Cheerios Protein, a version of the classic Cheerios cereal with added protein, is the subject of a new lawsuit that alleges that the maker of the cereal, General Mills, has committed methods of false advertising […]
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Researchers Pinpoint Foods Responsible For Irreversible Childhood Obesity
Potato chip loving kids are the ones most likely to have weight problems, according to a new study released by researchers at Duke National University of Singapore. The researchers recorded the diets and body mass […]
Med School Returns $1 Million Grant From Coca-Cola After Public Backlash
Over the summer, it was reported that Coca-Cola funded the creation of the Global Energy Balance Network (GEBN), and the organization’s message is clear: obesity is not caused by the foods or drinks a person […]
Dramatic Results Were Achieved In Just 10 Days By Cutting Sugar Out Of Children’s Diets
It goes without saying that children in the United States love sugar. American kids often consume more than double or even triple the amount of the federal recommended dietary guidelines. This comes at a time […]
Scientists Find That Adding Scents To Healthy Foods Makes Them Taste Better
Food scientists are toying with the idea of adding scents to foods in order to make them taste differently. The theory is that since taste and smell are connected, making a food smell different should […]
British City Goes On A Campaign Against Sugar To Combat Obesity
The British city of Brighton and Hove is the first English city to enact a voluntary “sugar tax”. The local council of the city is calling on food and drink shops to impose a small […]
Fresh Calls For Action On Sugary Drinks After Study Links Them To Deaths
Sugary drinks may be linked to the deaths of 184,000 adults according to a Tufts University study, providing yet more ammunition for states and cities looking to ban the beverages. Study co-author Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, […]