Food Coma Causes and Cures
Ever wonder why the dreaded after-lunch coma hits as soon as you get back to your desk? Or why it is that Thanksgiving has become just as renowned for the post-turkey nap as it is for the celebration itself?
Junk Food
Why One Research University Gave $1 Million Back to Coca-Cola
Are Big Soda’s tricks not working as well as they used to? With Americans drinking way less full-calorie soda than they used to—a 25 percent decrease since the late 1990s—Coke smartly turned to academia to drum up some research to try and stop the hemorrhaging.
Sugar, Salt, and Fat: Why We Just Can’t Quit Junk Food
Did you know that Coca Cola calls its most loyal fan base “heavy users?” If this somewhat derogatory term evokes images of kids strung out on sugar chugging a can of Coke, that exact scenario is just what Big Food corporations are banking on.
The Simple Reason Junk Food Is So Cheap
Hate paying taxes every year? Trade in your suit and tie for a pair of overalls. Instead of handing over part of your hard-earned paycheck every April, you could get a handsome sum of money from the government if you become a corn farmer.
More Proof That The Western Diet Is A Global Problem
Amid the glowing Shanghai signs advertising traditional hot noodles and dumplings, the mega-city’s residents are increasingly likely to see Colonel Sanders smiling down, beckoning them with his 11 herbs and spices.
Who’s Eating Junk Food? Probably Not Who You Think
One of the loudest arguments for restaurants and food companies to improve the nutritional quality of their offerings goes something like this: The artificially low cost of junk foods make them especially attractive to low-income Americans, who eat worse than those in the middle and upper classes.
How to Kick Your Sugar Habit In Just 3 Days
Mmm…donuts. When it comes to sugar, Homer Simpson is the everyman. His drooling reaction to donuts might as well be any of us at the grocery store, staring at racks of cupcakes, candies, and sodas. Collectively, we’re a nation addicted. But you don’t have to be.
The FDA’s Latest Game-Changer: Labeling Added Sugar
Today, an inquisitive shopper wouldn’t be able to find the answer to this question on the back of any food label—but it may be one of the most important nutrition questions we ask.
Trouble Stopping When You Snack? Science Finally Knows Why
You never forget your first time. You tell yourself, “That won’t be me. I would never do that. I’m not that type of person.” And then, before you know it…you are. You’ve become the person that polishes off an entire family-size bag of sour cream and onion chips in one sitting.
The Good—and Bad—News About National Junk Food Day
Chances are, you’re not reading about National Junk Food Day from a beach or a lounge chair in the yard, and it’s doubtful you’ll be attending a town parade later on this evening.
Junk Food Is Going Global—And So Is Diabetes
Loads of fast food. Piles of sugar. Gobs of fat. The world is following America’s lead when it comes to eating—and that’s not a good thing. A new report in British journal The Lancet reveals that there’s been a 45 percent rise in diabetes worldwide between 1990 and 2013 alone. The numbers make it clear ...
These Shocking Numbers Reveal What Americans Are Really Eating
Americans like to talk a big game; it’s part of our national identity, after all. We’re all about lofty ideals—or at least we like people to think we are.
Kids Are Watching Inappropriate TV, But It’s Not What You Think
It’s not just the terrible cartoons and mindless, non-active hours on the couch—turns out, sitting in front of the TV might also be turning your kid into a junk-food addict.
This Tiny Community Is The First Ever To Pass A Junk Food Tax
Is paying a few more cents for a candy bar or a soda going to stop people from buying—and consuming—junk food? One small community struggling to combat obesity is banking on it. The Navajo Nation became the first part of the United States to impose a junk food tax on Wednesday.