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Advertising Fast Food and Junk food
Fast food advertising has been banned on children's TV since early 2007, but why?...
All About Crisps and Snack Foods
When you're out and about, what foods can you eat as snacks that won't derail your healthy eating?...
Alternative Treats for the Kids
Kids like to be tempted with little foodie treats, but you don't want to give them too many shop bought treats that could be bad for their health......
American and Canadian Style Fast Food
Fast food is often associated with America - so what can you expect from American fast food options?...
Asian Fast Food Tradition
Travelling around Asia? Some of the fast food is a little esoteric so here's a guide to what's on offer......
Calorie Counts on Menus: Will This Change Our Fast Food Habit?
Do you want to be told how many calories are in every fast food treat that you eat? If the government gets its way, you soon will be......
Can You Eat Fast Food on a Diet?
Is it possible to eat fast food and still lose weight?...
Can You Live on Fast Food Alone?
It may be a tempting idea but could you live on fast food alone?...
Coffee Shops and Cakes
Coffee shops are springing up all over the high street - but they are just as calorific as any other fast food......
Cooking With Fresh Ingredients
Why is cooking fresh so revered, and why don't we do more of it?...
Developments in Fast Food - What Are the Trends?
What's going on in the world of fast food?...
Different Types of Kebabs
The kebab is the late night fast food choice - but should it be?...
Does the Mediterranean Diet Stretch to Fast Food?
The mediterranean diet is healthy - so where does fast food fit in?...
Environmentally Friendly Fast Food Chains
If you want to be green but still fancy fast food, three major chains are making a big effort to be environmentally friendly, we explain how....
Fascinating Fast Food Trivia
Some strange but true facts about fast food to amaze you. Did you know that during TV news broadcasts, most people seem to order their pizza during the weather forecast?...
Fast Food and it's Appeal to Children
Fast food has long been a children's favourite - but now the toys and promotions to kids have stopped, so what next for there fast food industry?...
Fast Food and Obesity
Fast food is often blamed for obesity, but can it really make you fat?...
Fast Food and Religion
Fast food firms have been criticised for serving meat prepared in accordance with certain religions - what's the story?...
Fast Food and the Environment
The environment is an important consideration to most of us, so how does fast food affect our carbon footprint?...
Fast Food Cheap and Cheerful
Fast food is cheap - but is it always cheerful?...
Fast Food Facts and Figures
How much do you really know about fast food in the UK?...
Fast Food Firms and the Law
Fast food is fast becoming a very heavily regulated area of life!...
Fast Food from Around the World
Fast food may be associated with the UK and Britain but it's sold everywhere. What's popular across the rest of the world?...
Fast Food Gets Faster: the Online Fast Food Revolution
How to get your fast food fix at the touch of a key pad....
Fast Food in Eastern Europe
Information on the fast food you can find in Eastern Europe....
Fast Food in France and the Anti Fast Food Movement
It's true that the French like to savour their meals, so how does this work with fast food?...
Fast Food in India
Indian food is loved the world over, and its fast food is no exception. Here are some of the fast food items enjoyed in India and recipe for Chaat....
Fast Food Rated: Who Does the Best and Who Decided?
Ever wondered who comes out top in the fast food surveys?...
Fast Food Treats in Russia
What kind of fast food will you find in Russia? We look at what the global fast food chains sell in Russia and what to expect in terms of traditional Russian foods....
Fast Food, Cheap & Cheerful
Ever wondered why fast food is so cheap?...
Has the Burger Had its Day?
Are burgers going out of fashion with a healthy eating, sandwich loving public?...
Healthy and Tasty Ways to Cook Chicken
Chicken is healthy when it's cooked well - although not when it's cooked by a fast food restaurant!...
How Fast Food Outlets are Trying to be Healthier
They've been criticised for being unhealthy - so now the fast food restaurants are fighting back!...
How Healthy Are Burgers from Fast Food Outlets?
Burgers have a bad reputation as being unhealthy - but is it deserved?...
How Healthy Are Fried Chicken Takeaways?
The fried chicken take away has been a favourite for a long time - but just because it's chicken, does that mean it's healthy?...
How the Europeans Do Fast Food
The snack bars and stall in European countries serve up a tempting range of delicacies......
How to Fund a Fast Food Franchise
Where can you get help from to fund a fast food franchise?...
How to Make your Own Burgers
Why buy cheap junk food burgers when you can make these delicious home made alternatives in no time at all?...
How to Set Up Your Own Fast Food Franchise
So you want to start a fast food business with as little risk as possible? Well perhaps a franchise is the way forward?...
Is the Recession Affecting Our Fast Food Habit?
