In mathematics, there are certain axioms, universally accepted truths. For example the shortest distance between 2 points is a straight line. 2 +2 =4. These axioms serve as the foundation for science and engineering progress. In nutrition, the “calorie axiom” … Continue reading
We’re big on eggs here at Fooducate. They are a cheap and reliable source of protein, especially for meat avoiders. They are one of few foods naturally containing vitamin D and they are also a good source of vitamin A, … Continue reading
The obvious answer is: neither. Drink water. Drink tea. Yadda yadda… For most people that answer is not good enough. They aren’t going to make the switch to water, at least not completely. They need their fizzy sweetness. Yes, they … Continue reading
This a guest blog post by Carol Plotkin, MS, RD, CDN Like many of my colleagues, I have a mixed reaction to the partnership between my professional organization, the American Dietetic Association (ADA), and the Hershey Center for Health and … Continue reading
It’s World Food Day today. While here in the US most people have a problem with too much food intake, there are millions starving in third world countries. Save the Children, a non-profit whose mission is to inspire breakthroughs in … Continue reading
Odwalla, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Coca Cola Company, has been making juices, smoothies, and food bars since the mid 1980′s. A company representative reached out to us a few weeks ago regarding a new product with the very … Continue reading
Kudos to our friends north of the border for a brave decision yesterday – Canada became the first country in the world to declare Bisphenol-A a toxin: In the order adding BPA to the toxic register, Health Canada identified dietary … Continue reading
Big news in nutrition labeling this week. More precisely, in Front of Pack labeling (FOP). You know, the icons on a package that tell you a product is healthy, scores well, or is a smart choice. The idea is to … Continue reading
Next month, the American Dietetic Association will be holding it’s annual convention in Boston. The Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) is a gathering of thousands of dietitians from across the country Nov 6-Nov 9. It’s a great opportunity … Continue reading
Had you been living on a remote tropical island for the past 10 years and just returned home, you’d be surprised by some of the changes on your local supermarket shelves. One of the hottest trends in the last few … Continue reading