People can't stop talking about a viral Chick-fil-A TikTok video that reveals exactly how the fast food chain's chicken nuggets are made. As revealed in the viral TikTok, Chik-fil-A's chicken nuggets actually use real meat. Chik-fil-A fans took to TikTok to express their enthusiasm.
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Choosing the perfect burger from a fast food place can feel slightly complicated when you're inundated with an abundance of options. This is an important decision to make, after all. So Mashed asked people which fast-food outlet has the best burgers.
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Have you ever had a specific fast food menu item you craved (you know the one) and walked up to the counter, eagerly anticipating the thrill of unwrapping whatever greasy, crispy treat you had held in the back of your mind all day, only to find that it was -- gasp! -- discontinued?
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We're certainly not about to tell you to cut ties with carbs. We need carbs - they're responsible for our bodies' main source of energy. But while some carbohydrates can do your body some serious favors, others can be a total drain on your well-being.
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An average American diet is very high in sodium, which can raise blood pressure, putting a strain on the heart, and increase your risk for osteoporosis, stroke, kidney disease, and stomach cancer. And sodium levels in canned veggies and beans can be surprisingly high.
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Sour beer has been around for centuries, but only in recent years has it become a popular option to rival IPAs or pilsners. In the early days of beer-drinking, all beer was essentially sour beer. Sours have a distinctive taste that differs from most beers.
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Remember the New Year's resolutions we made in the waning weeks of 2019 before we knew coronavirus was a-comin' for us? We were going to exercise more, drink less booze and more water, and cut back on carbs. Welp, that lasted all of a few months.
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But before you spend another dime on a diet product, or start changing the way you eat, Jamie Hickey, certified trainer, certified nutritionist, and founder of Truism Fitness, urges you not to fall for what are essentially myths about weight loss.
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Whether you're an avid eggnog drinker or prefer holiday punch, you probably don't know the history behind how it became such a popular Christmas drink, or why anyone decided to start drinking spiced milk with egg yolks in the first place.
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Not every home cook can have a shot to be pitted against some of the well-known names in the business. But if they could, who do they feel they'd have the best shot against? Mashed decided to find out and conducted a survey with 555 people across the U.S.
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Trader Joe's is everybody's favorite bargain-hunting paradise. The real pleasure, though, lies at the checkout counter, where we find that, despite the fact that we maybe went a little crazy overloading that cart, the overall price is nowhere near as bad as feared.
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Aldi's legions of fans will attest to the fact that they're not selling inferior products — so how do they get those prices so low?
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How are your culinary skills? No matter what a cooking whiz you may be, it's hard to imagine a more stressful (if extremely unlikely) ordeal than having to make dinner for a celebrity chef. No, seriously: What bizarre set of circumstances would prompt this to happen?
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Pita chips would seem like a healthy alternative when you've got an intense junk food craving. But according to nutritionist, chef, and food writer Robin Miller, that's not the case. Read more about how pita chips compare to other crunchies.
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When asked to name a healthy dish, one that is diet-friendly and much better for you than a meal of meat and potatoes (if not nearly as satisfying), many people would immediately answer with salad. But expert Jamie Hickey says salad isn't always healthy if you're not prepping it the right way.
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Beer, because of its relatively low alcoholic content and additional ingredients, does come with an expiration date. But just how bad is it to drink expired beer? It turns out beer won't harm you, but it does change flavor as it ages and begins to oxidize.
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Everyone loves ice cream, but which brand is selling the best pint at the grocery stores? According to a survey conducted by Mashed of 27,000 people worldwide, almost 40% of people think that this brand has the best ice cream of all.
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According to a survey conducted by Mashed of 555 people in the US, about 1 in 6 people think Chik-fil-A's chicken sandwich is one of the most overrated sandwiches. Find out what else respondents thought was just as overrated as Chik-fil-A's sandwich.
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At first glance, fajitas and tacos might seem like the same thing; after all, they've both usually got meat and veggies for filling wrapped in a tortilla. But while there are definitely similarities between the two, each one has its own unique place in Mexican cuisine.
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Going vegan may not be as healthy as you think. But if you're still bound and determined to be a vegan, do what you like and what feels right for you, but at least hear what Alicia Galvin RD, a resident dietitian for Sovereign Laboratories, has to say about some of the health risks you could face.
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What's your favorite pizza topping? Mashed asked that very question in a survey of 555 people in the United States. Some of the top choices won't surprise you. But 17 percent picked something other than the usual crowd-pleasing classics.
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We decided to find out which of a small sample of food fads irked Americans most. Mashed conducted a survey of 555 people around the United States and asked them what food trend needed to die, once and for all.
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The flaky, buttery cookies (held together by a thin layer of the creamiest, richest chocolate) that are Milanos are a favorite among Americans. But how the beloved dessert came to be is a bit of a surprise — because it wasn't even planned.
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While Martha remains prominently in the public eye, her ex-husband has managed to avoid much media attention in the last few decades as the couple's infamous divorce slowly fades from public consciousness. We took a look at the Stewart's love story to uncover the truth about Andrew Stewart.
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We're clearly willing to shell out more money for booze at a restaurant, but how much more we're paying is the shocker. For most of us, a little markup for a good wine selection is acceptable, we're unaware of the outrageous, greedy, and downright absurd price gouging.
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Ganache may sound like the fanciest thing ever, but it's actually just two ingredients. What's that, you say? Yes, that mysterious word you see on dessert menus and recipes for cakes to truffles only sounds sophisticated because it's French. Here's what it is and what it's used for.
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Most of us can agree that pizza is delicious. What most of us can't agree on is what goes on top of said pizza. One of the — if not the — most controversial topping, though, is pineapple. It's one of those "love it or hate it" food combinations that people are incredibly passionate about.
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