Ultraprocessed foods have long been associated with a range of negative health outcomes ranging from obesity to hypertension. New research shows that ultraprocessed foods may also contribute to cognitive decline. The problem is serious; over 70% of the US food supply falls within the wide and often blurred category of “ultraprocessed. Do Ultraprocessed Foods Cause
One of the most comprehensive studies of its kind confirmed what researchers have long suspected. A diet high in ultraprocessed foods increases the risk of colorectal cancer in men, contributes to heart disease, and shortens lifespan. What Are Ultraprocessed Foods? Ultraprocessed foods include a range of commercial products, including soup, deli meats, and many frozen
We know that the bag of chips or giant soda we slam down at the beach isn’t good for us. From the week’s worth of sugar to transfat to the high-calorie count, junk foods are obviously junk. But a deeper level, many of these foods also include potentially harmful additives that are banned in other
Neal Barnard, M.D. is President of Physcians Committe for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) Recently, many people have called for healthier school meals. But often overlooked are the real heroes: the school food service providers who, with limited budgets and less-than-ideal nutritional guidelines, are changing things for children. Dozens of schools across the nation—including Los
Picture here (l) is Gary Hirshberg, Co-Founder of Stonyfield FarmBill Couzens(c) Founder of Less Cancer and President, Tom Sherman (r) Chairman of the Board of Less Cancer. The Less Cancer Speaker Series this year with Gary Hirshberg was on GMO's and labeling. Whole Foods announced that by 2018, all products in
The Pennsylvania State Memorial is a Gettysburg Battlefield monument commemorating the 34,530 Pennsylvania soldiers "who fought at Gettysburg" The pavilion is the largest monument on the Gettysburg Battlefield. In 1909-10, Samuel Murray created "The Goddess of Victory and Peace" (Athena) from melted-down cannons. Athena is also a shrewd companion of heroes and is the
Martha Fruehauf Less Cancer advocate provided closing statements for the National Cancer Prevention Day. Martha Fruehauf who gave closing statements at the briefing for National Cancer Prevention Day is embarking on a 300-mile bicycle ride across the state of Michigan. Kicking-off the challenge, with Suzi Tobias also a Less Cancer advocate (Team Girls on
Suzi Tobias (l) with her friends daughter Aileen Graef (r). Tobias spoke in the Capitol for prevention National Cancer Prevention Day and of the loss of her friend from cancer Aileen O'Brien. It’s an honor and a pleasure for me to speak to you today. Thank you for being here. Thank you
Erica Wiley (r) Spoke at the US Capitol Building.National Cancer Prevention Day February 4 ,2013.Mrs. Wiley spoke of her journey with her son's cancer and the medical advances that could not save him and the importance of prevention. Pictured here (c) is Less Cancer Founder Bill Couzens and (l) Stormy Stokes Hood.
Bill Couzens, Founder Less Cancer - Commentary When I first heard the news of Beyonce locking arms with Pepsi for 50 million I thought: is that the same Beyonce who was partnered in the superhero combo with First Lady, Michelle Obama battling obesity with Mrs. Obama's “Lets Move Campaign?” I am a fan of both the First Lady and Beyonce for addressing the obesity
