Changing up your eating habits is rough. The concept of putting down the burgers and fries or donuts and ice cream in exchange for what sounds like tasteless healthy foods just doesn’t sit well with you. You know wholeheartedly what the better option is for your health, but inertia is an obstacle that can be difficult to overcome. If you are serious about changing your eating … [Read more...]
Seven foods you like that may encourage high-blood pressure
Of all the 32 percent of adults in the US that have high blood pressure, 40% end up dying. The fact is, despite being one of the deadliest diseases globally, the risk associated with the disease are often assumed. High blood pressure unlike other diseases is invisible and has few symptoms. One unfortunate fact is, if not dealt with in time, it may lead to stroke, heart … [Read more...]
Healthy Athletes & Celebrities Selling Junk Food
Isn’t it ironic that athletes and celebrities in absolutely fantastic shape get paid millions of dollars to promote junk food that they wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole? It does make sense though – seeing gorgeous stars promote junk food probably makes you unconsciously believe that you too can stay thin and beautiful even while eating that stuff. Although it seems obvious … [Read more...]
Jack In A Box Pre-Empt The Law On Child ‘Bribery’ By Withdrawing Toys From Kids Meals
As has been mentioned on this post before, cities and states in the US are formulating laws which will make it illegal to use toys to promote foods that don’t come up to certain nutritional standards. San Francisco and Santa Clara County have passed laws which make it illegal to use gifts to tempt young diners to eat foods which aren’t any good for them and New York is … [Read more...]