We all know that too much Salt is bad for us. Specifically, it’s bad for our hearts. And we all agree that it’s a good idea to cut down on Salt. But there’s a conspiracy of circumstances in our lives that makes it almost impossible to keep track of our Salt intake. And, as a result, we’re all getting too much…Read More →
One of the things that vegetarians must be wary of is insufficient intake of vitamins only available from animal-based foods. A new study from the UK shows vegetarian men are particularly at risk for a number of disorders directly attributable to vitamin B12 and Iron deficiency, notably depression…Read More →
Remember the big kerfuffle in the news media back in 2012, over reports that McDonald’s and other fast food purveyors were using ‘Pink Slime’ in their Meat products? Well, America’s largest producer of the substance sued the network that originated the story and only now has settled…Read More →
Well, it’s been a whirlwind week in the Fast Food sector. You can tell the seasons are about to change: Back to School, Back to Work, Back to Major Fast Food Promos. We’re even going to expand our catch of the top items of the week so as not to leave out any worthy contenders…Read More →
A scientist at the University of California (UCLA) has taken his idle musings about the effects of house pets on climate change a couple of steps further, calculating the impact of meat-based pet foods in terms of carbon footprint and other factors. The numbers he’s come up with will amaze you!Read More →
We’ve been hearing about this despicable practice for some time, now. And pledges have been made by governments and regulators to stop it. But it seems little has really been done to stop the massive, illegal importation and sale of substandard foreign Honey in North America. The question is, why?Read More →
An exciting new report in the journal Frontiers In Aging Science holds hope for people like me whose age is catching up with them. I may not be the fittest of figures physically, but I now know how to bolster my brain functions as I near my ‘Best Before’ Date: Eat more Leafy Greens!Read More →
We recently looked at a scientific study that suggested people with more sensitive senses of taste and smell may store more of their food as fat. Now, we hear that those who have a dulled sense of taste are more likely to eat more excess Calories and become obese. Read More →