Breastfed babies may face more than DOUBLE the risk of developing food allergies ‘because of their delayed introduction to potential triggers’ Japanese scientists analysed how more than 46,000 infants were fed Exclusively breastfed babies were more than twice as at risk, the study found Infants may develop allergies if they…
Nutrition traffic light food comes
The Nutri-Score is a large majority of the Germans. This shows a recent consumer research commissioned by the Federal Ministry for food and agriculture. Minister Julia Klöckner wants to ensure that food from the supermarket will in the future be marked with this traffic light System. The participants in the…
Smoking abstinence has little impact on the motivation for food
It’s sometimes thought that smokers who can’t light up are likely to reach for food in lieu of cigarettes. But new research from the University at Buffalo suggests that smoking abstinence doesn’t greatly affect the motivation for food. The study, published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, used cues…
Mom allegedly fed fast food to obese teen dying in hospital: report
Fox News Flash top headlines for Sept. 13 Fox News Flash top headlines for Sept. 13 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com A United Kingdom mother who purportedly called her obese child a “doughnut,” and prevented the teen from participating in physical activities, allegedly continued to provide fast food…
Pet Food Recalls: What You Need to Know
apcc_food-recall_082119_main.png In recent years, you may have noticed several pet food recalls make national headlines. This year, we alerted pet parents on two separate occasions to food recalls that affected several types of dry dog foods for containing excessive levels of Vitamin D and for Salmonella exposure. Feeding our pets healthy, safe…
Target Is Launching a New Good-For-You Food Brand
Just in time for back-to-school season, Target has announced that they’re launching a new in-house food brand called Good & Gather. We love the simple, cute, colorful packaging, but what really sets this brand apart from some of Target’s other in-house brands is that all of the products are made…
This Reveal of America's Favorite Fast Food Restaurants Might Actually Surprise You
America seems to have a love-hate relationship with fast-food restaurants. They’re not exactly in keeping with the current ~wellness~ trend, but judging by sales numbers people just can’t seem to get enough — and some of the lowest-ranked fast food restaurants are also the ones who make the most money….
How to live longer: The best diet to boost longevity – what foods to eat
Everyone wants to live longer and eating a healthy diet is one of the surest ways to cut back on risks of heart disease, stroke and cancer. A diet rich in plant based food has been proven to boost longevity. Cutting out red meat and filling up on foods such…
Mediterranean diet during pregnancy reduces gestational diabetes and weight gain
A simple Mediterranean-style diet in pregnancy does not reduce the overall risk of adverse maternal and offspring complications, but has the potential to reduce weight gain in pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes, according to a clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and the University of…
FDA extols virtues of fish for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers
Fish can be an essential part of a balanced diet, and nowhere are they more important than during pregnancy and breastfeeding, according to updated guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Fish and shellfish are an important part of a well-rounded diet. However, we know many consumers worry about…
Why do we crave comfort food in winter?
It’s winter and many of us find ourselves drawn to bowls of cheesy pasta, oozing puddings, warming soups, and hot chocolate with marshmallows. These and other comfort foods can make us feel good. But why? And why do we crave them in winter and not in summer? Research tells us…