Halloween is a total nightmare for some and the best night of the year for others. Humorous story about this nutty holiday and brilliant photos! (who the hell subjects their animal to a wedding gown costume...you'll have to visit the site to see it). Happy Halloween!Halloween is a total nightmare for some and the best night of the year for others.... more
These easy substitutions will help cut the fat and sugar in your diet without taking away all your comfort foods.These easy substitutions will help cut the fat and sugar in your diet without taking... more
The sugar (from GM sugar beets) in this country has been ruled unlawful... Puts a whole new spin on safe to eat sweets...The sugar (from GM sugar beets) in this country has been ruled unlawful... Puts a... more
Brett Erlich and Ellen Fox take a peek at what's coming up this weekend including Gamer, Extract, & All About Steve. New on DVD is State of Play and Sugar.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a movie review show that airs on Thursday nights at 10:30 e/p on Current TV. From reviews of the newest releases to commentary on cult favorites and movie trends, each episode of The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a fast-paced, comedic journey through the week in cinema.
For more about movies from Current: http://current.com/movies.Brett Erlich and Ellen Fox take a peek at what's coming up this weekend including... more
IT'S known as the "Ballina Snow" _ that layer of fine black ash that falls across northern NSW every year as farmers burn off sugar cane fields after the harvest.
But the choking days of the country's black winter are nearing an end after NSW farmers developed a world-first process to turn sugar cane waste into electricity.
Two processing mills, converted into thermal power stations fuelled by waste that would otherwise have been burned, can make enough energy for 66,000 homes in the Richmond and Tweed Valleys.IT'S known as the "Ballina Snow" _ that layer of fine black ash that falls across... more
Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah have uncovered new information that sugar feeds tumors. The findings may also have implications for other diseases such as diabetes. Amazingly the results stated…Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah have uncovered new... more
A number of large US food manufacturers have called on the government to ease sugar import limits, saying they fear the country could run out of supplies.
The letter from firms such as Kraft Food and Hershey comes in the week sugar prices have hit 28 year highs due to worldwide supply shortages.
Currently US food firms can only import a certain amount of sugar before they have to pay import tariffs.
US sugar manufacturers insist there is no shortage of domestic stocks.
In their letter to US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the food firms, which also include General Mills, warned that "our nation will virtually run out of sugar".
However, the US Department of Agriculture said earlier this week that domestic supplies were now increasing.
This was backed by sugar industry group American Sugar Alliance (ASA), which said the next main sugar cane harvest would start later this month, while the sugar beet harvest would begin in October.
"There is absolutely no shortage of sugar here," said Jack Roney, director of economic and policy analysis at the ASA.
Global sugar prices have been pushed up by growing demand in Brazil for sugar to be turned into ethanol for vehicle fuel, and a sharp fall in production in India, the world's largest sugar consumer.A number of large US food manufacturers have called on the government to ease sugar... more
Caffeine, sugar and white flour are substances that interfere with your metabolism and brain health — and the ones people usually have the most trouble giving up and getting out of their systems.
I recommend eliminating these items from your diet in a systematic way. This may help you avoid potential withdrawal symptoms, make you feel better, and jumpstart the process to better brain function and overall health. Follow the steps below to help make the transition as simple and painless as possible.Caffeine, sugar and white flour are substances that interfere with your metabolism and... more
August 15 marks the end of the Blessed Virgin Mary's earthly life and the assumption of her body and soul into heaven.
We all have read about the many sightings of the Holy Mother over the years, but what do you do when an image of her miraculously appears in a glass you once used for coffee? Share it with others!
With the recent downturn in the economy many of us are in need of a miracle. Then again, we're always in need of miracles, or at least in need of proof that miracles are possible. What is a miracle?
Many people that have seen this glass in person, have described themselves as getting chills and having the hair on the back of their necks stand up. Others have commented on the bluish hue (aura) that can be clearly seen surrounding the image.
What else can YOU see in the photo?August 15 marks the end of the Blessed Virgin Mary's earthly life and the assumption... more
Viewing microscopic things that appear under the microscope as ultra visual effects is really fun and interesting.Viewing microscopic things that appear under the microscope as ultra visual effects is... more
We do it for the bDr. David Kessler, 58, says that when he looks at a huge plate of French fries, he knows that if he starts eating them, he won't stop until he's wolfed them all down. Yes, even the former head of the Food and Drug Administration, who once oversaw the nation's health, struggles to eat well like the rest of us.
We do it for the buzz. Like drug addicts. How do we stop the constant craving?
