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Hi everyone, Today on the show, I'm talking to Tina Ferrari, who is calling in from Southern Italy to give us the REAL scoop on the Mediterranean lifestyle. Listen LIVE here: http://www.pittsburghbusinessradio.com/live_stream.html This is your chance to call and ask what it's really like in the Mediterranean lifestyle. 412-333-1360....
Kids’ Suicide Risk Same for All Antidepressants – healthfinder.gov
Unbelievable. Give a depressed child ANY anti-depressant, and … “The FDA showed a doubling in the risk of suicidal ideation among children taking antidepressants, compared with placebo ….” So. If you do nothing, you will be twice a likely NOT to cause suicidal thoughts in your children. Who is...
Food Myths: Microwavable plastics
Myth: It’s okay to put plastic containers in microwaves. Reality: Stick to ceramic ware. Sure, that plastic dish you slap into the microwave over and over has the triangular label on it — and that means it’s safe to use, right? Not necessarily. Even though something is labeled as...
Cajun Shrimp
You’ll Need 1 pound extra large shrimp, peeled 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon thyme ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon red pepper 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Lime wedges Directions Toss the shrimp with the lime juice in...
Food Myths: Excuse me, I have greenhouse gas
Myth: Cars are one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gas. Reality: Yes, but those hamburgers you like to gobble down are actually much worse. A report by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization cited livestock, and especially beef, as a major source of greenhouse gas, generating more than...
Food Myths: Organics
Myth: Organic foods are produced without pesticides. Reality: Organic guidelines need to be tightened up. The truth is, a great many pesticides are permitted in organic farming, and some of them are considered lethal to humans in very small quantities — like nicotine sulfate and lime sulfur, both of...
Food Myths: Eating Locally
Myth: Buying local food is better for the environment. Reality: It depends on how your food was produced and delivered. While eating food grown locally helps small farmers, it may not necessarily be the most ecologically efficient. According to a recent Oxfam International report called “Fair Miles — Recharting...
Food Myths: Water- Tap or Bottled?
Myth: Bottled water is safer than tap water. Reality: Tap water is subject to stricter government standards. Americans gulp down 28.5 gallons of bottled water per capita each year, discarding billions of plastic containers. It’s convenient, sure, but is it healthier than plain old tap water? “There’s no guarantee...
Study: Soy Supplements Don’t Help
The findings are reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Theory suggests that soy proteins and soy isoflavones may help control blood sugar levels. But in practice, soy supplements don’t help control blood sugar. Soy supplements show no diabetes benefit in study| ReutersFor more information: Click here to...
Show prep
Back of the set, getting ready to do a spot on the health of eggs and the history of Easter bunnies laying chicken eggs....
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If you missed our Saturday show — at High Noon, Eastern — you can hear here. Next Saturday * We’ll have some REAL LIVE CANADIANS on to talk about their health care system. * How DID an Easter BUNNY come to lay chicken eggs? * And are your multivitamins...
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The radio program has been extended (already!!) to one hour. Click Here To Listen on any computer. And call me with comments: 412.333.1360. This week (Saturday, High Noon: You’ve heard of 2nd hand smoke … this is 2nd hand hamburgers. Tiger Woods and his Putter Problem “Hey, St Peter...