Category: Food, Beverages & Diet

From his press conference.

From his press conference.

From his press conference.

From his press conference.

From his ongoing press conference.

“A state judge on Monday stopped Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration from banning the sale of large sugary drinks at New York City restaurants and other venues, a major defeat for a mayor who has made public-health initiatives a cornerstone of his tenure.” Continue reading Victory: Judge Halts New York City Soda Ban

Starbucks says it doesn’t have to comply with Mike Bloomberg’s sugary drink ban because its large drinks contain milk. But how much sugar? We report. You decide — whether Starbucks will be skirting the law. Continue reading Bloomberg Soda Ban Absurdity: (Banned) 20oz. Coke vs. (non-banned) Venti Mocha Frappucino

Bloomberg ignores socio-economic status in blaming sugary drinks for deaths. Continue reading Mayor Bloomberg: ‘Obesity is killing more than 5,000 New Yorkers each year’; Links deaths to soda consumption

“Monday is the last day New Yorkers will be able to buy super-sized sugary drinks in New York City” — except for brave and defiant retailers. Continue reading Starbucks to defy Bloomberg sugary drink ban

Atherosclerosis found in mummies though the ancient Egyptians didn’t have Marlboros, Big Macs or Reality TV. Continue reading Associated Press shocked to learn that atherosclerosis is natural

Frank Bruni writes, “Where there’s money, there’s mischief, and food isn’t exempt.” But same could be said of organic lobby and food nanny political power and pressure. Continue reading NYTimes Attack on Food Industry: ‘Of Fraud and Filet’

Bloomberg: “This year, for the first time in the history of the world, more will die from too much food than from too little food.” Continue reading N.Y. Mayor Bloomberg: ‘Ban’ on large sugary drinks ‘in the country’s interest’