Energy drinks becoming popular
Energy drinks becoming popular Rush. Liquid Ice. New York Minute. These all sound like the names of rock bands or illegal drugs. The truth is they are all…
Kids' food makers go leaner in light of obesity epidemic
Kids' food makers go leaner in light of obesity epidemic Some of the biggest U.S. food and restaurant companies are changing the way they make kids'…
Plants altered to produce fish oils
Plants altered to produce fish oils It seems that scientists from the UK have found a way to add heart-healthy fatty acids to plants. A team lead by the…
Coke to introduce mid-carb soda in U.S., Japan
Coke to introduce mid-carb soda in U.S., Japan Coca Cola Co. is introducing Coca-Cola C2, a carbonated soft drink containing half the carbohydrates, sugars,…
The "slow food" movement
The "slow food" movement In these days of fast food one might think that slow food is an odd concept. But times are changing -- again! There exists an…
Magazine caters to low carb dieters
Magazine caters to low carb dieters It had to happen eventually. First there was the low-carb diet itself followed by the myriad copy-cat books, then…
"Designer" orange juice may lower cholesterol
"Designer" orange juice may lower cholesterol People with mildly high cholesterol may be able to drink their way to lower levels, if research findings on a…
New York Fries go trans fat-free
New York Fries go trans fat-free New York Fries, a chain of retail outlets specializing in the sale of fresh-cut fries, announced yesterday that they will…
Trans fat-free snacks available in Canada
Trans fat-free snacks available in Canada More and more food companies are reformulating recipes to eliminate the heart unhealthy hydrogenated oils in their…
Food companies see a shift from low-carb extremes
Food companies see a shift from low-carb extremes U.S. foodmakers are scrambling to satisfy consumer demand for low-carbohydrate products, but also see a…