Many of us paying a premium to avoid the gluten in our food are doing so without any good medical reason.
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Now You’ve Got No Excuse: Government Report Shows Healthy Food Doesn’t Cost More Than Junk Food
Skechers Fitness Claims Shot Down; Turns Out You Really Have to Exercise
In a blow to those who want to believe there’s a magic alternative to exercise, Skechers has agreed to pay $45 million to settle claims that the company exaggerated the fitness benefits of its rocker-bottom athletic shoes. It …
Why We’re Eating Fewer Happy Meals
Kids are less likely to order kids meals now. For the past five years, there has been an annual decline in the number of fast-food child meals that come with toys. In 2011, Happy Meal and other child meal sales were down 6%, from …
The Meatless (and Less Meat) Revolution
This year, the average American will eat 165.5 lbs. of beef and poultry. That may sound like a lot, but it’s actually a 12% decline compared to 2007, when an annual intake of 189 lbs. of meat per person was standard. This week, …
We’ve Been Wasting a Ton of Money on Vitamins and Dietary Supplements
Could vitamins do more harm than good? Experts advise that if you eat well, vitamins are unnecessary, and therefore a waste of money. Now, a new study holds that death rates are higher for older women who take a daily vitamin …
127 Money Tips: Snag the Best Deals on Diapers, Cars, Pet Supplies, Healthy Foods, Insurance, and More
Also, wanna start making more money? Consider making a bet with a friend, in which the person who earns the most next month will get a free dinner—courtesy of the loser.
How to Make a Healthy Diet More Affordable
Eating a healthier diet, like the one recommended by the U.S. government, is no easy undertaking — not least because of its high cost. A new study published on Thursday in the journal Health Affairs calculates that it would …
Is the High Cost of Healthy Food Really the Reason for Poor Nutrition?
The New York Times‘ Economix blog has an interesting post on new research on the “cost per calorie” of different foods and drinks.
Which Would You Prefer: $1 Million or a Hot Body?
Talk about a million-dollar body: In a new poll, nearly one-quarter (22%) of Americans say they would rather have their dream body for the rest of their lives than win $1 million in the lottery.
Credit & Debit Cards: Bad for Your Finances, and for Your Diet
The arguments for becoming a cash-only consumer are well-known: Dishing out actual greenbacks feels more real than swiping a credit or debit card, and, say proponents of the cash-only lifestyle, as you count out the dollars and see them being taken away by a store cashier, you’re forced to pause, think—then, hopefully, reconsider—as …
Cheaper Alternative to Cosmetic Surgery
First comes the news that the “miracle” product that’s been proven to help people lose weight is actually … water. Which costs nothing or next to nothing. Now, this groundbreaking insight: There’s a free or nearly free alternative to cosmetic surgery that will make you look and feel better than if you’d gone under the knife.