Findings presented this weekend at the American Dietetic Association’s annual conference in Chicago claim that eating tart cherries may reduce the risk of heart disease. From HealthDay: New research ties eating tart cherries to lowering cholesterol, reducing inflammation and cutting … Continue reading
From the Washington Post: Tomatoes genetically modified to be rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins appeared to extend the life spans of cancer-prone mice, a European study finds. The modified tomatoes were created by adding two genes (Delila and Rosea1) from … Continue reading
Salt, or more correctly the sodium in salt, is an essential nutrient in our body that helps regulate fluid levels and keep our blood flowing. Unfortunately, most of us are consuming far more sodium than we should, and the consequences … Continue reading
In the early 13th century, the king of England proclaimed the first food regulatory law, the Assize of Bread, which prohibited bakers from mixing ground peas and beans into bread dough. Ever since, it has been a cat and mouse game between the food industry and the public (fast forward to China 2008 – melamine in milk powder anybody?). In the US, food regulation dates back to early colonial times. Here is a brief overview of the last 150 years of government and industry food regulation: Continue reading
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