Why our salt addiction is hard to kick
Americans love salt. And we eat too much of it. So much so that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is thinking about limiting the amount of sodium in packaged foods.
Walgreens delays DNA tests sales
Walgreens has postponed its plans to sell personal genetic test kits after the Food and Drug Administration intervened.
High-Fat Meal May Trigger Asthma (HealthDay)
HealthDay - SUNDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- It's well known that food laden with
fat isn't good for your heart, but now a new study suggests that fatty
meals may affect lung function, too.
Foods to Avoid for Acid Reflux
The most important foods to avoid for acid reflux can vary from person to person. Most food sensitivities tend to be highly individual and acid reflux is no exception. Body type, stomach chemistry,
Tax Time Tips
If your fees for a weight-loss program are considered medical expenses, you may be able to write them off on your taxes! A weight-loss program prescribed by a doctor in order to treat a specific medical condition (i.e., obesity, diabetes) is required.
While OTC diet products do not qualify for the break, if your doctor prescribes a special food or beverage you may be able to deduct the extra cost (if it is more than the cost of your normal food expenses).
You can only deduct these or any other kind of medical expenses if you itemize and the expenses are greater than 7.5% of your AGI (adjusted gross income).
For a list of qualifying expenses, see IRS publication 502 at irs.gov or talk to your accountant.
Tax Time Tips originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 00:28:39.
Eat, pray sleep: Survey uncovers our habits
Your racial and ethnic background can shape many aspects of your life: the type of food you eat, where you live, and your political views.
Bean There, Done That?
If you're trying to choose a healthy food to begin eating more often, consider adding more beans to your diet. Not only are they full of vitamins, low in calories and packed with feel-full fiber, they contain resistant starch. This type of starch may trigger key appetite hormones that make you feel sated (full).
More: Feel Fuller and Prevent Overeating
Bean There, Done That? originally appeared on About.com Weight Loss on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 22:30:14.
Salmonella Scare Prompts Wide Product Recall (HealthDay)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- A wide array of food products are
being recalled after traces of salmonella were discovered in a common
ingredient, officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced
late Thursday.
Nutrition Labels
Learn what the different aspects of the food label mean and what is required to be displayed on them.
Dear Food Diary
Learn why starting a food diary is the most important step to long-term weight loss success!
Eating ‘real’ harder than it sounds
The task set by a food blogger seemed deceptively simple: Eat unprocessed food for a month. More than 900 people signed up, but it was harder than many expected.
Health Tip: What’s Gastroparesis? (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Gastroparesis, commonly affecting people with
diabetes, occurs when the vagus nerve is damaged and the stomach and
intestines don't process food normally. As a result, the stomach takes too
long to empty.
Food Combining Chart
A food combining chart can help anyone who wishes to learn more about how to combine foods properly for weight loss or good health. People who believe in food combining think that eating certain
Happy People More Likely to Try Something New (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) -- If you're feeling sad,
you're more likely to crave your favorite comfort food than exotic fare at
a restaurant you've never eaten at before, because a negative mood makes
the familiar more attractive, new psychological research suggests.
Pediatricians urge choking warning labels for food (AP)
AP - When 4-year-old Eric Stavros Adler choked to death on a piece of hot dog, his anguished mother never dreamed that the popular kids' food could be so dangerous.
Salmon OK to eat, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration says Chilean salmon is still safe to consume despite a virus that has killed scores of fish.
Create a Food Journal
Learn why and how you should record nutrient data in your food journal.