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Ruling over biotech beets threatens nation's sugar supply
August 20, 2010 9:57 AM
Some sugar beet growers are uneasy as they wait for federal officials to decide the next step for a crop that provides half the nation's sugar supply. A federal judge in California issued a ruling earlier this month that prevents future planting of sugar beets with genetically modified seeds... more » -
Dr Pepper orders sugar for 125th anniversary
July 2, 2010 9:30 AM
Dr Pepper is prescribing some sugar-real sugar-this summer in honor of its 125th anniversary. The soda is rolling out Dr Pepper made with sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup this weekend. It's another move by a major soft drink maker to switch the sweeteners, but only for a limited... more » -
Sweet photo project turns sour
May 27, 2010 7:20 PM
Two young people went all out for an assignment in a photo club. It ended with their arrest on menacing and false reporting charges. Witnesses reported two suspicious men pouring white powder onto a U.S. Postal Service drop box at 24th and Grand Avenue in Pueblo. Police cordoned off... more » -
Sweet trick to help babies getting shots
May 13, 2010 1:09 PM
Mary Poppins was right--a spoonful of sugar does help the medicine go down. A new study has found that giving babies a small amount of glucose or sucrose before a shot helps calm them more quickly afterward. They cried less often and for a shorter period of time. ... more » -
PepsiCo to cut sodium, sugar, fat in products
March 22, 2010 9:04 AM
PepsiCo Inc. plans to cut the sodium found in each serving of its key brands by one-fourth in five years. The maker of Frito-Lay chips and Pepsi drinks announced several nutrition goals on Monday at the start of a two-day investor conference. The company also set two goals for... more » -
Pepsi to cut sugary drinks from schools worldwide
March 16, 2010 11:16 AM
PepsiCo plans to remove full-calorie, sugary drinks from schools around the world in the next two years. The move, aimed at fighting childhood obesity, follows the success of similar changes in the U.S. by PepsiCo and rival Coca-Cola. The World Heart Federation has been negotiating with soft drink makers on... more » -
Soft Drinks could increase risk for pancreatic cancer
February 8, 2010 11:25 AM
New research suggests regular consumption of soft drinks could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. A study from the University of Minnesota followed over 6000 Singapore residents for 14 years. Those who consumed two or more soft drinks a week were 87% more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer... more » -
Soft Drinks could increase risk for pancreatic cancer
February 8, 2010 11:16 AM
New research suggests regular consumption of soft drinks could increase the risk of pancreatic cancer . A study from the University of Minnesota followed over 6000 Singapore residents for 14 years. Those who consumed two or more soft drinks a week were 87% more likely to be diagnosed with pancreatic... more » -
Looking for something sweet? Try 'Sugar, Sugar'
November 23, 2009 1:22 PM
The InterDisciplinary Experimental Arts (I.D.E.A.) program at Colorado College will unveil "Sugar, Sugar," a free exhibition that explores the art, science and history of sugar. According to the college, sugar was nirtually unknown in Europe until the Middle Ages when it quickly became ubiquitous in western diets. It influenced... more » -
Food labeling program halts over FDA concern
October 24, 2009 8:44 AM
A food industry group is voluntarily halting promotion of its nutrition labeling program after federal regulators said such systems could mislead consumers, officials with the group said Friday. Industry leaders launched the "Smart Choices" program in August to identify foods that meet certain nutritional standards and then highlight them... more » -
Food labeling program halts over FDA concern
October 24, 2009 8:24 AM
A food industry group is voluntarily halting promotion of its nutrition labeling program after federal regulators said such systems could mislead consumers, officials with the group said Friday. Industry leaders launched the "Smart Choices" program in August to identify foods that meet certain nutritional standards and then highlight them... more » -
Taxing your sweet tooth to pay for health care
September 16, 2009 6:57 PM
With Washington trying to figure out how to pay for health reform, an old idea is resurfacing. Tax the foods that make us unhealthy, like sugary sodas and juices, to help pay for the problems they might contribute to, like obesity. But will a "sugar tax" work? ... more »
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