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Do We Really Know What We Are Eating? Facts About 'Red Meat'

It's a known fact that we eat a lot of red meat - burgers, barbeques, and meatballs. But do we really know what we are eating? It is time to educate ourselves about red meat.

By Adelyn Torralba

Superman's Real Weakness? The Ice Bucket Challenge!

Henry Cavil, together with Amy Adams accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and apparently, even Superman do freeze. The two accepted the challenge on the set of their upcoming movie, Batman vs. Superman.
Celebrity HOT News! Jodie Foster Steps Out With Her New Wife at the Annual Primetime Emmy Awards

It's a date night for Jodie Foster and wife Alexandra Hedison. The newly-wed attended the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at Nokia Theater.
Dollar Stores In Battle To Double Down On The Poor

Like millions of Americans, Darnel Ware needs to save money, even if it's 40 cents on a bag of flour. He searches for those savings during his daily visits to the Family Dollar Store near his home in Fraser, Michigan, sometimes stopping by as many as 10 times a week "if there are things I need," said the 51-year-old home care provider.
U.S. Says Non-Allergic Peanut Moves Closer To Commercial Reality

A new method for removing allergens from peanuts means help could soon be on the way for the roughly 2.8 million Americans with a potentially life-threatening allergy to the popular food, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
Burger King To Buy Canada's Tim Hortons For $11.5 Billion

Burger King Worldwide Inc (BKW.N) announced plans to buy Canadian coffee and doughnut chainTim Hortons Inc (THI.TO) for C$12.64 billion ($11.53 billion) in a cash-and-stock deal that would create the world's third-largest fast-food restaurant group.
It's 'Bone-Appétit' For California Pooches Under New Law

California diners can now legally enjoy a meal on a restaurant patio with their dogs in tow, under a law signed Thursday by Governor Jerry Brown that eliminates health code regulations banning restaurant owners from allowing pooches on the premises.
More Parents Think Their Overweight Child Is 'About Right'

Between 1988 and 2010, the number of parents who could correctly identify their children as overweight or obese went down, according to a new study.
Twitter Helps Chicago Find Sources Of Food Poisoning

When Chicago health officials saw Twitter users complaining about local food poisoning episodes, they reached out on Twitter to those users and often ended up charging the restaurant in question with a violation.
Hybrid Kalette Veggies Set To Tempt U.S. Taste Buds

The prospect of eating kale or Brussels sprouts might make some people gag, but a British company is hoping a hybrid mix of the two vegetables called "kalettes" will appeal to taste buds when they start to hit the broad U.S. market this fall.
Breastfeeding Past Two Years Linked To Infant Tooth Decay

Breastfeeding is credited with a long list of benefits, but one downside of extended and intensive breastfeeding may be a higher risk of cavities in baby's first teeth, according to a new study.
EU Fruit, Vegetable Growers Get 125 mln Euros To Help With Russia Ban

EU fruit and vegetable growers will get financial aid of up to 125 million euros ($167 million) to help them cope with Russia's ban on most Western food imports, which has created a glut of produce in peak harvest time, the European Commission said.
USDA Raises Beef, Pork Prices Forecasts On Drought, Disease

Retail prices for many U.S. meats, already at record highs, continue to rise on a combination of drought and disease, but overall food cost increases remain near long-term averages, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday.
China Police Seize 30,000 Tonnes Of Tainted Chicken Feet

Chinese police have seized over 30,000 tonnes of tainted chicken feet, common on restaurant menus in China, in the latest food scandal to hit the country.
Silicon To Spinach: Japan Tech Helps Farmers Cope With Climate Shifts

Japanese technology firms are applying their expertise in energy-saving and cloud technology to help farmers cope with shifting weather patterns, an onslaught of cheaper imports and a shrinking workforce.