Buy less, shop smarter to reduce food waste
Buy less, shop smarter to reduce food waste Americans throw out more than one third of the food produced in the U.S. each year - enough to fill 320,000 jumbo…
Blueberries may help fight Alzheimer's disease
Blueberries may help fight Alzheimer's disease Blueberries, already labeled a so-called super fruit for their power to potentially lower the risk of heart…
More than half of calories in US diet come from 'ultra-processed' foods
More than half of calories in US diet come from 'ultra-processed' foods 'Ultra-processed' foods make up more than half of all calories consumed in the…
Drinking more water tied to eating fewer calories, less sugar
Drinking more water tied to eating fewer calories, less sugar For people who want to control their weight or reduce their intakes of sugar, sodium and…
Non-chain restaurant meals are high in calories too
Non-chain restaurant meals are high in calories too A typical U.S. restaurant meal provides enough calories for two or more healthy meals - and that’s…
Can flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables prevent adult weight gain?
Can flavonoid-rich fruits and vegetables prevent adult weight gain? Findings from a new study suggest that eating plenty of fruits and vegetables rich in…
6 ways to feed your gut bacteria - and help curb weight gain
6 ways to feed your gut bacteria - and help curb weight gain For many people, excess weight creeps on slowly. While the usual culprits – too much food,…
Organic meat and milk higher in omega-3's than conventional
Organic meat and milk higher in omega-3's than conventional There many be one more reason to choose organic: nutrition. In the largest study of its kind, an…
Dietitians of Canada call for tax on sugar-sweetened beverages sold in Canada
Dietitians of Canada call for tax on sugar-sweetened beverages sold in Canada Dietitians of Canada released a position statement on February 9th that…
Graphical vs. numerical display of nutrition information keeps diners on target
Graphical vs. numerical display of nutrition information keeps diners on target A new study from the University of Illinois found that when consumers are…