News
Overfed and undernourished – eating too much and exercising too little | Timi Gustafson
People eat too much and exercise too little – at least that is the most popular, most often…
Opinion
Soda ban for the poor in New York City | Timi Gustafson
The mayor of New York City, Michael R. Bloomberg, has asked the Department of Agriculture (USDA) for permission…
News
Heart healthy living at any age | Timi Gustafson
Taking care of their heart’s health is not on most people’s mind – at least not until they…
News
Better nutrition labels may be a beginning for better health | Timi Gustafson
Who would have guessed that nutrition labels could serve as a political football. We are talking about the…
News
Curb the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture | Timi Gustafson
The use of antibiotics has been common in the meat industry for a long time, not only to…
News
Hypertension – the silent killer | Timi Gustafson
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is often called “the silent killer,” because it is a deadly…
Opinion
A different kind of food fight | Timi Gustafson
No matter where you stand politically, sometimes you have to marvel when you see how free markets work.…
Business
The Drive–Thru Diet – fact or fiction
Christine Dougherty claims she lost 54 pounds in two years, which comes to about half a pound per…
News
Teaching children healthy eating habits | Timi Gustafson
Many parents have a hard time making their kids eat healthy foods, especially fruits and vegetables. Apples and…
News
Salt may create serious health risks | Timi Gustafson
The typical American diet contains way too much salt, according to clinical studies recently published in the New…
Business
Where food comes from matters
A few years ago, I was about to have a book published. Everything was ready to go when…
Opinion
Health care reform can take a lesson from the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program
Cash-for-clunkers was extremely successful by any measure. Even those who can’t fathom government doing anything right were soon…
News
Growing up with healthy eating habits
When World War II broke out, I was a young child living in London, England. Our part of…
Life
Questions and answers about children drinking sodas
I believe that sodas, especially when consumed in large quantities, are indeed harmful for our kids’ health –…
Business
Food labeling program may not give information about best food choices
A new food labeling campaign is being launched by some of the country’s top food manufacturers. It is…
News
A balanced diet may be your best anti-depressant
A recently published study by the Columbia University Medical Center and the New York State Psychiatric Institute found…