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5 Great Nose-to-Tail Dining Experiences in the USA

Nose-to-tail dining is a movement that is taking the USA by storm. Find out more about this great dining practice, and how you can benefit from it.

By Josine Macaspac

Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Scare: Is it Over?

The salmonella-infected Hawaiian macadamia nuts scare has been occupying the news for some time now. According to John Cross, president of the Hawaii Macadamia Nut Association, the incident could adversely affect the annual 50 million pounds macadamia nuts produced from the island. These factors must be considered before forming any opinion on the safety of Hawaiian macadamia products:
The Near Death Experience of Cereals

Like humans, cereals are now facing its near-death experience because yuppies prefer to eat at fast food chains than eating cereals for breakfast at home.
Store these 5 Foods Properly Before Reheating

Eating leftovers is one thing and heating it-be through the microwave or over the stovetop, is another.
Supermarkets Get Lowest Score in Customer Satisfaction

Giant supermarkets score low while gas stations start to soar in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). This change was felt mainly because gas stations have experienced the benefits from the decreasing fuel prices.
Checkers and Rally vs Burger King: Wiener War Heats Up

Burger King's new hot-dog product ignites an all out wiener war. Shortly after Burger King announced it's new grilled hotdogs (which the company dubbed as the "Whopper of Hotdogs") and offered two versions of said product in their restaurants, Checkers and Rally's didn't take this lightly and tweeted a challenge to the fast-food giant.
Why You Should Not Throw Away Shrimp Shells

Shrimp shells can now be used as part of food packaging film. Do you know that shrimp shells can still be used right after you completely indulge its meat? Yes, you read it right.
FDA Appoints Cardiologist as New Commissioner

Dr. Robert Califf is the new FDA commissioner appointed by the Senate, garnering a total of 89 out of 93 votes.
Walmart's New Ice Cream Sandwiches Don't Melt in the Sun!

It sounds like a dream come true: ice cream sandwiches that won't melt in the sun. Walmart brings you their newest product: heat-resistant ice cream?
7-Eleven Gives Away Free Breakfast Melt Sandwich

Your 24-hour one-stop shop 7-Eleven, is giving away free breakfast melt sandwich every time you buy a cup of coffee from February 23-26, 2016.
The Expensive Lie Called Organic Food Labeling

People will never hesitate to pay extra for something that they know will benefit their health in the long run. This is demonstrated by the explosion of the organic food industry in recent years as it has been demonstrated that organically or naturally grown food are way healthier that those exposed to chemical fertilizers and artificial feeds. But what if the premium you were paying for these “organic-labeled” food items is nothing more than a cleverly cloaked marketing campaign?
The Science Behind THC: Why Do You Get High?

Have you ever wondered why you get high when you use cannabis? Why you can't just make a cannabis smoothie, but have to heat cannabis products to get the buzz? Find out why here.
Bill Clinton Credits Vegan Diet for His Good Health

Bill Clinton, who is in the campaign travels for his wife Hilary Clinton strictly adheres to his plant-based diet, no matter where he is.
Zika Virus Fact Sheet: What You Really Need To Know

Zika - a new mosquito-borne virus - has caused worldwide concern. It's an alarming condition with rapid speed. What is Zika? How does it affect your health? Why should you be worried?
Hamburg Bans Single-Use Coffee Pods in Government-Owned Buildings

In an astonishing yet effective move to reduce waste, Hamburg, a city of Germany has banned the use of single-use coffee pods in the state-run buildings.