Healthy Recipe: Granola with raisins, apples and cinnamon

Dietitian's tip: Granola is a cereal-like combination of dried fruits, grains and nuts. Though it's a good source of protein and fiber, granola can also be high in fat and calories, especially the store-bought varieties. Watch your portion sizes or create your own granola to limit the amount of fat, calories and sugar in each serving.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 12
Ingredients

1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups dry old-fashioned oatmeal
2 cups bran flakes
3/4 cup dried apple pieces
1/2 cup golden raisins

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer immediately to a plate to cool. Raise the temperature of the oven to 350 F.

In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, vanilla and cinnamon. Set aside.

In a large bowl, add the oatmeal and bran flakes. Stir to mix well. Add the honey mixture and toss with your hands. Don't break the clumps apart.

Spread the cereal mixture evenly onto a baking sheet. Place in the oven and, stirring occasionally, bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.

In a large bowl, combine the cereal mixture, toasted almonds, apple pieces and raisins. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

H1N1 Tamiflu Resistance Reporting Delays in North America

Recombinomics Commentary

Based on the level of oseltamivir resistance observed in only one influenza subtype, H1N1, and the persisting high levels of resistance to the adamantanes in H3N2 viruses, CDC continues to recommend the use of oseltamivir and zanamivir for the treatment or prevention of influenza in the United States. Use of amantadine or rimantadine is not recommended.

The above comments from the latest influenza weekly report from the CDC comments on the levels of anti-viral resistance “observed”. However, reports from Europe and North America suggest that virtually all influenza A in the United States this season will be resistant to at least one anti-viral. The resistance rate for H3N2 for amantadines remains at or near 100%. Although test results for this season has been very limited, all H3N2 tested thus far has been resistant to amantadines. Similarly, last season the rate of resistance for the H1N1 sub-clade 2C (Hong Kong) was also 100%. Last season there were two H1N1 sub-clades in circulation in the US, and the rate of Tamiflu resistance for clade 2B (Brisbane/59) was around 10%. However, the level rose to 100% in several countries in the southern hemisphere in the 2008 season, and initial reports from Europe and North America (England, 12/13; Scotland, 2/2; Norway, 1/1; Canada, 1/1; United States, 1/1) suggest the level for clade 2B will be at or near 100% this season.

The numbers “observed” in the United States is low, because the reported number tested is low. In the latest report, the United States has reported 62 H1N1 isolates, but none have been tested for both oseltamivir and amantadine resistance. One isolate collected in September, prior to the official start of this flu season was amantadine resistance, strongly suggesting was clade 2C. One of two isolates tested for Tamiflu resistance this season had H274Y, and it is likely that the other will be amantadine resistant (but test results have not been released) and clade 2C.

Since the level of Tamiflu resistance is expected to be near 100%, it is somewhat surprising that more test results have not been released. The UK has issued an initial report on the 12/13 with H274Y in southwestern England, and has noted that two resistant isolates were also identified in Scotland, indicating the Tamiflu resistance is widespread
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Since most clinicians in North America are unaware of the expectation that the vast majority of Brisbane/59 H1N1 will be Tamiflu resistant, prompt release of test results would be useful.

HEALTHY LIVING

Yoga Good for Health Exercise

Now a day people like to do yoga because it benefit and advantages for our health. Yoga is easiest thing for the improving the health because who like to do yoga that person can not suffer to any disease yoga has given to human being relax and unwind body. Before yoga people have to increase many diseases multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue, epilepsy, asthma, arthritis, blood pressure, back pain, diabetes, headaches, stress and many more but now they are starting do yoga have controlled that types of disease. Yoga has easily to given good muscle tone, strength, stamina and flexibility.

If you are heavy weight problem and you want to slim body you can do yoga because yoga is easiest way to control your weight problem and you are doing hard work in whole day and you feel laze you try to do yoga.


Healthy Weight Loss By Surgical Treatment


our world many researchers are searching to reduce heavy weight problem because its dangers for our society. Many persons are facing heavy weight problem they are trying do many method like takes healthy diet and exercise for reduce weight but they can not get success because they want to easily method to reduce weight. Heavy weight problem increase many diseases like cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart and many more. Now researcher has found method surgical treatment. They can use this method they easily reduce weight loss in body. This time many people are using surgical treatment because it’s easily way to reduce weight and it’s very popular.

There are currently a number of surgical options available that vary based on the reason for surgery. Heavy weight loss is reduce by using laser technology to tighten skin in areas, remove certain unevenness, reduce body fat, and reduces cellulite and other desired alterations.

Tip For Health Diet


Good health play important role in our life because health is important factor for do any work. But some persons do not know what the healthy diet is; they are only taking normal food in daily life because they don’t know what is good and what is bad for them. We are not taking good healthy diet we suffer many disease because our body not able to fight with the diseases likes heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and many more. We control these problems only take good health food like fruits, whole grains, vegetables, lean proteins, low fat milk and legumes you do regular physical activity these diet help to do work. After take health food we also do exercise because it necessary to good personality and fitness.

If you are taking vegetable and fruits they do not increase any disease in your body like heart disease, stroke, and cancer and it also help to reduce heavy weight. But it important which types of vegetables you are taking like orange vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and squash, broccoli, lettuces, and kale, and red vegetables like red peppers and tomatoes.

American Teens Weigh in on What “Healthy” Means....

In their heads, American teens know that leading a healthy lifestyle is important, but does that awareness always translate to a healthy body? According to a study from Scarborough Research, 92 percent percent of teens aged 13-17 say that health and a healthy lifestyle are important and when asked to give themselves a “health report card,” 76 percent of teens gave a grade of B- or higher.

“While this self-awareness of how they rate their healthy living seems to contradict statistics on
child and teen obesity published by the CDC and other agencies, it shows that there is a foundation
or predisposition for turning awareness into actual healthy lifestyle patterns,” said Steve Seraita, Executive Vice President, Scarborough Research.
Parents Know Best

Using the internet is an integral part of teen activity, but it ranks second as a source for where teens go for health information. 63 percent of teens say that when they have questions about health or nutrition, the seek out their parents or guardians, while half turn to the internet. In both cases, girls are more likely to use either source. Seriata notes that healthcare social marketing efforts designed to reach teens might have an even greater impact if their parents were targeted as well


“Teens are considered to be at the forefront of social networking, but, when it comes to seeking health information, we can see the power of search outweighs that of social networking,” said Seraita.”However, with half of all teens going to the Internet for health information, marketers must create a comprehensive and diversified online marketing plan — otherwise they will miss reaching half of their target audience.”