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Wednesday, 03 December 2008 19:51

Low-fat foods may mean high salt

Consumer Reports magazine researchers have found that many processed foods contain unexpected amounts of sodium chloride (table salt) as food manufacturers put in more salt while reducing the amount of fat to retain the food's flavor.
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Friday, 14 November 2008 22:17

Guess what pops up in MacCornald's, Corner King fast foods?

A Hawaiian research study has found traces of corn in almost all products made in fast-food joints. Is there a kernel of truth to their findings? Read on to find out!
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Thursday, 13 November 2008 06:33

Food shopping carts found to be germier than public toilets

University of Arizona researchers analyzed the number and kinds of germs found on grocery store shopping carts. They discovered that their handles contain more bacteria, fecal matter, and saliva than do public toilets.

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Tuesday, 28 October 2008 20:43

U.S. companies to adopt Smart Choices Program for foods

In an effort to standardize nutritional standards, avoid consumer confusion, and reduce obesity many of the country’s largest food and beverage companies are adopting the Smart Choices Program from The Keystone Center.

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Friday, 03 October 2008 22:29

Consumer Reports says not all breakfast cereals are good

A study performed by Consumer Reports says that some breakfast cereals have high amounts of sugar and low levels of fiber, a bad combination for children and adults alike.

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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 22:24

Amish keep slim despite having obesity gene. How do they do it?

An American study has shown that Old Order Amish adults--who have a gene that gives them a higher risk to be obese--reduce that tendency to gain alot of pounds by doing one thing. Can you guess what it is?

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Wednesday, 27 August 2008 19:31

Diverticulitis isn't anti-nut any more

Physicians have long warned people not to eat nuts, popcorn, and corn if at risk for diverticulitis, a condition where small pouches develop in the colon. However, a new study says such a warning is nutty; in fact, it’s just the opposite: eat all you want to lower your risk.
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Monday, 25 August 2008 00:59

Study finds small snacks encourage eating more: called 'œsneaky small sins'

Spanish and Dutch researchers found that instead of reducing the amount of calories consumed by people, treats in small-sized packages ("diet" and “fun” packs) actually increase the amount of high-calorie foods eaten. However, was the study valid?
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Wednesday, 06 August 2008 21:55

93% of fast-foods for kids found too high in calories

The U.S. nonprofit organization Center for Science in the Public Interest analyzed over 1,400 combinations of kid’s meals at 13 fast-food chains in the United States. They found that 93% of the meals contain over one-third of the total daily calories recommended for children aged four to eight years—an amount that is considered too much for one meal.
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Monday, 04 August 2008 21:57

California crunches down on potato chip companies over acrylamide

The chemical compound acrylamide is known to cause cancer. It is found in many potato and starchy consumer products, such as potato chips and French fries, when they are heated to high temperatures. California just won a court-approved settlement over potato chip manufacturers in which they agree to reduce levels of acrylamide in their potato chips.
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Wednesday, 02 July 2008 18:27

Omega-3 doubly good for female brain power, but omega-6 makes girls dimmer

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, are twice as effective in improving test scores for girls as boys, U.S. researchers have found. While this appears to confirm the theory that fish is brain food, the researchers also found that omega-6, found primarily in rapeseed, sunflower, palm, and soy oils, diminishes the power of the brain.

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Saturday, 28 June 2008 18:51

Genetically modified wheat to Australia?

Under the drought conditions present in Australia, scientists are testing genetically modified wheat that is drought-resistant. Will Australia accept such GM wheat?
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Saturday, 21 June 2008 02:30

Fat Title moves from United States to Australia

The Australian Baker IDI report states that Australians have eaten their way to the less-than-distinquished position of being the fattest major country in the world. However, Americans aren’t much better, now holding down second place.

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Wednesday, 04 June 2008 20:32

Advocacy group wants 8 artificial food dyes banned

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has requested that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban eight artificial food dyes because they are negatively linked to child behavior problems.
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Monday, 02 June 2008 17:46

Less meat, dairy has bigger impact than buying local

According to a comprehensive study by Carnegie Mellon University engineers, the type of food eaten by U.S. consumers is more important than the distance it travels in helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, thus, global warming.
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Thursday, 08 May 2008 18:14

National Geographic rates 'œgreen' countries

The National Geographic Society conducted its "Greendex" survey to find out how environmentally friendly countries are across Earth. Sorry, U.S.—you flunked! Go stand in a corner of the world!
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 23:13

AMA wants tax on junk foods

The Australian Medical Association issued a big statement in May 2008. The AMA suggests that in order to combat obesity in the country additional taxes on unhealthy foods and subsidies on healthy foods are needed. What do you think?
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Sunday, 04 May 2008 18:22

Apples that don't brown when eaten: Enchanting!

Researchers from Western Australia have combined the Golden Delicious apple and the Lady Williams apple to produce the Western Dawn apple, what will be trademarked as the “Enchanted” apple. What is really amazing is it doesn’t turn brown while you eat it.
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 17:57

Want healthy restaurants: Try Health Mag's Healthiest List

Health Magazine has compiled a list of the healthiest chain restaurants across the United States. Some are no-brainers, but others might surprise you. Check them out!

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Saturday, 26 April 2008 18:45

UNC study: Eating disorders common among U.S. women

A University of North Carolina study has found that the majority of women in the United States between the ages of 25 and 45 years have disordered eating behaviors.

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