October 28, 2015 Final frontier for school nutrition: Bake sales In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics says school nutrition has made incredible strides over the last two decades, but high-calorie, low quality foods are still available from informal sources like bake sales, birthday parties, and other events for which students, parents and staff bring treats from home.
October 28, 2015 Are you food shopping ‘under the influence’? “I sat in the parking lot, ripped open the bag of M&M’s and gobbled them as fast as I could,” one of my clients recently told me.
October 28, 2015 Gut microbes linked to heart failure Microbes in our gut help metabolize the foods we eat, which is good for our body. But a new study shows that the way gut microbes metabolize foods that are high in fat and cholesterol may play a role in the development of heart failure.
October 28, 2015 Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of artery disease People who eat a Mediterranean diet high in olive oil or nuts may reduce their likelihood of developing clogged leg arteries, according to new research from Spain.
October 28, 2015 US FDA considers expanding tests for drug residues in milk U.S. health regulators are reviewing current standards for assessing drug residues in milk sold to consumers, a move that could expand testing for veterinary drugs at a time of growing consumer concern over food safety, health officials say.
October 28, 2015 Walking may help overweight people curb sugar cravings Walking for 15 minutes may help overweight people at least temporarily reduce cravings for high-calorie, sugary snacks, a small study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Food and medication insecurity tied to poor diabetes control People without reliable sources of food and medicine are more likely to have poor control over their diabetes, compared to those without such concerns, according to a new study.
October 28, 2015 Health myth: Are brown eggs really healthier than white eggs? The Question: Do brown eggs pack more nutrients than their white counterparts?
October 28, 2015 The truth about diet soda and weight loss You probably heard about a new study published in the journal Obesity, which says diet drinks can help people lose more weight than drinking plain water.
