Death of king sized candy bars

I am sure that you have heard the news by now – The Mars Corporation will no longer make king-sized versions of their candy bars and the company has decided to reduce the size of their standard candy bar . There are two interesting aspects about this move: This decision subtly […]

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The divorce diet and other ridiculous fads

The Divorce Diet and other ridiculous (but effective) weight loss strategies US News reported the dramatic weight loss of former reality TV star, DeShawn Snow. If you remember, Deshawn was on season one of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) but her contract was not renewed. It is speculated that […]

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Fast Food Nation: McDonald’s oatmeal is not so healthy

McDonald’s sells its oatmeal as a healthy breakfast alternative, but according to one food critic, it includes too many not-so-healthy ingredients. Its new oatmeal, which McDonald’s released nationwide last month as a “bowl full of wholesome,” is actually a crock full of something else, according to Mark Bittman, a food […]

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So Obama wants to tax sodas now? *sigh*

There is a lot of media these days covering Obama’s proposed plans for healthcare reform.  And, equally, there are advocates and opponents who agree on a main component to optimal health: prevention.  They argue that without a sensible focus on preventative care for Americans, any healthcare reform would fail.  With […]

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