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Craving a Snack?

A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to research by the University of Exeter.

The study showed that, even in stressful situations, workers eat only half as much chocolate as they normally would after this short burst of physical activity.

Soda Raises Women’s Heart Risks

Drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day may expand a woman’s waistline and increase her risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011.

Uncover Food Label Propaganda

Today we are excited to feature an article from a leading figure in integrated medicine, Bradly Jacobs MD, MPH. Enjoy his fascinating article which reveals what to look for on food labels, then see his bio below to learn more about Dr. Jacobs.

Can We Count on Restaurant Calorie Counts?

A new study found that restaurant calorie counts may vary.

An examination of the calorie content of food from about 40 fast-food and sit-down restaurants in 3 states finds that overall the stated calories of items on the menus of the restaurants are accurate, although there was substantial inaccuracy for some individual foods, with understated calorie figures for those items with lower calorie contents, according to a study in the July 20 issue of JAMA.

Olestra Alert – Fake Fat Could Make You Fat

Olestra Alert – Fake Fat Could Make You Fat

Next time you reach for a Pringles chip, skip the one with olestra.

What is Olestra?

Olestra is a synthetic fat substitute that has zero calories and passes through the body undigested. Sounds like magic: olestra in, olestra out, and no calories.