It is NOT Okay to Criticize Thin People Like Frances Chan

Posted on April 8, 2014May 9, 2015 by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

This morning, while scrolling on Facebook, I came across a story on Frances Chan, a 20 year old Yale student who was forced to gain weight by Yale health authorities. Frances is petite – about 5’2″ in height and 90 lb, according to reports. Yes, this is very light for her height, but it isn’t […]

Kids, ‘Nicer’ Restaurants and What They Eat

Posted on August 3, 2011April 16, 2012 by Cynthia Cheng Mintz

There’s been a lot of debate about whether young children belong in certain restaurants. One place in the US even went as far as banning all kids under the age of six. To me, it’s all about how well-exposed a child is to such settings, ranging from behaviour to food. The last thing you want […]