Professional dietitians like Emily Cooper say using a basket can be a good way to keep your shopping in check. But some researchers argue that grabbing a basket can actually lead to unhealthy food choices.
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While the debate has raged on for decades as to which drink tastes better, Coke or Pepsi, one question few have ever thought to ask is, is there any difference between the two sodas when it comes to how they impact your health? Registered Dietitian Emily Wunder, MSCN, RD, LDN looked into this
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Pork tastes great in many forms, but it can be one of the hardest meats to master when you're finding your way around the kitchen. Maybe you've excitedly prepared a pork dish and followed the recipe meticulously only to find out that the meat is too dry. Don't worry, help is at hand.
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When Burger King rolled out the Impossible Whopper in 2019, it was a game-changer. But while the Impossible Whopper might have opened Burger King's doors to a new class of diner, those who want a different vegan alternative have a few more options on the menu.
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The preserving process for century eggs sounds like a strange science experiment and entails blanketing uncracked eggs – most likely duck eggs - with a solution of wood ash, lime, and salt, along with either clay or rice straw.
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Everyone who has ever had to kill time in a shopping mall or airport knows that Cinnabon has some tricks up their sleeve when it comes to luring in would-be customers. The alluring, familiar scent of freshly baking cinnamon rolls wafting through food courts drove $332 million in sales in 2018.
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Celebrity chef and the maker of elaborate cakes, Buddy Valastro has run into legal trouble in the past, a fact that has earned him notoriety that he probably wasn't asking for. The Cake Boss found himself in major trouble when cops him after noticing he was swerving through traffic.
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You may have heard that astronaut ice cream flew once during the Apollo program. NASA's Apollo 7 press kit seems to confirm it. Except, as Stephen Colbert announced to the world in 2016, "Astronaut Ice Cream is a Fraud."
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Shopping at Aldi can already be a challenge if you forget to bring your recyclable bags with you. But it could become even more of a challenge because the grocer has signed on to the US Plastics Pact.
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There are two types of commonly sold pork ribs, which can cause some confusion for rib novices: They are baby back ribs and St. Louis-style spareribs. Both deliver that crave-able rib flavor, but there are some differences you should know about before cruising the meat aisle.
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Surprisingly enough, owning a Chick-fil-A franchise is relatively inexpensive. Franchisees not only pay less than at other major chains, but Chick-fil-A does a lot of the initial heavy-lifting, something that many other fast food corporations do not.
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It's hard to find someone who hasn't done the Dew and for good reason. If you are a fan of this drink but don't want the calories and sugar, the diet version may seem like a good alternative. However, if you are going to do the Dew, there's one big reason you should consider skipping the diet Dew.
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You might remember from health class or driver's ed that when it comes to alcohol content, a standard serving of alcohol is one 12-ounce can of beer, one five-ounce glass of wine, or one shot of liquor. Well, you can forget everything you learned when it comes to the strongest beer in the world.
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These are popular food brands that have different names in other countries.
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Jelly Belly may not have invented the jelly bean, but it's certainly the king of the jelly bean. These are some facts you might not know about the company.
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Wolfgang Puck is arguably the first celebrity chef, and a meal at his restaurants won't come cheap. This is what you should know before dining with Wolfgang.
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Storing your food — meat in particular — with a little more TLC can help you get the most bang for your buck in the long run. Why does freezer paper come in so clutch when storing meat? It's simple. Freezer paper comes with a plastic coated side that keeps the good stuff in and the bad stuff out.
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If you grew up in the Philippines or in Latin America, you probably have a body built on adobo. It has most likely been your family's go-to seasoning for as long as anyone can remember, but as most things go when they are introduced to the general public, the origins tend to get lost.
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In Iowa and Nebraska, the unusual combo of chili with cinnamon rolls is so sought after that it's been called a "local delicacy." How did the strange love affair between chili and cinnamon rolls start?
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Despite what classic adds suggest, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups weren't invented in the '70s - they're from the late 1920s. Creator Harry Burnett Reese worked as a farmer, a fish hatchery manager, and a factory worker to support his family before landing a job as a dairy farmer for Milton Hershey.
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The popular online store for groceries, Thrive Market was first founded in 2014 in a bid to source organic and non-GMO items for those looking for a reliable online shopping platform. There are more than 6,000 products available in several categories.
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McDonald's is a giant in the fast food business. The behemoth chain had 38,695 restaurants across the globe in 2019 and counting, per Statista. The hamburger joint has become a part of the American fabric and has also made its mark internationally, creating menus that reflect McDonald's roots.
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Effective immediately, the Trump administration has changed the way egg inspections are being carried out. The change involves pulling full-time government inspectors in plants that produce egg products, and it allows agriculture companies like to employ food safety systems and procedures.
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Gin comes from the juniper berry, and juniper must be the main flavor of this booze in order for it to be legally called gin. It turns out this juniper drink may have some health benefits. What happens when you drank gin every day?
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Situated 5.8 meters, or about 19 feet, under the sea, the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant at the Hurawalhi luxury resort in the Maldives leaves as little to the imagination as its name. At 5.8, your meal will be under the sea, but your bill will be over a C-note - quite a bit over.
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Seltzer comes in fun flavors ranging from pineapple pomelo to lemon lavender. Just how do seltzer makers come up with these flavors? We spoke with Marie Wright, Chief Global Flavorist and President of Creation, Design & Development for Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), to get the inside scoop.
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How would you like to eat Chick-fil-A in Manhattan under a blanket of sky while taking in the sights and smells of the city's Financial District, as well as a serene view of One World Trade Center? Well, guess what: You can at the world's largest Chick-fil-A.
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