It is no secret that drinking sugary beverages that are high in empty calories, combined with low physical activity, is contributing to obesity in the United States. Studies after studies have shown the link. These sugary and, sometimes, artificially sweetened beverages not only provide zero value to our diets nutritionally but also increase cravings and […]
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Nestlé is a Swiss food giant that produces a wide range of products, most of which are highly processed and extremely unhealthy when eaten regularly. Let’s look at one such product made by Nestlé: highly processed junk sold in the United States as Hot Pockets. Like many other multinational food companies, Nestlé also adapts its
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It will be hard to find someone in the United States who doesn’t like eating at Costco’s food court. It is cheap; their hot dog and soda combo costs just $1.50—a price that hasn’t changed for decades. The portions are enormous (compared to the rest of the world), and the food also tastes good. Not
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Red 40 is a synthetic dye widely used in processed foods, beverages, candies, and cosmetics. The food and cosmetic industry loves to use it for its bright red color, and it is often found in items that are vibrant in color or marketed to children. Red 40 may appear in ingredient lists as: Rumors are
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The food industry seems to be freaking out over the policy changes that RFK Jr. will bring come January. According to a recent report (DiNapoli, 2024), food companies like Smuckers, who manufacture the Hostess brand of pre-packaged products, are nervously waiting to see if they can continue with their highly processed and nutritionally low products.
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Pop-Tarts are another item I badly want to see removed from our school lunch menus and cafeterias. They are a classic example of highly processed, pre-packaged, low-nutritional junk being sold in our supermarkets. For those unfamiliar people (most of the world outside the U.S.), Pop-Tarts are made by Kellogg’s and marketed as a quick, easy-to-prepare
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Sunny Delight, popularly known as SunnyD, remains a well-known brand, especially in the U.S., but its popularity has fluctuated over the years. It’s a citrus-flavored drink that competes with both sugary beverages and healthier alternatives. I was astonished to find out that a boy in my son’s fifth-grade class drinks it daily for lunch! So,
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By now, we’ve all probably heard about the differences in ingredients for McDonald’s world-famous French fries between the United States and Europe, notably the United Kingdom. It turns out that McDonald’s has been adding a few more ingredients to its US fries than in its UK ones. Ingredients Comparison But before we find out which
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Cheese is not only delicious but also very nutrient-rich since it is made from milk. It is a concentrated source of protein, calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin A. But not all cheeses are created equal. There are natural cheeses made from curdling milk with an enzyme and/or an acid, and then there are Processed cheeses. Let’s
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I was so sad last year to learn that the food manufacturer Kraft Heinz started selling its famous Lunchables to school systems throughout the United States. But I am happy to read today that the ultra-processed product was so unpopular that the company has now stopped selling it to school districts. (Weber, 2024) It seems
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