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Teenager Goes Blind After Reportedly Eating Only French Fries, Pringles & White Bread For Years

A 17-year-old from Bristol, England, reportedly went blind after his fussy eating habits left him severely malnourished, reported The BBC. The teenager, who was not named, had been subsisting entirely on French fries, Pringles, and white bread, with an occasional slice of ham or a sausage since elementary school. His picky eating habits led him […]

By Isabel Leah Cohen | 4y ago

New FDA Law Kicked In Monday Requiring Restaurant Chains To Post Calorie Information For Their Menus

In 2010, the Obama administration passed a new FDA law as part of the Affordable Care Act. The new law requires food chains with more than 20 locations to post calorie count information for their menu items. Although there have been many delays in implementing the law, it finally went into effect on Monday. Some […]

By Mizuki Hisaka | 5y ago

‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Irate Miller Fan Wishes Death Upon Steve Burton, Co-Stars After Jason Revelation

General Hospital (GH) spoilers state that after Andre’s (Anthony Montgomery) shocking Jason revelation, Sam (Kelly Monaco) struggles to avoid a conflict between Jason (Steve Burton) and Drew (Billy Miller) by making her intentions known that she is standing by Drew. She also seeks Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) help to convince Jason not to intervene in […]

By JohnThomas Didymus | 5y ago

Investor Plans To Shake Things Up At Nestle

Third Point, a U.S. based hedge fund, has recently purchased a 1.3 percent stake in food conglomerate, Nestlé. Known for convenience foods such as Stouffer’s and Toll House, the manufacturer has been struggling to produce market growth. This comes as consumers have shifted their focus to locally sourced, healthier food choices. Nestlé CEO, Mark Schneider, […]

By Cherylyn Petersen | 6y ago

Three Delicious Cinco De Mayo Avocado Recipes

Want to add avocado to your Cinco de Mayo celebration? Try these easy recipes. Avocado Toast Try this spin on Rachel Ray’s Avocado Toast Recipe. Ingredients: 2 slices of Bread 1 Avocado Butter Hot Sauce Directions: Butter your bread and heat it up in a skillet, to toast it. You can use any flavor of […]

By Monika Zoltany | 6y ago

National Canned Foods Month Is Here: Free Home Canning Resources You Can Use

February is National Canned Foods Month, and while it’s a good time to stock up on canned goods for the pantry, it’s also a time to embrace home canning. Whether new to home canning or a pro, you’ll find plenty of great resources in the videos, lessons, and free guides provided below. Home canning is […]

By Charisse Van Horn | 6y ago

Find Out Mariah Carey’s Two-Ingredient Diet, ‘Mariah’s World’ Pulls In 4 Million Viewers

There is no question that Mariah Carey is looking more fabulous than ever lately, and although it was understood that the diva was dropping weight to look her best on her wedding day for former fiance James Packer, the wedding is now off. Carey reportedly is continuing to follow her strict workout and diet regimen, […]

By Jessica Dafoe | 6y ago

Vegan Baby Taken From Parents After Doctors Find Him Severely Malnourished

A vegan baby was taken from his parents after the 14-month-old turned up in an Italian hospital, severely malnourished and weighing just slightly more than a newborn should, the New Zealand Herald is reporting. Authorities say the baby, whose name is not being released, was taken to a Milan hospital last week by his grandparents. […]

By Aaron Homer | 7y ago

Cricket Pasta And Ready-To-Eat Grasshoppers Coming To A Town Near You As Part Of Edible Insect Revolution

Cricket pasta, ready-to-eat grasshoppers, and fried mealworms are all part of the edible insect food revolution sweeping the country and they could soon be part of everyday meals in diners across the nation. More chefs worldwide are turning to entomophagy, the practice of eating insects, to create unique tasty dishes, serve healthy food and help […]

By Coburn Palmer | 7y ago

Coconut Oil Frenzy Sees Price Booming

Demand for younger coconut products has gone up, pushing up prices of more traditional coconut products, reports the Wall Street Journal. Coconut water, coconut sugar, and the on-trend panacea for anything and everything — virgin coconut oil — has pushed prices to $1,448 a metric ton, more than fifty percent higher than 2013. Hailed on […]

By Caitlin Johnstone | 7y ago

Diet Plans And Calorie Calculators Nixed: FDA’s Menu Labeling Rules Voted Down By US House Of Representatives

Your diet plans and calorie calculators just got limited with the new menu labeling law. Postpone that restaurant trip, as you may not know how many calories go into your meal. The House of Representatives has approved a measure to amend the FDA’s restaurant menu labeling law, changing the formula used to determine calorie content. […]

By Manasi Gandhi | 7y ago

Campbell’s Adds GMO Ingredients to Labels — First Major Company to Support GMO Labeling

Campbell’s is planted on the hot seat as they move to provide their customers with full disclosure of all GMOs (genetically modified organisms) used in their soups and other products by adhering to the new federal GMO labeling requirement. Campbell’s became the first major company to comply with the new regulation and stated the labels […]

By Chrissie Williams | 7y ago

Taco Cleanse: Lose Weight in 2016 By Eating Nothing But Tacos?

