Articles by Mark Jason Alcala
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Ever Wondered What Nutrition Experts Eat for Breakfast?
Nine dietitians reveal their favorate breakfast meal, as compiled by Kate Bratskeir for Huffingtonpost. Is Going Vegan All the Way the Smarter Choice?
An all-vegan diet, which excludes all animal products such as milk, cheese, eggs and fish, is touted by its proponents as nutritionally-superior compared to other types of diets. However, there is a danger of certain nutritional deficiencies because plant sources do not contain all the nutrients required by the body in sufficient amounts. This led some to propose that an all-vegan diet might not be for everyone. 6 Ways to a Healthier Eating in a Fast Food Restaurant
A healthier meal is still possible in a fast food restaurant if one follows these six steps. Fast food restaurants are not really associated with healthy eating. Splenda Side Effects: New Study vs Splenda on Cancer Claims; Is Sweetener Safe or Not?
A recently published study has reignited the long running Splenda issue - is it or is it not safe? A recently published study has reignited the long-running Splenda issue - is it safe or not? An article in Uptown Magazine by Annika Harris cites a study that linked sucralose, the ingredient found in Splenda, with the development of leukemia and other blood cancers in the mice tested. Are Supermarket Prepared Meals Really Healthier?
The supermarket prepared meal market has grown into a $29 billion annual industry fueled mainly by customers' growing concern for healthy eating and the convenience offered by these ready to eat meals. Consumer Reports investigated some of these prepared meals to check if they are really as healthy as perceived. Our Ancestors' Eating Habits Are the Reasons We Look This Good
A study concludes that early human ancestors' introduction of meat into their diet and the introduction of tools in food preparation are responsible for the more attractive facial features of modern humans such as the smaller teeth and smaller jaws. Americans Fuel Their Day Mostly with Ultra-Processed Food
A study revealed that the average U.S. diet sources almost 60 percent of its daily calories from ultra-processed foods. In addition, 90 percent of the calories from ultra-processed foods comes from added sugars. This would mean that on average, Americans get almost 54 percent of their daily calories from added sugar, way above the 10 percent limit set by USDA Food Tastes Better After Posting Them On Instagram: Study
Study could explain why people post food pictures on instagram, it makes them seem to taste better. If you ever find yourself annoyed at times with all those ceaseless food picture postings in Instagram, you are not alone. Decoding the Latest USDA Nutritional Guidelines
The USDA released its latest nutritional guidelines early this year. Read on to find what changed and what remained healthy according to the federal government. Raw Milk Suspected in West Virginia Illness
After its recent legalization in West Virginia, raw milk is now suspected of causing ill to some Capitol staffers and law makers who drank it in celebration of the law's passing. Chipotle Closed Its Billerica, Mass. Outlet After An Employee Tested Positive for Norovirus
A Chipotle employee tested positive for norovirus prompting a temporary closure for its Billerica, Mass. outlet. How Safe is Your Water? Check Out this List of Bottled Water Brands Containing Flouride
Some bottled water brands contain flouride according to the International Bottled Water Association. Check out the list to be guided in your next purchase. TGI Fridays Reinvents Casual Dining, Opens Its First Rebranded Restaurant in Corpus Christi
TGI Fridays opened its first reimaged restaurant in Corpus Christi. The newly renovated resto offers an area for those who want to bring work with them, late night entertainment, hungover brunch and other cool changes designed for a more social centered casual dining experience. Boomers vs Millennials: Study Finds Boomers to Snack More Often
Surprisingly, a study shows that baby boomers snack more than millenials. A new study reveals that different age groups have a markedly different snacking frequency as well.
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