Archive for the 'Food & Drink' Category
Romaine Lettuce Recalled in 23 States Due to E. Coli Concerns
Friday, May 7th, 2010A food company is recalling lettuce sold in 23 states and the District of Columbia because of an E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 19 people. The Food and Drug Administration said that 12 people had been hospitalized, and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking at 10 other cases [...]
Portion sizes increase in ‘Last Supper’ paintings
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010We know that our own food portions have increased over the years, but the same is true for the famous Last Supper painting. Two researchers analyzed the food and plate sizes in 52 of the The Last Supper paintings and found that the portion sizes in the paintings have increased dramatically over the past millennium, [...]
Kraft to cut salt in all North American foods
Friday, March 19th, 2010Kraft Foods said that it will cut the salt in its products that are sold in North America by an average of 10% over the next two years. They want to appeal to health-conscious consumers. The changes at Kraft will affect more than 1,000 products and eliminate more than 10 million pounds of salt each [...]
McDonald’s Teams Up With Weight Watchers
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010We all know that McDonald’s has a real image problem when it comes to weight loss and health. The problem is their food plain and simple. But now, as part of a broader effort to shed their unhealthy reputation, in Australia and New Zealand McDonald’s is teaming up with Weight Watchers to offer some menu [...]
Papaya Could Be a Cancer Fighter
Friday, March 12th, 2010If you love Papaya, you may be getting more than just a flavorful exotic fruit. Researchers are reporting that an extract from dried papaya slows the growth of cancer cells in the laboratory. It’s not clear if it will have the same effect on cancer in people, however. University of Florida researcher Dr. Nam Dang [...]
