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Mediterraneans abandoning region's healthy diet: FAO (AFP)
Date : 2008 07 29AFP - People in Mediterranean countries are abandoning the region's widely praised healthy diet in favour of food that has too much fat, salt and sugar, the Food and Agricultural Organization warned Tuesday. read more »
Sweet fruit drinks found to lead to diabetes (Reuters)
Date : 2008 07 28Reuters - Sweetened fruit drinks are often marketed as a healthier alternative to non-diet soft drinks but are just as likely to cause weight gain and increase the risk of diabetes, researchers said on Monday. read more »
Weekends Tough on the Diet (HealthDay)
Date : 2008 07 25HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- Anyone who has avoided Monday morning weigh-ins knows this unalterable truth: Weekends are not a dieter's friend. read more »
Health Tip: Evaluate Your Diet (HealthDay)
Date : 2008 07 24HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If you don't carefully monitor your diet, here are a few warning signs that you should, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians: If your doctor has warned you about health problems or risk factors that can be controlled or improved with a better diet. These conditions include high blood pressure or high cholesterol. If you have a family history read more »
A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info (AP)
Date : 2008 07 18AP - Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda. read more »