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David Letterman insists “there’s not a man, woman or child in America that doesn’t enjoy a lovely beverage from time to time.” He’s right, of course. At our house we’re hopelessly addicted to Letterman and to any drink that fizzes, sparkles, or pops when we open it. But that means lugging bottles from the store, cramming them into our pantry, and then taking the empty ones to be recycled. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Coca-Cola’s CEO Muhtar Kent recently wrote a much viewed op-ed in the Wall Street Journal titled “Coke Didn't Make America Fat,” in which he claims Americans need more exercise, not another tax, and should “enjoy the simple pleasures of a Coca-Cola.” While it’s perfectly understandable that Mr. Kent would fight the soda tax idea—not because it threatens American’s freedom to choose, but because it will undermine soda companies’ profits and image—the article includes so many untruths and misleading statements that it begs a fact check and a response. Read More »
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Would smaller cans of pop
help you to control your soft drink calories? Coca-Cola is banking
on it. FatFighterTV has a look at this
story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week.
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Which state's residents eat the most fruits and veggies? Which one's eat the fewest? FatFighterTV has a look at this story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week.
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A recent New York Times article says the debate over a tax on sugary soft drinks is starting to fizz over.
The story quotes President Obama as saying taxing sugary drinks is…
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You know it can be hard to say 'no' to ice cream sometimes. But does the frozen treat actually control your brain? FatFighterTV has a look at this story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week.
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The American Heart Association’s (AHA) new guidelines published in late August were a refreshing point of clarity contrasting with the vagueness typical of nutrition advice designed not to offend…
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Would a tax on junk foods and soft drinks help stem childhood obesity? A new report says it would be a good start. FatFighterTV has a look at this story and other diet and fitness headlines making news this week. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Have you ever seen those gigantic plastic mugs at truck stops or convenience stores, the ones you know people fill up with Mountain Dew or Diet Coke or some combination of carbonated, caffeinated colas and sip on all day long? Once upon a time, I could drink almost that much soda in one sitting. Read More »
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There’s little question that sugary drinks are not just randomly associated with obesity, but actually contribute to it in a big way. Dozens of studies continue to prove this point, and the only so-called “research” that tries to introduce doubt to this sad conclusion is industry-sponsored. Nevertheless, this accumulated evidence is seeping in quite slowly into consumers’ consciousness... Read More »
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