Todays Newsbites

Denmark Introduces a Tax on Saturated Fat

Like Hamlet, butter lovers may conclude theres something rotten (or maybe rancid?) in Denmark

Tufts Unveils New MyPlate for Older Adults

Just as the federal government updated its food pyramid with the new MyPlate

Better for You Foods Also Better for Profits

Healthier foods are also good for the bottom line, according to a new report from the Hudson Institute

Who Confirms Food Additives Are Safe? Not Always the FDA

If you assume the government has checked the safety of all the additives in your food

Consumers Tired of Avoidance Products

Diet is out and zero is in, according to the market-research firm Datamonitor

Whole-Body Vibration for Bone Health Disappoints

Whole-body vibration (WBV) to combat osteoporosis has been popularized lately

Chewing Gum May Perk You Up

Can chewing gum help keep you alert? Thats the suggestion of a new British study

Its a Bird, Its a Plane, Its… Broccoli!

A new super broccoli might help protect your heart by combating unhealthy cholesterol

Fitter Men Live Longer

It really does pay to be fit, with the dividend being extra years of life

Eating Raw Cookie Dough Risks E. Coli

Resist the urge to sample that raw cookie dough