People who consume more sweets and soda have a higher risk of periodontal disease, which is linked to chronic inflammation, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. [text_ad] Researchers analyzed data…
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Six out of ten Americans drink coffee every day. And many pick up their cup of joe (or their Caramel Mocha Cookie Chip Whip Latte) at a Starbucks. What’s in…
“Go ahead, take a bite and see where we got the name,” says the Wicked Whoopies Web site. “Our bestselling flavor, Classic Chocolate, will make you shout, ‘Whoopie!’” Yup. There’s…
A half-cup (“kiddie” or small) scoop of regular ice cream at Häagen-Dazs or Ben & Jerry’s, for example, has around 250 to 300 calories (mostly from saturated fat and sugar).…
Scientists offered 188 young women the same oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies. The labels listed either 130 or 260 calories per cookie, and they had a brand name that was either considered…
“A delicious European alternative to peanut butter,” says the Lotus Creamy Biscoff Spread jar. [WN] “This rich, deeply flavorful Belgium Speculoos spread is a delicious way to enhance toast, bagels,…
Q: How common is illness from Listeria? A: In the United States, an estimated 2,500 people become seriously ill with listeriosis each year. Of those, 500 die. Pregnant women are…
“Chocolate-covered balls of crispy rice cereal. What could possibly be more fun?” asks the Müller Corner with Choco Balls Web site. “Dipping and swirling them into smooth, creamy, lowfat vanilla…
Experts advise us to eat more fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, fish, and nuts. Instead, our stores are stocked with junk foods that claim to deliver those same foods. “It’s…
Researchers assigned 148 obese men and women—they averaged about 215 pounds—to either a “low-carb” diet (goal: less than 40 grams of carbs a day) or a “low-fat” diet (goal: less…