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Philadelphia Eagles Coach Bans Junk Food

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:29:20 +0000

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.

Want Some Lies With That? Fast Food Chains Not Getting Healthier, Despite Promises

Jill Ettinger — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:33:44 +0000

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.

Seattle City Vending Machines to Carry Healthy Snacks

Lacy — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:25:10 +0000

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.

Fast Food Appears to Cause Asthma in Children

Jill Ettinger — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:38:20 +0000

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.

McDonald’s Aise 6: Walmart’s Fast Food Offerings Expand

Jill Ettinger — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:49:56 +0000

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.

Healthy Fast Food Restaurant Chain Expands (No, It’s Not Chipotle)

Jill Ettinger — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:17:54 +0000

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.

Would You Eat Fast Food Everyday… for $3,500?

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:35 +0000

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.

Burger King’s Whopper Announcement: Cage-Free Eggs & Pork By 2017

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:00:21 +0000

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.

Burger King’s ‘Healthy’ Menu Expansion Might Also Stretch Your Waistline

Jill Ettinger — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:00:38 +0000

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.

McDonald’s Twitter Campaign: Fans Not Loving It

Jill Ettinger — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:00:39 +0000

"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.