News & Articles By Rhonda Johansson
08/25/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Are frozen meals better than fresh? The results may surprise you
TV dinners have come a long way since the 1950’s. With more choices, and supposedly “healthier” options, we are offered quite a selection of ready-to-eat microwave dinners. An article on Daily Mail warns of the many unknown dangers these dinners may have, along with why frozen food may actually be healthier than “fresher” items. Take note […]
07/25/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Beyond sugar: Processed food industry considers calorie caps in the U.K.
Since the public seems incapable (or unwilling) to check its own calories, the government has decided to do so for us. An advisory by Public Health England (PHE) has recommended that all fast food chains and manufacturers of ready-meals should limit the calorie content of their lunches and dinners to 600 calories and breakfast to […]
07/24/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Salty and sweet: Snacks and treats provide a quick boost but the damaging side effects last longer
Is that candy bar worth a lifetime of disease? As more evidence comes out on the dangerous effects of unhealthy snacks, are you willing to gamble your entire well-being for a few seconds of happiness? An interesting discussion written on The Daily Mail gave a second-by-second portrait of how junk food influences your body – from […]
07/17/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Modern science proves that curcumin is the most effective way to prevent cancer
It is estimated that almost two million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with some form of cancer this year. Of this population, around 600,000 are gauged to pass away from the side effects of this disease. These sobering statistics have prompted many medical professionals to seek better treatment options for cancer – often […]
02/11/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Don’t make yourself ill with E. coli – safety precautions to guard against contamination
Hundreds of thousands of people fall ill from E. coli contamination each year. Despite local outcry to improve food manufacturing practices, pathogenic E. coli is still a prevalent bacterium that continues to impact the healthcare system. The most common sources of foodborne infection of E. coli are raw fruits and vegetables, unpasteurized dairy products, and […]
09/14/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Consuming a diet rich in tomatoes may help prevent skin cancer
A compelling new study implies the use of food as medicine. Researchers from the Ohio State University said that daily tomato consumption can reduce the risk of developing skin cancer by half, but only if you’re a male. Females, it was noted, showed no statistically significant difference between tomato intake and skin cancer risk. “The […]
08/20/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Cutting sugar consumption for just two weeks found to dramatically improve the health of children
Nutritionists have observed that simply cutting sugar intake drastically improved the metabolic function among children in only two weeks. These results were published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association (JAOA) and ends with a call for parents to take a stronger stance on their children’s diet. Authors of the nutritional review revealed that […]
08/01/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Meet Tally, the grocery store shelf auditing robot that’s going to put thousands of low-wage grocery workers out of a job
Losing our jobs to robots is no longer a topic of vague interest; it is now a very real situation, one further evidenced by the introduction of Tally, the newest automated shelf-auditing and analytics system slated to hit grocery stores soon. Developed by Simbe Robotics, Tally is the world’s first robot to capture, report, and […]
07/19/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Another great reason to drink ORGANIC, Fair Trade coffee: It decreases your risk of heart disease
A 16-year-long multinational cohort study concluded that moderate consumption of coffee decreased the risk of developing heart disease, regardless of its preparation. Authors of the study concluded that adults who consumed three cups of freshly-brewed coffee were less likely to die of stroke or any form of liver or heart disease. Men showed an 18 […]
03/28/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Be prepared: These 10 foods quickly disappear from grocery stores when a disaster strikes
There are certain foods that are sell out almost immediately in a disaster, and it is necessary that we all take note. Why is this important to know? The first is rather obvious: You can begin stockpiling those items now to avoid running out in the future. The second reason is more informative. Assumptions often […]
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