Six additional states are limiting junk food in public food assistance programs.
New SNAP Exemptions Limit Junk Food Purchases Supporters of the Make America Healthy (Maha) initiative have successfully led to six more states receiving exemptions, allowing the restriction of high-sugar products like sodas and candies under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This change marks an effort to promote healthier eating habits. The states—West Virginia, Florida, […]
Ozempic battles food addiction as the junk food industry changes and adapts, experts caution.
Expert Views on Weight Loss Drugs and Junk Food Industry Health professionals suggest that while medications like Ozempic are gaining traction in the weight loss arena, the junk food sector seems to be expanding at an alarming rate. Dr. Mark Heiman, a noted advocate for functional medicine, shared his thoughts on social media, emphasizing that, […]
USDA grants exceptions to three states to prohibit junk food in SNAP
SNAP Program Updates in Three States On Tuesday, Brook Rollins, the director, signed off on exemptions for three states, enabling participants in the Government Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to restrict purchases of junk food like sodas and candies. This shift marks a significant change in how public assistance funds can be used. Arkansas, Idaho, […]
Couple in New Jersey discovers $1 million treasure in junk drawer
This drawer isn’t just junk! A recent find in a drawer has unexpectedly transformed the lives of a couple in New Jersey who had forgotten their goals. While cleaning out a neglected drawer in their Mercer County home, they stumbled upon three Mega Million tickets purchased on New Year’s Eve from the West Trenton Speedmart […]
Six additional states will restrict soda and junk food purchases with food stamps, according to Brooke Rollins.
At a Make America Healthy (Maha) event on Thursday, Director Brook Rollins announced that the Trump administration is set to make significant changes by approving various exemptions aimed at eliminating junk food from the food stamp program. Rollins made this statement while in Nebraska on Monday, where he participated in a signing ceremony with Republican […]
Researchers can identify junk food intake through blood and urine tests
Recent research indicates that blood and urine tests can reveal the consumption levels of ultra-highly processed foods (UPFs). Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) utilized machine learning to identify numerous metabolites—essentially the byproducts of metabolism—that relate to the intake of processed foods. According to a researcher from the National Cancer Institute in Maryland, […]
Agriculture Secretary reports that states are preparing to restrict soda and junk food from food stamp programs
At a recent Make America Healthy (Maha) event, Director Brook Rollins announced that the Trump administration is setting a precedent by approving exemptions that would restrict junk food purchases within the food stamp program. This announcement came during a visit to Nebraska, where Rollins signed these exemptions alongside Republican Governor Jim Pillen, and also included […]
Blood and urine tests can indicate the amount of junk food you really eat.
New Research Links Tests to Processed Food Consumption Recent studies indicate that blood and urine tests can effectively gauge the intake of ultra-highly processed foods (UPFS) among individuals. Utilizing machine learning, researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered numerous metabolites—molecules generated during metabolism—that are associated with the consumption of processed foods. As […]
Ticketmaster announces clearer display of fees as new ‘junk fee’ rule is implemented
Starting Monday, the Biden administration’s prohibition on “junk rates” will take effect, prompting Ticketmaster to reveal all ticket prices right when consumers start their search. Ticketmaster has faced ongoing complaints over hidden fees and other matters, making it one of the entities affected by the new regulations introduced by the Federal Trade Commission in December. […]
Kids consume more after watching only five minutes of junk food commercials, research shows.
Impact of Junk Food Ads on Children’s Caloric Intake A new study has revealed that kids tend to consume notably more calories after just a brief exposure to junk food advertisements. Children who were shown ads for foods high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt burned around 130 extra calories, which is roughly equivalent to […]