There’s no denying the U.S. is an overweight nation. And the problem doesn’t solely lie in our cookie jars at home. Every day of the week in our supersize nation, people pile into their giant, [...]
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Fruit juice—bad news no matter how you “fresh-squeeze” it
Not only does fruit juice cause obesity and diabetes, but according to new research it also causes high blood pressure (hypertension). It does stand to reason, considering most diabetics and [...]
Yet another reason to skip those trendy “gluten-free” products
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Yes, you should have no bananas: A better way to get potassium—and slash your stroke risk by 27 percent
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“Cutting back” won’t cut it
I have a master’s degree in public health, and it’s always been a huge interest and focus of mine. So I was thrilled when I came across an article recently with the headline, “The food industry [...]
The REAL cost of that $1 vending machine soda
If you’ve been reading my Reality Health Checks for a while now, you’re well aware of the hazards of drinking soda. Now University of California researchers have proven it once again. And their [...]
Got milk? Get rid of it.
A couple of weeks back, I gave you a friendly reminder to say no to soy…and, yes, that includes soy milk. But that doesn’t mean you should gulp regular old cow’s milk to your heart’s content. [...]
The blind leading the blind: New study proves how dismal diabetic nutrition counseling is
According to a new study, people who know they have diabetes tend to eat healthier than people who have yet to be diagnosed. The researchers evaluated 3725 adults with diagnosed or undiagnosed [...]
Is TV feeding your food addiction?
In today’s edition of “how could this actually still surprise anyone?”, new research suggests food ads may prompt overweight and obese people to overeat. Really? Food advertising causes people to [...]
America: land of the free and home of the cake
I just got back from an almost two-week trip through the U.S. It’s been awhile since I’ve done this, I admit, and all I can say is: wow. I thought at least some things would have changed—and more [...]