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Pounds of Personality
The Huffington Post: It’s November, which means that Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching — and with it the season of temptation. Beginning with the giblet gravy and ending with the New Year’s Eve champagne toast, the
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Craving an Ice-Cream Fix
The New York Times: The notion that food can be addictive has been debated for some time and largely rejected by both nutrition and addiction researchers. But this spring, the secretary of health, Kathleen Sebelius
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‘Power Punch Broccoli’? New Names Spice Up Veggies
ABC: Forget plain old carrots and boring broccoli. Rebranding these veggies as “X-ray Vision Carrots” or “Power Punch Broccoli” helps more kids eat healthy at school, according to a new study. The study, published in
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What Role Should Government Play in Combating Obesity?
The Wall Street Journal: Should the government tell you what size soda you can drink? New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg seems to think so. He has pushed through a ban on the sale of
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Some anti-obesity campaigns may backfire, researchers say
Los Angeles Times: As U.S. health authorities prosecute an all-out war against obesity, a small cadre of researchers is warning that the nation’s 78 million obese adults and 12.5 million obese children are already suffering
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Drop the Pasta, Dad, and No One Gets Hurt
The New York Times: Want to avoid being the mop-up guy at dinner? “Portion the food out on the stove, before you start eating,” Mr. Fabricatore said. “Add a little distance and effort to get
