Here’s an encouraging story from the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Doctors at three medical centers are literally prescribing produce to families with weight problems. Low income families receive actual coupons for redemption at local farmers markets. “A lot of these kids … Continue reading
Food & Nutrition 2000-2009: A Brief Recap
The first decade of the millennium brought both good and bad developments in the food and nutrition space. Mostly, this decade was a wake up call for many families and individuals that they cannot blindly trust government and market powers … Continue reading
Walgreens – Coupon for Sugary Meal adjacent to Diabetes Center Link
Here’s irony for you. Walgreens’ coupon of the week is for a $10 ENTIRE MEAL (complete junk food meal). On the same web page is a link to their DIABETES center. The meal includes a Digiorno pizza, a 12 pack … Continue reading
Do Coupons Contribute to Obesity?
Not surprisingly, coupon usage has been on the rise this year. Recession worries have homemakers looking for any additional way to save money. One of the beneficiaries of this trend is Coupons.com, a website that lets people browse for coupons … Continue reading
Oprah Helps Rebrand KFC – Giving Away Gazillions of Coupons for Grilled Chicken
The Oprah Winfrey Show has teamed up with Kentucky Fried Chicken to provide millions of us with coupons for a FREE chicken meal. It’s part of a push to healthify their very unhealthy menu. The downloadable coupon and Oprah exposure … Continue reading


