You’ve probably been to a restaurant or two that has started posting “nutritional facts” on their menus. Some restaurants have taken up this trend willingly. Others—in places like New York City, [...]
Category: Nutrition
Bringing home the bacon
I’ve already told you (at least twice) about the nutritional benefits of eggs. And how they may be one of Nature’s perfect foods. But what about the other half of America’s favorite breakfast? [...]
The best beverage for healthy bones (hint: it’s not milk)
By now, you’ve probably heard of the “French Paradox” which burst onto the scene of epidemiologic-statistical studies about 25 years ago. And left the government control freaks in this country [...]
The real science of anti-aging
With all the hype around supposed “anti-aging” remedies today, it seems as though some scientists won’t stop until we can all live forever. Right now, Sirtris (a division of multi-national drug [...]
When “organic” is doubly meaningless
On Wednesday, I told you that “organic” food has become little more than the latest consumer scam (“Big Food takes over the organic market”). With Big Food running the show, the term organic is [...]
The First Lady of eating disorders
One-third of parents are worried that the incessant focus on foods in our country may be driving their children towards developing an unhealthy preoccupation with body image. Potentially leading [...]
Big Food takes over the organic market
Large agricultural and food companies figured out early on that the term “organic” can be thrown around as a marketing slogan. Not to mention a means to charge a hefty premium to consumers [...]
“Eggsistential” angst
Speaking of healthy breakfasts (as we did in Dispatch “Breakfast of champions?”), let’s set the record straight—once and for all—about eggs. I’ve sometimes wondered whether the so-called [...]
One Small Step for Science
Finally! Some clear-minded scientists are recognizing the limitations of government data on nutrition and health. Limitations I’ve been telling you about here in the Daily Dispatch, in my [...]
A Mighty Fortification is Our Guide
Despite what we’ve all been led to believe, most people don’t need more iron in their diets. In fact, getting too much can be downright dangerous. I’ve given the inside story about how the NIH [...]