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USDA Cracks Down on Meat Processing Plants
USDA cracks down on meat processing plants, citing animal abuse and improper santiary practices. A first-quarter report for the federal fiscal year has been issued by the U. Canadian Senates Pushes 'Sugar Tax' After Obesity Rates Double on Adults, Triple on Children
Canada is the fifth country in the world with the highest number of obese adults. Due to the alarming rate of the rise of numbers of people with other diet-related illnesses, a senate report on Canada's obesity crisis is calling for a tax increase on sugary drinks as well as a ban on food and drink advertising aimed at children and government subsidies for healthy food, CBC News reports. Coffee and Tea- Flavored Desserts On the Rise
Datassential Menu Trends notes an increasing growth of dessert menu items that contains coffee and tea. For example, coffee/espresso desserts are present in almost a quarter of dessert menus which is a rise of 2% from year ago level. On the other hand, tea-based items appear in 5 percent of the menus surveyed but still showed a steady rise in the past four years. African Lungfish In Aestivation Actually Edible
You might feel bad to eat the exotic African lungfish, Protopterus Annectens, because it has lived for many years without water. This lungfish in deep slumber is actually edible! Chick-a-Fill’s “Cell Phone Coop” Challenge Reveals Cool Phone-Free Dining Perks
Technology has been amazing in bringing convenience and comfort into our modern lives. However, the constant ringing of phones and message alerts can be a distraction at times, that people don’t get to enjoy the little things right in front of them – like a good meal and conversation with family and friends. With this in mind, known restaurant chain Chick-fil-A wants its patrons to put down their cell phone and enjoy a tech-free meal for a change. You Will Never Drink S. Pellegrino the Same Way After Reading This
With a whopping sales of $500M worldwide, the finest sparkling natural water S. Pellegrino from Italian Alps enjoys so much popularity. But why is it too popular? Here’s why. Are Eggs Back to Being Healthy Again? It Depends Who You Ask
Probably no other food item had such a traumatic experience as the egg. And it’s not about the “which came first egg or chicken” trick question either. For the past decades, the egg was either hailed as the healthiest of foods available due to its nutrients or as being a demon coming from the deepest part of nutritional hell due to its cholesterol content. Amazingly Simple Tips to Stop Eating
Whether you're attempting to get thinner or keep up, stuffing your stomach past the purpose of full isn't what you're going for. Practice these strategies to stay fulfilled without eating too much. Powdered Caffeine Ban for Minors: Rhode Island Senate Decides on Wednesday
Rhode Island lawmakers will vote on Wednesday on the bill seeking to ban the sale of powdered caffeine to minors, citing FDA warning against the use of this powerful stimulant. Two young men have already died from its accidental overdose according to the FDA. Whole Foods Recall Maytag Raw Milk Stock: Find Out Why
Whole Foods has long been known tp provide safe, organic, and nutritious food for their customers, but every now and again, something gets past their quality control. Airhead’s 30th Anniversary – Limited Edition Birthday Cake-Flavored Airheads Available
There are those who just love cakes. Perhaps, these were the people the creators of the new birthday cake-flavored Airhead had in mind when they concocted this delicious sweet, as part of the Erlanger-based Perfetti Van Melle USA’s 30th anniversary celebration. Here's How Aloe Vera Can Do Wonders in Your Life
Aloe Vera has been used as traditional medicine for diabetes. It helps in improving the blood sugar level as well. Aloe Vera can even be used as a tooth paste as it has the ability to clear the mouth of bacteria and helps you in dental hygiene. Bitter Drinks for Bitter, Nasty People? A Study Made This Startling Conclusion
Do you prefer your coffee black? An Austrian study concludes that there is a link to a preference for bitter tasting food and drinks to psychopatic and even Machiavellian tendencies. The Perfect Combo: Why Olive Oil and Mediterranean Diet Go Hand in Hand
A study shows that Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) consumed along with olive oil can positively influence gut bacteria, insulin sensitivity and metabolic syndrome.
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