Philadelphia Eagles Coach Bans Junk FoodMay 18th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Chip Kelly, the new head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles thinks what his players eat has a profound effect on how they play football. The once popular “Taco Tuesdays” and “Fast Food Fridays” were cut from the team’s diet and replaced with fresh, whole food meals. Read More:Philadelphia Eagles Coach Bans Junk FoodWant Some Lies With That? Fast Food Chains Not Getting Healthier, Despite PromisesMay 13th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Over the last fourteen years, many U.S. fast food chains have pledged to make their menu items healthier. But new research says there has been little improvement, even though marketing efforts would suggest otherwise. Read More:Want Some Lies With That? Fast Food Chains Not Getting Healthier, Despite PromisesSeattle City Vending Machines to Carry Healthy SnacksMarch 10th, 2013 - Lacy
Two years after adopting a policy which required at least half of all snacks sold in vending machines at parks and recreation facilities be considered healthy, Seattle’s city council is extending the policy to all of the city’s properties. Read More:Seattle City Vending Machines to Carry Healthy SnacksFast Food Appears to Cause Asthma in ChildrenJanuary 16th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
While many people are accused of “inhaling” their food—particularly the junky-fast kind, new research says that may become more difficult, especially for children who appear to be developing asthma as a result of eating fast food. Read More:Fast Food Appears to Cause Asthma in ChildrenMcDonald’s Aise 6: Walmart’s Fast Food Offerings ExpandJanuary 13th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Despite announcing efforts to focus on bringing healthier food to the nation’s expanding food deserts, Walmart is reportedly also focused on increasing the number of fast food outlets located inside the giant retail locations. Read More:McDonald’s Aise 6: Walmart’s Fast Food Offerings ExpandHealthy Fast Food Restaurant Chain Expands (No, It’s Not Chipotle)September 21st, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Fast-food chains continue to launch “healthy” menu items to appease growing concerns about obesity and diet-related illnesses plaguing our nation. Former McDonald’s global president is aiming to change that with the expansion of his fast-casual restaurant chain, Lyfe Kitchen. Read More:Healthy Fast Food Restaurant Chain Expands (No, It’s Not Chipotle)Would You Eat Fast Food Everyday… for $3,500?May 12th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
No, it’s not Morgan Spurlock’s latest movie stunt. But if you feel like you can’t live without getting a daily dose (or several) of fast food meals from McDonald’s, Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King or Pizza Hut, then there is some potentially good news for you coming out of Washington University. Researchers at the St. Louis, MO-based university are looking for individuals who are willing to eat nothing but fast food for three whole months. Read More:Would You Eat Fast Food Everyday… for $3,500?Burger King’s Whopper Announcement: Cage-Free Eggs & Pork By 2017April 28th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Earlier this week, Burger King announced major shifts in its egg and pig products, stating that the company will be sourcing only from cage-free suppliers by 2017 as it becomes the first major fast-food chain to make such a commitment. Read More:Burger King’s Whopper Announcement: Cage-Free Eggs & Pork By 2017Burger King’s ‘Healthy’ Menu Expansion Might Also Stretch Your WaistlineApril 7th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Looking to pull itself out of its number three ranking behind fast food chains McDonald’s and Wendy’s, Burger King has launched its biggest menu expansion in nearly 60 years. And it’s pulling in major promotional help from celebrities including soccer star David Beckham, late-night host Jay Leno, actress Salma Hayek, musician Mary J. Blige, actress Sofia Vergara and Aerosmith front-man/American Idol judge, Steven Tyler. Read More:Burger King’s ‘Healthy’ Menu Expansion Might Also Stretch Your WaistlineMcDonald’s Twitter Campaign: Fans Not Loving ItJanuary 24th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
“Liquid chicken nuggets. Who’s hungry for @McDonalds? ” That’s a tweet released by the animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) directing anyone following the McDonald’s #McDStories hashtag short-lived campaign that went live last week to learn more about the chain’s ingredients, and just one of the many examples of how McDonald’s recent Twitter marketing campaign backfired on the fast food giant. Read More:McDonald’s Twitter Campaign: Fans Not Loving It |
