• The Illinois House took the first step yesterday towards banning trans fats from being served at most eateries in the state by 2013. [Chicago Breaking News]
• An apple a day probably is a good idea: it might lower bad cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and aid with weight loss. Sold! [href=”http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-apple-a-day-heart-health-20110412,0,1463575.story”>LAT]
• Hershey’s Kiss … of death? One doctor is putting forward the theory that sugar consumption might cause many of the chronic ailments that afflict us. [NYTM]
• In China, a woman discovered some pork she’d bought had an eerie blue glow. She then awoke to find herself on a planet ruled by a race of hyper-intelligent porcine beings. [Slashfood]
• A YMCA study showed that most kids don’t get enough exercise or fruits and vegetables. Which is unfortunate for everyone, because now junk food is being linked to bad behavior. [USAT, Sydney Morning Herald]
• Japanese Burger King just introduced an 1,160-calorie burger, meaning Japan might finally be on track to catch up to America in the fatness department. [Slashfood]
