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[Report] Supplement With Caution — Steroids, Viagra, And Other Banned Drugs Found In Multiple Dietary Supplements

Posted by on Oct 28, 2014 in Misc., Reports, Study, Supp It UP, Supplement Reviews, Vitamins & Minerals

Dietary supplements are safe, right? Wrong. A new study looked at 274 recalled supplements and found that a number were still available on shelves AND contained banned substances — including anabolic steroids and Viagra.

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So Burger King’s Selling A Black Burger, And It Looks Just As Repulsive As You’d Imagine [WTF?]

Posted by on Sep 12, 2014 in Diet It UP, Eating Out, Misc., News, WTF?

STARE INTO THAT CHEESE. Would you NOM Burger King’s new black burger?

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[Report] Makers Of Quest Bars Sued Over Mislabeling; Allegedly Overstated Fiber By More Than 750%

Posted by on Feb 20, 2014 in Protein, Protein Bars, Reports, Supp It UP

A new lawsuit alleges that Quest Bars OVERSTATE their fiber content by more than 750% and understate calories by at least 20%. Is there any truth to the claims? Here’s our take on the situation.

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[Report] 20% Of Protein Powder Products, Incl. Shakeology & Optimum Nutrition, Mislabeled And/Or Contaminated

Posted by on Jun 17, 2013 in Protein, Protein Powder, Reports, Supp It UP

Recent tests from ConsumerLab.com revealed that 20% of protein powder products — including big brands like Optimum Nutrition, Dymatize, and Shakeology — were mislabeled and/or contaminated. One product even had 68% less protein than listed. Get the full list of offenders here.

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[Report] HAPIfork: The Smart Fork That Vibrates When You Eat Too Fast

Posted by on Jan 11, 2013 in Diet It UP, Gear It UP, Reports

In what might be the most ridiculous and unconventional application of health monitoring devices to-date, HAPILABS recently unveiled the HAPIfork — a bluetooth-enabled “smartfork” that vibrates when you eat too fast.

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Weight Watchers, Ben & Jerry’s, Arctic Zero Have Up To 68% More Calories Than Labeled [REPORT]

Posted by on Aug 21, 2012 in Diet It UP, News

A recent MSNBC report revealed that diet ice cream from Weight Watchers, Ben & Jerry’s, & Arctic Zero have up to 68% more calories than labeled. I’m here to tell you: DON’T FREAK OUT, the implications are overblown.

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