Weekend Roundup

Posted By elissa on Jul 31, 2011 | 1 comment

A few links from the world o’ the web…

Are Americans consuming less sugar? Average consumption in 2008 was 19 teaspoons/day. It’s high, but significantly less than the 25 teaspoons/day we ate/drank in 2000.

There are new nutrition labels in our future. You can cast your peepers over some of the submitted designs.

Should hot dogs have warning labels? The PCRM thinks so.

Want to help famine victims in East Africa? Justine Sterling at Delish.com provides links to relief organizations providing food, water and medical care.

Gross-out alert! Fried Ice Cream burger is a hit at the Florida State Fair.

McDonald’s to make Happy Meals somewhat healthier, by halving the portion of fries and adding a serving of fruit or veg.

Congrats to Will Nevin, for losing 177 pounds!

Exercise physiologist Peter Janiszewski, Ph.D., discusses how to kickstart your exercise routine when your motivation is sagging.

UK Professor Edzard Ernst calls Prince Charles a “snake oil salesman” after HRH pitches a dandelion and artichoke detox remedy.

Have a great and healthy weekend!