Nut consumption associated with lower risk of some types of cancer
Nut consumption associated with lower risk of some types of cancer Nut consumption has long been hypothesized to have a role in preventing both Type 2…
Trans fats tied to memory problems
Trans fats tied to memory problems Artificial trans fats in processed foods, which were all but banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last…
FDA to cut trans fats from foods over three years
FDA to cut trans fats from foods over three years The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 16th made good on its proposal to effectively ban artificial…
Health Canada proposes new nutrition labels; new DV for total sugar deemed unhelpful
Health Canada proposes new nutrition labels; new DV for total sugar deemed unhelpful Yesterday, Canada’s Minister of Health, unveiled proposed changes…
Exercise, diet or both protects against excess pregnancy weight
Exercise, diet or both protects against excess pregnancy weight Women who take part in exercise or diet programs, or a combination of the two, during…
Pizza Hut, Taco Bell to remove artificial colors, flavors from foods
Pizza Hut, Taco Bell to remove artificial colors, flavors from foods Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, two of Yum Brands Inc's largest restaurant chains, said they…
Five espressos a day? EU food agency says that’s the limit
Five espressos a day? EU food agency says that’s the limit Drinking up to five espressos a day, or the equivalent, poses no risk to the general population,…
A vegan diet may help with diabetes pain
A vegan diet may help with diabetes pain A low-fat vegan diet may help people with type 2 diabetes reduce physical pain related to the condition, suggests a…
Skipping meals linked to abdominal weight gain
Skipping meals linked to abdominal weight gain A new study in animals suggests that skipping meals sets off a series of metabolic effects that can result in…
Snacking on protein can improve appetite control, diet quality in teens
Snacking on protein can improve appetite control, diet quality in teens Although eating high-protein, afternoon snacks can aid appetite control in adults,…