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- Low-carb diets tied to more grumpiness
 Researchers found that people on high-fat, low-carb diets are more irritable than dieters who choose a low-fat, higher-carb regime. The study of 106 Australians found that the diets were both effective, but "some aspects of the low-carbohydrate diet may have had detrimental effects on mood that, over the term of one year, negated any positive effects of weight loss," scientists said. Bloomberg
(11/10)     
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- Well-planned vegetarianism is healthy for all ages
People in all stages of life -- including pregnant moms and toddlers -- can be vegetarians as long as their diets are well planned. A new study from the American Dietetic Association states that a meatless meal plan can even be more healthy in the long run, as may lower rates of obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. Los Angeles Times
(11/9)
- Dad launches sports drink with less sugar
Brett Engelhard, a father of two and youth sport coach, hired beverage formulators to create KidFit All Natural Thirst Quencher, with 75% less sugar than juice or soda. The line, now sold in Whole Foods in Florida and other venues, is available in berry, fruit punch and orange flavors. The Miami Herald (free registration)
(11/6)
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- Report lists cancer types most affected by obesity
The American Institute for Cancer Research has released a report linking about 100,500 new cancer cases to obesity every year. The report lists breast, endometrial and kidney cancers among the cancer types most strongly linked to extra weight. USA TODAY
(11/5)
- Study finds heart benefits in chocolate milk
A study of volunteers ages 55 and older who were at risk for heart disease found that participants who drank chocolate milk twice a day for four weeks had significant reductions in several inflammatory biomarkers. Reduced inflammation can slow or prevent development of the artery disease atherosclerosis. NYTimes.com
(11/9)
- FDA Food Code update has changes on hamburgers, leafy greens
The Food and Drug Administration has released an updated Food Code that provides the model for inspections of restaurants, food retailers and other foodservice operations. Among the changes, cut leafy greens are now included as foods that require time and temperature control for safety, and hamburgers on children's menus can no longer be undercooked upon customer request. United Press International
(11/9)
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- Bay area utility converts leftover food to electrical power
The East Bay Municipal Utility District is converting leftover food from 2,300 San Francisco area restaurants and markets into methane gas used to power the wastewater facility's electrical generators. The project, which is one of a handful in the U.S. that seek to turn food scraps into energy, currently processes between 100 and 200 tons of food scraps weekly. USA TODAY
(11/10)
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