Posts Tagged ‘Fast Food’
Caught on Camera: Lady Brawls With McDonald’s Employees Over McNuggets
Sunday, August 22, 2010 9:46 No CommentsLook at that winner. Melodi Dushane, 24, of Ohio, was sentenced to 60 days in prison for punching two McDonald’s employees, and smashing a drive-thru window at a Toledo restaurant earlier this year. Why? Did workers spit in her food, or point out that she needed to dye her roots? No, McDonald’s has the gall not to serve Chicken…
UK Doctors Call For Junk Food Ban
Friday, July 23, 2010 10:05 No CommentsAs the UK government backs down on proposed junk food restrictions, leading doctors have urged ministers to take stronger measures. Doctors want to see: A “fat tax” on unhealthy foods Warnings on junk food packaging (akin to those on cigarrette packets) No more fast food outlets near schools Restrictions on advertising of high fat, salt and sugar products Limits…
Poll: Wendy’s New Salads, Healthy Deception?
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 14:02 No CommentsFast food companies are working hard to shape up their unhealthy image and appeal to dieters as well as the health conscience. I imagine when such a customer enters a fast food chain like Wendy’s their eyes go directly to the salad menu thinking that here they will find healthy, low calorie options. However, what the health conscience customer…
Get Ready for Carl’s Jr.’s "Footlong Cheeseburger"
Monday, July 19, 2010 12:00 No CommentsHave you ever walked into a fast food joint and said, “Gee, I’d really like a quarter-pounder, or even a third-pounder, but they’re just not filling enough. What to do, what to do.” Fear not citizens! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a heart attack waiting to happen? No! It’s Carl’s Jr.’s new “Footlong Cheeseburger!” And this glorious…
From the Desk of a Registered Dietitian: The Real Facts About Fast Food
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 20:24 No CommentsI very rarely eat fast food. Why? Fast food is typically a high fat, high calorie, low fiber meal option and that doesn’t fit in anyone’s diet. Of course you can have fast food once in a while but you should still try to make the best choice you can. H…