Category: Food, Beverages & Diet

Study: Saturated fats don’t stiffen blood vessels or harm function

From a registered clinical trial involving 112 study subjects published in the September 2013 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: Continue reading Study: Saturated fats don’t stiffen blood vessels or harm function

Nanny Stupidity of the Day: All Americans eating an extra serving of fruits/veggies per day would save 30,000 lives per year

Has anyone ever died from not eating enough fruit and vegetables? Continue reading Nanny Stupidity of the Day: All Americans eating an extra serving of fruits/veggies per day would save 30,000 lives per year

Obama tries taking credit for fake reduction in childhood obesity?

This is a ridiculous report that is probably intended to validate Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” nannying. Continue reading Obama tries taking credit for fake reduction in childhood obesity?

Food police self-debunking: Few people eat low-salt diet but population healthier than ever

Bonnie Liebman of the Center for Science in the Public Interest writes: Continue reading Food police self-debunking: Few people eat low-salt diet but population healthier than ever

New Nanny Study: Parents should only give children zero-calorie drinks and milk

Although only a small percentage of children are obese — and even a smaller percentage are obese because of caloric intake — no child should drink juice or have a soda as a treat? Continue reading New Nanny Study: Parents should only give children zero-calorie drinks and milk