Food Trends & Trivia
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Ball Pits and Other Things We Miss at Fast-Food Restaurants
Fast food restaurants are convenient, (usually) affordable, and are a go-to place to grab a meal for people from all walks of life. The Burger Kings, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and Taco Bells of today are more straightforward in their designs without…
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20 Things You Didn’t Know About Krispy Kreme
Quite possibly the guiltiest of all guilty pleasures, Krispy Kreme has been churning out its signature doughnuts since the late 1930s. But there’s more to this sugary story than rainbow sprinkles and waterfalls of glaze. Here are some fresh-from-the-oven facts…
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Wonder Bread, Wheaties, and Other Popular Foods That Turned 100 This Year
If you’re old enough to drive, then you’re probably old enough to remember when certain brand-name snack foods you like didn’t even exist. New foods come and go all the time — some vanish almost as quickly as they arrived,…
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Food Trends That Need to Stop
New food trends pop up constantly, often spurred on by social media and influencers posting tantalizing or surprising photos to get attention. Some trendy fare is interesting and fun to eat, but just like cringey fashion trends, the novelty can…
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Tips for Dining Out on a Low-Salt Diet
We all know too much sodium is a dietary danger, but the Food and Drug Administration wants restaurants and food companies to take action. The FDA recently issued voluntary guidelines aimed at reducing sodium levels in prepared foods over the next…
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The 14 Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth
If you ask your dentist, the scariest thing about Halloween is the damage all that candy can do to your teeth. Experts say trick-or-treat sweets aren’t quite so sweet when it comes to oral health. The worst ones are sticky…
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Don’t Ever Fall for These Weight Loss Gimmicks
Losing weight requires both rock-solid commitment and a plan for reaching and maintaining that goal weight. There’s no shortage of weight-loss strategies out there, but the trick is finding one…
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Do You Know Your Official State Food?
Official state foods can range from the boring but all-American — milk and apples, anyone? — to the obscure, predictable, and just plain weird. From European-inspired pastries and pies to…
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The Best and Worst Menu Items of 2020
COVID-19 changed much about 2020, including how we ate. Restaurants adjusted, giving us plenty of comfort food and even wine to-go. Here are the best and worst menu items of…
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With These Healthy Recipes, You Won’t Miss Packaged Snacks
Many people rely on snacks to get through the day, but nibbling on packaged foods can be high in cost and high in calories. Making healthy snacks at home can…
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From Barbacoa to Yakitori: 25 Barbecue Styles From Around the World
Burgers, ribs, skewers, and sausages are some of the hallmarks of America’s barbecue culture— but the tradition is by no means unique to summertime revelers in the States. Barbecue or…
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40 Low-Carb Snacks from Trader Joe’s You’ll Actually Enjoy
Trader Joe’s is well known as snack food heaven, but people with diabetes, or on a special diet such as keto or Atkins, have to watch out for the treats…
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24 Organic Grocery Bargains From Aldi
Shoppers may associate Aldi with cheap pantry staples more than organic groceries, but the cost-cutting German chain has packed its aisles with healthier choices to attract more discriminating shoppers. While…
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What Health Trends Will Be Hot for 2020?
From nootropics and intermittent fasting to paleo and Goop, the 2010s were the wellness decade and, going into the 2020s, the trend isn’t losing any steam. Healthy body, healthy mind…
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You’ll Never Believe How Many Calories Are in These Popular Holiday Dishes
It’s no secret holiday meals are loaded with calories, not to mention sodium and excessive amounts of fat. The typical holiday dinner may have as much as 4,500 calories, so…
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21 Healthy Meal Hacks for the Holidays
For many, the holidays are the best time of year. The parties, the presents, the festive family gatherings — there’s so much to love. But for better or worse, all…
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12 Healthy Meal Hacks for Hectic Households
Imagine life with three or more kids, all involved in extracurricular activities well into the evening — and maybe one spouse travels. It’s unlikely there’s much time for meal prep…
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What Tom Brady and Other Athletes Eat for Breakfast
There’s nothing like watching our favorite athlete accomplish near-superhuman feats to inspire us to be our best selves. While there’s nothing wrong with a little push toward healthier living, it’s…
