Since the 1970s vitamin supplementation has gone through various surges of popularity. In today’s world, you cannot log onto instagram or listen to a podcast without seeing an advertisement for customized vitamins. While history has taught us that megadoses of vitamins can be dangerous, the science on whether minimal doses had health protective qualities was…
New Nutrition Label
Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed the new nutrition labels that will be on every packaged food item. The new changes are based on updated scientific information, recent dietary recommendations, and input from the public. Appearance Although the new label still has the black and white, 2 column look to it,…
Artificial Sweeteners Can Lead to Weight Gain?
The debate between using artificial sweeteners or sugar in coffee, tea, desserts, etc. has been going on for quite some time. Artificial sweeteners gained their popularity for being a low-calorie alternative to sugar, while still being just as sweet or sweeter. However, when they first gained popularity, little was known about any possible side effects…
Nutrient Labeling for Alcohol: Do We Even Want to know?
Word has been stirring of nutrition labels being added to alcoholic beverages. It’s about time the FDA has shed some light on the caloric content of alcoholic beverages that to some are consumed on a regular basis. Though moderate consumption of wine has some benefits, alcohol in general contributes very little to your healthy lifestyle….
Giving Trans Fat the Boot
You may have heard the buzz about the elimination of artificial trans fats, specifically partially hydrogenated oils, from foods. Are you scratching your head wondering what in the world all that means? There are two kinds of trans fats: naturally formed trans fats and artificially formed trans fats. This decision to remove trans fats…
New Food Safety Rules Expect to Decrease Foodborne Illness
Approximately 3,000 people die per year from foodborne illness according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number is astounding and preventable. Unfortunately it is common to hear about outbreaks and deaths from foodborne illness, but it is not common to hear how we can resolve these issues. Something must be done…
