Excess sugar intake is linked to many health problems. Recent research has shown that high sugar intake can greatly increase heart disease risk, and a new MRI technique even confirmed that cancer cells feed on sugar. “A piece of fruit, or even a treat like ice cream, isn’t going to […]
Back in 2013, McDonald’s made a commitment to remove soda from kids’ meals. Since then, soda sales at McDonald’s have fallen significantly. McDonalds partnered with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, and agreed to remove soda from Happy Meals. However, in the fine print, it showed that McDonalds only stopped […]
The wave of reduction of antibiotics in food continues, as one of the top U.S. chicken producers Foster Farms plans to eliminate antibiotics from chicken. The overuse of antibiotics is becoming an epidemic in the United States, as they are prescribed for almost everything. The issue with over consuming antibiotics […]
Many food companies are making changes towards offering healthier products. Major candy company Mars supports added sugar labels, according to a statement on their website. This move comes after many health experts and agencies have recommended limiting sugar intake. On Mars’ website, it now states: “Mars supports recommendations by the […]
