The UC Food Observer chooses some important stories for you to read each work day. On today’s menu, in no particular order: 1. ‘Just Label It’: GMO labeling proponents will …
Is it time for a warning label on sugary drinks?
Few disagree that the consumption of sugary beverages is contributing to the national crisis of obesity and chronic disease, including Type 2 diabetes. Various ideas have been suggested to cut …
“It is possible that some of the best public health tools we have are a sharp chef’s knife, a cutting board, and a salad spinner.” – Dr. Preston Maring …
Food industry waging battle over sugar labeling plans
A proposal being considered by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seems modest, but is causing a political firestorm. It would require food labels to include a line revealing how …
World Health Organization releases sugar guidelines
The World Health Organization’s sugar guidelines have been officially released. The guidelines do not include the sugars contained in fresh fruits and vegetables, or sugars naturally present in milk. Much …
The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has recommended that we consume less sugar. Recommendations issued by the World Health Organization offer the same advice. It’s difficult to reduce your intake …
Sugar and fat consumption by nation
The Washington Post has published an interesting piece breaking down sugar and fat consumption by nation. The data was gleaned from Euromonitor, a market research firm. The U.S. tops the …
More research: added sugars harmful to health
A report published Thursday in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings challenges the notion that all calories are equal. A team of researchers conducted a literature review to assess the effects of …
Predicting the future of health
The Los Angeles Times convenes a panel of health experts to talk about the future: one year out, and what may be in store for us in five years. The …