A wide-ranging study by researchers at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Melbourne, Australia, strongly suggests that the habits of, and problems faced by parents in their adolescence and prenatally can have a serious negative impact on their children…Read More →
Researchers at the University of Southern California report that Vitamin D deficiency in mothers during early pregnancy can lead to fatter babies and obesity in the kids later in life. And that’s an issue that can be addressed easily, if expectant mothers simply follow their doctors’ orders…Read More →
The focus has traditionally been on changing what you eat, how much you eat and when you eat it, when it comes to creating diets and ‘healthy eating’ plans. But, now, Japanese researchers have discovered that other behavioural factors can have a significant effect on weight-gain/loss…Read More →
Have you ever gone on a diet and lost the weight – only to have it all come back soon after you went off the diet? I have. More than once. Now, however, science has discovered what might be called a fat-burning switch in the brain that could potentially end this frustrating, disappointing yo-yo situation…Read More →
It’s that time again. Time for our weekly roundup of ‘quick service’ and ‘take-out’ food industry news. Arby’s is (re)launching a trio of classic Sandwiches for spring, Subway is trying a high-end approach to breakfast, and there’s news of a new addition you can request on any McDonald’s Sandwich…Read More →
Remember not too long ago, when we reported that a bill before the Canadian Parliament would tighten up regulations on advertising for Fast Food products aimed at children? And that Fast Food Chains were not happy? Seems at least one chain had taken a positive attitude toward the challenge…Read More →
It’s been a while since I explored the Menu Madness extreme of my coverage mandate. I mean, MM is more of a rant vehicle than a legitimate post category. But I just couldn’t resist bringing you the story of a Valentine’s Day special treat that – oh, the irony! – could kill you if you love it too much. Read More →
Researchers have discovered a potentially disastrous connection between Junk Food and Stress. We know each of those things is unhealthy by itself, but, now, scientists say they work their evil on your body in similar ways. And the effects appear to be especially pronounced in women…Read More →