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There’s nothing better than an enormous exposition of hundreds of natural and organic food companies clamoring to feed you tasty samples to find out what’s new, exciting, and succulent in the natural foods industry. For those who didn’t have the opportunity to attend Natural Products Expo West last week in Anaheim, California, don’t worry, I [...] While most of us would be thrilled to prevent cancer simply by sipping a glass of pomegranate juice, the FDA has some bad news for optimistic consumers–and deceptive manufacturers. The organization announced March 3 that it sent warning letters in late February to 17 manufacturers for “false or misleading” labeling on 22 food products, urging [...] New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg recently announced an initiative to ask food manufacturers and restaurants to reduce their sodium use in foods by up to 20 percent over the next five years. In support of the national initiative, the Mayor cites recent research showing that reducing dietary salt intake lowers blood pressure and decreases [...] The key to avoiding colds and the flu? Be a healthy person. According to Colorado-based naturopathic physician Lisa Amerine, keeping your body in optimal health will diminish your likelihood of getting sick. I recently attended Amerine’s talk, “When Pigs Flu,” where she offered safe and proven-effective homeopathic treatments to cure contagious disease. According to a new report, the world could see a vaccine for diabetes in the very near future, with at least seven possible treatment options currently in development. The report, “What’s Next in Vaccines? HIV, Malaria, Rabies, MRSA, and 30 Other Vaccine Targets in the 2010-2020 Pipeline,” was published February 1 by Kalomara Information, an [...]  By now I know that soda is not good for my health, and I often try to satiate my yearning for fizzy, sweet effervescence with sparkling water or natural juice. Still, I sometimes indulge. Here’s my new motivation to stay away from the sugary stuff: According to a recent study published in the journal Cancer [...] There’s great news for anyone who’s ever worried about the chemically smell of supposed “green” cleaners or questioned the possible toxicity of bright-orange “all-natural” laundry detergents. The Natural Products Association (NPA), a national non-profit committed to advancing the standards and safety of the natural products industry, announced today that it is launching the first natural [...] Could Bobby be biologically wired to sneak extra gingersnaps? Might Lucy’s love of gummy worms signal a penchant for liquor later in life? These may seem like outlandish notions, but kids with intense sweet tooths are more likely to have family histories of alcoholism and depression, according to a new study published in the journal [...] Two things happened this month that caused me to rethink my diet, supplement regimen, and disease-prevention strategy. First, I read Michael Pollan’s latest book, Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual (Penguin, December 2009), which wasn’t so much surprising as confirming of his stance taken in his other nutritional tomes, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto [...] Since Nintendo first debuted its video-game console designed for physical fitness in 2006, the Wii Fit has caused quite a stir as a possible tool for easy at-home exercise and weight loss. But a new study submitted by the University of Mississippi this past Christmas, when thousands of people were gifting or receiving Wiis, has [...] |
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