Would You Eat Bugs to Lose Weight? UN Says Dining on Insects May Reduce Obesity

May 17th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Fried grasshopper

Many approaches have been employed in curbing the cases of obesity, which continue to skyrocket. But how about eating bugs? According to a UN report, it may be the next best weapon against obesity.

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Can Coca-Cola Cure Obesity?

May 11th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Coca-cola

Coca-Cola—the world’s top-selling manufacturer of soft drinks—has announced efforts to target the growing obesity epidemic by encouraging physical activity and plans to cease marketing efforts directed towards children under the age of 12.

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Obesity Research Receives Major Funding from Ex-Enron Executive

September 25th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

Obesity Epidemic

Former Enron executive and one of America’s richest billionaires, John Arnold, is behind an operation funding cutting-edge new research programs on the nation’s obesity epidemic, reports Read More:Obesity Research Receives Major Funding from Ex-Enron Executive

Denial About Obesity An Epidemic Itself, Researchers Say

August 5th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

Obesity

A new paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine outlines the challenges Americans are facing in winning the battle against the nation’s obesity epidemic—mainly their own denial.

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Eating Healthy is Better for Your Bank Account, Too, As It Turns Out

May 18th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

Fruit

The USDA recently released an agency-conducted study comparing the costs of healthy food versus processed junk foods high in fat, sugar and salt, and found that despite the myth that healthy foods typically cost more, they actually do not.

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