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FDA Bans Artery-Clogging Trans Fats
Trans-fats, which are known to clog arteries, were at some point American’s diet staple. They were mainly found in microwave popcorn, fried foods and baked goods. Considering the health risks associated with such fats, the Food and Drug Administration has decided to get rid of them completely. The FDA made an announcement for the food…
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Walgreens, Trader Joe’s in Chicken Salad Recall
Trader Joe’s, Walgreen’s, A&P’s Fresh Foods and Whole Foods Market are part of a recent recall of E. Coli contaminated chicken products made by a California Glass Onion Catering company bearing various brand names such as Trader Joe’s, DeLish, Atherstone, Super Fresh Foods and Lunch Spot. The chicken used in salads, sandwiches and wraps was produced…
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Experts Warn that Formula Milk Exposes Babies to High Aluminum Levels
Scientists have defied governmental experts by giving a warning that formula milk exposes babes to high aluminum levels, which could are detrimental to their health. The aluminum content of thirty formula milk brands were investigated by Professor Christopher Exley and results indicated that the levels were too high. A similar investigative study was conducted in…
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Ready to Eat Products Recalled because of E. coli Contamination
Approximately 180,000 pounds of ready-to-eat products that contain chicken will be recalled by a gourmet food company in Richmond, California. This is following a high E. coli contamination risk announced by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). The USDA further added that the potentially contaminated food products had been shipped by Glass Onion Catering…
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The Industrial Food System is the Problem and Not GMOs
The initiative by Washington state to label GMOs seems to have failed, although final outcome is still uncertain with majority of the votes still uncounted. Critics have often branded the GMO foods as “frankenfoods,” which has evoked sinister scientists’ images cobbling vegetable monsters in labs. To make matters worse, Monsanto, which was recent dubbed the…
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Why Eating Soup May be an Effective Way to Lose Weight
Eating a bowl of soup daily could serve as an effective way of checking your weight. According to a discovery made by health experts, addition of low-calorie vegetable soup to the beginning of meals can help in losing weight. This is mainly because by eating soup, one tends to feel full sooner and hence, less…
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Country of Origin Labeling for Meat Product
There has constantly been talk back and forth regarding food labeling laws in the United States. In 2002, the COOL bill was approved by congress. Country-of-origin-labeling is intended to give full disclosure to consumers about the meat products they buy, including how the animal was slaughtered, where it was raised and where it was born.…
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An Opinion Study Indicates that Whole-Fat Dairy Products May Minimize the Risk of Diabetes Mellitus
Science continues to show that fat may not be as bad as it has been perceived in the past. Researchers recently found that whole-fat dairy products are associated with a type of fatty acid that could benefit people with a high risk of getting diabetes mellitus. One study revealed that people with elevated blood content…
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