Monthly Archives: September 2012
Back in late August, FoodFacts.com took a look at the new federal regulations regarding school lunches. We were generally pleased about the new rules, and felt that, even if there are some rough spots along the road, these new regulations … Continue reading
With all of the recent controversy surrounding sugar-sweetened beverages, FoodFacts.com has been busy looking at some of the other information available to us regarding sugar intake in our diets. We found some recent information that revisits an extremely important topic … Continue reading
FoodFacts.com has learned that this has been a busy week for the sugar-sweetened beverage and obesity debate. Coming right off the heels of the New York City ban on the sale of large-sized sugary beverages at certain establishments, there were … Continue reading
FoodFacts.com has been following some recent news regarding the consumption of fish and fish oil supplements. Long touted as helpful in combating heart disease, information that was released a few short weeks ago seemed to dispel the benefits of omega-3 … Continue reading
While the food industry remains insistent that genetically modified foods pose no risk to the health of the population, FoodFacts.com has consistently found current information from credible sources that are finding more and more links to GMOs and health problems. … Continue reading
Last year, FoodFacts.com followed the disturbing controversy over arsenic found in apple juice products here in the U.S. Dr. Oz first reported on this and the concept and evidence was debunked. Just a few months later, however, the evidence was … Continue reading
The FoodFacts.com community has always expressed its opposition to the use of BPA in plastics and can liners. There has been a backlash against the use of the chemical by the population which has resulted in its ban for certain … Continue reading
FoodFacts.com is always looking for relevant information regarding how diet and lifestyle affects our health. Today, we found information that may prove to be important for all females, regardless of age. Research released by a team at UC Davis has … Continue reading
FoodFacts.com has been keeping our community updated on Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposed ban on the sale of sodas and other sugary drinks over 16 ounces that was publicized a few months back. And today, New York City’s Board of Health … Continue reading
The FoodFacts.com community has long been sharing the important benefits of coconut oil in our diets. Coconut oil is thought to be one of the “good” fats, with properties that actually work for your health, instead of against it. But … Continue reading
