Health, Food, Nutrition & Hibiscus Tea News Archive

'New technologies can benefit health (Chicago Tribune)

Modern devices are helping us change unhealthy habits Most of us have probably heard the concerns about the dangers of interactive technology on our health: Web surfing, e-mail and video games keep us tied to computer monitors for hours at a time, lowering activity levels and straining eyes; talking on cell phones distracts us from tasks at hand.

'Free Website Analyzes Diet Choices with New "Nutrition Grade" (PR Web)

With the fade of fad diets, dieters are increasingly making their own food choices using the proven method of calorie counting. The nutritional quality of these self-created menus can now be gauged with the new ?Nutrition Grade? diet analysis service from Calorie-Count.com. (PRWEB May 30, 2006) Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/UGlnZy1Mb3ZlLUhvcnItUHJvZi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

'Practicing what's being preached (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

WASHINGTON - They read nutrition labels, fret about their expanding waistlines and pay attention to portions. But fat and calories still perplex them. They know they should move more but are mostly inactive. They recognize the new food pyramid but choose what to eat based on taste and price rather than health. Sound familiar? It should. That's a snapshot of 1,000 Americans that emerged from a new

'Balanced diet, not functional food, could improve Dutch health (Food Navigator)

31/05/2006 - Functional foods can benefit certain sectors of the population who may not derive the nutrients they need from their daily diet, but they may also pose a risk of overdose of certain vitamins and minerals, according to a new report from The Netherlands.

'Olsen Twins Create Nutrition Show (Teen Hollywood)

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are creating a show about health and nutrition for young children, according to media reports.

'Board reviews child nutrition program (The Shelby County Reporter)

Shelby County Schools have completed a year of meeting Child Nutrition Program requirements mandated by the state Department of Education. And Maureen Alexander, Child Nutrition Program Coordinator for Shelby County Schools said she considers the past school year a success.

'Vegan Winner for Foods For Life Healthy Food Awards 2006 (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

(PRWEB) May 31, 2006 -- Independent ethical company Redwoods Wholefoods are challenging Premier Foods' Quorn and Heinz's Linda McCartney foods for the title of the UK?s favourite vegetarian food brand.

'Food Habits To Work On (Washington Post)

They read nutrition labels, fret about their expanding waistlines and pay attention to portions. But fat and calories still perplex them. They know they should move more but are mostly inactive. They recognize the new food pyramid but choose what to eat based on taste and price rather than health.

'Create Optimum Health by Knowing Your Genes (PR Web)

Ruth DeBusk PhD will be speaking on June 20,2006, on The Access to Health Experts interview series. She will be discussing Nutrigenomics, the science of how our food and nutrition interact with our genes. The interview is hosted by Dr. Liz Lipski. (PRWEB May 30, 2006)