Most of that sweet fare is coming from home.
In recent years, America’s intake of sugary foods and drinks has dropped, but kids in the U.S. are still consuming too much, government researchers say.
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Sensors pick up the change when a fruit ripens or rots.
Have you ever taken a big gulp of milk only to find out then that the milk is sour.? A new technology will let you simply wave your phone over it–or any food–to get a verdict on whether it’s still edible.
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BPA is in found in food can linings.
While more and more research is linking BPA to a number of health problems including cancer, reproductive problems, behavioral problems in children, liver problems, and diabetes, heart disease has been less well known.
While one study at the University of Exeter showed a correlation between BPA and heart disease, it didn’t show a cause and effect relationship, and therefore, it couldn’t predict future heart health…
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Link found between diet soda and cardiovascular disease.
The consumption of diet soft drinks may be associated with Type 2 diabetes and development of the condition known as metabolic syndrome — high blood pressure, abdominal obesity and other risk factors according to some studies. Now a 10-year epidemiological study has found a link between diet soft drinks and cardiovascular disease.
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Tabasco tastes better in space.
That bottle of Tabasco may just be the secret sauce for interplanetary travel. That’s right, Tabasco.
Turns out that after spending some time in space, astronauts’ taste in food change…
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If you eat what you like, you decrease cravings.
Researchers have found that a low-calorie meal plan that includes dessert with breakfast may help dieters lose weight.
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The chefs at Alinea, very probably the best restaurant in Chicago, have cooked up a super fun dish that’ll brighten up any dinner table: an edible helium balloon. Yep, the entire balloon is edible, right down to the string which is “obviously dehydrated apple”.
The more calories older people consumed, the more likely they were to have mild cognitive impairment.
Overeating may increase your risk of memory loss. Older people who consumed more than 2,143 calories a day had more than double the risk of a type of memory loss called mild cognitive impairment compared to those who ate fewer than 1,500 calories a day, according to a study being released Sunday by the American Academy of Neurology on its website (aan.com).
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Not all instant noodles are the same.
The noodle is a type of food, made from any of a variety of dough, which is rolled flat and cut into long thin ribbons, strips, waves, helices, tubes, strings, shells, or other various shapes, sometimes folded. They are usually cooked in a mixture of boiling water and/or oil, but are often pan fried or deep fried. Depending upon the type, noodles may be dried or refrigerated before cooking.
The top ten list is after the jump..
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Green tea contains antioxidant chemicals that may help ward off the cell damage that can lead to disease.
Over time, elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of people.
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People with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who have other forms of this gene.
A preference for fatty foods has a genetic basis, according to researchers, who discovered that people with certain forms of the CD36 gene may like high-fat foods more than those who have other forms of this gene.
The results help explain why some people struggle when placed on a low-fat diet and may one day assist people in selecting diets that are easier for them to follow. The results also may help food developers create new low-fat foods that taste better…
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Fresh herbs taste better than their dried counterparts, and there is no denying that garden-fresh veggies are preferable to ones that have spent the past several days in a truck or on a supermarket shelf. People who are lucky enough to live in warmer climates can keep the fresh greens coming year-round, if they plant a garden. For those of us in colder regions, however, things get a bit more challenging come winter. We can rig up indoor herb gardens on windowsills or using full-spectrum fluorescent lights, but that can sometimes get a little complicated. If you can justify its price, however, there is an alternative – the Urban Cultivator. (Pics)
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