U.S. Trends
Interview with the Vegan: The Vegan Chronicles
Friday, 24 May 2013 19:01
Yearly veggie poll highlights increase in vegans and vegetarians; why go plant-based?
With the popularity of Meatless Mondays and Tofurky Tuesdays, the Vegetarian Resource Group’s (VRG) annual Harris Interactive survey of vegetarians and vegans in America has confirmed that the number of animal-friendly eaters is growing.
All Under One Roof
Friday, 24 May 2013 19:01
Poor economy sees a rise in multigenerational households.
More Americans are moving in with relatives to cut costs and manage tough times, says Pew, which calls multigenerational living “a financial lifeline” for many.
Hispanics lead the increase in the trend, followed by African-Americans, whites, then Asians, although Asians are most likely to live with family than any other group, overall. Between 2007 and 2009, Americans saw the greatest increase in multigenerational living ever, with an increase from 46.5 million to 51.4 million Americans living with family.
Fast Food Ads Carry Weight
Friday, 24 May 2013 19:01
Parental influence trumps ads aimed at kids—if healthy eating starts early.
Parents, do you feel like your efforts to encourage your kids to eat their fruits and veggies compete—poorly—against ubiquitous fast food ads? Don’t despair. While advertisements for fattening fast food carry more weight (ha!) than researchers had expected, parental influence is pretty strong as well. The key, the study says, is to focus on healthy eating while children are young.
A Comfortable Weight
Friday, 24 May 2013 19:01
Long-term couples—heterosexual and gay—fall into unhealthy ruts.
We’ve all seen the wedding photos of yesteryear—they could be your own or those of your best pals—in which the bride and groom are slim and fit, striking a sharp contrast to their current heftier builds. Why do so many couples seem to pudge up together? Is it a given that once you find happiness with a mate, you really do grow fat and happy together?
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