Commentary: My Generation's Fast Food Addiction
Healthy eating initiatives like Michelle Obama's Let's Move and chef Jamie Olivers Food Revolution are popping up everywhere.
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Taco Bell's Snapchat Game Is Strong Among Teens, But Does It Sell Tacos?
Fast food chains may succeed in entertaining teenagers on platforms like Twitter or Snapchat, but just because a brand makes teens laugh doesn't mean this elusive demographic will buy its products.
What's For Dinner? The Options For A Fast Answer Multiply
As many as 80 percent of Americans don't know what's for dinner by 4 p.m. that same day. From in-grocery store restaurants to local, organic cafeteria fare, new options for fast meals are cropping up.
Israel's Health Minister To McDonald's: 'Not In Our Country'
McDonald's is super popular in Israel — the chain even offers potato-starch buns for Passover. But now McD's is fighting back against government accusations that it's "junk food."
A Global Alarm About Diabetes — And Don't Blame It All On Fast Food
The results of the first coordinated global look at the disease show a dramatic increase, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Beyond Pizza And French Fries: Museums Eye More Healthful Menus
Bringing kids to a museum or zoo can be great — until lunchtime. Often those cafeterias offer few healthful food options, but there's a movement to change that.
Pushing To Attract Millennials, Taco Bell Will Offer Beer And Wine
Later this month, Taco Bell will open two "Cantinas" in San Francisco and Chicago that will serve booze and shareable tapas.
The Restaurant With No (Visible) Workers
A new, highly automated restaurant in San Francisco looks to speed up service through efficiency. You won't see any people taking your order or serving you at Eatsa, a fast-casual quinoa eatery.
Can Subway Freshen Up Its Image After Jared?
Jared Fogle's dramatic story of weight loss helped to propel the Subway sandwich chain into a dominant player in fast food. So what happens now that Subway has suspended ties to its brand ambassador?
Why Sit-Down Meals May Be Just As Unhealthful As Fast Food
Fast-food restaurants are often demonized as the epitome of unhealthfulness. But a study suggests sit-down joints may be no better when it comes to sodium, saturated fat and the risk of overeating.