Why diets don’t work: Nobody has willpower
For centuries, men and women have worked tirelessly to fit the physical molds of their time. Diets, which have ranged from the straightforward to the colorful and kind of silly,...
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7 of the biggest ‘facts’ about unhealthy food that aren’t true
On Monday, Chipotle became the first major restaurant chain to stop serving any food that is made with genetically engineered ingredients. The fast casual company boasts on its Web site:...
Why Pepsi’s decision to ditch aspartame isn’t good for soda – or science
PepsiCo, the maker of Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and many other popular soft drinks, is changing the formula of one of its offerings for the first time in decades. The company...
How brunch became the most delicious, and divisive, meal in America
Almost 120 years ago, long before anyone waited in line to feast on eggs Benedict and French toast, the word "brunch" appeared in print for the first time in the...
Why macaroni and cheese tastes so good when we’re down
Macaroni and cheese, a staple of so many children's diets, might be the most popular comfort food known to man — or at least any American. The Kraft variety, so...
Missouri Republicans are trying to ban food stamp recipients from buying steak and seafood
In 2013, Fox News proudly broadcast an interview with a young food stamp recipient who claimed to be using the government benefit to purchase lobster and sushi. "This is the...
Scientists have discovered a simple way to cook rice that dramatically cuts the calories
Rice, the lifeblood of so many nations' cuisines, is perhaps the most ubiquitous food in the world. In Asia, where an estimated 90 percent of all rice is consumed, the...
America has fallen out of love with diet sodas, and possibly for good
Towards the end of the 1990s, more than a decade and a half after Diet Coke was first introduced, Coca-Cola found itself in a rut. The soda maker's best-selling low...
Scientists have figured out what makes Indian food so delicious
Indian food, with its hodgepodge of ingredients and intoxicating aromas, is coveted around the world. The labor-intensive cuisine and its mix of spices is more often than not a revelation...
How little tiny dogs won America’s heart and took over the country
America is in love with little dogs. The American Kennel Club is out with its latest rankings of the most popular dog breeds in the United States, which, among other...