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Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver Shows Support for Sugar Tax, Says He Isn’t a ‘Sugar Nazi'
Closing Time: Irish Pubs Give Way to Upscale Eateries in New York City
Irish pubs have followed the city's delis and diners disappearing acts in the restaurant scene as more upscale eateries emerge. Upscale eateries in New York are said to replace the dying Irish pubs in the restaurant scene. 'Pesto' Demand is Slowly Hurting The Environment
The demand for the tasty green sauce that is added to pasta might be damaging the ecosystems of the Far East, and many animals are being affected by the sourcing of the nuts that make the pesto. Daily Vitamin D Intake Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Improves Exercise Performance
A recent study presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual conference in Edinburgh shows that taking vitamin D supplements can advance exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease. Teen Chef Flynn McGarry on Shake Shack and Cooking Career
The 16 year old Teen Chef Flynn McGarry, known for his semi-pop up restaurant in New York called "Eureka" is one of Time's Most Influential Teens. McGarry tells Times what he eats when he's in Shake Shack in an interview. Soybean Diet Best for Menopausal Women against Osteoporosis
Good news for menopausal women! The best milk to fight osteoporosis may have already been discovered: soymilk. A recently presented preliminary study shows that soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from bone weakening and osteoporosis. Starbucks Throwback: It's Red and Comes With Peppermint Mocha
Starbucks is making sure that it is always a part of everyone's holidays by being more creative in making coffee-lovers love their coffee even more every time! We still have December around the corner and we all know what this means for Starbucks fans-Peppermint Mocha? Even better! Starbucks red holiday cups are back yesterday! Don't Eat Too Much Candy on Halloween (or Any Other Day)
She added that since Halloween is a celebration, they should be allowed to eat and what parents should really care for is what their kids eat the other 364 days of the year. Parents shouldn't use the Halloween treats as a reward for good deed or grades because it will make their kids want to get the treats, instead they should concentrate and teach them about moderate consumption and sharing. Fast Food TV Ads Influence Kid's Food Choices, Increasing Obesity Risks
A new study examines the marketing tactics of big fast food companies, and how these affect the food options and consumption of kids and adults alike. Moby's Vegan Restaurant 'Little Pine': LA Makes it Hard to Open Business
Moby, the American singer-songwriter, musician and DJ who is well known for his electronic music has a restaurant space in Los Angeles. A few months ago, LA Weekly reported that Moby has taken up the space at 2870 Rowena Avenue in Silver Lake Los Angeles, California. It already had a name with tables and chairs but never opened to the public. Moby sat down with the Hollywood Reporter and talks about how difficult it was for him to open the business. Free Pizza on Arizona Highway! Truck Spilled 44,500 Pounds of Pizza Dough
On Thursday in Northern Arizona, a semi-truck hauling 22 tons of pizza dough and flour crashed. Contents spilled onto U.S. 89. Vegan Guinness: Ireland’s Favorite Stout Beer Catering Vegan Audiences Now, Changing Filtration Process After 256 Years
One of the most famous beers in the world - and undoubtedly the most popular non-craft stout - has turned its head towards a brighter all-inclusive future with the change towards a vegan Guinness, meaning they've actually changed their filtration process for the first time in over two centuries. Chipotle Closes Dozens of Stores in Washington and Oregon Because of E.Coli Scare
An on-going investigation is underway involving the Denver-based company, Chipotle after it has been linked to a possible E.coli outbreak, affecting people from Washington and Oregon. The 5 Worst Fast Food Menu Items for Your Diet
Motley Fool identified the five worst food items that can sabotage all your diet efforts! There have been countless studies that prove fast foods posess great danger into one's health. 10 Surprising Food Sources of "Natural" & Artificial Sweeteners
Don't be fooled, artificial sweeteners are also found in food products labeled as 'lite' and 'diet'.
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