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Lisa Nelson Hidden Caffeine in Diet Supplements

Not too long ago I posted on weight loss supplements and the fraudulent (and potentially dangerous) claims being made. I came across more information I’d like to share with you. The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) analyzed over 50 dietary supplements and found approximately half contained the caffeine equivalent of 2 cups of coffee. Dietary supplements are not required to list caffeine content unless pure caffeine has been add… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 30, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Lisa Nelson Do you ignore food recalls?

Rutgers University surveyed over 1,000 individuals and 60% reported searching their homes for potentially contaminated products when they learn about a food recall. Survey results show that 40% believe “It’s can’t happen to me” and do not take precautions. Here are some of the interesting survey statistics: 64% pay attention to food-safety news 81% spread the word about food recalls/problems 25% throw out possibly contaminated food 12% eat food the think may be recalled Where do you fall? Al… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on June 23, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Lisa Nelson Weight Loss - No magic pill

If you're looking for an easy fix to your weight loss struggle be cautious. According to the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) it's constantly battling fraudulent and bogus claims in the weight loss industry. Most recently the FDA has targeted 70 different weight loss supplements. Many weight loss supplements contain "undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients", frequently in levels exceeding FDA recommendations. These ingredients include drugs not approved in the U.S. These substances impact… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on March 22, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

vitamingirlshop Food Safety

Food Safety Strategies From The Market to the Table Tainted animal feed. Spinach scares. Peanut butter recalls. Food safety has been big news lately, which is making many people think twice about what's on their plates. First, the facts. The FDA says some U.S. hogs, poultry, and farmed fish recently ate animal feed containing Chinese ingredients tainted with an industrial chemical called melamine. But the FDA says people who ate meat from those animals are likely at "very low" risk of melamine-… Continue

Added by vitamingirlshop on November 11, 2008 at 10:52am — No Comments

Lisa Newton Walking School Bus

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I bet you’re wondering what the title of this post means.

Today is International Walk to School in the USA Day.

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Added by Lisa Newton on October 8, 2008 at 5:30am — No Comments

Diana Young, RD, LD/N, CDE Food Safety Facts & Figures

Food safety tips and information you should know about: Did you know? ...that millions of people are sickened, 325,000 are hospitalized and 5,000 die each year from food poisoning. Did you know? ...that leftovers should be stored in airtight shallow containers (two inches or less)… Continue

Added by Diana Young, RD, LD/N, CDE on April 8, 2008 at 3:32pm — 3 Comments

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