CDC Warns Against Leafy Greens, Poultry, and Dairy

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Libby Pelham

It sounds crazy, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a statement about leafy greens, poultry, and dairy after a recent study and it ain’t good. For a ten-year period, between 1998 and 2008, leafy green such as kale, lettuce, and spinach were the leading causes of food-borne illnesses in the United States. But, it was dairy products that lead to the most hospitalizations. And, poultry – well, that led to the most deaths. Now, the CDC didn’t release this info to scare you (although it did me!). Patricia Griffin, a food-borne disease expert with the … Continue reading →

Lettuce Wraps

Posted on April 27, 2006 by Libby Pelham

I am always on the look out for a recipe that is yummy, yet nutritional. And, if it is quick and easy – that is all the better! Today in this mail, I got this recipe for Lettuce Wraps and plan to try it out this weekend. For the lettuce wraps, you will need hot mustard, red chili paste, sugar, rice vinegar, catsup, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame seed oil, ginger, canola oil, four chicken breasts (boneless and skinless), straw mushrooms, green onions, garlic, brown sugar, rice noodles (optional), and iceberg lettuce. In a small serving dish, combine 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →