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Warning Labels: Curse or Blessing for Food Industry?

Generally consumers are told to be beware before buying something and it is their responsibility to be informed about the happenings.

By Shilpa Chakravorty

Mathematicians Invent Infinite Number of Ways to Slice Pizza

Two mathematicians discover and invent a scientific way to slice pizza into more than 12 slices. Who would've imagined that there would be a science to slicing pizza? As far as any pizza lover knows, it's sliced into at least 8 pieces shaped in a humongous triangle.
6 Unwanted Side Effects of Your Diet: From Mood Swings to Bad Breath

Starving oneself is usually the method a lot of people hoping to lose weight would do. This type of diet is certainly not healthy as it causes six side effects to the body.
Food Packs Should Show 'Activity Needed to Burn Off Calories' in Labels

To further broaden the knowledge of consumers about the food, they consume, the Royal Society of Public Heath (RSPH) pushes the addition of labels that shows how much activity would be needed to burn off the calories contained in the packaged food.Because the nutrition facts and breakdown can be a little too vague for everyday shoppers and buyers, the organization argues that people usually underestimate the needed work and exercise to burn the calories they eat in everyday goods.
Love is in the Air: Make Your Starbucks Couple Valentine's Frappuccino

Would you like your very own and personal Valentine Frappuccino? Why not ask for a couple drink of your choice? Starbucks is generous enough to let us order whatever customization we would like to our drink.
Food Safety News: FDA Warns 3 Dairy Farms, 2 Food Importers

Recently, three dairy farms based in the United States, and two food importers received warning letters from the Food and Drug Administration.
Trader Joe's Recall: Raw Cashew Pieces 'Possibly' Contaminated with Salmonella

Trader Joe announces recall over cashew nuts distributed in over 30 states. The said product is possibly contaminated with salmonella.
KFC News: A Look Back at the Life of Colonel Sanders

Below a bust designed by Margaret Sanders, in Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville lies Colonel Sanders, most commonly known as the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Burger King’s Key to Ascension Revealed, Morgan Stanley Report Predicts Uninhibited Growth

Burger King might land as the third largest food chain in the United States with no one paying attention to it.
Are Vitamin Supplements Really Good for You?

For most people, it is quite common to take a supplement or two with breakfast, especially at this time of the year. But is it worth it?
Study: Cheese Can Kill Cancer Cells

Good news, hardcore cheese fans! There is a new study by the University of Michigan that suggest cheese can actually kill cancer cells! Now you can munch up on cheese without the guilt!
18 Ways You are Dieting Wrong!

Have you ever wondered why your diet just don't work? You eat less, you stay away fro carbs and consume as little sugar as possible, but no weight loss, even a little? Maybe it's because you are following the wrong rules-rules that get you gaining instead of shedding off some pounds!
Chipotle to Close Stores on February 8 for Food Safety Meeting

The food chain is closing down all of their stores on February 8 to hold a national staff meeting on food safety. The company's 1,900 restaurants are expected to take part of the said meeting.
Facts You Probably Didn't Know About One of America's Most-Loved Food – Eggs!

Americans love their eggs. Dubbed as the "perfect whole food", eggs are a great source of protein, fats, and vitamins. But as much as you love your eggs for all they're worth, there is a number of surprising things you are yet to find out about this staple breakfast food.
Kohlrabi: Interesting Facts about the Trending Veggie [Video]

If you’ve trying out exciting new foods, then here’s a new vegetable which is not only tasty, but also comes with great health benefits and a member of the cabbage family!