Written on May, 01, 2005
by DrB
Media Credit: Rachel Harris One day, I was in line in Whispers ordering a banana nut muffin, talking to a friend about how much I loved the muffins there. It was then that he said, “Do you know how bad those are for…
Written on May, 01, 2005
by DrB
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) finally revealed its new food pyramid yesterday and it’s certainly eye-catching: It looks like a multi-colored rainbow. Although the symbol still looks like a pyramid, it’s divided into six colored vertical stripes, representing the different food categories.…
Written on May, 01, 2005
by DrB
Associated Press RESOURCESRESEARCH FINDINGSThe four-year study suggests:• Eating disorders: Those girls are more prone to obesity than those who eat high-fat foods or sometimes binge.• Surroundings: That environmental factors may serve as predictors for obesity.• Race and ethnicity: Black adolescent girls are more…
Written on May, 01, 2005
by DrB
Paediatric wards in hospitals are rife with cheap processed food – despite high profile campaigns against their use in schools, it was claimed yesterday. Turkey Twizzlers, made notorious by campaigning chef Jamie Oliver, are high on the menu of children’s wards, according to…
Written on May, 01, 2005
by DrB
Last week, I posted a study extolling the many health benefits of eating organic foods, which should really come as no surprise to anyone who visits my Web site regularly. If you ever wondered why I warn you so often to stay away…
Written on Mar, 25, 2005
by DrB
By Maureen Clarke March 10, 2005 We have five words for vegetarian travelers in the Basque region of Spain: “Ba al duzue barazkijaleentzako platerik?” That would be Euskara for “Do you have any vegetarian dishes?” It’s one of many critical phrases — translated…