Foods That Are Inflammatory
Chronic inflammation can lead to premature aging and many diseases. The following foods should be avoided completely or eaten rarely if you want to avoid inflammation.
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Dining Out
All of our articles about dining out and eating healthy or on strict diets.
Vegetarian Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe
A healthier, vegetarian recipe for the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. The tortillas are baked instead of fried and soy meat is used in place of ground beef.
Read moreDenny’s Sued Over High Sodium Menu Items
The Center for Science in the Public Interest is suing Denny’s over the high sodium content in many of their menu items.
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Beware of the Lemon Wedge
A recent study shows that lemon wedges in restaurants are often tainted with several different types of bacteria.
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Boston Bans Trans Fats
Boston has become the third U.S. city to ban trans fats in restaurants, hospitals, and grocery stores.
Read moreL.A. Launches Voluntary Anti Trans Fat Program
Los Angeles County has launched a voluntary anti trans fat program that encourages restaurants to ditch the artery clogging fats for healthier ones.
Read moreFast Food Calories and Nutrition List
A list of links to find fast food calories and nutrition information from restaurants like Wendy’s, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and more.
Read moreCilantro Live! Raw Food Restaurant
Cilantro Live! in San Diego is a restaurant that features raw vegan food and dishes featuring lots of cilantro.
Read moreHospital Food Goes Healthy
Many hospitals across the U.S. are changing their menus to provide healthier fare for patients.
Read morePeople Underestimate Fast Food Calories
A new study has found that people tend to underestimate the number of calories consumed in fast food meals.
Read moreMap of Fast Food Restaurants in Los Angeles
After looking at this disturbing Google map of fast food restaurants in Los Angeles, I’m left thinking about the lyrics to the song, “Big Yellow Taxi.”
Read moreMcDonald’s Fries May Contain Wheat and Dairy
McDonald’s fries may contain undisclosed wheat and dairy, which is a problem for people with celiac disease and those who can’t eat dairy.
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What Are Trans Fats?
What are trans fats?
Read moreChoosing Low-Fat Appetizers
There’s a good article in the Seattle Times today about choosing low-calorie, healthy appetizers when dining out. It compares different options such as French onion soup vs. minestrone.
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