I’ve been keeping up with trends reports from around the world! Here’s what food and nutrition experts are predicting for 2019. 1. Fermented Foods. In a recent survey of 2,500 dietitians fermented foods are predicted to be one of the top trends for 2019. A source of the good, probiotic bacteria, fermented foods include yogurt, kimchi,
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It’s National Pizza Week, and even though I celebrate that week 52 times a year, I thought it’d be the best time to spout some pizza facts so we can fill out minds while we stuff our mouths.
Pinto beans are one of the most popular bean varieties consumed around the world. They are used in a number of different recipes, make a great side dish or can simply be consumed on their own. Pinto beans are also very high in nutritional value and are an excellent source of protein. They are also
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Widely revered as the best fast food joint in America, In-N-Out Burger is an iconic institution. But how much do you really know about the place? Here are a few facts about the real burger king you probably don’t know.
Apples are covered with wax that keeps them shiny and fresh for a long time. Always wash the wax off apples …
Bacon is everywhere these days. You can find it in ice cream, coffee, cupcakes, and chewing gum. There are bacon-scented candles, bacon lip balm, and even a bacon deodorant. With bacon saturating every corner of the market, it’s worth looking at the origins of this smoky, salty food and how it became so wildly popular. In honor of
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Though U.S. pharmacist John S. Pemberton invented Coca-Cola in 1886, his bookkeeper, Frank Robinson invented the name. Robinson had beautiful handwriting, and his flowering script is still used today.[13] Coca-Cola was first marketed as a nerve tonic that “relieves exhaustion.”[13] The very first Coca-Cola products contained cocaine, about 9 milligrams per glass. It was removed
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As human beings have evolved over time, so have their taste palates and food choices. There are many things in nature that are actually edible and have been consumed by our forefathers but forgotten over time. Or. on the other hand, there are some species of plants, flowers, and other food items that surround us
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Most people define vegetarians as people who do not eat meat even though this is not necessarily true. Some of them do consume meat, and even the most hard-core vegetarian might not hesitate to eat meat when he is drunk. But that is not the only surprising fact that we have about vegetarians. For example, most return
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How long does the process of digestion last? Do you find yourself still hungry no matter how much you eat? If so, you might be eating foods that are too high on the glycemic index. It’s definitely something worth knowing if you’re struggling with excess weight. The glycemic index is a system of values given
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10 Origins Of Common Foods Food is perhaps one of the most important things in our lives. While some look at it as just a means with which to continue living, others look at it as an art, a reason to broaden their culinary horizons. Whether they view food as nourishment, exploration, or a medium for socialization
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38 Surprising Facts About Coca-Cola Though U.S. pharmacist John S. Pemberton invented Coca-Cola in 1886, his bookkeeper, Frank Robinson invented the name. Robinson had beautiful handwriting, and his flowering script is still used today. Coca-Cola was first marketed as a nerve tonic that “relieves exhaustion.” The very first Coca-Cola products contained cocaine, about 9
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How Fiesta Dinnerware Is Made Fiesta Dinnerware was first created by the Homer Laughlin China Company in 1936. The colorful dinnerware was designed by Frederick Hurten Rhead during the Great Depression with the intention of lifting people’s spirits. Here’s how the Fiesta Dinnerware plates, bowls, and more are made.
Top 10 Obese Countries In The World Republic of Nauru: Percentage of population that is obese: 61%[2] Nauru has rapidly replaced its traditional diet of fresh fruit, fish, and vegetables with fried chicken and cola. Cook Islands: 55.9%[1] Lurking behind the paradise of the Cook Islands is a deadly obesity epidemic.
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45 Delicious Facts About Cooking The ability to tame fire and ice to cook and store food helped humans develop new technology and innovations.[18] Smoke, chiefly from indoor cooking fires, kills about 1.5 million people every year in the developing world.[18] Historically, women were most vulnerable to the dangers of cooking, especially because they
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The Untold Truth Of McDonald’s Fries McDonald’s french fries are arguably the best fast food item ever invented. With their perfectly crisp exterior and distinct addictive flavor, it’s hard to come up with a superior menu choice. But even lifelong admirers of McDonald’s fries might not know everything there is to know about the iconic
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The Terrifying Truth About Avocados While junk food and meat are often painted in a very negative light by the booming healthy food industry, fruits vegetables and salad are praised for being natural and good for the environment. But is that actually true all the time? Ironically probably the trendiest new superfood of the last
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Why Is Movie Popcorn So Expensive? The movie business might seem like a glamorous industry with celebrities strutting down red carpets to watch premieres, but the economics of the biz is a complicated affair with many financial factors at play. Movies are media for the masses, and the price of a movie ticket remains affordable
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Why Most Orange Juice Comes From Brazil, Not Florida In the United States, orange juice is synonymous with Florida. It may come as a surprise, then, to look at the fine print on a bottle of Tropicana and Simply Orange and discover that part of the product isn’t from the Sunshine State after all. It’s
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QUIZ – REVOLTING HISTORICAL FOOD FACTS Can you choose the correct answer to these historical food facts?
10 Shocking Facts About McDonald’s From pink slime to Guantanamo Bay, find out what goes on behind the golden arches with 10 shocking facts about McDonald’s.
Big Changes You Didn’t Know Fast Food Restaurants Are Making You probably swing through the drive-thru at your favorite fast food joint without really thinking about what’s going on behind the scenes. But fast food chains are always looking for the next big thing to stay relevant, increase profits, become more socially or environmentally aware,
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