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
Product Review – Odwalla Heart Health Superfood Fruit Smoothie with plant sterols
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
Only Four Nutrients that Really Matter
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
More on Jamba Juice Wraps
We got a lot of comments here and on facebook following yesterday’s unfavorable review of Jamba Juice’s Greek Goodness Wrap. Vince said: when you consider other fast food options, Jamba’s items compare well. There are no trans fats, hydrogenated oils … Continue reading
The McDonald’s Parody Ad You Might See on The Daily Show Tonight
It’s not clear if the above parody will be broadcast on TV tonight, but what’s sure is that McDonald’s execs are fuming at this dark satire linking Big-Mac consumption with high cholesterol, heart attacks, and ultimately death. The “commercial” was … Continue reading
Egg Beaters and Cholesterol Confusion
One of the problems with nutrition science is that it changes every once in a while when new research come in, but it takes the public a long time to readjust its mindset. The result is mass confusion regarding what’s … Continue reading
Mom’s Best Toasted Cinnamon Squares – A good breakfast choice?
We got this request from Jennifer, a Facebook friend of Fooducate: “Can you guys do a breakdown of the brand…Mom’s Best Naturals – specifically the Toasted Cinnamon Squares. I am hoping to find a better choice for my kids and … Continue reading
FOODFIGHT: Is a McDonald’s Big Mac Healthier Than a Chipotle Burrito?
This is a guest blog post by Mariana Cotlear. Is a McDonald’s Big Mac better for you than a Chipotle Burrito? So claims James McWilliams in a recent article in The Atlantic. His straight nutritional comparison of the above mentioned … Continue reading
Chocolate Cheerios, Corporate Growth, and Obesity
Once upon a time there was “Cheerios”. For almost 40 years, up until the late 1970′s, consumers had only one Cheerios flavor to choose from. And then General Mills, corporate owner of the Cheerios brand, introduced Honey Nut Cheerios. It … Continue reading
Going Nuts for Lower Cholesterol
A study published earlier this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine, reaffirmed what many previous researchers have found – consumption of nuts helps reduce bad cholesterol levels in the blood. Though nuts are high calorie foods due to their … Continue reading