The taco cleanse is an eating plan that everyone can get excited about. It’s a cleanse that encourages you to eat tacos every day–even Taco Bell— and supposedly, you won’t gain an ounce. Not only does the book, Tacos Cleanse: The Tortilla Based Diet Proven to Change Your Life claims the cleanse will keep your […]

By Chrissie Williams | 7y ago

Tom Brady Calls Coca-Cola ‘Poison For Kids,’ Says Frosted Flakes Isn’t A Food

Tom Brady took shots at Coca-Cola and Frosted Flakes in a recent interview, calling one poison and questioning whether the other is actually a food. Both Coca-Cola and Kellogg have fired back, but the war is far from over. In a recent interview on Boston’s WEEI 93.7FM, Tom Brady found himself defending his business partner […]

By Jeremy Laukkonen | 8y ago

Coca-Cola Promotes Exercise To Combat Chronic Disease And Obesity [Video]

Coca-Cola has teamed up with scientists to promote physical activity as a solution to chronic disease and obesity. Health experts say the world’s largest producer of sugary beverages is attempting to “deflect criticism about the role sugary drinks have played in the spread of obesity and Type 2 diabetes,” according to a report by the […]

By George Zapo | 8y ago

Ellie Goulding Talks Fitness, Her Diet, And Representing Her Fans

Much has been made of Ellie Goulding and her love of fitness. Goulding frequently talks about her love for running and even has a Nike endorsement. All that doesn’t change the fact that Goulding doesn’t always follow healthy eating habits. You would never know it by looking at her, but in a recent interview with […]

By Sandra Johnson | 8y ago

Avocado Is Not Just For Guacamole: Reasons Why You Should Eat It Daily

Avocado is one of the most popular foods in the U.S. right now, but guacamole is not the only thing you can make with it. We take a look at some very important reasons you should eat it daily. The avocado tree is native to Mexico and Central America. However, they are also found in […]

By Patricia Didelot | 8y ago

Two Studies Show School Lunches Are Healthier Than Bagged

Two separate studies comparing school lunches to those that students brought from home have found that for most students, bagged lunches lack nutrition and those provided in school tend to be healthier for students. Both studies were published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics and compared the nutritional values of the lunches children brought from […]

By Niki Fears | 8y ago

Sleep Problems Could Increase Risk Of Obesity In Children

A new study that was published in The Journal of Pediatrics last week links lack of sleep and other problems with a higher risk of childhood obesity. The study was conducted by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and looked at the effects of a chronic lack of sleep on young children […]

By Niki Fears | 8y ago

Barbara Bush Highlights Hidden Hunger In U.S., Wants Better Nutrition For Kids

Former first daughter Barbara Bush recently shared her mission to bring better nutrition to American children and low income communities around the world in an interview with U.S. News, where she spoke about one of the most serious health issues to face the nation: hidden hunger and obesity, which she says are both symptoms of […]

By Niki Fears | 8y ago

American Pigs Too Fat For Hams This Holiday Season

The United States has an obesity problem this year, and it’s not just Americans that are overweight. Now, American pigs are too fat, too; too fat even to be the holiday ham, say ham producers. The American meat industry has long been criticized for the unnaturally plump livestock, but this year pigs grown in the […]

By Niki Fears | 8y ago

Nations Meet In Rome For Global Nutrition Conference

Representatives from over 170 nations as well as the WHO (World Health Organization) gathered on Tuesday for the opening ceremonies of the Second International Conference on Nutrition in Rome. The nutrition conference is aimed at finding solutions to the pressing nutritional problems of the international community, where over half of the planet’s population is suffering […]

By Niki Fears | 8y ago

Beauty Tips To Try And Beauty Tips To Avoid

As the summer comes to an end and winter draws closer, many people will be looking for the best beauty tips available to look their best during the chilly season. Here is a short list of beauty tips to try out and a few beauty tips to avoid. Yahoo News’s own Bobbi Brown is both […]

By Benjamin Simon | 9y ago

Burger King: The Good, The Bad, And The Healthy

“Have it your way.” So goes the well-known slogan for chain restaurant Burger King, but it’s fairly common knowledge that, like Taco Bell, McDonald’s, or any other fast-food business, Burger King’s menu is not exactly the friendliest when one’s “way” is trying to lead a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet. How can diners expect to […]

By Anthony Speciyogic | 9y ago

School Bake Sales Threatened By New Federal Law

School bake sales – the cherished fundraiser for extra-curricular activities for generations – may now be a thing of the past thanks to new federal regulations, The Wall Street Journal is reporting. The new regulations stem from a law passed in 2010: the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which was largely promoted by First Lady Michelle […]

By Aaron Homer | 9y ago

Epic Fail: Investors Balk at Ackman’s Efforts to Destroy Herbalife

In a gigantic flop and somewhat of an insult to his ego, William Ackman failed in his attempt to deal an ultimate death blow to Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) today. The threat of Ackman’s death blow loomed large over Herbalife’s stock price this week, but in a dramatic turn of events, iStreet Wire tells us that […]

By Mathew Turner | 9y ago

Olive Garden: Dining Healthily In Hospitaliano!

Italian-American food chain Olive Garden has been hitting headlines lately as they have recently opened their first restaurant in Chicago and plan to implement online ordering chain-wide by August. Among the high points of visiting Olive Garden, which include never-ending salad, is the chain’s devotion to family friendliness – their slogan, as a matter of […]

By Anthony Speciyogic | 9y ago

Dwayne Johnson Diet Has Been Tweeted, And It’s Brutal

The Dwayne Johnson diet will definitely rock your world and not just because I never walk past an easy pun. If you’ve been wondering how the former WWE wrestler The Rock maintains his girlish figure, wonder no more. On Monday, he tweeted the details, including photos, of the amazing 22 week diet he’s currently undergoing […]

By Elaine Radford | 10y ago

Librarian Credits ‘Starbucks Diet’ For 80 Pound Weight Loss

What if I told you that in order to lose weight, all you need to do is drink Starbucks coffee? In what will likely amount to the best freebie-PR move for the coffee giant ever, a librarian admits that she lost 80 pounds on a self-designed “Starbucks diet.” Christine Hall confessed that she lost up […]

By Dusten Carlson | 11y ago

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