Category Archives: Food

Database vs. Chemical Food Testing

When having nutrition information tested be sure to find out if the laboratory that is running your tests is performing database analysis or chemical analysis.  Several laboratories provide a very vague description of how the testing will be performed and , therefore, charge more for database analysis.  This can be misleading because clients think they ...

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Salt in our diets

Did any of you stay up and catch this story last night on ABC Nightline  - "War on Salt"? I really think this issue will be a part of the new Healthcare Bill.  Watch this video and I ...

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McDonalds Nutritional Information

McDonald's Nutritional Information Have you seen McDonald's Nutritional Information regarding their menu items? McDonald's  breaks Nutrition down into several categories: Kid's Nutrition |Nutrition Info | Happy Meals ...

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Xtreme Eating 2010

Xtreme Eating 2010. Check out this article from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.  This list will be appearing in other publications over the next few days. The calories in our restaurant meals is alarming!! What do you think of these figures?

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National Restaurant Association Show 2010

Finally, this site will be updated with the Flash Mob Dance - Starts at 10.30am this morning. JUST ADDED!! 5.00PM Final Thoughts from the Show! I know today is the last day of ...

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Meat Processors Wary of Testing Plan

New Regulations are coming out from the USDA that will affect the Poultry, Cattle and Turkey Industries.  The article was mentioned this week ...

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Taurine and Panax Ginseng in Energy Drinks

Do you drink Monster Energy drinks?  If you do, you probably have seen the following information: Lo-Carb Monster Energy Drink Taurine 1000 mg  |  Panax Ginseng 200 mg Taurine Taurine - According to Mayo Clinic.com | "Taurine supports neurological development and helps regulate the level of water ...

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Cooking Oil from China | Possible Crisis

I have come across another potential food crisis.  According to the attached article, "People in China consume 2 to 3 million tons of illegal cooking oil every year" The cooking oil is made up of recycled kitchen or restaurant waste containing aflatoxin. Aflatoxins - ...

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What about that lemon in your water or tea?

Lemons | Have you ever had a lemon with your water or ice tea? | Maybe you need to think again! Check out this video from a recent Good Morning America Presentation.

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Do you know if what you are eating is really healthy?

How do some restaurant menu items stack up? I just cannot get these pictures out of my head.  I am finding the same responses to others I talk to as well.  The video is well done and really drives home the fact of the value in knowing what you are eating.  Check it out!

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