Love them or hate them, there's a good chance you feel pretty strongly about competitive eating contests. But there's a dark side to these eating contests, and it gets even more disturbing than you might be expecting.
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"Guacamole is extra, is that okay?" It's a common question at burrito joints, and the fact that adding avocado to just about anything comes with a surcharge has become a restaurant standard. But exactly why does it cost so much extra?
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Chick-fil-A, America's favorite fast-food chain, is a restaurant best known for, well, chicken. Most specifically, its famous chicken sandwiches, which it was prepared to defend to the death in an all-out Twitter war against arch-rival Popeyes.
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If it's been a while since you cleaned your coffee maker -- or you've never cleaned it -- you might want to do so before you pour that next cup of joe. Why? Because it's likely become a breeding ground for mold that is simply getting fired up every morning and ruining your coffee.
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Even though you'd probably struggle to define it, vinegar is a fascinating mainstay in the home.
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There are many reasons shoppers keep coming back to Costco, from the amazing bargains to the popular food court with its oh-so-delicious pizza and everybody's favorite $1.50 hot dog and a soda combo. Another reason Costco shoppers are so loyal to the company is its incredibly generous return policy.
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Nothing makes a meal feel more luxurious than a few shavings of black French truffle or white Italian truffle on top, but the next time you're out to eat at a restaurant you should remember that truffle fries can actually be a huge waste of money.
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If you've never heard of pine mouth, consider yourself lucky. Some people who consume pine nuts will be affected by this syndrome, which means that pesto (and other delicious recipes that use pine nuts) are pretty much off-limits. But what is pine mouth?
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Garlic cloves are generally creamy white or yellow in color, but sometimes during the preparation of a meal that creamy white garlic can turn an unappetizing color of blue (or even green) — and it's definitely a bit unsettling. But is there any cause for concern? Why does garlic really turn blue?
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Cashews have become much more than just one of Oprah's go-to choices for a snack. Get creative in the kitchen and you can create cashew-based recipes you never thought possible, like dairy-free cream cheese. Any way you serve them up, one thing is for certain: You won't find them in the shell.
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You've heard it time and time again: A healthy body is a hydrated body, and that comes by drinking plenty of water. Although it is possible to drink too much water, sometimes just getting your recommended daily water intake can seem like a daunting task.
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When you eat a banana, you likely peel it, then chuck the skin into the garbage or toss it onto your compost heap. However, did you know that some people actually prepare and eat the banana peel?
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Perhaps you've noticed in your social media feeds people professing their love for Chick-fil-A items like the peach milkshake or the strawberry passion tea lemonade. Well, these same folks are likely to soon find themselves tweeting in anger and disappointment.
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Let's not kid ourselves — the idea that the delicious lobster on your plate at your favorite seafood restaurant spent its last moments of life being boiled alive is rather morbid. Think about it too long and you might just decide that you'd prefer to have a nice piece of tofu instead.
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In terms of beverages with a somewhat off-putting color and strange name, kombucha has been the it drink for a few years now. The fizzy tea that's rife with health benefits is made with fermented sugars and bacteria, and because of the resulting alcohol content, you can get carded when buying it.
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If you've ever eaten beets and been alarmed by what you later saw in the bathroom, chances are you've experienced beeturia, a phenomenon that affects about 10 to 14 percent of people. Basically, it means that eating beets turns your urine pink or red (via CBC).
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Cherries are tasty and they're quite nutritious. However, lurking within each cherry lies a pit, also known as a stone. While you may not worry about swallowing a watermelon seed, a cherry pit might give you pause.
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After a big Thanksgiving feast complete with a roasted turkey dinner and all the classic side dishes, you've probably heard a relative or two start talking about how all of the tryptophan in the turkey is making everyone sleepy. But it turns out that we can't lay all the blame on the tryptophan.
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We live in amazing times, friends. Plant-based Whoppers are a reality, grapes taste like cotton candy, and avocados come in a diet version. If you've been out of the guacamole game for a while, you may be under the impression that avocados are just avocados.
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If there's one food trend that's just completely taken off in 2019, it's that of the meaty-tasting plant-based burger. The Impossible Burger, the Beyond Burger, and numerous imitators can now be found absolutely everywhere.
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Perfectly roasted asparagus is a thing of beauty, but after eating your share of this green vegetable, you might notice that your urine has a special new smell. You're not alone — about 40 percent of people agree that folate-rich asparagus makes their pee smell funny.
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Pineapples don't grow on pine trees, and they are definitely not apples. How, then, did this wonderful tropical fruit come by its unique moniker, and why did people call pinecones "pineapples" back in the day?
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Avocados are delicious and they're quite good for you, but did you have any clue that this decadent fruit sent close to 9,000 people to the ER... just in one year?
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If you're a fan of the international market, you may have already heard of jackfruit. When first introduced to the U.S., this spiky fruit only came in cans, but now the actual fruit is slowly gaining popularity and making its way into grocery stores like Whole Foods.
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Coffee is likely part of your morning routine, and in fact, you might down multiple cups each day trying to stave off fatigue. In 2018, Reuters reported that 64 percent of adults in the United States noted they'd had at least one cup of coffee the previous day.
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If you grow your own tomatoes (or buy them from your local farmers' market), you might notice that some ripe tomatoes have a split or two in their skin. Sometimes, people notice that their tomatoes tend to split following a heavy rain, or in specific spots on their tomatoes, such as near the stem.
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You drop some food on the floor, but you know that if you pick it back up again within five seconds, it's totally fine to eat. Right? If you're wondering if the five-second rule really works because you're hoping to keep eating your dropped nibbles, well, this might be some bad news for you.
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