Consumer Reports Finds High Levels of Lead and Sodium in Lunchables: Parents Urge USDA to Take Action

Consumer Reports Finds High Levels of Lead and Sodium in Lunchables: Parents Urge USDA to Take Action

Lunchables Contain High Levels of Lead and Sodium, Consumer Reports Finds Lunchables, a popular choice for elementary school children’s lunches, has come under scrutiny due to concerns over high levels of lead and sodium found in the grab-and-go meals. Independent testing by nonprofit organization Consumer Reports revealed that three different types of Lunchables, along with … Read more

Tips for Managing Food Cravings and Making Healthier Choices

Tips for Managing Food Cravings and Making Healthier Choices

Food cravings in general are influenced by several factors including diet, stress, underlying health conditions and environment. Refined carbohydrates cause sudden spikes in blood sugar levels and may make you feel temporarily energetic and happy and are therefore eaten over and over again. There are 3 possible explanations for this craving. Severe stress, including low … Read more