Need another reason to kick your soda habit for good? In a study published in Europe, researchers have shown that drinking just one 12 ounce can of sugary soda per day increases the chance of diabetes by over 20%. Download … Continue reading
10 Reasons to Quit Soft Drinks
Let’s admit it. We’re a nation of junkies addicted to sugary soft drinks. Decades of clever advertising and cheap unlimited access have made us slaves to sugary pop. We must stop this nonsense. Here are 10 reminders why you should … Continue reading
Diet Cola, Aspartame, and Cancer
Will drinking one or two cans of diet cola per day increase your risk of cancer? That’s a question that many people would love to get a clear cut answer to. Unfortunately, it is virtually impossible to design and execute … Continue reading
Calorie Labeling on Soft Drink Vending Machines
You may have heard the news that soft drink vending machines will soon begin labeling the calories on each bottle sold, so that consumers can make “informed choices”. The FDA has not gotten around to specifying exactly how to label … Continue reading
Studies: Calories from Soft Drinks Directly Contribute to Obesity
The soft drink industry is under pressure. New York recently authorized a law to limit the portion size of soft drinks sold in movie theaters and restaurants. More regulation and limitations are expected across the nation in the coming months … Continue reading
Soda and Cancer?
Or try Fooducate’s Online Nutrition App! The American Cancer Society recently called on the US Surgeon General to conduct a comprehensive review on the effects sugary drinks have on obesity. Dick Woodruff, vice president of federal affairs for the ACS’s advocacy arm said: “There is an … Continue reading
Should Soft Drinks Be Off Limits for Food Stamp Recipients?
Despite New York’s well intentioned efforts, the Federal government has rejected Mayor Bloomberg’s efforts to combat obesity through limitations on soft drink purchases with “food stamps”. Almost a year ago, New York suggested that the city’s participants in the SNAP … Continue reading
Over 25% of Our Daily Calories Come from Snacks
This is not surprising. The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) released a report last week depicting America’s snacking habits. Between 1977 and 2006, snacking in the American diet has grown to constitute “a full eating event,” or a fourth meal, … Continue reading
More BPA Concerns Surface
A worrying read on the Civil Eats blog – our exposure to BPA (Bisphenol-A) is much worse than we think: According to a new study, exposure to the gender-bending chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) is worse than previously estimated. The study, which … Continue reading
Coming Soon? Whey Protein Soft Drinks
The beverage industry, for those of you who aren’t aware, is a multi-billion dollar business. Whether it’s fruit juice, soda pop, or bottled water, consumers spend a lot of money on hydration every day. Beverage marketers spend gazillions advertising their … Continue reading