School lunch, most of us remember tater tots, chocolate milk, defrosted pizza squares, and soggy green beans. Not exactly fuel for young minds. But in recent years many schools have made strides to improve cafeteria food; even the government has tried...
It’s like Mardi Gras for bacon lovers. Denny’s “Baconalia” is a celebration of all things bacon. Denny’s are the same maniacs who dreamt up the “Fried Cheese Melt;” four mozzarella sticks mashed inside a grilled...
High intake of omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in older adults; suggests a new study. AMD is common among other adults, causing reduced sharp and central vision; making reading things like newspapers, phonebooks,...
When it comes to selling food, mascots are king. Name another industry, besides professional sports, that has so many famed characters; Mr. Peanut, Ronald McDonald, Green Giant, M&M’s, Tony the Tiger – the list is infinite! But who’s...
More than 72 million adults in the United States are obese; according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And experts blame the increased consumption of junk food for the obesity epidemic, but not all snack foods are created equal,...
Having high levels of HDL, or “good” cholesterol may help men reach their 85th birthday, claims a new study. According to the American Heart Association, HDL cholesterol helps remove excess cholesterol from the arteries, lowering the risk...
Sweetened beverages, like soda and fruit drinks, may increase your risk of high blood pressure, claims a new study. Findings showed that every “extra” can of sugary soda consumed increased both systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings....
If you buy a lot of packaged foods, but don’t take much time to read the labels, chances are you’re being duped by some of these products. I recently came across a helpful video by Natural News TV, which does a pretty good job of exposing...
Coca-Cola, the world’s number one soft drink maker, is reporting higher fourth quarter gains (the first time in over five years), despite the lingering global recession. Coke’s expansion into emerging markets is being credited for the increase....
Fast food joints entice us with their ads showing scrumptious looking burgers and tacos. However, in reality their food looks nothing like their advertisements. Here’s a cool blog that has documented how fast food ads stack up to reality. I wonder...
