"Taco [or] enchilada plates with beans, rice, and lots of cheese on everything. And then the salsa can be spicy. All that stuff can wreak a lot of havoc on someone's stomach." The trick is to order meals that aren't too heavy or extreme. But you should also avoid the Mexican beverage, horchata.
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Sodas tend to contain vast amounts of sugar, induce weight gain, and contribute to multiple health risks. With all that cultural baggage that in mind, soda's original medicinal purpose may come as a surprise.
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According to the New York Times, truly traditional Irish stew contains only a few ingredients: mutton, onions, potatoes, and sometimes carrots, instantly distinguishing it from a stew made from beef. Irish stew is also typically thickened with mashed potatoes.
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The Economist reports that the golden nectar presented to consumers is often anything but pure, with "fillers" like rice syrup added. According to the US Pharmacopeia's Food Fraud Database, honey is the third most adulterated food on the market, following in the footsteps of milk and olive oil.
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Want to eat like a super model and look like one too? Then you might want to consider mimicking the diet of Melania Trump.
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The difference between these mushrooms lies in their age. The white mushroom is agaricus bisporus at its youngest stage, harvested at about three to four weeks' maturity. Grown in the wild, white mushrooms are a light brown color, but cultivated by growers, they're bright white or off-white.
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And guess what? Comedian and TV personality Ellen DeGeneres has had a strange, interesting connection with Burger King, right from her early days in the industry. Ellen DeGeneres, interestingly enough, got her first major break thanks to Burger King.
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No offense to Chicken Vesuvio, apple fritters, or pierogis, which are, in their own right, delicious foods. The most famous food in Illinois is deep-dish pizza. It's true that the late, great Anthony Bourdain once called deep-dish pizza an "abomination"(via Eater Chicago).
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Wondering what your options are at Dunkin' if you follow a vegan diet? After all, you can't order the donuts, egg sandwiches, or latte drinks that Dunkin's most known for. The good news is that there's still plenty you can order, according to Dunkin's site. The food options are super limited.
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The Chili's brand is now a strong name in the industry and has made its presence felt in 32 countries, as per its website. While Chili's menu offers up a delicious variety of fajitas, salads, burgers, and seafood, you may want to steer clear of the chips and salsa.
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Is there anything going on with Costco flour? One Reddit user recently claimed to have problems with the quality of flour they bought at Costco, finding it crawling with bugs a few weeks after storing it. Here's what you need to know about properly storing flour.
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Summer squash and zucchini get used pretty interchangeably in recipes -- if you've scoured the supermarket shelves for zucchini before only to come up empty, you might've just tossed a summer squash in your cart instead, figuring they're the same thing. They're close, but there are some differences.
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Think about this as you sink your teeth into that soft, chewy sandwich: you might be making a big mistake. What's so alarming about a simple sandwich? For starters, it's the amount of processing that took a hearty whole grain and transformed it into a processed, nutrient-starved slice of dough
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McDonald's first drive-thru opened in January of 1975. It was a small, attendant-sized hole that restaurant manager David Rich,cut into the wall of his McDonald's franchise in Arizona. It wasn't glamourous, it didn't need to be. Rich designed the sliding window to attract soldiers, not civilians.
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Sometimes, discontinued foods come roaring back to store shelves. Maybe you'll see your favorite discontinued food on this list of comeback stories.
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If you keep lemons and limes on hand to add a squeeze to your tea or a twist to your happy hour cocktail, then you might not have thought much about the difference between these two kinds of citrus fruits.
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We add milk to our coffee to alter its texture and flavor as milk proteins can help turn a bitter dark cup of coffee into a mild, creamy beverage. It certainly isn't a surprise for those of us who need a little bit of cream with our caffeine, but it does beg the question: is it healthy for you?
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What makes Carolina 'cue worth writing home about? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Scott, who is the subject of a new episode of A Chef's Table BBQ on Netflix, explained the unique appeal of the flavor and texture of barbecue from his home state.
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Have you ever wondered why XO sauce is so expensive? For just a couple of ounces of this spicy and flavor packed sauce, you can expect spend $15 or more. This condiment's genesis began in Hong Kong in the early 1980s, but today you can purchase jars online or make this coveted condiment yourself.
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Cheetos are the unicorn of snack foods. Healthy or not healthy, it doesn't matter. They're magical. But have you ever wondered what to call that red and orange residue that stains your fingers and hands as you chow down on your crunchy or puffy Cheetos?
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A friendly hacker programmed his smart coffee maker to display a face with devil's horns on its small gray screen. He was able to program the coffee machine, made by a UK company called Smarter, to demand a ransom.
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Margaritas are a real summer cocktail staple. The refreshing lime, kick of tequila, and added sweetener all combine to make the perfect hot weather pick-me-up. Unfortunately for us all, lime and sunshine are not always a match made in heaven.
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Prime rib, unfortunately, is not a great option either at buffet restaurants. First, it's simply hazardous for your waistline. According to Eat This Much, prime rib is loaded with large quantities of fat. This is simply not good for you. You'd be wiser to opt for something like a flank steak.
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What comes to your mind when you picture Mexican food? A smattering of corn, cheese, spices, and freshly baked burritos and tacos, perhaps? What many of us don't realize is that Mexican food is incredibly diverse and goes beyond the usual crowd favorites we find at popular restaurant chains.
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If you keep meat in your freezer at all times, you are probably familiar with the slight change in flavor that occurs after defrosting it. This is frustrating because you paid for that flavor and it feels a tiny bit like you're being punished for planning ahead and buying in bulk, right?
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As soon as you think about Oktoberfest, it's not uncommon for pints of beer, pretzels, and lederhosen to come to mind. But Oktoberfest is a lot more than the run-of-the-mill cliches you've come to know, even though they are a part of the festivities.
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Brussels sprouts have been the butt of jokes forever. Kids notoriously hate them, while well-meaning parents continue to serve them for dinner. Most can agree that Brussels sprouts are good for you, but they also emit a weird aroma. What's with the smell?
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