Archive for June, 2006
Tuesday, June 13th, 2006
Seems like consumer groups are on a rampage against restuarants that are using hydrogenated oils to prepare their menu items.
This type of oil is especially bad for people because it contains trans-fats, which cause hardening of the arteries and can lead to heart attacks or other serious health ...
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Monday, June 12th, 2006
I was reading an interesting study that was done to gauge obesity rates with the availability of fast food.
Some of the points, like children eating fast food are going to have higher fat levels and as higher BMI's (Body Mass Indexes) and were less likely to eat vegetables ...
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Saturday, June 10th, 2006
It's no surprise that more laws are being passed that prohibit smoking in places like bars, restaurants and other public areas.
In response to a growing trend, RJ Reynold's and Philip Morris are introducing new "smoke free"
products to capture the market of jonesing consumers. This product is presented ...
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Thursday, June 8th, 2006
In a move to reduce trans-fats from french fries and deep fried chicken products, Wendy's Corp. is switching to a new corn and soy based oil.
This oil will be used in all North American locations (US and Canada) beginning in August 2006. It's already being tested in ...
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Tuesday, June 6th, 2006
Should scientists push embryonic stem cell research further?
I was reading an article about how scientists at Harvard have been cloning humans to create stem cells. These stem cells replace defective tissue with new tissue that grows in it's place, healing the person afflicted and using stem cells as treatment. ...
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Monday, June 5th, 2006
A recent report by the FDA recommends that consumers have access to more information about the food that they eat away from home. They believe that people will make wiser food decisions if they have nutritional values associated with the food they eat.
Not suprisingly, burgers, fries and pizza are ...
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Friday, June 2nd, 2006
Have you ever ate something because you were "bored"?
If so, you aren't alone. Many people admit to eating because they were bored. I've made a list of suggestions for you to do the next time you feel like grabbing something to eat because of being in this state of mind. ...
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Thursday, June 1st, 2006
This is an obstacle many people face when they're trying to lose weight. You're at a nice restuarant looking at a menu filled with deep fried appetizers, oversized entrees and decadent desserts.. What to do?
Here are a few strategies you can use the next time you're out on the town.
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