Nutrition

Lawyers for Burger King failed to have a lawsuit over the company’s use of artificial trans fat dismissed. Whether it's clinging to harmful trans fats or attempting to undermine an organization of tomato pickers, Burger King seems to be putting itself out there as a seriously retrograde company. We're reminded of Exxon Mobil which even by the abysmal standards of the petroleum industry really distinguishes itself as behind the times by, for example, funding groups of pseudo-scientists to attack the data on global warming. (Center for Science in the Public Interest)

Better late than never, we always say:

"Sensing the inevitable, donut emporium Dunkin’ Donuts is set to announce today that it will eliminate most trans fats from its menu..."

While the company concedes “we did not create a healthy doughnut,” the move is seen by health advocates as a step in the right direction. (Brandweek

Congratulations and thanks to our friends at the Center for Science in the Public Interest for their continuing work on the trans fat issue.

Encouraging opposition to the seemingly unlimited expansion of the fast food chains has emerged in L.A.

Diet-conscious Los Angeles eyes moratorium on fast-food outlets

Chalk up a (temporary) victory at the expense of public health for the New York Restaurant Association.