FDA: Restaurants on front lines in obesity fight WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new report suggests restaurants should dish food and fight fat at the same time, meaning menus with more fruits and vegetables, smaller portions and better nutritional information. Burgers, fries and pizza are the top 3 eating-out favorites in this country, which puts … [Read more...] about Restaurants and Obesity
Weight-Loss Lip Balm?
Boise Chemist Creates Weight-Loss Lip Balm By Jennifer Gelband, 5-30-06 A Boise-based chemist is making a big promise. Really big. Glenn Mouser is the vice-president of research and development at Omega Tech Labs, and he’s created a new lip balm that claims to help you lose weight. The lip treatment is called Promise. It is a blend of … [Read more...] about Weight-Loss Lip Balm?
Fat Labelling
Fat Labelling What do the labels we read mean by low fat? Here's a list of some of the most common label claims and what they really mean. Taken from http://about.com Fat Free - Less than 0.5g of fat per serving XX% Fat Free - Must also meet the low fat claim (below) Low Fat - 3g or less per serving; or 3g per 100g for a meal or … [Read more...] about Fat Labelling
Broccolini Saute
Brocollini Saute (With Yellow Squash) 1 pound brocollini 1 yellow squash, cut into strips Butter flavored pam 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp Mediterranean salad seasoning In partially covered microwave dish in microwave, cook brocollini in 1 tbs water 5 min. or until tender. In skillet, cook squash in Pam 4 min. Add brocollini, garlic, … [Read more...] about Broccolini Saute
Byetta
May 24, 2006 11:52 pm US/Eastern Diabetes Drug Working Weight Loss Wonders Problem Is Byetta Wasn't Designed For Non-Diabetics Image Dr. David Marks, M.D. Reporting (CBS) NEW YORK Some doctors are now helping their patients lose weight, with a diabetes drug. But it's not without some controversy. Mary Worzalla lost 18 pounds. “I'll … [Read more...] about Byetta
Dexatrim
So babyboy and I were watching TV and a Dexatrim commercial came on. Babyboy wants to know if he can take Dexatrim to lose weight. Strange. I was having nearly the exact same thought when he said it - only the thought pertained to me, not him. And it goes to show ya just what kind of mentality we have: oh take a pill and your problem will be … [Read more...] about Dexatrim
Benzene in Soft Drinks
Kraft sued over benzene in soft drinks By Chris Mercer 23/05/2006 Beverage Daily Article Kraft Foods will face lawsuits in three US states over allegations that one of its drinks contained cancer-causing benzene above the legal limit for tap water, BeverageDaily.com has learned, as pressure mounts on drinks makers. Lawyers have … [Read more...] about Benzene in Soft Drinks
Gut Bugs
'Gut bugs' studied as a cause of obesity By Bijal P. Trivedi, Globe Correspondent | May 22, 2006 Here's an alternative explanation for the obesity epidemic: Blame it on bacteria. A small group of scientists say their research in mice suggests that a large part of the difference between fat people and thin people may come down to the … [Read more...] about Gut Bugs