New York CNN Business — The Hamburglar is back at McDonald’s. But this time, it’s just for adults. McDonald’s is bringing back its family of recognizable figurines in a new adult Happy Meal, which, yes, includes the toys. Beginning October 3, customers can order a Cactus Plant Flea Market Box — a Big Mac or … Read more
June 6, 2022 – “You want fries with that?” How you answer that question may have less to do with willpower than you might think. Virginia Tech scientists are taking a deep dive into the brain chemistry that drives cravings for unhealthy fatty foods. Their goal: To find out if the nation’s ever-expanding waistline has … Read more
David B. Allison, PhD, professor, Indiana University School of Public Health, Bloomington. Rebecca Hanson, registered dietitian nutritionist, research study coordinator, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Melissa Majumdar, registered dietitian, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta; media spokesperson, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition: “French-fried potatoes consumption and energy balance: a … Read more
Cheeseburgers, chicken burritos and other meat products had the highest phthalate/plasticizer content, with much higher DEHT levels detected in burritos than in burgers. On the upside, cheese pizzas were among the least contaminated foods, while French fries were found to be DEHT-free. Because not all of these chemicals have been thoroughly studied, the … Read more
The upshot: 40% of movie beverages were alcoholic, and snacks or sweets accounted for almost one-quarter of the food. Nearly 94% of movies showed medium or high levels of sugar. Nearly as many (93%) included medium or high levels of fat, and 85% depicted medium or high levels of saturated fat. Medium … Read more
FRIDAY, Aug. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — After a period of improvement, U.S. kids are eating as much fast food as they were in the early 2000s, new government figures show. Researchers found that between 2003 and 2010, there was a decline in U.S. kids’ intake of fast-food calories — dipping from an average … Read more