash it first," says registered dietitian Ruth Frechman. Gizmodo (7/23) Food-makers recruit chefs to create healthier fare Cutting salt, fat, sugar and calories without sacrificing flavor may be a task for a chef, and companies including PepsiCo and Kellogg have culinary professionals working in their test kitchens. In a recent event at the Culinary Institute of America's test kitchen in St. Helena, Calif., eight chefs created healthier dishes by replacing traditional ingredients like cream and butter with low-fat alternatives such as chestnuts and parsnips. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (7/23) | Study finds incentives get SNAP users to eat more produce A U.S. Agriculture Department pilot project for food-stamp recipients found that those who were given 30 cents back for each food-stamp dollar spent on certain produce consumed 25% more fruits and vegetables each day compared with those who did not get the rebates. This finding shows the "clear impact that promoting nutritious food choices can have on improving the healthfulness of SNAP purchases," said USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Reuters (7/24) Weight bias may further worsen obesity, study finds Data on more than 6,000 study participants indicated that those who experienced weight-related bias in 2006 were more than twice as likely to be obese in 2010. Weight discrimination affects self-esteem, which in turn makes it difficult for heavier people to believe they can make changes to improve their body mass, an expert said. The results appear on the website of PLoS One. U.S. News & World Report/HealthDay News (7/24) | Breathalyzer links acetone levels in breath to fat loss A hand-held breathalyzer created by NTT DOCOMO Research Laboratories detects acetone levels in breath, which indicate when the body is breaking down fat, according to a study in the Journal of Breath Research. Developers say the device can be used for fitness or dieting. Gizmag (7/25) | | Institutional Foodservice | City program prescribes fruits and vegetables Doctors at two New York City hospitals have signed onto a program in which they will prescribe diets high in fruits and vegetables to patients battling obesity. Coupons from the city will offset the cost of fresh produce at the city's 142 farmers markets, including markets at Lincoln Medical Center in the Bronx and Harlem Hospital in upper Manhattan. Daily News (New York) (7/23) | Angelic deviled eggs A healthy spin and a spicy kick will make this traditional dish a new favorite. The Well-Fed Heart |  | The silver lining of a celiac disease diagnosis is that your diet is about to get a whole lot more varied and interesting." | | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Food & Beverage: Chris Warne P: 646.462.4647 | | | | |
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