The web has been abuzz with some interesting stories in the past week or so. From fried chicken to sugar, yoga wars to neti pots, there's plenty of interesting news. Here are some of the stories that caught our attention. United to charge obese passengers for two seats United Airlines will begin charging obese passengers for a second seat when flights are full and other passengers complain about being squashed. Travelers must be able to put the arm rest between seats down to its normal position and buckle a seat belt with one extension belt. In Canada, obese passengers are entitled to two seats at no extra charge. KFC unveils grilled chicken KFC changed its name from Kentucky Fried Chicken years ago, but will new, lower-calorie grilled chicken mean another name change? On April 27, KFC will offer customers a free piece of grilled chicken. Will you try it? Will they now be KGC? The Sugar Caddy Getting More Crowded Kim Severson of the New York Times has a cleverly written story about the ever-growing number of choices of sugar and sugar substitutes. What's a black and pink? What color packet do you reach for at the coffeeshop? Yoga Wars Yoga embraces peace, love, happiness and all sorts of feel-good attributes. Teachers remind students that yoga is not about the perfect pose but about reaching the pose that's right for you in that moment. So why are there yoga competitions popping up around the world? Should we really start comparing downward dogs and headstands? Neti Pot Works, Scientists Say Each morning, I fill up a porcelain teapot apparatus with warm water and a bit of salt. Then I lean forward and pour it up my nose. No, I'm not crazy. It works. Scientists agree, according to Fit Sugar. I love my little neti pot, short and stout… Shape's 2nd Annual Snack Awards Shape snacked its way through the supermarkets to find 25 foods that won't blow your calorie bank and will keep you satisfied. And the Award for Best Snack goes to… What story captured your attention this week? |
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