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For the Global Thinker

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The 6 Most Unhealthy Foods You Should Avoid at All Costs



Some people swear by the mantra "everything in moderation," but the truth is, some foods, no matter how good they taste, are better off left alone.

Read more here:

http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/07/20/the-6-most-unhealthy-foods-you-should-avoid-at-all-costs.htm

In other food news...

Two veteran executives from McDonald's are starting a restaurant chain to revolutionize the fast-food industry -- by serving food that isn't harmful to your health.

Lyfe Kitchen, a Chicago-based company whose name is short for "Love Your Food Everyday," will replace many of today's fast food with healthy alternatives.

For example, in the Lyfe kitchen, butter, cream and high-fructose corn syrup are banned, and none of the food is fried. Sweet potato fries, for instance, are oven-baked. All of Lyfe's menu items contain less than 600 calories, including signature dishes that include a Niman ranch beef burger with agave ketchup and pickles. The desserts are expected to be dairy-free.

Read more here:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/07/lyfe-kitchen-chicagobased_n_819682.html?ir=Food

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