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Dining out? Menu nutritional labeling getting an upgrade

Buried in the middle of the health care reform act is a mandate that will require very visible changes at chain restaurants across the country. When the President signed the bill into law, he set the ball rolling for chain restaurants with 20 or more outlets to post the caloric content of menu items on printed menus, menu boards, and drive-through displays. What will this mean for you?

Cheers to Alcohol Awareness Month

April is alcohol awareness month Millions of Americans enjoy relaxing with a glass of wine, enjoying a beer during the game, or commemorating a milestone with a champagne toast; however, it is important to keep in mind that the old saying, “If some is good, more is better,” can be dangerous when it comes to alcohol consumption. What better a time than during April, Alcohol Awareness Month, to think about the safety of our alcohol consumption habits.

Feds cracking down on misleading labels

Sometimes reading food labels won't reveal the whole truth Consumers are paying more attention to their food labels these days, and the federal government is too! The FDA has recently issued warning letters to more than a dozen food manufacturers for putting labels on their products that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.