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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Junk Food Placement in Movies
You’re trying to shield your children from junk food advertising. Limiting TV exposure, explaining why it’s important to eat real food, teaching them to prepare simple dishes. But then you take your kids to the movies. And interwoven into the … Continue reading
Subway’s Dubious Nutrition Claims
Think of a healthy fast food chain. Which one comes to mind? If you chose Subway, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey by market research firm Decision Analyst, Subway is the fast food franchise consumers trust the most … Continue reading
Sugary Desserts to Lose Heart Check Symbol
The Heart Check Symbol – one of the first front-of-pack nutrition labels – was created by the American Heart Association in 1995. The idea was to give people a quick visual cue as to foods that were low in saturated … Continue reading
YOU MUST WATCH THIS – Passionate Plea for Better Food for America’s Kids [Jamie Oliver, TED 2010]
Spend 20 minutes watching the passionate plea of super chef turned food revolutionary, Jamie Oliver. his wish: I wish for everyone to help create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again, and … Continue reading
Could the Biggest Losers be Buyers of Jillian Michaels’ Diet Pills?
If there’s one key takeaway from the hit reality show “The Biggest Loser”, is that losing weight takes a lot of hard work. People need to readjust their entire life, both mentally, physically, and for some spiritually as well. A … Continue reading
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How to Choose Chocolate for your Valentine [Humor]
A big thanks to our friend Carol Harvey from Palate Works for this flowchart Have a great weekend and Happy Valentine’s Day !!! New! Choose a better breakfast with CerealScan™ by Fooducate Get Fooducated Download APP Subscribe Follow
Healthier School Lunch in 2010?
In addition to Michelle Obama, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack is pushing for the removal of junk food from schools. The plans include adding more children to free breakfast and lunch programs. “Our children deserve better nutrition, and our country’s better … Continue reading
Another Reason to Quit Soft Drinks – Pancreatic Cancer
From Healthfinder, the website of the Department of Health and Human Services, a study that shows pancreatic cancer risk doubled for people who consume 2 or more soft drinks a week. “Soft drinks are linked with a higher risk of … Continue reading
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Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Bars – Misleading? [Inside the label]
Kellogg’s keeps getting slammed with lawsuits related to misleading consumers. This time the product line in question is Nutri-Grain breakfast bars. According to Food Navigator: The company is being sued in the US District Court of Southern California for violations … Continue reading