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A handy guide to buying organics without going broke
Want to avoid pesticides in produce but don’t have the budget to buy organic versions of all your fruits and vegetables? Limit your organic purchases to just the ones with the most pesticide residue....
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Energy shots – should you drink up before you workout?
You’ve probably seen energy shots like 5-hour ENERGY and Verve – maybe you’ve even taken a swig before a workout thinking it will boost your performance. The shots are quite popular in the energy...
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7 ways to spot a sketchy weight loss product
A few weeks ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged marketers for the Ab Circle Pro with making false claims, including that the device could cause “rapid and substantial weight loss.” Of...
View ArticleNews Nugget: Pepsi and Coke will post calories on vending machines
Soft drink companies like Pepsico and Coca-Cola are launching new vending machines that will have the number of calories in the beverages right on the buttons. The new machines will first appear in...
View ArticleNews Nugget: Deaths linked to Monster Energy drinks could prompt FDA regulations
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of five deaths that may be linked to Monster Energy, a popular drink high in caffeine. This could lead to greater regulation of the energy...
View ArticleNews Nugget: Foodborne illnesses up 44%
If it seems like there have been more food recalls lately, it’s because foodborne outbreaks are getting worse. A new report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group finds the number of Americans...
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New Report: Energy drinks caffeine levels revealed
Energy drinks aren’t required to reveal how much caffeine they contain, so how do you know what you’re getting? Or whether you’re downing a safe amount? Just this week we learned that five deaths may...
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What’s in your food? Next week’s big vote on labeling GMOs
Since last year, FFTV has been showing you all kinds of additives in your food and deciphering those strange ingredients listed on packages. But it turns out there are other things in your food not on...
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New Report: Best diets revealed
Looking for a new diet? And by diet, I mean a healthy eating plan that works for you… You’re in luck because U.S. News & World Report analyzed 29 diets and just revealed its results. To make it to...
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The return of the Twinkies
They’re back. Today Hostess Twinkies return nationwide with “The Sweetest Comeback In The History Of Ever” stamped on their new boxes. And this time, they have more staying power… almost three weeks...
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