Posts filed under: Facts vs Junk

Labelling a Food “Healthy”: Why It Can Leave A Bad Taste

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed updating the definition of “healthy” for the purposes of food labeling, to...

New research: Organic vs. Conventional Fruits & Veggies

National Fruits & Veggies Month (September), is over, but the need to eat more F & V continues. The CDC...

Be More Active? On It! But For 300 Minutes A Week? Uh…

People often tell me they like the idea of being active, but they also cite the barriers to getting there:...

New Research: Best Foods For Your Moods

Some interesting factoids in a survey from the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), about people who reported eating lots...

Buy the “Dirty Dozen”, Don’t Buy INTO It

The Environmental Working Group’s latest annual “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residues could scare...

News Flash: POTATOES ARE OK AGAIN!

The poor potato has been playing defense for years now.  I speak of “white potatoes”, the poor stepchild of sweet...

“Clean Eating” and “Clean Labels” — What’s The Deal?

“Clean food is healthier.” “Only eat foods with ingredients you can pronounce.” “Only buy foods with clean labels.”  Sound confusing...

So What ARE “Heirloom” Fruits & Vegetables?

COVID-19 has skyrocketed the interest in home gardening, especially growing their own fruits and vegetables.  Demand for seeds has more...

Diet Or Exercise: What Matters More For Weight Loss?

“Exercise doesn’t matter. You just have to eat less”  “Diet doesn’t matter much, as long as you exercise.” A new...

Resolutions? OUT! Habits Are The New Black

New Year’s resolutions?  Ho-hum.  According to a new study, most New Year’s resolutions, at least those related to eating and...