Tag Archives: obesity
Scientists Discover Why We Are Addicted to Sweets [Health News]
photo credit: Nutsboutnuttn (Allison) Lately, I’ve been suffering from a sweet tooth – I can’t get enough chocolate to satisfy my “craving,” and grapes just aren’t cutting it. I know enough now to just keep it out of the house … Continue reading
USDA Study Concludes Eating Fats Makes You Fat [Food Police]
photo credit: M J M According to a recent article on Food Navigator, a USDA study found the increased rate of obesity in US adults is matched by an increased rate of fat and oil consumption. This follows the generic … Continue reading
Is Your Child Eating Less Healthy Cereal Than You? [Food Police]
photo credit: thelifeledger Childhood obesity is becoming such an epidemic that many schools are taking steps to increase the nutrition and exercise awareness of both their students and their students’ parents. Take, for example, this article covering changes recently instituted … Continue reading
Study Shows Women Eating Trans Fats While Pregnant or Nursing May Cause Obesity in Child
photo credit: chiodachic Trans fats take one more step to earning the infamy associated with drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. A study recently conducted on Wistar rats shows pregnant or nursing mothers fed a diet enriched with hydrogenated vegetable fat causes … Continue reading