The Mediterranean diet is not only healthier, it also pollutes less

The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well-known. As well as being healthier, a recent article concludes that the menu traditionally eaten in Spain leaves less of a carbon footprint…

Two Easy Ways to Decode Menus

If you’ve ever ordered the wrong food at a restaurant, don’t blame yourself; blame the menu.

A Full Breakfast That Includes A Sweet Dessert Contributes To Weight Loss Success, Say TAU Researchers

When it comes to diets, cookies and cake are off the menu. Now, in a surprising discovery, researchers from Tel Aviv University have found that dessert, as part of a balanced 600-calorie breakfast that also includes proteins and carbohydrates, can help dieters to lose more weight – and keep it off in the long run…

McDonald’s New Menu Includes Calorie Information, UK

The Department of Health announced today that starting this Wednesday, McDonald’s will be introducing calorie information to all of its menus in all of its 1,200 UK restaurants, to allow consumers to see calorie information of every article on their menu at a glance…

Happy Meals? The Nutritional Value Of What Kids Actually Eat At A Fast Food Restaurant

High-calorie, high-sodium choices were on the menu when parents purchased lunch for their children at a San Diego fast-food restaurant. Why

Keep Cancer Off The BBQ Grill

Some people may be reconsidering plans to grill hot dogs and steak based on a new report supporting the link between red and processed meats, and increased colorectal cancer risk. But, experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center say that small changes to what – and how – you grill can keep cancer off the menu…