Diets in Review
Matt Stone and Trey Parker have created some of the most cutting edge satire and cultural lampooning in TV history. Are they setting themselves up to be goofed on themselves? The creators of South Park have struck up a deal … Continue reading
Papayas distributed by the Texas company Agromod have been recalled after being like to nearly 100 cases of salmonella in at least 23 states. The affected fruit came from Mexico and was brought into the United States via McAllen, Texas. … Continue reading
A new study is suggesting recent state policies that eliminate junk food from school concessions has been successful, but more so with black students. Daily soda consumption has dropped twice as much with black students. Overall consumption of soda in … Continue reading
One of my memories as a child was going to McDonald’s to get a Happy Meal. (It happened maybe once every six months.) I knew that my mom didn’t think that the Happy Meal was a healthy meal, but it … Continue reading
The commercial seems innocent – a mom, trying to do the right thing for her family. She’s looking for a healthy breakfast choice, one that her kids will eat. She opens the pantry and pulls out a jar of Nutella, … Continue reading
In an opinion piece that ran last week in the Journal of American Medicine, Harvard University child obesity expert Dr. David Ludwig set a fire when he called for parents to lose custody of their obese children. “In severe instances … Continue reading
By Steven V. Joyal, MD, VP of Medical & Scientific Affairs at Life Extension. The simplistic “eat less, move around more” solution for weight loss cannot explain the sharp increase in the rise of obesity over the past 30 years. … Continue reading
Getting fit can be tough enough, but doing it alone can be even worse. There’s good news for all Americans who need a little help, and maybe even a little incentive, to get moving. Competitor Group, Inc., the parent company … Continue reading
First lady Michelle Obama and the Partnership for a Healthier America announced yesterday that they are working with a number of major grocery retailers to bring affordable, healthy food to areas that desperately need them. “Make no mistake about it, … Continue reading
In some ways it feels like summer has just begun. However, a walk through a supermarket will tell us that back-to-school season is just around the corner. The aisles are full of school supplies, backpacks, and new lunch boxes. It’s … Continue reading
Finally some good news to report about the fast food and restaurant industry! Nineteen restaurant chains have committed to making their kid meal options healthier. In a new era where one in three children are obese and where eating out … Continue reading