Junk Food
Crumpets and porridge officially categorised as junk food

Crumpets and porridge officially categorised as junk food

‘Less healthy’ foods will be subject to a pre-watershed advertising ban Crumpets and certain types of porridge have been included in a list of products that fall under a new junk food advertising ban. The government is planning to introduce legislation which will make it illegal for unhealthy foods and drink to be advertised on […]

1 year ago

‘National disaster’ declared in Scotland over fears of a battered Mars Bar shortage

‘National disaster’ declared in Scotland over fears of a battered Mars Bar shortage

Shortages have been caused by ‘high levels of demand’  A ”national disaster” has been declared in Scotland – over fears of a battered Mars Bar shortage. The warnings come after a top chip shop in Edinburgh said a lack in supply of the chocolate bar was threatening the infamous deep fried snack. Major UK supermarkets […]

3 years ago

Junk food doesn’t just make you fat, it also shrinks your brain, a new study has revealed

Junk food doesn’t just make you fat, it also shrinks your brain, a new study has revealed

‘Our findings underline the importance of addressing the global obesity epidemic’ While the nutritional value of junk food is fairly common knowledge, a new study has revealed that it doesn’t just increase your weight; it also shrinks your brain. A study newly published in the Metabolic Brain Disease journal suggests that fatty food may be […]

3 years ago

Skittles deemed ‘unfit for human consumption’, according to new lawsuit

Skittles deemed ‘unfit for human consumption’, according to new lawsuit

Looks like your mum was right all along A new class action lawsuit in the US is alleging that Skittles sweets are “unfit for human consumption” and are apparently toxic enough to “change DNA”. While these claims might sound bold, that’s what the California lawsuit launched by plaintiff Jenile Thames accuses Mars Inc., the popular […]

3 years ago

Former McDonald’s employee reveals why you shouldn’t have the fries or milkshakes

Former McDonald’s employee reveals why you shouldn’t have the fries or milkshakes

We’re onto you, McDonald’s A former Mcdonald’s employee has revealed the restaurant’s “McMysteries” while also urging potential customers to exercise caution before purchasing the fries and milkshakes. British TikToker Georgia Zacki said she worked for the popular fast food chain for around a year, and after leaving the company last year, she is ready to […]

3 years ago

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