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Froot Loops, German Edition – Das ist Gut?
Here’s the European version of Froot Loops. It’s Manufactured by Kellogg’s in the UK, and distributed across the continent. This package has information, including nutrition and ingredients, in German, French, Swedish, and Finnish. Looking at the product, you can see … Continue reading
5 Cheap, In-Season Foods for your Health
We all know that eating fresh fruits and vegetables is an investment in keeping our bodies healthy. According to Clare McKindley, a clinical dietitian at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, “buying what’s in season keeps your … Continue reading
Kids Eat Q&A: Puree Pouches
This is a guest blog post by Dr. Dina R. Rose Puree pouches are all the rage right now. And not just for little kids either. My almost 11 year old daughter squeezes one into her mouth for snack at least … Continue reading
How To Turn a Pancake Into A Healthycake
This is a guest post by Lisa Cain, PhD, a.k.a Snack-Girl Pancakes are not known for their health benefits. Think of the fluffy, white, butter, and syrup confection that is probably the opposite of how we should start our day. … Continue reading
Do “Healthy” Product Names Deliver on their Promise?
The wonders of food marketing never cease to amaze, and infuriate. Fooducate community member Cassie posted the front and back of a bag of Snyder’s eatsmart Naturals Garden Veggie Sticks – Potato, Tomato, & Spinach. What a name for a … Continue reading
America’s Dirty Secret: We’re a Dangerous Place to Eat
Some eye-popping food-safety stats from the Economist: 1. There are 26,000 food poisoning cases per 100,000 Americans, every year! 2. Compare that to only 3,400 cases in the UK, and just 1,200 in France (about one tenth, and one twentieth, … Continue reading
10 Quick Facts about Folate and Folic Acid
1. Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that occurs naturally in food such as spinach, asparagus, and lentils. 2. Folic acid (vitamin B9) is a synthetic form of folate. It is found in supplements and added to fortified foods such … Continue reading
Life’s a Peach…Full of Pesticides
Still recovering from the most recent UK study showing that organic food is no more nutritious than conventional, we read in the Chicago Tribune that peaches contain excessive amounts of pesticides, some above government safe levels. It seems that peaches’ … Continue reading
Survey – Less than 20% Of Americans Trust Food Companies
A survey conducted recently by IBM (yes, IBM) shows that less than 1 in 5 consumers trust food companies to provide them with safe food. 1000 people were surveyed. Additional stats: 60% of consumers are concerned about the safety of … Continue reading