Many health-minded individuals understand that eating fried or overcooked foods is unhealthy due to the chemical transition of normally stable fats to trans fats that have been shown to dramatically increase heart attack risk. Researchers ...
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Fried foods damage your body and brain in many different ways, and it's not just a long term consequence, but a short term detriment as well. Just as a car needs good clean oil to run efficiently and not break down, your body needs food ...
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There is a lot of controversy in nutrition and it often seems like people can’t agree on anything. But there are a few exceptions to this. Here are the top 10 nutrition facts that everyone actually agrees on (well, almost ...
As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announces its preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils are not “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS), global oils leader IOI Loders Croklaan is inviting food ...
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Fifty-two percent of U.S. adults say they are against prohibiting restaurants from using trans fats in food, a survey indicates. The nationwide survey by the Pew Research Center, conducted Oct. 30 to Nov. 6 among 996 U.S. adults, found 44 ...
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Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn, a brand of ConAgra Foods, Inc., has the perfect new fall offering for snackers or party hosts in search of a delicious but guilt-free option – Gourmet Naturals microwave popcorn. ...
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Youngevity Essential Life Sciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Youngevity International, has agreed to acquire certain assets and liabilities of a global food company GOFoods Global, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will ...
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Happy Family, a leading organic baby and toddler food brand in the US, has introduced Happy Squeeze Greek Yogurt, a line of on-the-go pouches. The nutritious pouches are more convenient alternative to traditional Greek yogurt, and are ...
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US-based Boulder Canyon Natural Foods has launched Baked Sweet Potato Fries - a natural snack that mirrors the shape, taste and texture of French fries. The company noted that Boulder Canyon Baked Sweet Potato Fries are made with natural ...
US-based grocery chain Fresh & Easy has launched 12 new gelatos and sorbets, just in time for Summer 2013. The new Italian style gelatos are available in various flavors, including Vanilla Bean, Dark Chocolate, Sea Salt Caramel, ...
US-based natural food firm Bear Naked has launched new Bear Naked Morning Power Packs that contain 100% natural ingredients. Bear Naked Morning Power Packs include Fruit & Nut - a combination of whole grain oats, hearty nuts, almonds, ...
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US-based snack food manufacturer LesserEvil Healthy Brands has opened a new production plant at Danbury, Connecticut. The new manufacturing facility will create 13 new jobs, with more openings expected in the future. Commenting on the ...
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US-based Biosilo Foods has introduced a new superfood snack, Veggie Poppers, at the 2013 Sweets and Snacks Expo event held at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois. The vegetable snack features superfood grains and ...
US-based Live Better Brands has announced the availability of its line of Simply Sprouted Tortilla Chips in Canada. The company noted that the tortilla chips incorporate sprouted ingredients like flaxseed, chia seeds, quinoa, black beans, ...
US-based Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has launched around 45 new fresh lunch items and frozen entrees in its stores. The lunch selections include signature salads, wraps and sandwiches, created by Fresh & Easy's team of chefs. Fresh ...