The Cause of Obesity in North America

I think it’s time to let you in on a little secret.

I don’t think fat causes obesity. I also don’t think it sugar either. The same goes for high fructose corn syrup and soda pop.

In fact, when it … Read More

Marketing to Kids

I read today that the UK consumer watchdog group “Which?” has ‘condemned’ the use of superheros in advertising to children, particularly by large food companies such as Kellogg’s.

I also read that Nickelodeon will stop allowing its characters to be … Read More

Dad, can I have a donut?

I was out for my morning coffee today, editing the last chapter of my book, when I heard a young (maybe 5 years old) boy ask his dad if he could have a donut.

When I looked up I was … Read More