By Patricia Setzer on December 29, 2008 in Product Analysis | 0 Comments
Quote from Wellness Letter of The University of California.
“Most contain canthaxanthin, a pigment related to beta carotene that is approved by the FDA only in very small amounts as a food coloring. In large amounts, canthaxanthin is deposited in the skin, turning it orange-brown. But the pigment may also get deposited in other body parts including the eyes, where it can form yellow crystals that can affect vision. Side effects may also include nausea, cramps, diarrhea, itching, welts, and liver damage. Marketing any pill as a tanning agent is, in fact, illegal; manufacturers get around this by calling them nutritional supplements.”
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By Patricia Setzer on December 5, 2008 in Product Analysis | 1 Comment »
From Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter-
“Energy drinks can range from 50 to 505 milligrams of caffeine - as much as 14 cans of cola”. A 6oz. cup of coffee contains from 77 to 150 milligrams of caffeine.
Johns Hopkins researchers warn energy drinks could contribute to caffeine dependency and other side effects.
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By Patricia Setzer on July 28, 2008 in Nutrition, Label Langage, Product Analysis | 0 Comments
Cheesecake, one of my favorite things in life, add some chocolate to the cheesecake and life just does not get any better than that. Sara Lee now has on the market for your convenience ”Sara Lee Bites”; wonderful little morsels of chocolate or strawberry cheesecake. Keep these in your freezer and when you need a little taste of sweet just pop one in your mouth.
If you are like me one bite leads to another until before you know it the box is empty. Should you have some “Sara Lee Bites” in your freezer make sure to keep track of the bites you consume.
Roughly 20 bites is equal to 1/2 cup (a serving of ice cream) 440 calories
and 14 grams of saturated fat.
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By Patricia Setzer on June 10, 2008 in Product Analysis | 0 Comments
One A Day Weight-Smart promises to convert the food you eat to energy, interesting, since your body converts food to energy even if you do not take a pill. There is a plus here, if you take one of the Weight-Smart pills you will not need your morning cup of coffee; each pill has as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.
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By Patricia Setzer on May 14, 2008 in Books, Nutrition, Label Langage, Product Analysis | 0 Comments
As a nutrition fact label coach, I counsel my clients with diabetes, heart disease, and weight control issues to interpret and apply the nutritional data on commercially produced foods. Buying processed foods is like signing a legal document, read the fine print or your health will be in serious trouble. In the “Food Industry’s Gredd” Lois proves my point with respect to Omega-3 food labeled products. This book isn’t overly long yet the omega-3 information will result in many long term health benefits for consumers. A must read for anyone confused by omega-3 and omega-6 labels today. I highly recommend this book.
Lois is giving the first 20 purchers a 30 minute free consultation to answer any questions you might have about the omegas, inflamation, and research in the book. To get a free consultation just send your receipt to support@omega3labels.com
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