Over half of America’s calories come from ‘ultra-processed’ foods

New research, published this week in The BMJ, finds that ‘ultra-processed’ foods contribute to 90% of the total added sugar in American diets.

American kids are eating a lot of pizza – what are the health implications?

About 20% of American youths are eating pizza on any given day, a meal which accounts for up to 26% of their total calorie intake and 24% of their daily fat intake.

Possible association between soy formula and seizures in children with autism

A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher has detected a higher rate of seizures among children with autism who were fed infant formula containing soy protein rather than milk protein.The study found excess seizures among girls and in the total sample of 1,949 children.

Adopting Plant-Based Meals Several Times Per Week Can Improve Food Security, Lower Food Costs

Researchers from The Miriam Hospital and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank report individuals who participated in a six-week cooking program and followed simple, plant-based recipes decreased their total food spending, purchased healthier food items and improved their food security…

Financial benefits of plant-based, Mediterranean diet

People who followed a six-week cooking program and followed simple, plant-based recipes decreased their total food spending, purchased healthier food items and improved their food security.

Antioxidants in your diet may not reduce risk of stroke or dementia, study suggests

Contrary to other research, a new study found that the total level of antioxidants in people’s diets is not related to their risk of developing stroke or dementia. Antioxidants such as lycopene, beta-carotene and vitamins C and E are found in many foods.

Bad Eating Habits Linked To Anemia Risk In Older Women

A noticeable proportion of postmenopausal women with anemia are not eating properly, researchers from Tucson, Arizona, reveal in a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Think Before You Drink

Americans may like their drinks “sickeningly sweet” but a new labeling initiative may discourage us from pouring on the unnecessary calories, said Jessica Bartfield, MD, medical weight-loss specialist at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. As of February, the front labels of packaged beverages now include the total number of calories in containers of 20 ounces or less…