Category Archives: Health News & Reviews

The True Cost of Healthy Eating

A common argument why Americans don’t eat better is that healthy food costs too much. Read more »

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A weekly column by Timi Gustafson R.D. on issues of health, nutrition and lifestyle is now available at The Seattle Post-Intelligencer/Seattlepi.com – Go to Articles »

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Everything You Need to Know About Nutrition, Health and Fitness…

The most recent scientific studies, breakthrough research results, new laws and policies – the list of health news never ends. In all the confusion, it can be hard to separate facts from fiction. SEE ALL POSTS »

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Health Concerns About So-Called “Meat Glue”

Transglutaminase (TG or TGase), a.k.a. “meat glue,” is widely used in restaurants. Critics say it is neither safe nor ethical to use it without customers’ knowledge. Read more »

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A weekly column by Timi Gustafson R.D. on issues of health, nutrition and lifestyle is now available at The San Francisco Chronicle/SFGate.com – Go to Articles »

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Food Industry Banks on American Penchant for Snacking

Kellogg, the breakfast cereal maker, will acquire Pringles, the stackable potato chips franchise. The company wants to get in on the fast-growing snack food market. Read more »

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A weekly column by Timi Gustafson R.D. on issues of health, nutrition and lifestyle is now available at The Bellevue, WA, Examiner.com blog – Go to Articles »

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Nearly Half of All Americans Will Be Obese Within Two Decades, Study Projects

A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts obesity rates in the U.S. will reach up to 42 percent of the population by the year 2030. The report was released at a CDC conference titled “Weight of the Nation.” Read more »

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Minorities Are Hit the Hardest by the Obesity Crisis

Obesity rates continue to rise in the United States across all demographics, but minorities are most affected. Read more »

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