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Fast-food industry gearing up to fight back
Fast-food businesses emphasizing the role they play in providing jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities after California restrictions are passed and contemplated.
Ingredient costs expected to push food prices up
After a 1 1/2 years of stable food prices as a result of rising commodities and ingredient costs are expected to increase food prices by 4% in 2011.
San Francisco First City to Ban Fast-Food Toys
On Tuesday San Francisco became the first US city to pass a law that bans restaurants from providing toys with kids meals that are unhealthy.
Do Fast Food Companies Prey on Our Children?
Food companies are rushing to stop the government from passing laws that would affect sales of junk foods. The ugly truth however is they are aggressively increasing their marketing aimed specifically towards our children. Advertising designed to brainwash our children is so specific that one might think our children are walking around with a target on their back.
Food Insecurity a Growing Threat to America
An increasing number of Americans are turning to Food Stamps to help put food on the table. As they face this fear, Americans are trying to save money by buying “cheaper” convenience foods. Sadly, this comes at a much higher cost.
Fact or Fiction: Is there too much cholesterol in lean chicken breasts?
Many Americans think of boneless, skinless chicken breast as a heart-healthy recipe ingredient. But are there dangers lurking in this popular protein?
Invasion of the Backyard Chicken
As Americans begin to focus more and more on making sustainable food choices and the impact that they are having on the environment, some are choosing to keep chickens in their own backyards…even in the city!
Don’t get cheated: Water-chilled chicken breasts, the added salt and water are free!
During water-chilling, the traditional method for preparing chicken for market, multiple chickens are soaked in water and injected with a salted water solution to increase its weight.
Restaurant Review: CN Tower 360 Restaurant, Toronto, Canada
The CN Tower in Toronto, Canada is the tallest building in the world. Above the lookout decks is a nicely decorated restaurant aptly named “360 Restaurant”.
Junk Food and Kids; Fighting Childhood Obesity at Home
Childhood obesity is on First Lady Michelle Obama’s mind leading her to be an advocate for the Let’s Move campaign, which encourages kids to be active and make healthier food choices.