USDA Says Eggs Now Lower in Cholesterol
Whether you like them poached, scrambled or sunny-side-up, new nutritional data from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service boils down to this: Eggs are lower in cholesterol and higher in vitamin D than previously believed. In fact, when the USDA-ARS tested standard large eggs from different sources for nutritional content, they found [...]
“Healthy” Snacks That Are Actually Bad For You
You know how some sneakers are specifically engineered for workouts and others, it turns out, are suited for nothing more than making fashion statements? Well, foods are like that too. Some are dressed up to look like they’re good for you when in fact they’re anything but. When you’re trying to eat well, it can [...]
New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Call for Dramatic Reduction in Salt Intake
Eat less salt and more whole grains, vegetables and fruits is the new mandate set by the federal government. The United States Department of Agriculture announced the new dietary guidelines today during a press conference at George Washington University that are designed, in part, to help address the growing obesity crisis in America. “The 2010 [...]
Roasting Coffee Beans Dark Brown Produces Better Antioxidants
Coffee beans that are darkly roasted a deep brown provide a more powerful antioxidant benefit, a new study has found. Food science researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada say the most antioxidants in coffee are produced when the green-colored beans are browned at high temperatures. Lead author Yazheng Liu and colleague Professor [...]