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Soda, Sweet Drinks, Increases Risk of Depression

Several studies have already linked a diet high in processed food with depression, and adds to an existing body of solid research that shows the strong links between what we eat and our mental health. Drinking soda has long been associated with weight gain and obesity, which can lead to diabetes. And studies have also […]

Superbowl In NYC

Sunday, February 3 is the day you’ve been waiting for, Superbowl 47. But you’ve been too busy to even think about where to watch the game or what to eat. No worries, we’ve got you covered. Hecho en Dumbo: 354 Bowery – New York – Chef Mena will be serving his now-legendary alitas de pollo (Mexican […]

Leading Wine Company Dumps NRA

Yalumba, Australia’s oldest family owned winery, has moved to cut ties from the National Rifle Association after it was disclosed that it was one of 20 Australian producers sold on the group’s wine club. The Herald Sun reports the privately owned Barossa Valley company will begin to track how four of its wines made it […]

Viagra A Weight Loss Pill?

According to a published report in The Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany claim the erectile-dysfunction drug Viagra, may work as a weight loss agent by burning away excess fat. Viagra, generically known as sildenafil, helped convert undesirable white fat cells to energy-burning […]

Interview with Firebird Chef Paul Joseph

When I was invited to dine at FireBird, I was not expecting much. The area is known for sub-par restaurants with Prix-Fixe theater menus. I could not have been more wrong. FireBird is lovely in every sense of the word. The restaurant is decorated in classic Russian luxury. There are golden details, beautiful paintings, antique […]

Vitafusion Multi-vite, Gummy Vitamins For Adults, 150-Count Review

Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 4.6 out of 5 stars You want to be healthy. We all do. But it’s hard to eat healthy all the time. When you go out to a restaurant and order a salad, chances are it’s actually not healthy. There’s a reason those brussel sprouts are so delicious. There […]

End of The Line For Trader Joe’s “Two-Buck Chuck”

Cathy Bussewitz with the Press Democrat points out that for the past 10 years, shoppers at Trader Joe’s stores in California have paid just $1.99 for a bottle of Charles Shaw shiraz or cabernet sauvignon, earning the nickname “Two-Buck Chuck” for its pleasing low price. Now the new price is $2.49. But as Cathy notes, […]

State Stops Sale Price of Milk Because It’s Too Cheap

Louisiana state regulators recently prohibited Fresh Market’s (a supermarket chain) weekly milk promotional deal because the price was too cheap, which violates state law. Fresh Market was forced to pull milk from its $2.99 once-a-week promotion after a state auditor objected to the low price. The supermarket routinely sells a gallon of (skim, 1 percent, […]

Why To Avoid Drinking Beer From Clear Glass Bottles

Popular Science writer Martha Harbison explains why “skunking” in beer is very different from a lot of the other ways beer can go bad. Harbison claims beer skunking seems most prominent in lagers such as Corona and Heineken which are typically shipped in clear or light green bottles. The mechanism and chemical reactions that caused […]

Gatorade Removes Flame Retardant From Ingredients

Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is banned in food throughout Europe and Japan, yet BVO has been added to 10 percent of sodas in North America for decades. Now BVO will no longer be included in Gatorade sports drinks. Molly Carter, a spokeswoman for Gatorade owner PepsiCo Inc., said the company has been considering the move […]

Valentine’s Gift Chocolate Idea for Kids

Overall Rating (based on customer reviews): 3.9 out of 5 stars This may be the sweetest present one can get for a child this Valentine’s day. This toy is very educational and visually stunning. I find myself craving chocolate hearts every time I look at it.  The game is like two puzzles in one, you have […]

Where to celebrate Valentine’s in NYC

Two weeks until Valentine’s Day. If you procrastinate like I do. There’s no need to worry. We’ve compiled not one, not two, but three lists of restaurants that are offering memorable  Valentine’s Day menus. So get off your behind, pick up that phone and make those resos. Abboccato: 136 West 55th Street – Central Park South/Midtown […]

New Farm Bill Gives Monsanto Immunity to Courts

Food Democracy Now has urged its members to stop what they’re calling the Monsanto Protection Act. The grassroots organization claims the provision to the House Agricultural Appropriations Bill “fundamentally undermines the concept of judicial review and would strip judges of their constitutional mandate to protect consumer rights and the environment, while opening up the floodgates […]

Drop In Super Bowl Chicken Wing Supply Means Highest Prices

According to the National Chicken Council, the wholesale price of chicken wings will be the most expensive ever during Super Bowl XLVII, as demand rises and the supply has diminished. Wholesale wings are currently at about $2.11 a pound, the highest on record at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, up 26 cents or 14 percent […]

FDA Tacitly Approves GM Salmon Over Holidays

The FDA has cleared the way for the first approval of a genetically engineered animal for human consumption, claiming genetically engineered salmon that grows twice as fast as normal is not a threat to the environment. Opponents argue the GM salmon will be the start of concerted efforts to create other GM animals for human […]

Flame Retardant in Soup Bowls Can Enter Body Via Hot Food

Melamine is a flame-retardant used to make adhesives, industrial coatings, plates, cooking utensils, and other plastic products. When melamine is mixed with resins it has fire retardant properties due to its release of nitrogen gas when burned or charred. Melamine has been used in China for years as an additive in feedstock and milk because […]

$1,000 for a Bagel? How About $16,000 For a Meat Pie?

For those still in doubt about the ever widening gap between the rich and poor, consider this: two months ago, foodstamp usage surged by the most in one year to a new all time record of 47.1 million. Meanwhile in New York, a posh Italian restaurant is selling a pasta dish for more than $2,000. […]

Escape into Paradise at Oficina Latina

I try out lot of restaurants, so you can skip the bad ones. I’m thrilled to say that Oficina Latina is good to go. I was recently invited to a press dinner at Oficina Latina. It’s located in NoLita, which is a welcome change from the Upper West Side. The restaurant, like its neighborhood, is […]

Does Altitude Affect The Potency of Alcohol?

Writing for Gizmodo, a blog known for its coverage of cutting-edge technology, Brent Rose examines the possible effect altitude may have on the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Rose notes people in Denver repeatedly warn outsiders to be careful when they drink, adding that claims have been made suggesting an elevated altitude renders an alcoholic beverage […]

CSPI’s Xtreme Eating Dis-honorees: The Worst Dishes in the US

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a nonprofit group that focuses on nutritional education and awareness, compiles an annual list to alert consumers to menu items with absurdly high levels of calories, saturated fat, sugar and sodium. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, more than one-third of Americans are […]

Judgmental Forks & Ice Cubes Tell You When To Stop Eating and Drinking

Twenty-first century technology has engendered some interesting food related inventions. Some are ingenious, while others are just plain ridiculous — you be the judge. Intelligent Cutlery An inventor has supposedly created the world’s first “smart fork”– a fork that informs the user if they’re over eating. According to Daniel Jones, Consumer Editor from the Consumer […]

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