Study: More weight loss seen with cutting carbs 2 days a week Women who reduced carbohydrates for two days each week but ate regularly the other five days lost more weight than did those who followed a Mediterranean-style diet of 1,500 calories per day, according to a study presented at the CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The U.K. researchers said women who used the intermittent diet model also saw more improvements in insulin and leptin levels. NBC News (6/27)  | Get CE credits from California Walnuts Looking to expand your professional education? View current CE offerings from the California Walnut Commission to learn more about the health benefits of walnuts and the role they play in a balanced diet. Topics include: 'Walnuts: A Whole Food with Whole Body Benefits', 'Diabetes & Diet: Connecting the Dots', and 'Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Walnuts'. | | Fast-food chains respond to demands for healthier menu options People say they want healthier fast-food options, and companies such as Subway, McDonald's, Starbucks and Panera Bread are responding by reworking menus, ingredients and portions. While Subway has been touted as offering lower-fat foods and lots of vegetables, corporate dietitian Lanette Kovachi says it also has added healthier beverages, lowered sodium levels in children's meals and put extra fiber into its wheat bread. Today's Dietitian (7/2013) 3 Minn. grocers test produce pilot program with SNAP Participants in Minnesota's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can stretch their food budgets further at three supermarkets under a pilot program designed to encourage more consumption of fresh produce. Shoppers who use their benefit cards to buy $5 worth of fresh fruits or vegetables will get a $5 coupon toward their next fresh produce purchase. MinnPost.com (6/25) Other News | Study links obesity with higher risk of episodic migraine Obese people have an 81% higher risk of episodic migraine than do those of normal weight, especially women and those younger than 50, according to a Johns Hopkins University study. Researchers said data showed the risk of episodic migraine increased as people went from normal weight to being overweight and then obese. The findings will be presented at the International Headache Congress. Medscape (free registration) (6/26) Study: Cost and taste remain barriers to healthy eating Nearly two-thirds of consumers say the cost of healthy food is the main deterrent when it comes to making healthier eating choices, according to a study by the Food Marketing Institute and Prevention magazine. The study says shoppers mostly try to avoid buying products perceived as unhealthy, rather than seeking out healthy food. The Packer (Lenexa, Kan.) (6/25) | | Institutional Foodservice | N.J. district could adopt policy prohibiting peanuts Facing an increase in the number of students with allergies to peanuts, a New Jersey school district is considering a policy that would prohibit students from bringing food for lunch or special occasions that contain peanuts. The district already does not include peanuts in school meals and has designated peanut-free tables for students. South Bergenite (Rutherford, N.J.) (6/27) | Crunchy peanut butter thins These little cookies feature whole wheat flour, oats, wheat germ and chia seeds. Food Network Kitchens |  | Healthy cooking is not about being all or nothing. There are many ways to get rich-tasting foods and meals in your kitchen without solely relying on less healthful ingredients." | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Food & Beverage: Chris Warne P: 646.462.4647 | | | | |
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