Starbucks has a line of fruit and vegetable juices called Evolution Fresh that’s sold at supermarkets and its own locations. They also have a few juice shops that are branded Evolution Fresh where they freshly squeeze the juices. As with … Continue reading
Glycemic Index Approach to Your Diet – Pros and Cons
Earlier this summer, research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association added a new twist to the classic low fat vs. low carb diet debate. Measurements of bodily energy expenditure and hormone levels were taken of 3 groups … Continue reading
An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away. Two Apples…?
The famous adage, coined by Benjamin Franklin, has done good for the apple industry. And science has long backed the health benefits of apple consumption. Aside from the nutrient rich profile (vitamins, minerals, fiber), apples help reduce inflammation and play … Continue reading
Attention Trader Joe’s: Hire a Dietitian
A big thanks to Carol Harvey for taking these pictures at her local Trader Joe’s earlier this week. They have signs in the produce department pointing out the alleged nutritional benefits of various fruits and veggies. One word: Embarrassing! 1. … Continue reading
Healthy Apple Crisp: Cute & Yummy
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Many of us are on the hunt for a dessert that is both satisfying and healthy. I’ve been asked for a redo of creme brulee (which isn’t gonna happen). For … Continue reading
An ER Meal: A Personal Story
This is a guest blog post by Toby Amidor, MS RD Recently, my 9-year old son fainted in religious school and needed to get checked out in the ER. Thank goodness he’s okay, but the food he got served bothered me … Continue reading
Fooducate App Accolades
We’ve working hard to turn Fooducate into a trusted brand for food advice. Whether on this blog, Facebook and twitter, or through our mobile apps, our goal is to empower you to make better healthier choices. And we recently announced … Continue reading
8 Nutrition Tips for Road Warriors
Here’s a note we got from Carrie, a Fooducate community member. LOVE your blog and your app! I’m so glad I found you — I don’t follow every “rule” every time, but it is important to me that the vast … Continue reading
Waking up to a world without Steve Jobs
Sad to wake up to a world without Steve Jobs this morning. The San Francisco Bay area and tech community are in mourning. His passing is being compared to the deaths of Kennedy, Elvis, and Lennon. The legacy no less … Continue reading
A Million Scans, Apple Love, Prizes and More [Fooducate Updates]
One Million Scans! The million mark is an exciting milestone in a company’s life. Last week, one of you used the Fooducate app to scan the one millionth product. Curious to know what it was? Cheddar cheese from Sargento, pictured … Continue reading









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