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Stop using Splenda
(NaturalNews) Do you put Splenda in your coffee? Or use it in your baked goods, instead of regular sugar or other natural alternatives? You may think you are making a better choice, but in fact, you are doing more harm than good. Many foods labeled as “healthier for you,” low... more
Read moreSticky fruit snacks cant compare to real thing
For parents looking to sneak some nutrition into their kids’ school lunches, brightly packaged fruity snacks — many of which promise they’re the equivalent of a serving of fruit or more — are undoubtedly tempting. After all, the plastic-wrapped bars, sticks, rolls and strips contain no pits, seeds or cores... more
Read moreFood Revolution: The Time is Now to change the world!
This article published in the New York Times sums it up perfectly: now is the time to have a food revolution. With current peanut butter scare, knowledge that trans fat and soda consumption are bad for health, increasing obesity and biased subsidies it’s a perfect time for us to change... more
Read moreCatchy Vegetable Names Make Kids Eat Greens
Catchy vegetable names can convince kids to eat them, suggests a new study. Researchers at Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab observed that kids have an aversion of vegetables, but they can be convinced if you rename veggies with a catchy name. The researchers examined study pattern of the 147 students ranging... more
Read moreEating Yogurt May Protect Against High Blood Pressure
A new study has suggested that adding low calorie yogurt to your diet may help lower your risk of high blood pressure. The new information presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions, has found that long-term yogurt eaters had a lower systolic blood pressure,... more
Read moreReplacing sugary drinks with non-caloric drinks limits weight gain in children
Amid fervid criticism that New York City risks becoming a nanny state, city health officials this month banned the sale of supersize sugar-laden drinks in restaurants and movie theaters. Now scientists have handed the ban’s advocates a potent weapon: strong evidence that replacing sugared drinks with sugar-free substitutes or water... more
Read moreDiabetes on Rise Among Youth
A new analysis showing a 23% jump in Type 1 diabetes among American youth is giving fresh impetus to researchers looking at whether environmental factors or behavior can influence the onset of the autoimmune disease. Among the theories is the possibility that faster growth and weight gain early in life... more
Read moreSoup Could Reduce Asthma Risk In Kids
A new study will be conducted by researchers at the University of Aberdeen to reveal whether soups enhanced with food that contains vitamin E may help reduce the chance of childhood asthma. Baxter Food Group in Scotland is working closely in collaboration with the experts to develop 3 soups containing... more
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