Supervalu Launches Health and Wellness Program

Supervalu Inc. has announced the launch of a whole-store health and wellness program called "living healthy with my diabetes." 

The Company reported that the program offers a variety of resources to make life easier for customers living with diabetes, including educational materials, health screening tests, group and individual diabetes education and training programs, medication management consultations, nutrition information, dietary tools, products and other services. 

In addition to the resources that will be available year-round, Supervalu reported that the company's nationwide family of stores, including Acme, Albertsons, Cub Foods, Farm Fresh, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's/Star Market, Shop 'n Save, and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, will kick off the program with a number of special, limited-time offers between Nov. 7 and Nov. 20 in honor of American Diabetes Month, including: 

-Free blood glucose test screenings in selected locations with pharmacies Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

-Health screenings for A1C, cholesterol and liver function

-Savings booklets for discounts on diabetes-related products, where available

In a release on Oct. 30, the Company noted program elements that are available year-round:

-"Eating Healthy with Diabetes" store tours guided by specially trained pharmacists and registered dietitians covering topics such as choosing healthier foods, reading Nutrition Facts labels and identifying better-for-you food options 

-Diabetes-friendly menu ideas and recipes, which can be accessed online through store websites

-In-store pharmacy services including diabetes education, diabetes self-management services, blood glucose screenings, blood pressure monitoring and face-to-face medication reviews

-General nutrition information from registered dietitians 

-Diabetes products such as equaline test strips, glucose tablets, blood pressure monitors, lancets, and latex and vinyl gloves

"Our neighborhood grocery stores are uniquely positioned to be a one-stop solution for people with diabetes," said Chris Dimos, SUPERVALU president, pharmacy operations. "In addition to offering nutritious foods in our grocery aisles, our pharmacists and dietitians can help educate customers, provide personalized training and guide them to the information, products and services they need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The program is part of our commitment to provide convenient, affordable health and wellness solutions to our customers." 

Supervalu reported that it would introduce the program as diabetes increasingly impacts the lives of more Americans and their families, at a high price both physically and financially.

According to a release, the reported incidence of diabetes has climbed to 11.3 percent of American adults, and if current trends continue, 15 percent will be living with diabetes by 2015, according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index1. Among the factors driving the incidence of diabetes is the upward trend in obesity: Americans who are obese are nearly three times as likely as those who are not obese to report having been diagnosed with diabetes.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 57 million Americans currently have pre-diabetes, which puts them at risk for developing diabetes, as well as heart disease and stroke, in future years. The total estimated cost of diabetes in the United States is $174 billion in excess medical expenditures, disability, work loss and premature mortality2. 

The disease also is a concern among ethnic populations. Research shows that 15 percent of African Americans and 14 percent of Hispanics suffer from adult onset diabetes3.

Diabetes is defined by high blood sugar levels that happen when the body loses the ability to make or use insulin effectively. When insulin is not available for cells, the body cannot obtain the glucose or sugar from foods eaten to use it as energy.

Types of diabetes and related conditions include:

-Type 1 diabetes - occurs when the body does not produce insulin. Type 1 is usually diagnosed in children and adults. Treatment includes regular blood sugar tests, insulin therapy and other medical intervention.

-Type 2 diabetes - occurs when the body either doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use insulin effectively. The condition can often be managed by diet, exercise and blood sugar monitoring.

-Pre-diabetes - occurs when blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed. Those with pre-diabetes are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. It may be avoided by weight loss and increased physical activity.

Supervalu said it has made a commitment to health and wellness as busy, budget-conscious consumers seek convenient solutions for their everyday health needs. The living healthy with my diabetes initiative is the latest example of this commitment, offering consumers a holistic approach that includes both grocery and in-store pharmacy services, the Company reported.

In fact, the company said its pharmacies have evolved from filling prescriptions to offering a variety of immunizations, personalized health screenings, and clinical health education and management services for a variety of health conditions.

In-store pharmacies play a role in health and wellness issues as consumers are increasingly putting their trust in them to help meet their medical needs. A December 2009 Gallup Poll showed that two out of every three respondents (66 percent) rated pharmacists "very high" or "high" when asked about honesty and ethical standards, second only to nurses among the top five most highly rated professions4.

