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May 21, 2007 -
Last week I mentioned how to save wilted lettuce, but how do you keep it from getting that way to begin with?
- For starters you should discard any leaves that have brown or black spots.
- Then soak them in an ice water bath for 15-30 minutes.
- Spin them dry (or gently pat them dry with a kitchen towel) and wrap loosely in dry paper towels.
- Finally put them in a ziploc bag, squeeze as much air as possible (don't crush the leaves), seal the bag 3/4 of the way and store in your fridge's produce drawer.
This entire process will help slow the deterioration process down and will hopefully, depending on the state it was in when you purchased it, allow your lettuce to last for up to two weeks.
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Jun 19, 2008 -
Sick of your fruits and veggies going bad immediately (or so it seems) after you take them home?
These new Produce Savers from Rubbermaid keep fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp up to 33 percent longer as compared to other traditional food-storage methods. The containers allow the produce to breathe while also separating it from moisture, making getting your five a day a lot more attainable when you know it's going to be fresh.
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Jun 10, 2009 -
Money is tight these days, so after spending your hard-earned cash on nutritious produce, don't just toss it in the fridge willy-nilly. Use these tips on storing your produce so your fruits and veggies last until you're ready to enjoy them.
Broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, celery, corn, carrots, and scallions: Store these in separate plastic bags.
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Oct 09, 2009 -
When I first saw Evert-Fresh Bags, I thought they were a gimmick. The thought of a bag being able to keep produce fresh for up to a month seemed impossible. But one of my old colleagues said that they worked for her, which made me curious enough to try them myself.
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Sep 25, 2009 -
Readymade recently posted photos and an interview with recent grad Andrew Milauckus, whose aesthetically pleasing Michigan produce stand is beyond adorable. While the exterior of his stand, Summertime, has a '50s vibe, the eclectic interior is a mix of styles. Check out my favorite ideas from his shop.
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Aug 14, 2009 -
If you love the streamlined look of midcentury modern furniture, but want something that looks at home in your 21st century home, take a look at Ali Sandifer Studio. A furniture company based out of Chicago, Ali Sandifer Studio creates modern, beautifully designed furniture from sustainable sources.
Another thoughtful element of this furniture is that storage — a must-have in modern homes — is integrated into much of the furniture.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Biological and Medical Caus...
- Cultural and Emotional Caus...
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Weight Loss and Maintenance...
- Weight Management
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Cancer and Weight Control:
- Cancer prevention guidelines from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of maintaining a healthy weight throughout life. A healthy weight is even more important than eating specific healthy foods, when it comes to cancer prevention.
Drug Warning:
- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to buy a product known as the "Brazilian diet pill." This product is labeled as a dietary supplement, but contains several chemicals found in powerful prescription drugs.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes of Benign Prostatic ...
- Causes of Lower Urinary Tra...
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnostic Tests
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Self-Management for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Men who receive training in lifestyle and behavioral approaches may be able to successfully manage BPH without drugs or surgery, suggests a 2007 study in the British Medical Journal. Men in the study were trained to self-manage their lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), a condition that often accompanies BPH. Self-management approaches included limiting daily fluid intake, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, and urinating at least once every 3 hours.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Stress Incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overflow Incontinence
- Functional Incontinence
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Other Treatments
- Behavioral Treatments
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Procedures
- Catheters and Collection De...
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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Sling Procedure Versus Burch Colposuspension
The sling procedure is better than Burch colposuspension in treating stress incontinence but may cause more post-operative urinary complications, according to results from an important 2007 New England Journal of Medicine study. In the first large-scale clinical trial to directly compare these two types of surgery, 47% of women who underwent the sling procedure had no urinary incontinence 2 years after surgery, compared with 38% of women who received the Burch procedure. However, 63% of women who had the sling procedure (and 47% of women who underwent the Burch procedure) experienced urinary tract infections following surgery.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Body's Response
- Complications
- Conditions with Similar Sym...
- Treatment
- Risk Factors
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
- Some people are pre-programmed for a heightened response to stress by conditions in the womb. Pregnant women under stress who eat a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates have babies with higher cortisol levels. Later on, these levels increase in response to stress.
- The impact of stress on the heart and circulation system is becoming more clear.
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