Poiesis (poy-ee-sis) is a word from Greek that is the metamorphosis from cocoon to butterfly, much the same way that taking control of the health and nutritional intake in your life will transform you into something beautiful...and healthy. Whether you are looking to improve your diet, lose weight, or simply get guidance on foods, supplements and activities for better health, we are here to help.

Please look around the site. There is a lot of useful information available, a schedule of the classes we teach, and we will be serving healthy organic smoothies at our location soon, and the menu will be posted on the site. If you have questions, please fill in the form on the contact page, call or stop in anytime...Be Well!

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP) Product Recalls

The FDA announced that HVP manufactured by Basic Food Flavors has been recalled, and an estimated 10,000 products are affected by this recall. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) is a flavor enhancer commonly used in processed foods.

HVP is found in snack foods such as potato chips and pretzels. It's also used in dry mixes for chip dips, gravy, au jus and marinades. HVP is also used in frozen foods (such as taquitos and quesadillas) and in fresh foods such as potato salad and fresh dips. In addition to these items, it is also used in many other grocery products.

The recall was issued due to possible salmonella contamination. Salmonella is one of the most common causes of bacterial food-borne illness in the United States. It can cause fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

You can download a list of affected products listed by type and manufacturer here by clicking the link.

HVP Recall List.

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Poiesis Health & Total Nutrition is in our new location. 2065 Walnut Lk. Rd., W.Bloomfield 48323. Our hours are M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm with after-hour appointments available. Please call for details.

Links:

Vytorin-Cancer Link

Top 20 Worst Foods!

What color is your diet?

Water keeps the fat away!

Snacks with 100 Calories OR LESS

Foods That Curb Hunger

The Poiesis Weight Loss Challenge!

The next Weight Loss Challenge Classes will begin on Tuesday June 1, 2010. You must pre-register and the course is $35.00. The challenge that we present at the start of each session is that the person who has the greatest weight loss wins a cash pool sometimes worth several hundred dollars.

So far, our students have literally dropped a TON of weight! Call 248.562.7744 to register today.

It is an opportunity to meet some nice people that share your goal of weight loss, and learn some important things about better health, and keeping the weight off.

Want to receive occasional newsletters and updates of our classes and events? Go to our contact page and fill in the form or you can email us at info@poiesishealth.com. We will be happy to add you to our email list and keep you up to date on all things Poiesis.

You can see our newsletters online by clicking these links. June 2008, July 2008, August 2008, August 2008 (Back to School supplement), September 2008, October 2008