This is a guest blog post by Carol Harvey, Director of food/nutrition labeling and product development at Palate Works. There’s an oversized rumor going around that fewer calories and less fat per FDA serving of a food = “skinny” = better for … Continue reading
Or try Fooducate’s Online Nutrition App! Today is National French Fries Day, another made up holiday by the food industry to get us to eat more. Fries originated in Belgium, but it was our third President, Thomas Jefferson that asked for … Continue reading
This is a guest blog post by Dr. Ayala Laufer-Cahana M.D. Eating out, and especially eating at fast-food restaurants, is considered a risk factor for obesity, poor diet and chronic diseases. Yet eating fast food is a major American habit: At least … Continue reading
The Journal of Pediatrics published the results of an interesting study. Researchers wanted to see how young children are affected by commercials for junk food vs parental guidance. The “experiment” was conducted on 75 children aged 3 to 5: They watched … Continue reading
It gets rid of mold, it’s good for cleaning windows and it makes amazing “volcano” science fair projects when combined with baking soda. But did you know that vinegar can be used in your kitchen too? Here are six quick … Continue reading
McDonald’s announced yesterday that the Happy Meal is changing: 1. The amount of french fries will more than halve from 2.4 oz to 1.1. 2. 5 Apple slices will be added to each Happy Meal. 3. Low fat chocolate milk … Continue reading
The National Restaurant Association has just launched a program called “Kids Live Well” that includes changes to kiddie meals being served by 19 franchises in over 15,000 locations across the country. The list includes big chains like IHOP, Burger King, … Continue reading
Wendy’s is touting their new natural cut fries as a tastier alternative to McDonald’s. And the “Natural” with “sea salt” makes it sound really healthy too. But, as always, cheap food comes at a price. BNET’s Melanie Warner spoke with … Continue reading
Wondering why childhood obesity is running rampant? Now you know. They’re eating crap. This, according to statistics compiled by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and reported by ABC News. Half of the fattening calories come from just … Continue reading
You’ve got to check this out. The numbers will frighten you. On average, over the course of a year, each of us consumes: 53 gallons of soda (per person, factoring in babies and health freaks who read fooducate) 141 lbs … Continue reading