October is Fair Trade Month, a time when we should be thinking more about the products we buy. A recent survey showed that while 70% of shoppers are familiar with the term Fair Trade, they are confused about what it means — and why they should choose these products over other brands. Fair Trade agricultural … Read More
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Energy drinks are one of the fastest growing beverage categories, with new innovations coming out all the time. More than 500 new energy drinks are launched yearly. Two of the newest are energy shots — small bottles (about 2 ounces) that deliver the same energizing components in a smaller volume — and malt beverage-energy drink … Read More
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Buying a container of milk for your family is more complicated than it used to be. We help make it easy. Once upon a time, buying milk was a simple task. But today, you can buy plain milk, organic milk, or hormone-free milk. All come at 4 different levels of fat and in a number … Read More
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Don’t just eat bananas because they’re cheap and pre-wrapped. They’re good for your health–and your weight. Before the early 1900’s, the average American had never eaten a banana. Introduced into the U.S. at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition, bananas were exotic and expensive, selling for 10 cents apiece—the equivalent of $2 today. Now bananas are … Read More
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Thought saturated fats were bad for your health? Experts say trans fats are even worse. When they were first used trans fats were thought to be a healthy option—and useful, too. They were used initially to replace saturated fats such as lard and butter, and became popular during World War II when butter was scarce. … Read More
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The meat you eat could be getting a lot more expensive in coming years. Thirty years ago, we didn’t know about trans fats, and Whole Foods didn’t yet exist. Those are just two small examples of how eating today is different. How will it look three decades from now? Trend watchers at the Institute for … Read More
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Remember complaining you’d never use the skills you learned in math class? When would you ever need to multiply, divide or figure out percentages? Now—if you want to take charge of your weight and health. Math can help you use nutrition labels to your advantage, making the best choices about what to buy and how … Read More
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Gaining extra weight has many adverse health consequences, including increased risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and a shortened lifespan. One of the first interventions suggested is exercise, and walking, even at a very slow pace, is always recommended. Sounds simpler than it often is. Chronic foot pain and discomfort can prevent overweight … Read More
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You may think you’re making the decisions at the supermarket. You’re wrong. Americans have come a long way from the turn of the 20th century, when they bought groceries in small, locally owned stores. Today, they mostly shop for food in megacenters—10 of the largest supermarket chains, led by Wal-Mart, sell more than 80% of … Read More
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Somewhere along the way Americans decided that exotic bottled water, shipped from the furthest corners of the globe, was both appealing and healthy—and tap water was not. But in many cases, just the opposite is true. Americans spend nearly $12 billion a year on bottled water without knowing that many of the top selling brands … Read More
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