News/Random Stuff

Important Food Safety Bill Passed

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

Any regular reader of my blog has likely heard me moan about food saftely. A very important food safety bill was passed today by the senate. This is the biggest and most important food safety bill in decades. A few of the highlights: -A vast expansion in the power of the FDA to regulate food [...]

Wendy’s to Debut New Fries

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

In another, “You know when it’s real” inspired move, Wendy’s is debuting new fries, dubbed “Natural-Cut Fries”.  These, more natural fries are made from 100% Russet potatoes and still have the skin on them. The are actually worse for you, with about 70% more salt and 10 calories in the medium order. Looks like they [...]

Chick-Fil-A Chicago Area Grand Openning

Sunday, October 31st, 2010

I was randomly in Orland Park, a Chicago-area southwest suburb for work. We happened to drive by a grand opening of a Chick-fil-A, a rare sight in the Chicago Area. I was so excited I made my coworkers stop so I could take a few photos of the fans camping out, eagerly awaiting the grand [...]

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine takes on McDonald’s

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

A very dramatic video from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine was recently sent my way. It takes a pretty bold stab at McDonald’s. Take a look. It’s a powerful spot, but a little dramatic. However, their point is accurate. We should eat less meat. More fruits and vegetables. It may actually put years on [...]

The Worst/Most Unhealthful Fast Food Kids Meals

Friday, August 27th, 2010

While we’re on the topic of worst fast food, the Physicians Commitee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) just released a list of the 5 most unhealthy kids meals. McDonald’s and Wendy’s top the list, each with Kid’s meals in the 800 calorie range. Wow. I bet that’s as much as most children need to eat in [...]

$5 Burger King Gift Card Giveaway!!!

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

That’s right. You read it correctly. I’m giving away a $5 Burger King gift card to a lucky commenter. Here are the rules. In honor of my post on the worst fast food restaurants, tell me your least favorite fast food restaurant and why. I’ll mail out the card to a random poster. Warning: I’ve [...]

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