Food & Drink
FinancePopular food additive can cause stomach ache
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010A “Stealth fiber” called “inulin” has been increasingly added to processed foods. It is not a problem for most, but can cause gastrointestinal discomfort for some who may not know they’re consuming too much of it. Inulin may be in chocolate bars, drinks, and snacks and “before you know it, you may eat more than [...]
What If You Only Ate Food in TV Ads?
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010If you were to only eat food that was advertised on television, you would be in a terrible state and in the hospital before you knew it. Your diet would consist of huge amounts of sugar and fat with hardly any fresh fruit and vegetables, according to researchers from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, [...]
Cartoon characters tilt kids’ food choices toward junk food
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010Kids are easily swayed. That’s why kids think that snacks taste better when popular cartoon characters like Shrek and Dora the Explorer are plastered on the packages. I think we all know that. Nutrition experts have long argued that such images shouldn’t be used to market junk food to kids, especially with the childhood obesity [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Have a Winter Barbecue
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010We all love to barbecue, but in the winter months it isn’t so easy. When was the last time you barbecued in a blizzard? We long for warm weather and barbecues. Fear not, you can barbecue in the winter. There is a solution. EZ Grills cost $5–$10, depending on the size and are available online [...]
Pediatricians call for a choke-proof hot dog
Thursday, February 25th, 2010Your typical hot dogs are hazardous to your health what with all of the fat, sodium and preservatives. But now, the American Academy of Pediatrics wants foods like hot dogs to come with a warning label and not because of their nutritional risks. Because they pose a choking hazard to babies and children. Which is [...]
Michelle Obama against child obesity
Thursday, January 21st, 2010First lady Michelle Obama is calling obesity an epidemic and one of the greatest threats to America’s health and economy and she will launch a major initiative next month to combat the problem in children. Obama, speaking at a meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, said the idea was simple: “To put in place [...]
26 Ways to Get a Flat Belly
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010It can come in a variety of ways. Through inactivity, through bad diet etc. Next thing you know you look like the Buddha and you need to get rid of that extra baggage. Focus on those abs. It helps your clothes fit and it’s good for your health. The first is a no brainer. Avoid [...]
The Best Energy Bars
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010We all know that Snickers satisfies you, or so they say, but it might not be the best choice. Many people prefer energy bars. But which bars taste great and still give you a boost? Well, recently Health.com put four standout energy bars to the test. Hit the link to see how they did. Know [...]
