Some Low-Cal Sweeteners Dangerous During Pregnancy?
Millions of people the world over turn to low-calorie sweeteners to help them lose weight or maintain weight loss. But some low-Calorie sweeteners may be dangerous for pregnant women, causing health issues for their children including obesity and increased risk of cardiovascular disease…Read More →
Super Bowl Commercials: Mr. Peanut Is Back!
I reported here last week that – in the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash a week ago – Mr. Peanut’s ‘Funeral’ commercial would not play as originally planned in the third quarter of the Super Bowl. The spokesnut died a similar death to Bryant, falling from a great height…Read More →
‘Eating Out’ Now An Unhealthy Option, Overall
Researchers at Tufts University wanted to know how restaurant diners’ menu choices stack up nutritionally. So they looked at the dining preferences of adults in a large scale survey of eating habits over a span of 14 years, at all classes of restaurants, and were disappointed at the results…Read More →
Fast Food Week: Quick Service Resto And Snacks News…
Krispy Kreme brings back its Valentine’s message Minis this week. There are several returns ‘by popular demand’ on the Sandwich scene. McDonald’s finally jumps on the Breakfast Chicken Sandwich bandwagon. And TUMS is giving away cash to the Super Bowl Fan with the worst heartburn…Read More →
New Patch Designed To Aid ‘Meat Eating Cessation’
We’ve all heard about ‘the patch’ to aid smoking cessation. Stick it to your arm and it releases nicotine into the bloodstream to help you handle your cravings while trying to quit. Now, a Plant-based Food company is launching the first Bacon Patch, to help folks kick the Meat habit…Read More →
More Evidence Exonorating Eggs: One A Day Is Okay
We reported some time back on a study that found Eating Eggs is actually not a problem if you’re watching your cholesterol. Now, a team of Canadian researchers has bolstered that finding with results of its own following an analysis of three large, long-term, multinational surveys…Read More →