Landmark Report: excess body fat causes cancer

"Recommendations for Cancer Prevention 1. Be as lean as possible within the normal range of body weight. 2. Be physically active as part of everyday life. 3. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods. Avoid sugary drinks. 4. Eat mostly foods of plant origin. 5. Limit intake of...

Snack-happy workers fall face down

"Snack-happy workers fall face down VIRGINIA GALT Globe and Mail Update August 1, 2007 at 11:07 AM EDT When their energy flags on the job, 42 per cent of working Canadians grab a coffee or scarf down a sugar-loaded snack to get themselves over the hump, according to a new...

Fat Taxes 'Could Save Thousands'

The researchers from Oxford University are right. High fat foods should cost more and low fat foods should cost less."More than 3,000 fatal heart attacks and strokes could be prevented in the UK each year if VAT was slapped on a vast range of foods, say Oxford researchers. A...

Best and worst foods for your teeth

Here's a re-think! Wouldn't do much harm to minimize that soda or coke. You could also have your fun and still keep a pretty smile with a healthy teeth. Don't get all bothered that somethings may not be as good as they seem; it's all for your health. Here are some of the...

Recipe for Disaster

No other single food contributes more calories to the teenage diet than sodas.