Subway fast food chain is well-known for their spokesman, Jared, who lost 245 pounds on the Subway diet. The company recently launched new breakfast menu items including flatbreads and egg white sandwiches. Seems like a great idea for those on the go,...
It seems governments are willing to try all measures to lead the public into eating healthier, lower calorie foods in order to tackle the obesity epidemic. A junk food tax is being considered by many districts. The goal of this tax is to cause people...
Sitting down to eat with the family helps kids stay slim and avoid junk food, claims a new study. Kids who eat meals with their parents at least three times a week are 12% less likely to become overweight; prompting researchers to call for more “shared...
As I thumbed through a healthy eating magazine I couldn’t helping noticing how all well-meaning advice is about tweaking nutrient counts. Calories, fat, carbs. You just need to get the right numbers and you’ll suddenly look beautiful. The...
In just 4 days Joe D’Amico (McRunner) will run the LA Marathon after spending 30 days eating nothing but McDonald’s fast food while training. He’s raising money for Ronald McDonald House charities with this publicity stunt, which is...
In January, a California woman filed a class-action lawsuit against Taco Bell for false advertising, claiming the restaurant’s beef products actually contain very little real meat. The lawsuit says Taco Bell’s ground beef is made with some...
Here in the UK, the government are encouraging restaurants to agree to include calorie counts on their menus. But how effective is it likely to be? The scheme is currently voluntary, but if companies do not co-operate, the government may pass legislation...
Fast food joints entice us with their ads showing scrumptious looking burgers and tacos. However, in reality their food looks nothing like their advertisements. Here’s a cool blog that has documented how fast food ads stack up to reality. I wonder...
In an attempt to capture a new segment of the market, Wendy’s has introduced a new take on fast-food: “natural-cut fries with sea salt.” You can imagine the same wording on a fancy restaurant menu. The fries even sound healthy. But...
Have you ever actually found a fly in your soup? I haven’t. I’ve seen it in cartoons, but in real life? No, never. Unless you’re eating at an outdoor caf� in Calcutta, you’re probably safe from rabid winged pests. But apparently...
