November 21, 2012

Study Calls for Simplified Food and Beverage Labeling

The Institute of Medicine called for a simplified label to go on the front of food and beverage packages that would show the number of calories per serving and contain zero to three stars or checkmarks to indicate how healthy a food or beverage was. (more…)

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Concern Grows Over Drugs and Chemicals in Drinking Water

New analytical techniques have now made it possible to accurately measure small amounts of chemicals in drinking water. These compounds, which include pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) along with endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), have long been known to have adverse effects on the environment. According to an article in Water Quality Products Magazine, now that these compounds can be measured in the water supply, concern is growing on the effect they may have on human health.
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Teen Boys Consume Large Amounts of Sugary Drinks

A recent national survey has found that the amount of sugar that teen boys consume from sodas, energy drinks, sweetened fruit juices and other sugary soft drinks on a daily basis exceeds the government recommendation for all daily sugar consumption by more than 200%.
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Fukushima Radiation in Drinking Water?

According to Food Processing Magazine, elevated levels of radiation have been found in drinking water from Los Angeles to Philadelphia, likely due to the fallout of the nuclear reactor crisis in Fukushima, Japan. Concern is growing among people who are worried about how to make sure that their drinking water and other beverages are healthy and safe. (more…)

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Are Diet Soft Drinks Really Healthy?

Is switching from sugary soft drinks to diet soft drinks a healthier beverage choice? Not necessarily.

Recent research has shown that both regular and diet soda have health risks. In fact, artificial sweeteners actually increase your sweet tooth, causing you to consume more calories in the long run. According to this article in theHuffington post, research on sugar substitutes connects diet soda consumption to metabolic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, and Type 2 Diabetes. (more…)

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