This should come as no surprise, but many of the added dyes in processed foods have negative health consequences. It’s interesting to me that there are natural alternatives (as referenced in Europe by the article) that simply aren’t used, presumably because of cost.
Why Bright Colors in Your Food May Mean Really Bad Things for Your Health | Food | AlterNet.
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A paper published by Children’s Hospital (in Boston) examines whether food-industry funding influences the results of published nutritional studies. A significant correlation was found between positive results and funding sources that had a financial benefit. Indeed, not a single industry-funded study returned an unfavorable conclusion. Not one.
I’m cynical enough that this doesn’t surprise me, but it is a reminder of the benefits of skepticism. Including this blog. Don’t believe a word I wrote… I wouldn’t.
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See a very nice interactive graphic for visualizing the popularity of, and supporting research for, popular supplements.
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The lack of sleep seems correlated with an increased desire to snack. The idea that this due to hormonal imbalances caused by a lack of sleep is also supported by Diana Schwartzbein’s publications.
Really? – The Claim – Lack of Sleep Increases Weight – Question – NYTimes.com.
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A little mainstream reporting on the associative risks between refined carbohydrates and heart disease (in women, at least):
White bread, rice, and other carbs boost heart disease risk in women – CNN.com.
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