Health and Wellness

According to a new study published in the Journal of Physiology, the American diet is laden with staggering amounts of sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Between soft drinks, candies, desserts, and processed foods the average American’s consumption of high fructose corn syrup amounts to roughly 35 pounds in a year, with cane sugar totaling

Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, the leading provider of whole grain foods and the official purveyors of “The World’s Best Oatmeal,” is once again seeking the oats with the most. The company today rang the bell to kick off Spar for the Spurtle 2, its second annual oatmeal recipe contest.

The Obesity Society supports the efforts of Mayor Bloomberg to ban the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages larger than 16 ounces.  This is a measure that will help efforts to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, which research shows are a major contributor to increased calorie intake by both children and adults, thus potentially contributing to the nation's obesity epidemic.<

Health Canada is reminding Canadians of the importance of food safety when using microwave ovens.

Microwaves are often used as a quick way to cook, reheat or defrost foods. However, as with all other ways of heating food, it is important to remember that foodborne bacteria can only be killed by proper cooking.