Sometimes we just need a quick bite, and what's faster than stacking a couple slices of deli meat and a few of your favorite toppings between two slices of bread? Though it might not be the healthiest in terms of meal choices, lunch meat sure does serve its purpose.
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OMG, how could this be happening? How could White Claw, the it beverage of summer 2019, be in short supply? This is, like, the worst thing to happen since Popeyes ran out of chicken sandwiches! What's going to happen now?
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Who doesn't love Chick-fil-A? Besides, maybe, chickens, whose population Chick-fil-A has done its share of depleting. Perhaps dietitians might also have a chicken bone to pick with this popular chain, too.
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Pick up a container of mushrooms and you'll likely see some dirt present. Of course you're going to want to wash them, but you might have heard that washing mushrooms ruins them, which you definitely do not want to do. Is water really the enemy of the mushroom?
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Eggs can hold a few surprises when you crack open the shell. While some of these are actually quite good, such as the gift of finding double yolks nestled inside, sometimes they don't seem to be quite so wonderful, like when you find a blood spot in your egg.
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The pizza world is fully of fiery debates. Is pineapple an acceptable topping? Chicago deep-dish or New York thin crust? One that people seem to take up sides for pretty quickly is the issue of eating cold pizza.
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When you think of Chuck E. Cheese's, what comes to mind? Super happy place? Or perhaps a bit creepy, or maybe even mildly terrifying (particularly if you're a Five Nights at Freddy's fan)? Yep, dubious pizza, singing rodents, and screaming kiddies can be a bit... overwhelming.
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Mangoes can be enjoyed on their own or mixed in with other ingredients for a wholesome smoothie, but let's face it, peeling and cutting a mango can be torture. From the pit in the middle to the thin skin on the outside, getting to the delicious, juicy fruit takes time.
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Does this scenario sound familiar? You've taken out some chicken to thaw for dinner but when you get home after a long day, ordering pizza and vegging out to Netflix sounds a lot more appealing than standing over a hot stove. Do you throw the chicken back in the freezer for another night?
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Breakfast is big business for McDonald's, and much of their menu is dominated by items that contain eggs. The only problem is that not all of those items are actually made with real, fresh eggs.
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People love themselves some Peeps when Easter rolls around. It's no surprise that millions of the marshmallow treats are churned out ever year and have been since 1953. As much as people enjoy eating Peeps -- even in particularly strange ways, like on pizza -- destroying them is equally good fun.
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Nutella, the creamy hazelnut-chocolate spread brought to the United States from Italy, is an indulgence that nearly everyone loves. A closer look at the ingredients list, though, reveals a fact that might be more than a little tragic for chocolate-lovers who don't eat dairy.
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You get home from work and realize you forgot to put your frozen hamburger in the fridge to defrost for the dinner you're about to make. Tossing any frozen, raw meat into your microwave and hitting the "defrost" button gets the job done, but is this the best way to defrost meat? Probably not.
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With the increase in health conscious lifestyles, frozen yogurt has become a popular alternative to ice cream. In fact, CNN reports that about 95 percent of Americans think that frozen yogurt is healthier than ice cream. But is it really?
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You know that it's important to chill food in the refrigerator once you're done with your hot meal, but how soon can you actually put your leftovers away? Do you have to give them a cool-down period on your counter before stashing them? Is it actually a bad idea to put hot food in the fridge?
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Eating fresh produce is a fantastic (and tasty) way to round out a healthy diet, but what if your favorite peaches, apples, or plums make your mouth or throat itchy? While it's natural to wonder if you're developing a true food allergy, it's likely something called oral allergy syndrome.
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Perhaps you've unwrapped a piece of last year's Easter candy and noticed that your chocolate bunny has a slight white or grayish coloring to it. This mysterious color change can be a little perplexing, and there's usually one or two culprits at play behind chocolate turning white.
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How many times have you grabbed a cup of coffee first thing in the morning? Or rolled through a drive-thru and the barista already knew what your order would be and had it ready for you? If so, you're not alone — a whopping 83 percent of U.S. adults drink coffee.
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If you're watching what you eat but occasionally grab a combo meal at your favorite fast food drive-thru, you're not just enjoying a "cheat" day — you're actually consuming far more than you probably thought you were.
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Bay leaves are well-known for a couple of reasons — the flavor they impart to your favorite dishes and the fact that you should discard the bay leaves before serving. If you forget to extract said leaf from your pot of stew, though, are you in danger if you accidentally eat it?
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While we've occasionally experimented with cooking food in the microwave, we usually just use our microwave to reheat leftovers, and many of us rely on wax paper to prevent a mess in doing so. But is it really safe to use wax paper in the microwave?
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As sad as it may be, we all know that french fries do not fall under any category of the food pyramid. Sure, they're made from potatoes which, according to Healthline, are a good source of potassium and vitamin C, but deep fry them and all that nutrition goes away.
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There are some things in life that just go together, like hot fudge on a sundae and ketchup on a hot dog. Then there are combinations we force together, like peanut butter and mayo, and as weird as they sound, actually end up being pretty good.
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What exactly is the process that makes sour candies so sour? How do they get that infamous sandy coating? And why do you like it so much? This is what really makes sour candy sour.
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There's no doubt that the diminutive Key lime is super-cute, but anyone who's ever tried to juice one knows what a chore it can be. It's understandable that you'd want to reach for a regular ol' lime instead, but are they even the same thing? What is a Key lime?
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You know how difficult it can be to grab a stick of butter from the fridge and then actually try to use it on fresh bread or rolls. It's hard — literally. You either have to warm the butter up first, or hope that your fresh-from-the-oven rolls will soften it for you.
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Maybe your leftovers are covered with plastic wrap, and you're wanting to pop them in the microwave. But wait — is this even a good idea? Is it actually safe to microwave food that's covered with plastic wrap?
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