In his new best-selling book, "The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite," Kessler, a San Francisco Bay Area pediatrician, explains why certain foods loaded with fat, sugar and salt exert such a pull, despite our best intentions to avoid them. As he discusses the biology that leads to scarfing down a plate of fries, he delves into such puzzles as why the French fry binger is more likely to remember the pleasant stimulation of the fries' salt, fat, texture and flavor than the stomachache and self-recrimination that follow it.
The former dean of medical schools at Yale and the University of California, San Francisco, Kessler, who is also a lawyer, contends that the American food culture, including our mores about when, where and how often we eat, plays a large role in fostering what he calls "conditioned hypereating." He argues that the government, food industry and individual diner all have parts to play in combating that plate of fries. While Kessler is not offering a weight-loss solution or proposing some chimerical healthy eating plan, his book strips away the allure of some of the most appetizing and unhealthy foods. I spoke with Dr. Kessler about why so many of us can't eat just one.uzz. Like drug addicts. How do we stop the constant craving?We do it for the bDr. David Kessler, 58, says that when he looks at a huge plate of... more
Venezuela's Health Ministry said Friday it banned sales of Coca-Cola Zero because the company failed to declare that the no-calorie soft drink uses an artificial sweetener allegedly harmful to health.Venezuela's Health Ministry said Friday it banned sales of Coca-Cola Zero because the... more
In a real-life Willy Wonka-like story, a 12 year-old schoolboy has beaten thousands of other youngsters to land every child's dream job - official taster for a sweet company.
Harry Willsher won the coveted post by emailing a description of his favourite sweet, the Drumstick lolly, to Swizzels Matlow, a confectionery company based in Derbyshire.
His chief responsibilities will be eating Love Hearts, Refreshers and Cola Bottles in the name of research to make sure they are up to the standard expected by the average confectionery connoisseur.
He will now receive sackfuls of the company's produce direct to his door. Harry said: 'I couldn't be more delighted - I reckon it's the best job in the world.'
Mum and Dad have already accompanied him on a Willy Wonka-style tour of the company's factory. They say: 'He has also been given his own overalls embossed with his name and business cards which say "sweet tester".'
Business cards? Sweet. But I wonder if he gets free dental benefits with that contract - he's going to need them.In a real-life Willy Wonka-like story, a 12 year-old schoolboy has beaten thousands of... more
"australian-born artist timothy horn now lives in santa fe, new mexico where he makes his sculptures. while horn has a diverse range of work, his latest exhibition ‘bitter suite’ at san fransisco’s de young museum showcased his most recent material. the show featured three large scale work which showcased, horn’s fondness for transforming historical objects in new scales and materials. the pieces on show were inspired by piece in the collection of the fine arts museums of san francisco and by the rags-to-riches story of art collector and sugar industrialist alma spreckels. ‘mother-load’ and ‘diadem’ two of pieces are both made from crystallized rock sugar, paying tribute to spreckels. ‘mother-load’ is a child’s size horse carriage covered in the sweet stuff, while ‘diadem’ is a sugary chandelier."the sugary chandelier is awesome...
"australian-born artist timothy horn now lives... more
Pepsi and Mountain Dew have both launched Throwback, two retro variations of the popular drinks that use sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. Steve Tanner, of BevReview.com, a Web site that provides reviews of soft drinks, talks about what this means for the beverage industry and consumers.Pepsi and Mountain Dew have both launched Throwback, two retro variations of the... more
Mark Wolff, professor and chairman of the department of cardiology and comprehensive care at New York University College of Dentistry, and his colleagues immersed cow teeth (because of their similarity to human teeth) in either water or a top-selling sports drink -- including Vitamin Water, Life Water, Gatorade, Powerade, and Propel Fit Water. After soaking for 75 to 90 minutes, to replicate consuming a beverage over time, researchers measured the strength of the teeth.
Previous studies found that sports beverages can damage tooth enamel -- even more so than soda -- due to a combination of acidic components, sugars, and additives. This research looked specifically at the way sports drinks affected dentin, the dental tissue under enamel that determines the size and shape of teeth.Mark Wolff, professor and chairman of the department of cardiology and comprehensive... more
Research from a US study has established a link between children's growth and their love of sugary drinks.Research from a US study has established a link between children's growth and their... more
Rubbery gelatin candies, brilliant colors and many shapes. They may actually be GOOD for your TEETH too!Rubbery gelatin candies, brilliant colors and many shapes. They may actually be GOOD... more
The economy is stuttering and healthcare costs are on the rise. Now, according to a study which was recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, we discover that the annual costs of diabetes treatment in the United States has nearly doubled in a mere 6-year period, from 2001 to 2007....The economy is stuttering and healthcare costs are on the rise. Now, according to a... more
A team of researchers who looked at data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2004 has found that eating apples can offer protective effects against metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of symptoms related to increased heart disease risk....A team of researchers who looked at data from the National Health and Nutrition... more
