“I love junk food and I can’t stop craving it,” a reader posted on my Facebook page. “What do I do?” If you can identify with my reader, you’re not alone. Of the more than 600,000 food products—note I said food products, not food—80 percent have added sugar. We went from eating about 10 pounds […]
A new report and scorecard released today by several consumer, health and environmental groups grades America’s 25 largest fast food and fast casual chains on their meat and poultry antibiotics policies, with all but five of them earning “F”s for allowing routine antibiotic use by their meat suppliers. The five chains earning passing grades include […]
It may come as a shock to regular readers of health publications, but there is no such thing as a superfood. While sensational headlines are full of magical foods that can transform your life, no particular food can cure a disease unless your disease is caused by the lack of a particular nutrient a particular […]
By Adda Bjarnadottir There are many super healthy foods out there. However, it’s important to keep in mind that more is not always better. When it comes to nutrition, more is not always better. Photo credit: Shutterstock Some foods can be good for you in moderation, but seriously harmful in large amounts. Here are 8 […]
The low-carb frenzy hit its zenith in the early 2000’s and has since ebbed and flowed in popularity. I’ve seen patients get impressive results doing very low-carb diets, but eventually many become burned out and regain the weight as the novelty of eating bacon and other formerly forbidden foods becomes monotonous. Traditional thinking suggests carbohydrates […]
By Atli Arnarson Aspartame is one of the most controversial sweeteners in the world. Originally sold under the brand name NutraSweet, aspartame was approved for use in food products in the 1980s. Photo credit: Shutterstock It is claimed to cause health problems ranging from headaches to cancer. On the other hand, food safety authorities and […]
Just in time for Labor Day cookouts, Consumer Reports found that eating undercooked ground beef might leave you very sick. According to the organization’s investigation, supermarket ground beef can harbor superbugs, or antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Oh, and almost all store-bought varieties likely contain fecal matter. Meanwhile, the meat industry and the U.S. Department of […]
Kimberly Levin’s gripping debut feature film RUNOFF is getting people talking about what goes into our food, the way we treat our land and water, and the ethical questions at the heart of everyday survival. Filmed on working farms, it’s a fictional work that has been called “Riveting,” (Variety), “Impressive” (The New York Times) “Amazing” (RogerEbert) […]
For many people, wheat bread is a staple food. However, the majority of breads sold today are made from refined wheat, which has been stripped of most fiber and nutrients. Big-leafed greens like lettuce or romaine lettuce are great substitutions for bread or wraps. Photo credit: Photo credit: Shutterstock It may also cause a big […]
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