What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
By Rita R. Robison Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or […]
Nutrition
Ideas for non-sugar Easter treats
Americans, especially children, eat too much sugar. The average child under 12 consumes 49 pounds of sugar per year, according
FDA investigating whether synthetic food dyes affect children’s behavior
By Rita R. Robison Synthetic food dyes should be banned and warnings need to be placed on products containing the
Super Bowl 2011: Another round of violent, sexist, and ageist ads
Ads during Sunday’s Super Bowl cost $2.7 million for a 30-second spot, up from last year's $2.6 million. Although the
February is American Heart Month
On average, 2,200 Americans die each day from cardiovascular disease, an average of one death every 39 seconds. Thousands of
Do updated dietary guidelines offer anything new for consumers?
This week, the federal government announced its update to the nation’s dietary guidelines. Federal officials said the nutritional
How to eat while you’re blogging
The third anniversary of my becoming a blogger is approaching. Like many bloggers, I’ve developed the habit of eating and
How to cut your junk food purchases
When you go to the grocery store, it’s a good idea to leave your credit cards and debit cards at
How much sugar is in a 20-ounce soft drink?
Did you know when you drink a 20-ounce soft drink, you are drinking the equivalent of 16 packets of sugar?