Diets Index: news - Diet and Nutrition

Diet and Nutrition - Not so Sweet Anymore: Aspartame Under Fire

neomedia.ro — 2006-02-13T17:07:22

When Dr. Morando Soffritti, a cancer researcher in Bologna, saw the results of his team's seven-year study on aspartame, he knew he was about to be injected into a bitter controversy over the sweetener, one of the most contentiously debated substances ever added to foods and beverages.

Diet and Nutrition - McDonald's Launches Olympian Health Bid

neomedia.ro — 2006-02-13T16:19:14

In a public relations move with supersize irony, McDonald's rolled out its much-hyped "packaging with nutritional information" at - of all places - the Winter Olympics in Turin.

Diet and Nutrition - Kellogg Looks To Settle Kids Ad Suit, Nickelodeon Demurs

neomedia.ro — 2006-02-13T15:58:48

CEREAL GIANT KELLOGG IS INTERESTED in negotiating a settlement to a pending lawsuit charging it with harmful marketing to kids, according to a group pursuing the case.

Diet and Nutrition - McDonald's Says Fries Have More Trans Fats

neomedia.ro — 2006-02-13T15:45:40

CHICAGO -- McDonald's french fries just got fatter _ by nutritional measurement. The world's largest restaurant chain said Wednesday its fries contain a third more trans fats than it previously knew, citing results of a new testing method it began using in December.

Flavor Point Diet - You'll Lose When Brain Gets Bored, 'Flavor Point' Diet Claims

neomedia.ro — 2006-02-13T15:06:32

Forget counting carbs and calories. Obesity researcher Dr. David Katz says the way to lose weight is to limit flavors.

Poor Diet Brings on Puberty in Girls

neomedia.ro — 2006-02-13T14:42:32

GIRLS are reaching puberty up to two years earlier than their grandmothers, research has revealed.

Bad Diet Cause of Learning Difficulties for 200,000 Pupils

neomedia.ro — 2006-02-13T14:39:17

UP TO 200,000 Scottish school pupils could have learning difficulties because of the country's love of junk food, researchers have claimed.

Diet Program - New Web-Based Diet Planner Makes Online Professional Help a Reality for Health and Weight-Loss Needs

neomedia.ro — 2006-02-13T13:59:45

PLACERVILLE, Calif., Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time to help shed extra holiday pounds or to keep that New Year's weight-loss resolution, Personal Dietitian, a leading online diet company, has launched its Plan-a-Meal(TM) program to guide individuals in choosing healthy foods for their restaurant, packaged-food and cook-at-home dining. The new program, available at www.a-personaldietitian.com, combines the convenience of purchased-food programs like Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers, the flexibility of online and menu plans and the easy access of diets like South Beach.

Pregnancy Diet - Nursing Mom's Diet May Be Key to Cutting Colic

neomedia.ro — 2005-11-09T16:21:24

Breastfeeding mothers who are concerned about colic may want to watch what they eat.

Diet - Versatile almonds get high marks for health -- and taste

neomedia.ro — 2005-11-04T17:30:22

Have you eaten your ounce of almonds today? If the Almond Board of California has its way, we'll all be munching them daily -- and feeling good about it.