Clik here to view.
Grocer Requires Labeling of GMO Foods
The natural and organic supermarket chain, Whole Foods Market, announced last week that it will require labeling on all genetically engineered ingredients (also known as GMOs or Genetically Modified...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Weight Loss Tip: How Comfort Foods Sabotage Mood and Diet
For most people food is associated with all things positive—birthdays, graduations, weddings, holidays—so it’s no wonder we often turn to so called “comfort food” to feel better when we’re down,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Smart Nutrition, Supplements for Brain Health
Let’s face it, we’re all getting older--both individually and as a population. That’s why researchers are so focused on learning what we can do to help maintain a healthy brain as we age. And what they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Research Adds to Growing List of Important Omega-3 Benefits
New studies published in recent weeks underscore recommendations from the American Heart Association and other health experts to include Omega-3-rich oily fish in your diet at least two to three times...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Serving Size: How Much is That?
Whether you’re concerned about eating a balanced diet or maintaining a healthy weight, managing portion or serving sizes is key. Unfortunately, we may not always have access to measuring cups, spoons...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Major Multivitamin Brands Fail Quality Tests
When ConsumerLab, an independent testing lab, recently analyzed 42 leading multivitamins, 16 (38%) failed quality tests. The problems included sub-potency, exceeding FDA nutrient limits, and tablet...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Eating Clean Just Got Easier
In a perfect world we would all be able to buy whole organic foods and cook all our own meals and snacks. But many of us simply don’t have the time to do that, and finding clean packaged foods can be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are You Getting Enough Magnesium?
Magnesium may be called the body’s “master mineral” but it doesn’t get nearly enough attention. Magnesium is involved in more than 300 essential metabolic reactions yet national surveys of American’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
China Tops List of Countries with Most Food Safety Violations
With more than 30 million shipments of food from foreign countries, almost 80% of the U.S. seafood and two-thirds of its produce is foreign-sourced revealing that food safety is a global challenge.A...
View ArticleClik here to view.
It’s Thyme to Celebrate Herbs!
May 4 marks the eighth annual international celebration of herbs and all the many ways they enhance our lives.The observance consists of a coordinated series of independently produced public...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Even Small Amounts of Soda May Raise Diabetes Risk
We’ve all heard that drinking too much soda—regular or diet--isn’t good you, but new research suggests that even one soda per day may be too much.A European study found that drinking just one 12 oz....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Eat This, Not That to Avoid Pesticides on Produce
A growing number of consumers are choosing organic fruits and vegetables as a way to avoid pesticides and support sustainable farming practices. However, organics are not always accessible or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Women’s Health Week Issues Challenge
Every year National Women’s Health Week turns our attention to the importance of women’s health issues and encourages women to take important steps to safeguard their health. Men can play a role by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Prenatal DHA May Lead to Healthier Babies
New research provides yet another reason for pregnant women to consider their DHA status during pregnancy—DHA may promote increased birth weight and longer gestational age in their babies.The study...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Are Oats Safe for Celiacs?
New research focused on this much debated question suggests that most people with celiac disease can enjoy gluten free oats without fear of an autoimmune reaction. However there are a few caveats and...
View Article
