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Category: Food, Beverages & Diet
Nanny-preneur Michael Seo: ‘Portion Distortion’ – Why the Soda Ban Makes Sense
The horror: “People given large bowls served themselves 31 percent more.” Continue reading Nanny-preneur Michael Seo: ‘Portion Distortion’ – Why the Soda Ban Makes Sense
Texas lawmaker Joe Farias proposes to tax soft drinks by the ounce
“A San Antonio lawmaker wants to add a penny per ounce tax on sugary drinks like soda. He says the money would then help fund public education and promote a healthier lifestyle.” Continue reading Texas lawmaker Joe Farias proposes to tax soft drinks by the ounce
Al Gore going vegan?
In 2009, he denied he would become one. But he may have changed his mind. Continue reading Al Gore going vegan?
Study: Diet sodas cause diabetes
Diet soda drinkers are probably already at greater risk of diabetes — that’s why they’re drinking diet soda. Continue reading Study: Diet sodas cause diabetes
FDA proposes to extend food labeling (libeling?) rules to supermarkets
Current nutritional labeling is a fraud. Continue reading FDA proposes to extend food labeling (libeling?) rules to supermarkets
Nanny State: Sharp drop in drink deaths follows alcohol price rise
Beware of nanny-staters bearing statistics. Continue reading Nanny State: Sharp drop in drink deaths follows alcohol price rise
Report: Indonesian soda tax would cost gov’t revenues, kill jobs
The tax may kill 80,000 jobs and (we might add) not produce any health benefits whatsoever. Continue reading Report: Indonesian soda tax would cost gov’t revenues, kill jobs
Oops: PUFAs may actually increase risk of death in patients with heart disease
The diet-heart hypothesis gets another body check. Continue reading Oops: PUFAs may actually increase risk of death in patients with heart disease
Alcohol and diet soda may be a bad mix
We don’t recommend that you drive or operate heavy machinery after consuming 4 drinks in 10 minutes — regardless whether the mixer is diet or regular. Continue reading Alcohol and diet soda may be a bad mix
Claim: Soft-drink addiction caused Australia man, 25, to lose teeth, get blood poisoning
Uh… did anyone ask whether he brushed his teeth? Continue reading Claim: Soft-drink addiction caused Australia man, 25, to lose teeth, get blood poisoning
‘Obesity paradox’ solved?
Except that obesity is a symptom, not a disease. Continue reading ‘Obesity paradox’ solved?