Here’s a great story. A 55 year old man walks into his doctor’s office for a checkup. The physician, who has know the man for many years, warns him that his cholesterol and blood pressure levels are too high, and … Continue reading
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Top 10 Calorie Sources in Kids’ Diets, and an Easy Way to Fix Them
Just before 2010 ended, The USDA released its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a document that is updated every 5 years to reflect the evolving understanding of nutrition science. (And agriculture business concerns. But we won’t discuss that today.) The … Continue reading
Artificially Colored Icing: Don’t do it!
Home baked, made from scratch is healthier than store-bought mixes, and usually tastes better too. Many of us make the cake ourselves, but use pre-made icing from the supermarket. Don’t let a tube of icing ruin your otherwise health{ier} treats! … Continue reading
Ambushed by Big Soda on the Soccer Field
This is a guest blog post by Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD, it originally appeared here. Something happened on the soccer fields last weekend that made cupcakes seem tame by comparison: A rep from 7 Up worked the crowd, offering free diet soda … Continue reading
GMO Labeling Momentum Grows
Slow but steady progress is being made to require the labeling of genetically modified ingredients in our groceries. A bipartisan group of senators and representatives has introduced the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act so that consumers can make informed choices … Continue reading
Do You Want Your Child to Drink Artificially Sweetened Milk?
No, we didn’t think so. Please do yourself a favor and tell the FDA what you think, by entering your comment on a proposed change it is considering in the labeling of flavored milk. The current labeling laws mandate the … Continue reading
Woohoo!!! Weight Loss Surgery for All, Coming Soon…
Bariatric surgery, once seen as the last resort of the morbidly obese, is slowly becoming a viable option for additional populations on the obesity spectrum. The idea behind these surgeries is to reduce the size of the stomach, in one … Continue reading
One Thing You Should Do on Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! We’re celebrating the movement to protect our environment with over 1 billion people in 192 countries. As our planet is heating up, carbon emissions have become a considerations for many corporations and nations. But what about individuals? … Continue reading
Reflecting on Bias in Nutrition Research
This is a guest post from John Coupland, Ph.D. It originally appeared here. Academic food scientists (like me) are sometimes accused of being entirely in the pocket of the food industry and thus our opinions and expertise are easily dismissed. … Continue reading
Coke Covers Your PM Hours with New Caffeine Free Coke Zero
The Coca Cola Company is planning a new product to fill in a consumption opportunity not already handled by the hundreds of beverages currently available to thirsty consumers. According to a company press release: Day Or Night, New Caffeine Free … Continue reading