"Beyond the pharmacy, our stores offer tips and tools to help customers living with diabetes better manage their diets," Dimos said. "Managing diabetes with a food plan is about understanding the importance of balanced nutrition and choosing from a variety of food groups throughout the day. Our stores offer the resources that people with diabetes need to enjoy controlled portions of foods from every food group, so they can eat what they love, balanced with what they need." 

Supervalu Inc. is a company in the U.S. grocery channel that serves customers through a network of stores composed of traditional retail stores, including in-store pharmacies; hard-discount stores, and independent stores serviced primarily by the company's traditional food distribution business.

More Information:

www.supervalu.com

Fish Face

 

All the action is behind the counter in this squidgy slip of a Darlo eatery, where snaring one of the high-legged tables can be dicey, given the no-bookings-after-7pm thing.

Sashimi is sliced, tuna seared and copper pans are set to sizzle amid a rush of flames and smoke.

 

So what to order, when you know it's all going to be good? Daily specials beckon from the glass-backed wall menus, and sushi is rolled as you ponder, but all you really need to know is that owner Steve Hodges is a die-hard fish nerd.

There's tuna tartare - sweet darkish cubes to toss with chilli rings, chilli salt and capers; or steamed custard (chawan mushi style) flaked with mud crab, enoki, cress and black sesame.

The gleaming sashimi platter is full of extra treats, such as pickled seaweed and cucumber salad, and a thick fillet of cobia (wild kingfish) comes with caramelly onions and pine mushies. Even dessert is exciting: an eggy brulee with a suitably crackly top.

The SMH Good Food Guide 2011 is edited by Terry Durack and Joanna Savill. You can buy the guide at smhshop.com.au.

Good Food Guide Recipe Book

With the launch of the brand new recipe book from the UK's best-selling restaurant guide - The Good Food Guide - we asked the British public about their cooking habits. 

Budding chefs

How confident are you in the kitchen? As part of the launch of the Good Food Guide Recipes book - featuring recipes from chefs including Michel Roux Jr - we asked over 1,200 members of the public* about their cooking habits to find out, with some surprising results.

Interesting, Brits don’t just age gracefully, they age creatively too.         We found a fairly even split between those who cook creatively and those who follow the recipe, but almost half of those who experiment were aged over 65. Perhaps unsurprisingly the most poorly represented age-group when it creative cooking were the 16-24 year olds.

Some results were less surprising though. Fond memories of mum’s, rather than dad’s, home cooking are justified by our results which showed more than half of women are good all-round cooks in comparison to 37% of men. What’s more, 10% of men never cook, in comparison to only 1% of women.

Good Food Guide Recipe Book

Budding chefs now have the chance to match the gastronomic excellence of their favourite chefs with the Good Food Guide Recipes book. After 60 years of the highest-quality independent restaurant reviews, the Good Food Guide is offering members of the public an insight into what makes good food great with recipes from, among others, Raymond Blanc and Michel Roux Jr.

The Good Food Guide Recipes book makes an ideal Christmas gift and  includes step-by-step recipes from 60 of the UK's best chefs and restaurants. It can be ordered on 01992 822800 (£25.00, p&p free), at our online bookshop or from good bookshops. And you can find our more about the 2011 Good Food Guide here.

Interesting Fact About Tomato

Despite the extreme  popularity of tomatoes  and many countries, it is true that they are poisonous. Though the fruit itself doesn’t contain poison, the stem as well as the leaves contain a chemical known as glycol alkaloid.


Higher levels are said to be found in wild tomatoes, but those grown domestically still contain glycol alkaloid. This chemical is known to cause upset stomachs and nervousness. The leaves and stem can be used in cooking for flavor, but must be removed before eating. This chemical is so powerful that it is actually used as a way to control pests.

Interesting fact: In 1893, in the U.S. Supreme Court case, it was argued whether or not a tomato was a vegetable or a fruit, which dealt with taxes being paid on vegetables and not fruits. In the end, the court ruled that a tomato is a vegetable when referring to the Tariff Act, but is botanically a fruit.

