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

May 13th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

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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.

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

April 7th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

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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.

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The King Is Dead: Burger King Trades in Royalty for A Healthier Image

August 23rd, 2011 - Jill Ettinger

Burger King

The V for Vendetta-esque scary-smile masked king that’s come to represent fast food chain Burger King has officially retired, according to a statement issued by the company last week. The decision comes in an effort to put more focus on a new line of healthier items leading the fall menu lineup.

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