Nutrition in the News: Double Dippers, Touch Screens
Some interesting nutrition articles in the news this week. Last week we talked about avoiding sick days and how healthier habits can prevent getting sick this winter. Well, here are some other habits to think about this week and this winter season. Touch screens and bacteria Who doesn’t like to order food at those convenient touch screens? So many fast food restaurants are adding these touch screens. You can walk up to the screen, order what you want and your order begins to be processed. Usually no line waiting to use the touch screen. However, before you take your first bite into the food you ordered this way, you may want to wash your hands. Or, use the handy hand sanitizer I recommended you take with you wherever you go. Researchers in London swabbed touch screen kiosks at eight different restaurants in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, they found bacteria on every kiosk. A wid...