Creating A Meal You'll Love: Book Review

It seems fitting that food writers and chefs, who focus on the pleasures of eating, also help out those who don't get enough to eat. That is the idea behind Creating A Meal You'll Love: Notable Chefs and Food Writers on Their Unforgettable Dining Experiences. It's a book of essays from chefs and food writers and all of the contributors provided their essays "pro bono" with the royalties from the sale of the book going to Share Our Strength, the leading non-profit organization ending childhood hunger in America.

There are some recipes in this book, but mostly there are just wonderfully written essays from a wide range of voices. I am proud to share the pages with people I know like Shauna James Ahern and Jaden Hair, writers I admire like Louisa Chu, Mimi Sheraton and David Sax and inspiring chefs like Marcus Samuelsson, Anna Thomas, Susur Lee and Skye Gyngell. In fact, the essay from Skye Gynegell about a memorable meal that she shared with her father in Tuscany is reason enough to buy this book. My essay is on The Most Important Meal of the Day. Perhaps you can guess which one that is? It's the meal I enjoyed with guests on my wedding day and one I cherish making on the weekends and sharing with my husband.

I write this blog because I love sharing with you, my readers. I ask nothing in return. I do not ask for donations, bore you with sponsored posts or even pester you to click on ads. But I do hope you will purchase a copy of this book either for yourself or to give as a gift. I'm sure you will enjoy it and the money goes to support an important organization and a cause near and dear to my heart. Like the Best Food Writing anthologies, this is a book that shares stories from writers you treasure and will enable you to discover new voices as well.

Top 5 Tricks and Tips When Dieting

Now a day’s eating good nutrition food is rare in our busy life, Since we are not getting the right food at right time.  We people used to eat all the food which are not good for health due to the calories In the foods and the adulteration ,our body will become fat and loss its strength, so now  the major problem among the youth is dieting. Dieting in the food and exercising the main remedy to reduce the loss.

1. If you want to lose weight, diet is about 80% of the trick to losing weight.
2. No matter what the study says, you need to do some kind of exercise that involves upping your heart rate, and creating a sweat that lasts at least 30 minutes.
3. People want results fast - so they don't see a change, get discouraged in about a month and stop dieting.

We love food.

It's not shocking to say that. But when people are deprived of what they love, they feel bad. Maybe not crying that they cannot eat a cheeseburger, but after a month of eating salad for lunch every day, they miss their favorite foods. Here I suggest some tips for dieting…

1. Small changes add up. Drink water, juice. Instead  of eating potato chips, try soy crisps or at the very least - pretzels. Substitute sweet potato into your diet. Avoid sauces, gravy or dressing - they have so many hidden calories and sugar. Avoid white bread, use wheat.

Best Dieting Food is Juice: 

2. Cheating is OK, but that doesn't mean cheating every day. My diet is 5 days "good" and 2 days "bad". There's going to be the unexpected days where you are supposed to be on a "good" day and you eating unhealthy. Just get back to being good. I drink 1 cup of milk every day.

3. Eat like a caveman. When choosing foods to eat, don't reach into the frozen foods section and get a "Lean Cuisine". The majority of your meals should be food basics. Dont eat more flavoured food. Don't kill yourself when dieting. Have a bit of sauce on the side, but don't SLATHER your food in sauces or gravy.

4. Do not starve yourself, it doesn't work. I have seen this a thousand times. People starve themselves, get miserable, and they are off the diet in a few weeks and back to their old weight. Everyone has these little diet solutions that they read in a magazine, and they never work. The key is just moderating diet & eating whole foods, not processed foods. Eating complex crabs will make you feel fuller, longer. Foods like brown rice or sweet potato are excellent choices as side dishes.

Eat only the nutrition food which gives us the healthy life!!!!!!!

                                                        

5. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. If you need to pig out, eat more in the mornings. After 5pm, avoid crabs like the plague. My morning routine is coffee (milk and sugar!) with honey nut cheerios (more sugar! heaven forbid!). I tried switching out sugar for a substitut

Eat less,,,,,,,Work more...........Lead a Healthy Life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!