Reebok to pay $25 Million For Deceptive Advertising
Yup: thanks to the FTC, Reebok’s on the hook for a cool $25 mil in customer refunds. Suffice it to say, the agency took a dim view of Reebok’s claims for its “EasyTone” and “RunTone” shoes. According to the FTC complaint, Reebok made unsupported claims in advertisements that walking in its EasyTone shoes and running in its RunTone running shoes strengthen and tone key leg and buttock (gluteus...
Asian Carp Tacos? I’d Eat One!
According to this AP article, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is trying to kill two birds with one stone: deal with an invasive species… and fight hunger. CHICAGO — Minced Asian carp tacos? How about spaghetti with carp sauce? Illinois officials hope serving the invasive species on a plate is the creative solution to two big problems: controlling the plankton-gobbling carp from entering the Great Lakes and record...
New Workout Vids Coming Your Way!
Been away from the blog for a couple o’ days, as I’ve been helping Paul put together a video page for the site. In addition to Paul’s fat loss supp-oriented vids, we’ll be hosting a series of workout vids, created by the “Goddess of Fitness” herself, professional trainer Sumi Singh. We’re not finished yet, but the hard part (figuring out the basic look and functionality) is in the bag. So from...
An Apple a Day…
Thanks to the focus on antioxidant phytochemicals over the last few years, deeply colored veggies and (super) fruits have been touted over more prosaic choices like apples, pears and bananas. But – according to a recent study – these “white fruit” mainstays may provide significant health benefits, too. Although recent studies have touted vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables as being the most healthful —...
Darden Restaurants to Offer Lower Cal Kids’ Fare
Darden Restaurants, Inc. – which owns the popular chain restaurants Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse and Bahama Breeze – has announced its intention to make “at least one” sub-600 calorie option available on its children’s menus. Assuming the new kids’ meals are tasty and kid-friendly, it’s a small step in the right direction. At the very least, it provides parents with a choice....
Harvard One-Ups the USDA
Not too long ago, the USDA tossed out the Food Pyramid in favor of MyPlate – an infographic that represented the elements of a healthy diet arranged on a plate. While not perfect, it represented a step in the right direction, as it was the essence of simplicity. However, the folks over at the Harvard Health Blog felt it could be improved on. Their version, the “Healthy Eating Plate,” not only gets the job done, but...
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