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“Food Plate” Replaces Food Pyramid; Blake Lively and Hugh Jackman Talk Not Getting Enough Food
As part of her healthier eating initiative, Michelle Obama unveiled the new nutritional design that’s replaced the FDA food pyramid: MyPlate, a circular dish split into four portions for fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein, with a bowl-like dairy portion on the side. Interestingly, Obama is not the only celebrity chattering about food today. More »
Sex On The Wire: Barbara Bush Supports Gay Rights
• Former first daughter Barbara Bush now supports gay marriage. At least now George has something to talk about with Dick Cheney. (US News)
• Sorry vegans, girls just like boys who like steak. (The Daily Mail)
• How are you guys officially celebrating Break Up With Your Ex On Facebook” Day? (Your Tango) More »
McDonald’s Won’t Make You Fat – According to a new study, your desire to overeat and subsequently become obese has no correlation to the fast food industry. Right…but chances are you aren’t going to find something in your own cupboard that can be super-sized. (Food Beast)
Speaking About Body Image Problems in the Media - The gold star for most confusing show description goes to Vh1′s upcoming Money Hungry, which bills itself as a “comedic weight loss competition.” But also promises to “capture the drama, tears, and grueling competition” of its contestants. Ha…ha? (via VH1)
Readers Respond: No One Wants To Be Associated With ‘Eat Less’ Shirts, Especially Urban Outfitters
Yesterday evening I went on a quest to find one of Urban Outfitters ‘Eat Less’ shirts that got so much press last week for basically being super offensive. Sure, if the shirt was part of some sort of anti-obesity campaign, then that might be more acceptable. But we’re talking about a fashion statement here, from a clothing store that sells hipster dresses that usually run in sizes from small to extra-small. Huffington Post said the website had taken down the… More »
Poll: Is Urban Outfitters’ ‘Eat Less’ Shirt Offensive?
Because ironic tees are so over (unless they involve the Golden Girls), hipster fashion retailer Urban Outfitters have taken the concept one step further: Provocative, inflammatory slogans on their shirts, like the one that just says “Eat Less.” So classy.
While we know there is an obesity problem in America, and that this shirt’s message may not be as mean-spirited and stupid as some cupcake manufacturers that shall not be named, we can’t help thinking that using a size-zero model to… More »
Obesity Group Says Jordin “Too Fat” – Bad Example
WOW!!!! I cannot believe what I am hearing! This lady from the National Action Against Obesity says that Jordin Sparks is a bad example and should not have won American Idol because she has “extra meat” on her bones – calls her a vision of “unhealth.” You gotta see it to believe it!
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