Is the state of the economy affecting our fast food intake?...
Junk Food in Schools
School meals have been the butt of jokes for decades - but they are undergoing an overhaul now....
LA Has Banned Any New Fast Food Joints
Some US cities are adding new measures to their anti-obesity drives......
Make Your Own Healthy Kebabs
That late night kebab shop stop may seem like a good idea at the time..but you can make so much better yourself....
Making Healthier Fish and Chips
Fish and chips is a bit of a guilty pleasure but you can make it healthy with very little effort....
National Food Weeks in the UK
If you need an excuse to celebrate your favourite fast foods, we have one right here for you!...
Nature's Fast Foods
Why snack on junk foods when nature provides her own?...
Origins of Fast Food in the UK
Fast food permeates the UK culture in the 21st century, but what is the history of many of our favourite delicacies?...
Origins of Fast Food in the USA
The USA is widely believed to be the home of fast food - but how did it start?...
Pies & Pasties and Healthy Alternatives
The pie and pasty aren't well known for being diet fodder......
Preparing in Advance and Saving Time
Why rely on shop bought meals when with a bit of advance preparation you can have dinner ready in a flash?...
Quick and Healthy Snacks
Don't be caught on the run and find yourself buying crisps and chocolate - have a healthy treat instead!...
Quick and Simple Chinese Dishes
Chinese food doesn't have to be fatty, salty of bad for you - try these recipes instead....
Ready Meals and Nutrition
Ready meals are condemned by TV chefs and cooks everywhere, but why are they so unpopular?...
Salt and Fat in Junk Food: Big Firms' Pledge
The government has disbanded the Food Standards Agency and is asking food firms 'nicely' to agree to cut trans-fat and salt in their food. Will it work?...
Sandwich bars and Health Issues
Sandwich shops are full of goodies that look great on a busy day - how can you choose the best option for your health?...
Scandinavian Fast Food Treats
What's on offer from the fast food menu in Norway and Sweden?...
Should Fast Food Carry a Health Warning?
What's happening with food labelling on fast food?...
South American Fast Food Treats
What to try if you get peckish in South America....
Statins: Fast Food Shops Are Going to Give Out Drugs
A novel idea to reduce the risk of a diet high in junk food?...
Teaching Our Children to Cook
We hear a lot about people leaving school unable to cook - and look after themselves. It's so important to teach from a young age though....
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Fast Food
There has to be some advantages to fast food, or we wouldn't eat it!...
The Anti-Junk Food Movement in the Media
Fast food is no longer celebrated by the media as being convenient and tasty - it's blamed for a whole raft of illnesses!...
The Development of Fast Food
Fast food is part of our everyday life now - but how did it get so popular?...
The Lack of Healthy Options When Eating Out
If you're stuck on the move and looking for somewhere to eat, it can be hard when you're trying to be healthy...
TV Chefs Against Junk Food
TV Chefs are not content with inspiraing the nation these days, they want to become political campaigners too!...
Unusual Fast Food Delicacies from Across the World
Some of the fast food on sale at some of the street vending carts can be a little strange......
Westernized Chinese Takeaways
Chinese food is a delicious choice for a take away - what are the healthy and not so healthy options?...
Westernized Indian Takeaways
Indian food is one of the most popular cuisines in Britain, but how good for you is it?...
What Affect Does Fast Food Have on Our Health?
What effect does fast food really have on your body and health?...
What Are the Healthier Types of Fast Food?
If you're looking for healthier options from your fast food, there are ways to make every dish count...
What Are the Lifestyle Issues
Fast food is so popular, but what are the cultural reasons for it's popularity?...
What Are the Nutritional Values of Fast Food?
Is there any nutritional value to fast food - or isit really all bad for you?...
What to Go For at the Coffee Shop
It's tempting to pop into a coffee shop for a quick snack - but which drinks are dangerous for your diet?...
What Type of Additives Are in Fast Food?
The word additives can make many a mother or health conscious person throw up their hands in horror. But why?...
What's Good and Bad About Fish and Chip Shops
If you fancy a chip shop meal, what are the best menu choices and what should you avoid?...
What's in a Takeaway Pizza?
A pizza is a popular takeaway option - but what are the best options if you want to be healthy?...
Why Do We Eat So Much Fast Food?
Fast food is so much a part of everyday life - but how did it come to be so popular?...
Why Does Fast Food Taste So Good?
Why is it that we just can't seem to get enough of fast food?...
Why is Fast Food Considered Unhealthy?
Why is fast food considered to be so unhealthy?...
Why Make the Effort to Sit Down and Eat?
What is the point of making an effort to sit down at a table and eat, and how can you make it work?...