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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) a good substitute for sugar? Are they really the same? The scientific answer is, possibly, but no-one is really sure. Here are four concerns Dr. Sears has about the safety of HFCS and why he recommends avoiding it all together. 1. HFCS is a molecular misfit. Although the composition [...]
Recently, the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWFJ) published F as in Fat: Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2011, which presents the startling reality of the obesity epidemic across the United States. Rather than focusing on the numbers, our goal is to help individuals, families and communities understand what they [...]
Some new information from the American Academy of Pediatrics has been published on the use of sports and energy drinks by children, a summary is provided below. You can download the complete report at the bottom of this page. KIDS SHOULD NOT CONSUME ENERGY DRINKS, AND RARELY NEED SPORTS DRINKS, SAYS AAP Sports and energy [...]
The makers of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) are petitioning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to change the name of HFCS to a less controversial name like “Corn Sugar.” The FDA has another one to two months to approve or deny the change, but no matter what they call it, the facts about HFCS [...]
Going to the movies is a social experience enjoyed by both young and old. The big screen, surround sound, and busy atmosphere is a treasured American tradition. Unfortunately, for most, going to the movies also means facing the concession stand monster that entices your senses with the smell of hot buttered popcorn, empties your pocket [...]
We love what Anytime Fitness is doing this September for Childhood Obesity Month with their Coalition of Angry Kids campaign. They are taking the position that the responsibility lies with the parents! A viewpoint we share. Here is a written and video message from the Coalition of Angry Kids: Who are you calling obese? We [...]
