“The analysis did not pinpoint precisely how many of the 125,000 participants actually developed the disease.” Continue reading Study: ‘High-glycemic’ foods tied to diabetes risk
Category: Food, Beverages & Diet
The Atlantic: Michael Bloomberg Is Coming for Your Coffee Cup
New York City mayor, Michael “Regulate the Pain Away” Bloomberg, is expected to propose a sweeping ban on plastic foam food packaging that immortal scourge of the 20th-century. Continue reading The Atlantic: Michael Bloomberg Is Coming for Your Coffee Cup
Cochrane: Routine Vitamin C effective in preventing common cold — in athletes
Routine supplementation of vitamin C in the general population is not justified for the prevention of colds. But athletes may benefit. Continue reading Cochrane: Routine Vitamin C effective in preventing common cold — in athletes
Lustig claims study ‘proving’ sugar causes diabetes out in two weeks
Not correlation — “the cause”, he claims. Continue reading Lustig claims study ‘proving’ sugar causes diabetes out in two weeks
Lustig admits Bloomberg soda ban won’t solve obesity
“It’s a good baby step.” Continue reading Lustig admits Bloomberg soda ban won’t solve obesity
Food Police to FDA: ‘Coke, Pepsi… unsafe for regular human consumption’
CSPI is urging the FDA to determine a safe-level of sugar consumption. Continue reading Food Police to FDA: ‘Coke, Pepsi… unsafe for regular human consumption’
Magic Vitamin: Folic acid supplements early in pregnancy may reduce child’s risk of autism by 40 percent
So there was a lot more autism before folic acid supplementation became commonplace? Continue reading Magic Vitamin: Folic acid supplements early in pregnancy may reduce child’s risk of autism by 40 percent
Study: Neither HFCS nor table sugar increases liver fat under ‘real world’ conditions
“Not only is it safe to consume caloric sweeteners at recommended levels, it is important for consumers to understand that high fructose corn syrup and table sugar have the same amount of calories and studies like this indicate your body metabolizes them about the same.” Continue reading Study: Neither HFCS nor table sugar increases liver fat under ‘real world’ conditions
Rubbish: Food companies accused of using tobacco’s tricks to protect profits
If only food companies did defend themselves. Continue reading Rubbish: Food companies accused of using tobacco’s tricks to protect profits
Salt Subtly Trimmed from Many Foods Amid Campaign
If you’ve been wondering why your favorite processed, packaged and/or prepared foods have less and less flavor… Continue reading Salt Subtly Trimmed from Many Foods Amid Campaign
The Atlantic: Michael Bloomberg, Tireless Champion of Civil Liberties
Except if you want to buy a soda, eat a donut or smoke a cigarette. Continue reading The Atlantic: Michael Bloomberg, Tireless Champion of Civil Liberties
Targeted: Top 10 Brands for Underage Drinking
Drum roll please… Continue reading Targeted: Top 10 Brands for Underage Drinking