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Kellogg's Nailed Over "Immunity Supporting" Cereal

USA Today

How cool is this! Cocoa Krispies, every child's favorite dessert--err, breakfast cereal--may actually support kids' immunity.

Or so says Kellogg's. And apparently, its some sort of unexplainable food magic, because nutrition advocates don't have a clue what Kellogg's is talking about.

Skeptics think Kellogg's is just trying to cash in on all the Swine Flu hysteria.

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10 comments · November 5, 2009

90 Calorie Coke: Will it Shrink You?

Tom Cassidy

Here's a clever idea. If drinking too much soda is bad for you, don't drink less of it, drink LESS of it.

Confused? Me too. But the bigwigs at Coca-Cola figure reducing the size of Coke cans to a "90 calorie mini can" is a slam-dunk to fight obesity.

Just like fun-size candy bars are! Here's the gist of it, sucking down a 90 ounce can keeps your calories down, but still lets you get your fix.

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17 comments · October 26, 2009

Why You Should Be Eating Nuts

Nuts are tasty, loaded with good fat, protein, fiber, nutrients and phytochemicals that are heart healthy and potentially good for the waistline. Barring allergies, there aren't many reasons not to include nuts in your diet. Let's take a look at some interesting studies, tips and tidbits about nuts.

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28 comments · October 16, 2009

Michael Pollan's Rules to Eat By

The interior aisles of the supermarket scare Michael Pollen. That's where the "new" food resides. Processed versions of what humans used to eat--Splenda with fiber, Froot Loops (now a Smart Choice!), frozen meals that are more chemicals than calories.

Since we clearly can no longer count on manufacturers having our best interest or our health at heart, Pollan turned instead to the "tribe." In an article in the New York Times Pollan writes:

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23 comments · October 11, 2009

Eating Sugar in Childhood Might Make You a Raging Adult

Kids WB

I didn't eat a lot candy growing up. All my Halloween chocolate ended up in the freezer, and then in cookies many months later. It was traumatic.

But, that might have been a good thing. Some experts now believe too many sweets as a kid might make you a more aggressive adult.

I don't know. I'm pretty much sugar-free now, but if someone cuts me off in traffic, it's on!

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6 comments · October 4, 2009

Mediterranean-Style Diet Bad For Your Wallet

A decade-long study of 11,000 Spanish university grads has shown that a healthy Mediterranean-style diet is pricier than a less-healthy typical Western one.

Dr. Maira Bes-Rastrollo from the University of Navarra led the study, which was published in the September issue of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

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5 comments · October 3, 2009

Poll: Are Probiotic Products Necessary?

We have heard for a long time that the active cultures in yogurt are good for us, especially if we are having intestinal problems from disease or antibiotics.

However, in the last year or so probiotics (healthy bacterial cultures) are being added to all kinds of foods such as; butter spreads, "special" yogurts, juices, chocolate bars, supplements, ice cream, breads, and cereals to name a few.

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8 comments · September 27, 2009

Late Night Snacking Makes Mice Gain Weight

paraorkut.com

You've seen it on sitcoms, the middle-aged fat guy in a bathrobe, cutting a big sandwich in the dark, by the light of an open refrigerator.

Now, a pastrami sub at midnight might hit the spot, but eating that late could lead to weight-gain, especially if you're a mouse!

Researchers found feeding mice when they're supposed to be sleeping made them fatter.

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7 comments · September 24, 2009

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