Dietary Factors Appear to Be Associated With Diabetes Risk
Drinking more sugar-sweetened beverages or eating fewer fruits and vegetables both may be associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, whereas eating a low-fat diet does not appear to be associated with any change in diabetes risk.
Buffet Guilt: How Eating at a Buffet Makes Us Feel
Researchers learn interesting things about how people feel after eating at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Read this story and see if any of it rings...
FDA Approves New Non-Nutritive Sugar Substitute Neotame
The Food and Drug Administration today announced its approval of a new sweetener, neotame, for use as a general-purpose sweetener in a wide variety of food products, other than meat and poultry.
Granola Bars Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk
Quaker is recalling two varieties of Granola Bars due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., announced...
Potatoes Linked to Risk of Gestational Diabetes
According to a new study published by BMJ, the more potatoes eaten prior to pregnancy, the greater the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus...
Sweetened Drinks Put Children at Risk for Obesity, Poor Nutrition
Too much soda and other sugar-filled drinks make children fat - which can lead to other problems.
Cheese Recall Expands to More Brands Due to Pathogenic Organism
A recent cheese recall has been extended to include more brands and products, including cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese and jalapeno Jack cheese, due to...
Americans Consuming Too Much Sodium, Not Enough Potassium
Most Americans are consuming too much sodium, and not enough potassium, with some differences based on sex and ethnicity. A majority of Americans consume too...
Recall: Pancake Mix Recalled due to Health Risk
Continental Mills has issued a recall affecting Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix, which involves product manufactured between April 2016 and June 2016 due to...
Consumption of Green Tea Associated with Reduced Mortality in Japanese Adults
Adults in Japan who consumed higher amounts of green tea had a lower risk of death due to all causes and due to cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study.
Nationwide Nut Recall by Diamond, Snyder’s-Lance
Snyder’s-Lance, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of Diamond of California® Macadamia Nuts, distributed in retail stores nationwide, due to possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is...
Phenolic Compounds May Explain Mediterranean Diet Benefits
Phenolic compounds in olive oil, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting properties, may explain cardiovascular health benefits associated with the so-called Mediterranean Diet, according to a new study.
Hispanic Children in US at Greater Risk for Obesity than Other Ethnic/Racial Groups
The prevalence of overweight in the US population is among the highest in Mexican-American children and adolescents. Culturally appropriate nutritional intervention needed, according to nutrition experts.
Recall: Steel Cut Oats Sold in 16 States Due to Salmonella
Homestat Farm is recalling packages of steel cut oats that it distributed to 16 states because it may be contaminated with salmonella. See product...
No-Sugar-Added Ice Cream Recall Due to Listeria
Working Cow Homemade Ice Cream, Inc. of St. Petersburg, FL is conducting a voluntary recall of No Sugar Added Vanilla and No Sugar Added...
Eating Certain Meats Increases Diabetes Risk
A recent Duke study found an increased risk of diabetes with higher intake of certain meats, including red meat and chicken.
