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- Turkeys labeled “Natural” may actually have been treated with antibiotics and fed corn and soy meal grown with synthetic pesticides. The USDA defines “natural” as a turkey containing no artificial ingredients such as added flavors or colors, and that is only…
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How much more sugar do kids' cereals have than adults'? And how much more sodium? FatFighterTV has a look at this story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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I just read a seriously startling study that’s going to change the way I eat. I read in the British Medical Journal that researchers found that reducing your intake of this one food slashed cardiovascular-disease risk by 25 to 30 percent. That’s a big deal! Read More »
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As the mother of young children, I’m not immune to the lure of fast food. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing, because there are some healthy options out there—but also some pretty scary ones that clock hundreds and hundreds of calories and loads of unhealthy fat. The next time…
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We’ve talked about how there’s hidden sodium in foods you wouldn’t think to check. Now a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) finds mega amounts of salt in foods you might think of as salty… but probably not quite this bad. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (11) | Blog
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A report out of London yesterday showed that some British baby foods have as much sugar and saturated fat as junk food. The Children's Food Campaign conducted a nutritional survey of 107 baby and toddler foods carried in UK grocery stores, finding that half the products assessed are marketed as healthy despite their content. Read More »
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As if banning trans fats and
requiring calories on menus aren't enough. Now the Big Apple is
taking on salt. FatFighterTV has a look at this
story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week.
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From an astonishing amount of calories to several days' worth of fat in one meal to over the top levels of sodium, this is one place you don’t want to see any of your favorite foods. Every year, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) comes up with its list of the Top Ten Worst Foods and I always look forward to it. Once in awhile I find out I’ve enjoyed one of the “worsts” (and stop immediately!). But this year, I’m happy to report I have not indulged in anything on CSPI’s list for 2009. Read More »
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Herbs and spices that are all natural can add flavor to plain dishes and help you cut your salt cravings. Read More »
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