Making The Case For…Association?
We at Sip & Savor have frequently reported on “junk science” based on association circulating on the Internet and how it only unnecessarily scares and confuses consumers. This is important because...
View ArticleNew Guidelines Hijacked by Advocacy?
Every five years, a U.S. government panel meets to review the latest science on nutrition to update the advice Washington gives Americans about a healthy diet. But this year the Dietary Guidelines...
View ArticleDGAC Continues To Make Past Mistakes
We here at Sip & Savor came across this piece by New York Times columnist and food writer Mark Bittman on the U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) report, which made news when the...
View ArticleExpert Weighs In On DGAC Report
In case you missed it – just last week the Wall Street Journal published an opinion piece by Cheryl Achterberg about the release of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) report, which serves...
View ArticleIt All Comes Down To Scientific Fact
Galileo once said, “All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.” The Italian astronomer and philosopher is considered one of the greatest scientists ever...
View ArticleDietary Advice Should Be Based On Science
The latest news on federal advice on diet makes it clear that much of what we’ve been told to stay away from is wrong. For decades, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) warned people to avoid...
View ArticleBeverage Industry Supports Environmental, Health & Wellness Programs
In communities across the country, America’s beverage companies are doing their part to bring real solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face. From New Haven, Conn., to Seattle and beyond we...
View ArticleMarch is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is celebrating with the slogan “Savor the Flavor.” Each year a topic is picked to educate individuals on the importance of...
View ArticleSound Science Has No Substitution
The importance of relying on sound science for dietary advice cannot be understated. Issuing food and nutrition policies on anything but the highest quality research is not helpful and can even be...
View ArticleThe Complexity of Obesity as Seen on TV
It’s no secret that obesity is one of the biggest issues our country is facing and a solution to this public health challenge has not come easily. Why? Because obesity is complex and caused by many...
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