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Over 90% of U.S. adults consume twice the recommended limit for sodium intake

Less than 10 percent of U.S. adults limit their daily sodium intake to recommended levels, according to a new report, "Sodium Intake in Adults – United States, 2005-2006," published today in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The report also finds that most sodium in the American diet comes from processed grains such as pizza and cookies, and meats, including poultry and luncheon meats.

28 Jun 2010

Top physicians offer health advice to help people survive during summer

This summer a variety of top physicians at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are offering health advice to help survive the travails that come with one of the most active seasons of the year.

3 Jun 2010

Sweet Tomatoes kicks off annual cookie campaign for Easter Seals

Today, Sweet Tomatoes kicks off its annual cookie campaign for Easter Seals. This month, participating Sweet Tomatoes restaurants will offer a free bag of cookies and a coupon for a return visit as a thank you gift to guests who make a $2 donation to Easter Seals.

1 Jun 2010

Drink This, Not That! features “20 Worst Drinks In America”

New York Times bestselling authors David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding are out with the definitive list of the "20 Worst Drinks in America" as featured in the new book Drink This, Not That!—in stores now. The list highlights the country's most calorie-and sugar-laden drinks, everything from flavored waters and juice imposters to beers and margaritas.

28 May 2010

GFCF diet shows no significant benefits on the behavior of children with ASD: Study

A popular belief that specific dietary changes can improve the symptoms of children with autism was not supported by a tightly controlled University of Rochester study, which found that eliminating gluten and casein from the diets of children with autism had no impact on their behavior, sleep or bowel patterns.

20 May 2010

Work stress, economic pressures contribute to weight gain among U.S. labor force: Survey

The combination of work stress and economic pressures appears to be playing a role in the U.S. labor force's weight gain. Overall, 44 percent of workers say they have gained weight in their current jobs, up slightly from 43 percent in 2009, according to a new CareerBuilder survey. Nearly one-third (32 percent) of workers say that stress contributed to their weight gain at work.

19 May 2010

Psychological scientists review latest research on food cravings

Swimsuit season is almost upon us. For most of us, the countdown has begun to lazy days lounging by the pool and relaxing on the beach. However, for some of us, the focus is not so much on sunglasses and beach balls, but how to quickly shed those final five or ten pounds in order to look good poolside. It is no secret that dieting can be challenging and food cravings can make it even more difficult.

19 May 2010

Parents ignore emotional suffering overweight kids experience as teens

Millions of kids who are obese will likely suffer from verbal abuse, societal ostracization, stigmas, health problems and eventually die at a young age. The double calamity will occur if parents continue to avoid the problem and ignore the cries for help from our children, declares Dr. Sasson Moulavi, M.D., founder of the Smart for Life(R) Cookie Diet and its children's lifestyle program THIN ADVENTURE(TM).

19 May 2010

United Natural Foods to distribute Glow Gluten Free Cookies

Regi and Jill Brack, the husband/wife team behind Glow Gluten Free Cookies have announced that their four flavors of gluten free, wheat free and casein free cookies will now be distributed by United Natural Foods, Inc. the leading independent national distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods in the United States.

18 May 2010

Emotions can sabotage weight loss goals

How many times have you, after a particularly hard day, reached for some chocolate or ice cream? It's common for many people, but for those trying to lose weight, it can be detrimental to their long term success, and most weight-loss programs never even address it.

6 May 2010

Differing views on organic food and its health benefit

There is a rising debate on the benefits, utility, authenticity and cost issues of organic foods over conventional produce. There are industry spokespeople who claim that organic foods can do wonders for health. They claim that the pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers used in conventional production can do more harm than we know.

3 May 2010

IDEFICS study aims to promote healthy dietary and exercise habits among children

Adolescents, especially those who are not very physically active, eat too much sweet and fatty foods and not enough fruits and vegetables. This is the conclusion of a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, on dietary choices, exercise habits and prevalence of obesity among young people.

3 May 2010

Study shows organic snackers underestimate calorie counts

Could organic labels lead you to overeat? These labels certainly appear to make people think their organic snack has a lot fewer calories than it really does.

30 Apr 2010

Oncology unit of Jewish General Hospital focuses on Smart for Life cookies

Smart for Life cookies will be the focus of a study in the oncology unit of the Jewish General Hospital, acknowledged as a world leader in many fields of investigation and a key teaching site for McGill University.

29 Apr 2010

Pennsylvania school districts set goals to reduce childhood obesity

Pennsylvania school districts set goals and improved snacks and a la carte offerings to meet federal legislation for reducing childhood obesity, but opportunities for physical activity did not improve in most schools, according to Pennsylvania nutritional scientists.

26 Apr 2010

Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET products available in New York City from Dr. Shapiro

Dr. Siegal's Direct Nutritionals, LLC, the global distributor of Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® brand products, today announced that it has begun supplying its products to the New York City medical practice of obesity expert and bestselling author Dr. Howard Shapiro. Dr. Shapiro is the only physician in New York City to whom Dr. Siegal's COOKIE DIET® products are supplied.

29 Mar 2010

Consumers choose indulgent food items while shopping for others

Feel like Mom is pushing dessert? According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers choose foods that are less healthy when they are purchasing for others.

24 Mar 2010

LUNA Protein bar for women made with entirely natural and organic ingredients launched

LUNA®, the maker of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, introduces LUNA® Protein, the first high protein bar for women made with entirely natural and organic ingredients. It is an indulgent treat that satiates hunger and helps women more easily fit protein into their diet.

8 Mar 2010

Mayo Clinic Diet produces better results when dieters add personal coaching to their efforts to get healthier

The highly effective Mayo Clinic Diet, published in 2009, produces even better results when dieters add personal or group coaching to their efforts to get healthier. Mary Coussons-Read, PhD, Founding Principal and Coach for Powerful Mind Coaching, says her clients report that coaching helps them stay on track, stay motivated, and stick to their plans to reach a healthier weight.

3 Mar 2010

PINC trial to test anti-malarial drug in women with DCIS

Can a drug that has been used to treat malaria for years possibly be used to treat breast cancer before it becomes invasive? That's what researchers at George Mason University's Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM) and Inova Breast Care Institute (IBCI) are trying to prove.

3 Mar 2010