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New here? Get Fooducated with our iPhone or Android App! Cow’s milk is an amazing liquid with many compounds that can be processed into endless products such as butter, yogurt, and cheese. But how does milk become cheese? And what are curds, whey, and … Continue reading
Food Navigator reports that the FDA is supporting the food industry’s rollout of the Facts Up Front nutrition labeling scheme (formerly known as Nutrition Keys). This front of pack (FOP) system was seen by many, including Fooducate, as a preemptive move to undercut federal … Continue reading
Nutrition labels are now available on 40 cuts of meat at your local grocer’s. The USDA mandated labeling came into effect this week, almost 20 years after the FDA mandated nutrition label appeared on packaged foods. There is no need … Continue reading
Yesterday, Walmart announced the launch of its new nutrition labeling system called “Great for You”. Starting this spring, a small selection of Walmart’s private label products – Great Value – will be decorated with this healthy seal of approval. This … Continue reading
Denmark is known for its tasty dairy products. Unfortunately butter and cheese are very high in saturated fat. The connection between saturated fats and increased blood cholesterol (leading to heart issues) has been accepted by most health organizations world wide. … Continue reading
Denmark has introduced over the weekend the world’s first ever tax on fatty foods, the BBC reports. Effective immediately any food whose saturated fat content is 2.3% or higher will be taxed at a rate of $0.08 per ounce. Tax … Continue reading
In January we reported on the food industry’s attempt to preempt an FDA directive on front of package nutrition labels. It was called Nutrition Keys and it was supposed to make it easier for consumers to choose healthy packaged food. … Continue reading
Here’ a question we got from Lillie, a Fooducate community member Can you help me and your other readers understand how it is that shrimp have no fat, but lots of cholesterol? Why don’t they have fat, if they are … Continue reading
March 1 marks the beginning of National Nutrition Month – an annual campaign that is sponsored by the American Dietetic Association (ADA). The goals are simple – raise awareness of informed food choices, good eating habits, and exercise. Another stated … Continue reading
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This is a guest blog post by Carol Harvey, director of nutrition labeling at Palate Works. In today’s post – Habit No. 1: The Great Wall of Lunch Meat Make your own Ham & Swiss sandwich and it will be … Continue reading