Diets in Review
After eating prepackaged salad, 221 people in Nebraska and Iowa have contracted the stomach parasite cyclospora. Hundreds more have contracted the diarrhea bug in 13 other states, though the cause is unknown. Iowa’s Food and Consumer Safety Bureau claims the … Continue reading
Does a creamy cup of yogurt make you happy? Do you ever wonder why Jamie Lee Curtis is always smiling in those Activia commercials? It may have something to do with a new UCLA study that claims good bacteria is … Continue reading
Today’s blog spotlight is The Healthy Apple, created by Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP. Not only does she have impressive alphabet soup after her name, she also has an impressive story. Amie became an expert in “clean” living because she had … Continue reading
23,000 pounds of Kansas beef has been recalled after it was discovered it might contain E. coli bacteria. The E. coli strain was found after a routine test on Tuesday morning; no illnesses have been reported. Most E.coli strains are … Continue reading
Go home America, you’re drunk. Of course “smoking alcohol” is a thing now, trending with young men at college campuses nationwide. The weight conscious are beginning to adopt the practice, as the inhalation of alcohol cuts all the calories and … Continue reading
The Canning Diva has a slogan, “Food is Art. Canning is my way of Preserving Art.” And boy, does she ever! Diane Devereaux the Canning Diva, may use a mason jar, but her idea of canning goes way beyond your grandmama’s … Continue reading
There are major changes coming to the food industry, or at least for those companies that want to stay economically viable. That’s because, according to various studies on consumer trends, there are significant lifestyle changes that are impacting the way … Continue reading
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If you or your kids are regular consumers of Dannon’s Danimals Smoothies, you’ve been taking in about 25 percent less sugar with each serving. Since February they’ve cut back the sugar in their kid-focused yogurt. They purposefully didn’t make a … Continue reading
Today, people in 192 countries are banding together in peaceful demonstration to celebrate Earth Day. Founded in the twilight of the hippie movement, the first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970 and is now the largest secular holiday … Continue reading
By Naomi Shapiro of SuperDumbSuperVillain.com Juice cleanses are all the rage these days, with celebrities endorsing the detoxification benefits for beauty, health and, yes, even weight loss. The BluePrint Cleanse is one of the most popular and offers mail-order delivery, … Continue reading