Yesterday was April 1 – April Fool’s Day for those who ‘celebrate’ the occasion. I didn’t hear about any particularly amusing stunts but I did a double-take when I read the first reviews of The Olive Garden’s new (limited time, of course) Giant Classics Menu. Surely they were kidding, I thought…Read More →
We already know that much of the added sugar in processed foods – which are known to aid and abet obesity – comes in the form of High Fructose Corn Syrup. But recent research shows the stuff also associated with at least one disease that’s not connected with obesity…Read More →
Our fast Food Week lineup this time includes Easter Treat unveilings by Horton’s and Dunkin’s, and mains announcements from DQ, Arby’s and Taco Bell. There’s Doughnut news from Taco Bell, as well. And let’s not forget the half-price Shakes from Sonic or the new PB Lovers Cups from Reese’s…Read More →
The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity recently released the results of a survey about the issues Canadians are discussing among themselves relating to food and nutrition. Apparently, a small number of ‘hot button’ issues are monopolizing the public debate about food just now…Read More →
Earlier this decade, we were told by all the usual authorities that Eggs were not as bad for us as previously thought, and Red Meat was also less dangerous – although both contained a lot of demon cholesterol, which has long been associated with heart disease. Now, the experts say that may not be so…Read More →
Not long ago, I posted here about how Green Tea may help to ward off dementia. Now, two additional common foods are emerging as promoters of cognitive health in older folks. What would it take you get you to eat more Nuts and Mushrooms in the cause of keeping all your marbles?Read More →