Food Pyramid Is Like Shag Carpets
This is a case of “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” Remember a long time ago when they told us to just eat The Four Basic Food Groups? That worked pretty well for a while, but we got fatter and fatter and more and more unhealthy,...
Welch’s lied about juice claims. A math error?
See where it says “100% Juice”. It seems as though there was in fact a math error. This is said best by Ily Goyanes at the Miami New Times Food Blog … so I’ll let him tell the story. ______________Welch’s, known for its juices and commercials featuring adorable gap toothed kids,...
Old Wine In New Bottles. Critics pan new food labels
U.S. grocers joined with food and drink makers to unveil a new system on Monday for putting nutritional information on packages ahead of plans from U.S. regulators, who have called for clear and accurate labels to help fight obesity. Critics were quick to question the front-of-package labeling move by...
FDA Deflates Male Enhancement Claims
FDA warns consumers to avoid sexual enhancement pills (please share this with anyone who might consider this particular brand of crazy) The Food and Drug Administration is warning men who take Man Up Now capsules to stop taking them immediately. The supplement contains a variation of an active ingredient found in Viagra that can lower blood pressure...
Rent-a-Mom — Breast Milk Sharing Over the Internet.
I’ve contacted the the FDA-approved milk-banks as well as the largest breast milk sharing sites to be on my radio program to talk about the pros and cons. Would love to get your thoughts now, and this Saturday!!(please share this with moms, or someone who knows a mom … or...
Ten Worst Drug Recalls in FDA History
We are a pill culture. Your doctor is more likely trust meds to solve your health issues than to A) do nothing and allow your body to heal itself, or B) coach you to change your behavior. Of course, there are times when drugs are necessary. But when you look...
Radio Program Today
Today on the show I’m talking about the Island food, what they eat, blah blah blah. * FDA says that Franken Fish is A-okay, expect Super Salmon in a store near you soon.* The Health Care Changes you hate to love (if you’re a business).* Honey smuggling through China:...
No More Bull From Beef Industry
The Beef industry is overusing antibiotics, because that beefs up the beef. They get LARGER cattle by injecting them with too much antibiotics. The Union of Concerned Scientists estimated that 70 percent of all antibiotics sold in the United States are fed to healthy animals to promote weight gain....
Topics for Dr. Will’s Radio Program Today!!
Click Here to listen LIVE today at 12:00 EST Bariatric Surgery: Where do you draw the line? Your 2 cents — when (if ever) do you think this is a good idea? Call me to comment: 412-333-1360. Crappy bacteria: Where to shop if you want a good e.Coli salad...
FDA Data Glut
This article in the New York Times reports on the Food and Drug Administration efforts to encourage manufacturers to post calorie counts on the front of food packages. They also want to standardize serving sizes. That’s a great strategy for the FDA to use to counteract obesity, because there’s...
Health Claim Free For All
The FDA is getting sued. Why? Because they have the audacity to make food products qualify their claims. If one study shows positive results, but 20 studies show negative results, the product makers want to be able to tout the health benefits — even though there are negative data...
FDA Cuts the GRAS on Salt
Here’s what we know.1) Excess salt consumption is linked to heart disease and stroke.2) The Food and Drug Administration wants Americans to have fewer heart attacks and strokes. But their proposed solution to the problem is to consider changing the status of salt in the diet. The way they...