Nutrition - Page 144

November 3, 2015

The truth about what’s really in cooking sprays

When cooking sprays came on the food scene, I was thrilled. Since they claimed to add no additional calories and to make cooking surfaces non-stick, it seemed like a perfectly reasonable way to “have my cake and eat it, too.”  

November 3, 2015

Federal jury to settle bitter battle between sweeteners

Big Sugar and Big Corn face off in court this week in a bitter, multibillion-dollar battle of sweeteners that boils down to a mix of science, semantics and marketing.

November 3, 2015

Menus with calorie info may not change long-term habits

Knowing how many calories are in a fast food chain's hamburger may not change people's eating habits, suggests a new study.

November 2, 2015

When it comes to your diet, variety may not be a good thing

Have a favorite food you find yourself eating day in and day out?

November 2, 2015

8 foods that aren't as healthy as they seem

Whether you’re trying to lose weight, training for an endurance event or just want to live a healthy lifestyle, tracking what you eat is a priority.

November 2, 2015

Low-fat diets are not better for weight loss

Low-fat diets are unlikely to result in greater weight loss than higher-fat diets that have the same amount of calories, a new study finds

November 2, 2015

EPA may ban common pesticide used on fruits and vegetables

A common pesticide used on citrus fruits, almonds and other crops would be banned under a proposal announced Friday by the Environmental Protection Agency.

November 2, 2015

Quiz: Are you addicted to sugar?

Is your relationship with sugar pretty much fine, totally out of whack, or somewhere in between (say, "it's complicated")?

October 30, 2015

Sleep apnea tied to gout flares

Sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing gout and experiencing flare-ups, according to a new study.

October 30, 2015

Spooked by sugar, Americans search for healthier Halloween treats

The so-called war on sugar has a new battleground: Halloween.