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November 3, 2009 Sign up Forward Archive News on health and wellness for the food and beverage industries   Top Stories  Can Americans be budget- and health-conscious? "Eating healthy has been one of the big casualties of this economic downturn," said the author of NPD Group's annual "Eating Patterns in America" report. Consumers have been skipping meals for more affordable options such as chips, cookies, candy and other snacks. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (11/1) How can you become a CPG expert in 2 minutes a day? If you subscribed to GMA SmartBrief, the free CPG newsletter trusted by over 50,000 of your peers and competitors, you'd know. Don't be left behind! Check out a sample and sign up for free today!   Wellness Watch  Kellogg immunity claim draws criticism Critics are objecting to the "Now helps support your child's IMMUNITY" claim on Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes, saying it plays on parental fears of the H1N1 virus. But Kellogg says the line, which was rolled out in May 2009, has more antioxidant vitamins A, C and E, which are important to the immune system, and "was not created to capitalize on the current H1N1 flu situation." USA TODAY (11/2) Bogus H1N1 solutions continue to spread The prevalence of the H1N1 virus is prompting people to seek out alternative remedies involving onions, garlic and hydrogen peroxide on the Internet. The Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that certain approved drugs are the only specified treatment for the virus. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (11/3)   Food & Nutrition Trends    Study finds gender differences in foods children like Boys prefer meat, poultry and fish while girls like sweet foods, fruits and vegetables, a study has found. Though tastes change as children get older, the results could help foodservice managers develop menus that children are willing to eat and improve efforts to encourage healthy eating. FoodNavigator (10/29) Chickpeas might be the most versatile legume The nutty flavor of chickpeas, or garbanzos, is familiar to anyone who has tasted hummus or cuisine from Mediterranean countries. The legume, which is high in fiber and protein, also is tasty in stew, pastas and casseroles. NYTimes.com (11/2) Other News The debate over omega-3s TIME (10/30) 0% of the bad stuff. 100% healthy & flavorful. Almost 140 years before health and wellness became the trend, Original TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce was created using an all-natural formula with no additives or preservatives, as it still is today. Offer your patrons the low sodium pepper sauce with no calories, carbs, fats or cholesterol – TABASCO®. www.TABASCOfoodservice.com   Research Spotlight  High fructose intake increases blood pressure, study finds Researchers found in a study of 4,528 adults that consuming more than 74 grams of fructose, or about 2.5 sugary soft drinks, a day increases the risk of hypertension, even among those with no previous history of hypertension. More research is needed to determine if lowering fructose intake could help lower blood pressure, the researchers said. HealthDay News (10/30) Chronic stress is linked to consumption of high-fat foods Researchers who interviewed more than 600 overweight or obese women found that those with chronic stress are more likely to eat high-fat foods and feel they lack control over their eating and hunger. The chronically stressed were also more likely to try to control their weight through "rigid restraint" techniques such as vowing to avoid certain foods or skipping meals -- strategies that often backfire. USA TODAY (11/1)   Menu Monitor    Health care bill would require posting of calorie data The health care bill currently under debate in the House would require restaurants and vending machines to post calorie information. The little-noticed clause does not specify where the information should be posted, only that it should be in listed in "a clear and conspicuous manner." Specials that are offered for less than 60 days would be exempt from the rule. Advertising Age (tiered subscription model) (11/2) Give your menu INTERNATIONAL INTRIGUE with the new Florida citrus recipe creations brought to you by the Florida Department of Citrus. Made with 100% orange juice and 100% grapefruit juice, you can squeeze more sales out of any daypart with these citrus recipe suggestions. To receive your free copy, contact Vanessa Hodak at vhodak@citrus.state.fl.us.   Sustainability  Starbucks sets ambitious recycling goal Starbucks wants 100% of its cups to be recyclable by 2012, but reaching that goal is a significant challenge. The company must create an infrastructure within communities for getting the cups to recycling facilities. QSR Magazine (11/2009)   Food Policy & Legislative News  Tainted beef might be linked to 2 deaths Officials with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say foodborne bacteria in fresh ground beef products has sickened 28 people in Northeast states and appears to be linked to two deaths. Fairbank Farms of Ashville, N.Y., has recalled the beef. Reuters (11/2), The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model)/The Associated Press (11/2) Consumers group finds BPA in canned foods Consumers Union, a nonprofit organization that publishes Consumer Reports, has found measurable levels of bisphenol A, or BPA, in canned foods, including some labeled "BPA free." The group is urging a ban on BPA in materials that come in contact with food and beverages. Los Angeles Times (11/3)   SmartQuote  Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren't enjoying today's sunshine." --William Feather, publisher and author   NCC Resources American Diabetes Association American Dietetic Association American Heart Association FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Healthy Dining Finder National Business Group on Health National Restaurant Association Nutrition Resources USDA Food and Nutrition Services World Health Organization   Subscriber Tools       Print friendly format | Web version | Search past news | Archive | Privacy policy   Contact NCC Advertising Contact 800-771-6368 adsales@hwbrief.com About NCC Nutrition + Culinary Consultants (NCC) is the leading resource for up-to-the-minute news and Health & Wellness consulting to the Food & Beverage Industry.       Recent issues of NCC Health and Wellness SmartBrief: Thursday, October 29, 2009 Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Thursday, October 22, 2009 Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Thursday, October 15, 2009     Lead Editor:  Rebecca Pollack       Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 1100 H ST NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005     © 1999-2011 SmartBrief, Inc.® Legal Information