Cloned Foods To Appear On Tables Across North America-Safe Or Health Risk?

Woman Goes Crazy For McNuggets… Are You Kidding?

A good social commentary via video on how brain washed people are in regards to food and advertising. Get a grip. It is processed junk!

Melodi Dushane got 60 days in jail and 2 years probation for her assault on a Mc Donald’s employee and vandalism. Why did this happen? The incident occurred because McDonalds was not offering chicken mc nuggets at that time.  All I have to say is “I’m lovin it” . I hope those mc nuggets were worth it!

Perscription Drug Abuse a Major Problem

The International Narcotics Control Board has recently released a statement that suggest prescription drugs are now more abused than cocaine, heroin and ecstasy combined.

“In the United States, abuse of prescription drugs “is now the second most important drug abuse issue after cannabis,” it said, with 6.2 million people hooked on them in 2008.”

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McDonalds May Have a Lawsuit on Their Hands

A watchdog group is threatening to take fast food giant McDonald’s to court. The groups claims that McDonald’s is using the toys that come with Happy Meals to “lure kids into unhealthy eating habits.”

The potential lawsuit is also focusing on McDonald’s advertising campaigns.

“The group points to a 2006 study by the Federal Trade Commission showing that fast-food companies — McDonald’s foremost among them — spent $520 million in advertising directed at children. Toy giveaways represented more than $350 million of this total.”

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Biggest Loser is the Biggest Sham on TV- Former Competitor Speaks Out

Finally someone speaks out about the ridiculous reality show. Congratulations to Kai Hibbard for her courage and not selling out to the pressures of the contacts and show producers. Follow Kai on Twitter http://twitter.com/KaiHibbard or check out her blog http://www.kaifitness.com/

As someone in the fitness and health indusrty myself, it is great to see this show knocked down. It is totally unhealthy.Forget the ratings. Teach people how to eat properly, manage their stress and exercise regularly. Education is key!

Let me know what you think. Is this show great or a total joke? Feel free to leave a comment

The Dangers of Aspartame

McDonald’s Recalls 12 Million Shrek Glasses

Fast food giant, McDonald’s have issued a massive recall. The concerns are related to cadmium in the 12 million Shrek collectible glasses. Cadmium is a known carcinogen (cancer causing substance).

The Memorial 2010-Preview

Product Tampering Alert

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of three cases involving food tampering.

The report states that:

• since May 2010, police have been investigating three separate food tampering cases involving Piller’s Polish Sausage,
• customers, after purchasing the item, located a needle embedded in a sausage,
• two packages were purchased at the No Frills store at 372 Pacific Avenue and one at 2187 Bloor Street West

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Potential Liver Problems from Weight Loss Medication

Orlistat, marketed as Xenical and Alli may cause severe liver damage to some individuals.

“People who take Xenical or Alli should be aware that liver injury with orlistat – while rare – has been reported. Those taking the drug also should be aware of the signs and symptoms of liver injury, which include itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, loss of appetite, or light-colored stools.”

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