An environmental group said Wednesday that the caramel coloring used in Pepsi still contains a worrisome level of a carcinogen, even after the drink maker said it would change its formula.In March of 2012, PepsiCo Inc. and Coca-Cola Co. both said they would adjust their formulas nationally after California passed a law mandating drinks containing a certain level of carcinogens come with a cancer warning label. The changes were made for drinks sold in California when the law passed.The chemical … [Read more...]
So Is Breakfast The Most Important Meal Of The Day Or Not?
Reader Question: Growing up, my dad always said "breakfast is the most important meal of the day". Is that really true or not? - From Rebecca in Albany, NYRebecca, my dad told me the same thing, and it turns out he was right, according to new research. The science says it's not just an old saying, and that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day, for children and adults.Eating Breakfast Boosts Children's IQ ScoreImproved overall dietary quality, and better concentration, … [Read more...]
Common Food Ingredients Banned in Other Countries But Not in U.S.
Why are artificial food dyes such as Red 40, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 banned in other countries such as Denmark, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Norway and Finland but not in the U.S.?Watch the short video below to discover some common ingredients that are banned in places like Europe and Canada but not America. Are other nations doing a better job of protecting their people from harmful ingredients in foods and cosmetic products? Read your food labels! … [Read more...]
Japan & South Korea Ban Imports of U.S. Wheat
Japan and South Korea suspended some imports of American wheat, and the European Union urged its 27 nations to increase testing, after the United States government disclosed this week that a strain of genetically engineered wheat that was never approved for sale was found growing in an Oregon field.Although none of the wheat, developed by Monsanto Company, was found in any grain shipments — and the Department of Agriculture said there would be no health risk if any was shipped — governments in … [Read more...]
Study Finds Eating Cheese Can Prevent Tooth Decay
Looking to preserve that beautiful smile? Say cheese! Eating cheese may help prevent tooth decay, a new study has found.Consuming dairy products is vital to maintaining good overall health, and it's especially important to bone health. But there has been little research about how dairy products affect oral health in particular. However, according to a new study published in the May/June 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry … [Read more...]