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A disturbing study by Consumer Reports revealed the presence of the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) in nearly all of the name-brand canned foods recently tested in their labs, including some that were labeled "BPA-free" and others labeled "organic."
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Even some SIGG water bottles contain BPA, so the fact that Chef Boyardee raviolis turned up some amount of the stuff isn’t that big of a shocker. But you know what is? Read More »
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If you've been on the fence about whether to use online budgeting software to track where you are spending all of your money, Consumer Reports' ShopSmart takes a helpful, quick look at the key websites and tools to help you decide which one is best.
I like the way the mag breaks down its "smart picks" depending on where you fall on the budgeting spectrum--whether you want a tool to help you take a quick look at finances, want more comprehensive budgeting help, want to get help from a community of others looking to budget, or want to keep it simple and use whatever software your bank and financial institutions offer. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (5) | Blog
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OK, all you nibblers – it’s time to test your snacking smarts. A few questions… When do most people snack? What are the most popular munchies? The ones hardest to resist?
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Want to have smokin' hot abs NOW? Lose one size in one week? Tone all your muscles with just one machine? You’ve heard claims like these on infomercials for fitness equipment. But are any of them worth buying? Consumer Reports (CR) tested 9 products between $40 to $2500 sold through infomercials online or on TV and measured the muscle activity and calories burned as panelists used them. Here’s what they found:
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I’m always checking labels for sodium and going easy on it - the stuff makes me hold water like a water balloon! So, I was happy last week to see more foods are ditching extra salt... only to learn a new report from Consumer Reports (CR) finds plenty of salt in foods you wouldn’t think to check. Read More »
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Somewhere in our minds,
mostly likely shelved next to the warnings about catching our death
if we go outside in cold... Read More »
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