Insulin spikes from soda may be causing havoc in your bloodstream. Everyone, it’s official: Drinking sugary beverages such as soda leads to weight gain and all the health problems associated with it, including diabetes. A recent study examined sugar sweetened … Read More
With the economy in a crisis, how is it possible our waistlines are growing? Welcome to the fatification of the nation. It’s cheaper and easier to find high calorie, nutrient-poor foods. A bag of potato chips is cheaper then a banana … Read More
What are the most popular drinks in America? Number one, Coke, number two, Diet Coke and number three — gasp! — Pepsi. Yes, Diet Coke just trumped Pepsi as the number two selling soda in the world. Ah, we love … Read More
We had previously reported about mandatory nutrition labeling in fast food restaurants, in the effort to assist parents in making healthier choices for their children’s food. Now, less than a year later, some research is suggesting that it just isn’t … Read More
There may be one thing that most Democrats and Republicans can agree on: food safety. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which the President signed into law on January 4th, is potentially good news to everyone. Foodborne diseases cause about … Read More
As we reported last week, pregnant women should avoid or limit their exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical frequently used in the manufacturing of plastic food containers and can liners. Now, it seems that use of BPA in food containers … Read More
Despite growing public awareness about the importance of diet in preventing chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, Americans are not consuming any more fruits and vegetables than they were a decade ago. A recent state-by-state analysis by the Centers … Read More
The health claims on eggs are endless and you’ve even seen “Gluten Free” plastered across the carton (yes, eggs are naturally gluten free). Your last purchase claimed to be certified by United Egg Producers, but does it mean something or … Read More
