News tagged with fast food chains


For adolescents, Subway food may not be much healthier than McDonald's, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—Subway may promote itself as the "healthy" fast food restaurant, but it might not be a much healthier alternative than McDonald's for adolescents, according to new UCLA research.

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Research reveals high levels of salt in UK restaurant meals

Meals at high street and celebrity chef chain restaurants have been shown to contain high levels of salt which would warrant a red traffic light label in a supermarket, according to research published today ...

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For restaurants, healthier menus may mean healthier bottom line

(HealthDay)—A leaner menu may lead to a fatter wallet for those invested in the restaurant industry, research suggests.

Health created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Burger King drops supplier linked to horsemeat (Update)

(AP)—British and Irish burger fans could face a Whopper shortage. Burger King has stopped buying beef from an Irish meat processor whose patties were found to contain traces of horsemeat.

Health created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New York's trans-fat ban is working: study

(HealthDay) -- New York City's restriction on the use of trans fats in foods served at restaurants is helping Big Apple residents cut down on the unhealthy fat, a new study shows.

Health created Jul 16, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

One in six fast-food customers cut calories after US food labeling system introduction

Around a sixth of fast food customers used calorie information and, on average, bought food with lower calories since the introduction of a labelling system in the US, says a new study published in the British Medical Jo ...

Health created Jul 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast