1. Alcohol and conception- The CDC released information this week on the serious issue regarding fetal alcohol syndrome. They also recommended that women of child-bearing age, who aren't using contraception, should abstain from alcohol consumption. This obviously rubbed many people the wrong way and made some feel as though women are being shamed for the occasional drink.
2. The Soup Detox- No need for juicing anymore, now we have 'souping'. While this definitely has benefits over juicing, like including more protein and a lower sugar content, we still have a long way to go in the field of dietetics to convince people that cleanses aren't the way to go.
3. Is the Nutrition Facts Label a thing of the past?- A new system takes the nutritional information of a product and combines it into one simple score. Research shows that when individuals are given one number to look at, they often make healthier choices and are less confused by the plethora of information on the nutrition facts label. Could this be our future?
4. Pitting diet versus exercise for weight loss- Once again, we have another study showing that abs really are made in the kitchen. Diet has a much stronger impact on weight loss than exercise. However, the combination of the two is the best plan.