{"id":120737,"date":"2009-12-31T16:23:06","date_gmt":"2009-12-31T21:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/calorielab.com\/news\/?p=6695"},"modified":"2009-12-31T16:23:06","modified_gmt":"2009-12-31T21:23:06","slug":"stories-of-the-decade-what-we-weren%e2%80%99t-worried-about-in-1999","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/120737","title":{"rendered":"Stories of the decade: What we weren\u2019t worried about in 1999"},"content":{"rendered":"

CalorieLab didn’t even exist at the turn of the last decade, but we couldn’t resist a look back at some of the things that seem so important today in the world of health, dieting and nutrition that weren’t even on the radar back before the aughts. <\/p>\n

Topics we weren’t thinking about<\/h3>\n

All this was inspired by a great article on 10 nutrition topics<\/a> that are in the news now but weren’t to be found anywhere in 1999. Some of the highlights:<\/p>\n

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  1. Vitamin D: Yes, we knew the vitamin was great, but now it’s everywhere, linked to everything from arthritis<\/a> to swine flu<\/a> to weight loss success<\/a> and cold prevention<\/a>. And most of us, particularly kids, don’t get enough<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  2. Trans fats: Back in 1999, no one was worried about partially hydrogenated oil. We all thought margarine was better than butter. These days trans fat is listed on labels<\/a> and are sometimes even replaced by healthier fats<\/a> in processed foods.<\/li>\n
  3. Organics: Sure, some people were already keyed into the organic movement at the turn of the last decade, but now a lot more people are considering organic foods, even though the benefits are not always clear<\/a>. Some people also became more interested in the problems associated with genetically modified foods and the prospect of cloned meat<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  4. Superfoods: In the 1990s, we all ate regular food, silly fools that we were. These days we’re tempted by superfoods like pomegranate juice<\/a>, acai<\/a> and broccoli<\/a>, and the American Dietetic Association says such foods are potentially beneficial<\/a>. This was also the decade of functional foods and nutraceuticals, supplements containing components of foods expected to aid in good health (see Omega 3s, below).<\/li>\n
  5. Omega 3s: One particular superfood, or at least super supplement, that was everywhere in the ’00s was omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish, walnuts and other foods and considered a boon for heart health<\/a>. But there was also worry about mercury and sustainability<\/a> when it came to choosing fish to eat.<\/li>\n
  6. Energy drinks: It seemed like everyone was drinking Red Bull over the past decade, even people who didn’t need the extra calories<\/a> and caffeine boost to fuel their workouts. There were even caffeinated alcoholic beverages<\/a> inspired by the Red Bull and vodka trend, which some saw as dangerous and in need of regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    A few more greatest hits<\/h3>\n

    I wasn’t really paying attention back then, but I don’t think anyone in the 1990s was worrying about charging obese people more<\/a> when they fly on an airplane or the need for wider seats<\/a> to accommodate larger passengers.<\/p>\n

    Some ambulance services are also charging obese people more<\/a> to be transported to the hospital because of the extra time, crew and specialized equipment needed to get them where they need to go.<\/p>\n

    We also weren’t talking about one of the biggest nutrition trends in the past few years: putting nutritional information on restaurant menus. This started in New York City<\/a> after legal challenges<\/a> and spread to Philly<\/a>, California and many other places across the country. <\/p>\n

    Studies have found menu labels may help people make healthier choices<\/a> but that’s not really clear<\/a>. Still, a nationwide calorie count law<\/a> is part of the healthcare bill being debated in Congress.<\/p>\n

    What will the next decade hold in diet and health news? We hope you’ll stay with us to find out. Here’s wishing you a happy and healthy new year.<\/p>\n

    (By Sarah E. White for CalorieLab Calorie Counter News)<\/p>\n

    From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News<\/a> (REF3076322B7)<\/p>\n

    Stories of the decade: What we weren’t worried about in 1999<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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