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Scientists Bemoan Fruit Juice

Two nutrition experts say consumers need to remember that otherwise healthy fruit juices and smoothies can be loaded with fructose sugar.
September 9, 2013
"Smoothies and fruit juice are the new danger," said one researcher.
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Exporting Obesity

From Mexico to Qatar, obesity rates are soaring to unprecedented levels.
September 9, 2013
The alarming trend is damaging economic performance, as well as the health of millions of consumers worldwide.
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Boulder Buying Part of GlucoBrands

Boulder Brands Inc. is making another addition to its health and wellness platform with the acquisition of an 80% stake in GlucoBrands.
September 1, 2013
GlucoBrands owns the Level Life Foods line, with products geared toward daily management of diabetes.
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Green Tea Antioxidants on Weight Loss

Certain antioxidant compounds found in green tea could provide some assistance for people looking to lose weight.
August 26, 2013
Findings reveal that a subclass of flavonoids known as catechins may enhance exercise-induced loss of abdominal fat.
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Med and Low-carb Diets on Diabetes Risk

Consuming foods which are low in carbohydrates alongside Mediterranean-style produce can lower the risk of being diagnosed with diabetes.
August 19, 2013
Eating foods such as fruit, vegetables and olive oil while cutting down on starch and sugars can reduce the chances of type 2 diabetes by 20%.
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Obesity Levels Appear to Plateau

After three decades of increases, adult obesity rates remained level in every state except for one.
August 16, 2013
Thirteen states now have adult obesity rates above 30%; 41 states have rates of at least 25%, and every state is above 20%.
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School Lunch on Obesity

Among middle-school children, the behaviors most often linked with obesity are school lunch consumption and two hours or more of daily TV viewing.
August 13, 2013
The study found some gender differences in the habits influencing body weight.
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Putting the Quinoa in K

Special K has launched Special K Nourish, with a unique multi-grain blend of superfoods, including quinoa, oats and barley, and topped with dried fruit and nuts.
August 7, 2013
Special K Nourish comes in hot cereal and nutrition bars, boasting 7-8g of protein and 5g of fiber with less than 200 calories.
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Sleep and Food Choices

After they had not slept, a study's participants showed a much stronger preference for high-calorie foods.
August 7, 2013
Sleep-deprived subjects wanted higher-calorie foods and had impaired rational decision-making to overcome those urges.
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The 2013 IFT Expo

Chicago’s McCormick Place served as host for the 2013 IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo for several days in mid-July.
August 5, 2013
Food safety, health and wellness, and sustainability were the convention’s most popular topics of conversation and seminars.
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