Health
Pass the potatoes, or take a pass? Here's expert advice
If you say "potato," and then say "healthy," some people might call your thinking half-baked.
Nov 22, 2023
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Health
Cut the carcinogen in your french fries
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing guidance to the food industry on how to reduce levels of acrylamide - a chemical that forms in foods cooked at high heat, such as french fries and potato chips.
Mar 16, 2016
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Health
Salt levels in fast food vary significantly between countries
Salt levels vary significantly in the fast foods sold by six major companies in various developed countries, which suggests that technical issues, often cited as barriers to salt reduction initiatives, are not the issue, ...
Apr 16, 2012
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Health
Millions of Europeans still at risk from high trans fatty acid content in popular foods
The heart health of millions of Europeans is still at risk because of the persistently high trans fatty acid content of certain fast and convenience foods, indicates research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Sep 17, 2012
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Pediatrics
Clinic-based community program helps with childhood obesity
Could a clinic-based intervention that assists in dealing with childhood obesity be scaled down into an easily-taught, community-based program? Yes, according to a new feasibility study conducted by researchers at Temple ...
Sep 17, 2012
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Health
Restaurants pledged to make kids' meals healthier – but the data show not much has changed
Chain restaurants are not known for serving up healthy kids' meals. Most entrees on a kids' menu are either fried, breaded or doused in cheese. Fresh fruits and vegetables are rare side dish options, and French fries abound.
Mar 27, 2017
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Health
Coronavirus diets: What's behind the urge to eat like little kids?
Have you noticed grabbing an extra bag of chips at the supermarket? Or eating more frozen dinners than you used to? Or even eating snacks that you haven't eaten since you were a little kid?
May 13, 2020
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Cardiology
Southern diet could raise your risk of stroke
Eating Southern-style foods may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013.
Feb 7, 2013
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Other
Study: Condemned US inmates go for comfort foods (Update)
(AP)—On death row, last meals tend to be high in calories and heavy on meat.
Aug 29, 2012
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Overweight & Obesity
Mexico restricts soft drink ads to fight obesity
Mexico said Tuesday it will restrict TV ads for soft drinks, snacks and other high-calorie foods in a bid to tackle rampant obesity.
Jul 16, 2014
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