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Study: Eighty-five percent of Spanish children eat too much salt
Study: Eighty-five percent of Spanish children eat too much salt Salt is a hidden enemy in children's diets. So says the conclusion of a study by researchers from the Complutense University of Madrid, which suggests that over 80 % of Spanish schoolchildren consume excess salt; this is associated to greater risk of high blood pressure, osteoporosis and obesity. Junk food almost twice as distracting as healthy food, study finds
Junk food almost twice as distracting as healthy food, study finds Even when people are hard at work, pictures of cookies, pizza and ice cream can distract them -- and these junk food images are almost twice as distracting as health food pictures, concludes a new Johns Hopkins University study, which also found that after a few bites of candy, people found junk food no more interesting than kale. Study: Almost half of food allergies in adults appear in adulthood
Study: Almost half of food allergies in adults appear in adulthood When people think of food allergies, it's mostly in relation to children. New late-breaking research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting shows that almost half of all food-allergic adults surveyed reported one or more adult-onset food allergies. Study: Food should be marketed as a 'meal' rather than a 'snack' to avoid overeating
Study: Food should be marketed as a 'meal' rather than a 'snack' to avoid overeating The fight against obesity: To tax or not to tax?
The fight against obesity: To tax or not to tax? Obesity is a global public health epidemic with increasing prevalence that cost the UK £25 billion in 2015. Brain cells that control appetite identified for first time
Brain cells that control appetite identified for first time -Key brain cells which control our appetite discovered by scientists at University of Warwick -Tanycytes found - for the first time - to detect amino acids from food and tell the brain directly that we feel full -Foods high in two key amino acids - such as pork shoulder, beef sirloin steak, chicken, mackerel, plums, apricots, avocadoes, lentils and almonds - activate tanycytes and make us feel fuller quicker -Discovery could help to curb obesity crisis - possibility of treatments to suppress appetite and control weight by activating tanycytes in brain Dieting could be revolutionised, thanks to the ground-breaking discovery by the University of Warwick of the key brain cells which control our appetite. Study: Six in 10 food adverts during family TV shows push junk food
Study: Six in 10 food adverts during family TV shows push junk food A new report, based on research conducted at the University of Liverpool, shows that almost six in ten food and drink adverts shown during family programmes in the UK popular with children are for 'junk food' such as fast food, takeaways and confectionery. Mold contamination in sea salts could potentially spoil food
Mold contamination in sea salts could potentially spoil food Like fine wines, sea salts are artisanal products that inspire talk of terroir, texture and provenance. Dolphin diets indicate significant changes in the ocean may shorten food chains
Dolphin diets indicate significant changes in the ocean may shorten food chains Dolphin Diets Suggest Extreme Changes in the Ocean May Shorten Food Chains: Extreme marine conditions like El Niño are associated with shorter food chain length in the California Current ecosystem, a new analysis reports. Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a Bang - Exciting Initiatives Include Taco Tuesday Specials and Catering Fiestas
Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with a Bang - Exciting Initiatives Include Taco Tuesday Specials and Catering Fiestas Global beef production expected to be 61 million tons in 2017
Global beef production expected to be 61 million tons in 2017 World beef production is expected to reach more than 61 million tonnes this year. According to the U. Could Virtual Dining Be The Ultimate Indulgence? Calorie-Free Virtual Reality Eating
Virtual Dining might just be the next big thing, with its outstanding promise of gastronomic indulgence sans the calories. Quaker Oats Sued, 100% Natural Products Said To Contain Weed Killer
Independent testing detected traces of the herbicide glyphosate on its products marketed as "100% natural." Customer Sues Starbucks for $5 Million: Drinks Contain Too Much Ice And Too Little Coffee
Too much ice in iced coffee is bad, for Starbucks at least. Recently, the Seattle-based coffee chain is facing a $5 million lawsuit for allegedly putting too much ice in its iced beverage offerings.
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