They have a point, you know. It’s not the companies’ fault that Americans can’t seem to stop themselves from pouring sugars on their coffee cups. The Sugar Association Inc. is now saying that Americans should not blame them for the rising number of obesity in the country, and instead should use high-fructose corn syrup.

A representative from the association, Andrew Briscoe, said that it is not actually sugar that is at fault at the rising obesity number. He said that the link between sugar and obesity is “exaggerated,” furthered by the beverage industry that all uses HFCS. He added that only five percent of all sugar deliveries are sent to US…

Kosher, for those of you who don’t know, refers to Jewish diet that is based on their laws. Jewish laws identified Kosher animals. And in order to categorize a food as Kosher, they must not contain those non-Kosher animals.

Anyway, enough about explaining Kosher, and let’s go down to business. There’s apparently a growing number of shoppers in the United States that are going in the route of Kosher. Not for religious reasons though, but for dietary reasons, and the simple fact that most shoppers believe Kosher is good for their health.

According to a market research, sales of Kosher foods actually reached $12.5 billion in 2008—an increase of 64 percent since…

A study is suggesting that when you eat eggs for breakfast, it is most likely that it will reduce your hunger for the rest of the day therefore, also reducing your calorie intake by as much as 18 percent a day.

The research, published in the journal Nutrition Research, tested 21 male subjects who ate two different sets of breakfasts. One groups focused on eating protein-rich breakfast that includes three scrambled eggs and one slice of white toast while the second group ate carbohydrate-based breakfasts consisting of one plain bagel, one half teaspoon of low-fat cream cheese and six ounces of low-fat yogurt. The two breakfasts contain the same levels of…

British cooking icon Jamie Oliver arrived in America’s unhealthiest city, Huntington, West Virginia, to plant “seeds of change.” He hopes to transform a community with high percentage of childhood obesity.

In the first episode of “Food Revolution,”  we say Jamie tried to battle it out with the complexities of childhood obesity.

Here are just some of the hurdles that Jamie has to go through:

* Changing the mentalities and paradigms of a community that has known no other way to live.
* Harsh criticism from local and national media.
* Snarky lunch ladies who don’t feel there is any need to change.
* Red tape from school board personnel, USDA regulations, and just about all levels…

A healthcare reform bill passed last Sunday is now requiring all chain restaurants nationwide to post calorie counts on their menus. This means that when you order from your favorite fastfood chains, you can now view just how many calories a double cheeseburger will pack.

The provision regarding calorie-count content is pretty simple. If a restaurant has 20 or more branches nationwide, then they are considered as chain restaurants and they must post calorie content on their store menus, menu boards and drive-thrus.

The bill has been supported by various restaurant chains, surprisingly. They said that United States is now moving towards a “transparent” method wherein restaurants are now ready to divulge…

I love buffets, but it usually means that I would go home with a bloated stomach after eating too much from a hotel banquet. And then afterwards, I would probably pummel myself since I turned my back on my diet.

Fortunately, Rosa Smith-Montanaro, a virtual wellness and weight loss coach, publishes her top 10 tips for eating at a buffet. With these, you will be able to enjoy eating at a buffet without risking your diet.

Here are the tips, according to Montanaro:

10. Take a smaller plate when you go up to the buffet and make more trips if needed.

9. Drink a protein drink about 45 minutes before to balance your blood…