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Habit Burger Doubles Down on Victory Habit Burger Doubles Down on Victory (image credits: pixabay) At number one for the second year in a row, the crown goes to the Habit Burger & Grill Double Char. California-based Habit Burger & Grill was considered to have the best burger in town for the second year in a row, according to a reported poll. This California-based chain has been famous for charring burgers over an open flame since 1969. The Double Char comes with two flame-grilled patties, crisp lettuce, tomato, pickles, and caramelized onions on a toasted bun. According to everyday Americans … Read more

Acai Berries: The Purple Hype Machine Acai Berries: The Purple Hype Machine (image credits: flickr) Picture this: you’re scrolling through social media and see another influencer promoting their daily acai bowl as the secret to their glowing skin and boundless energy. The marketing machine behind acai berries has been relentless, positioning these small purple fruits from the Amazon as antioxidant powerhouses that can reverse aging and boost metabolism. Very little research has been done in people on the health effects of acai products, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. But there is no good scientific evidence … Read more

1. Nostalgia For Old Fast-Food Icons 1. Nostalgia For Old Fast-Food Icons (image credits: flickr) Many people feel nostalgic about past advertising mascots, but Burger King’s former “Creepy King” doesn’t seem to be missed. The mascot became infamous for its unsettling presence in commercials between 2004 and 2011. 2. A Mascot That Went Viral For The Wrong Reasons 2. A Mascot That Went Viral For The Wrong Reasons (image credits: rawpixel) The “Creepy King” appeared in several ad campaigns that later went viral online. While some adults found the character funny, others found it uncomfortable and off-putting. 3. Comparisons To … Read more

Honey Never Needs Cold Storage Honey Never Needs Cold Storage (image credits: unsplash) Honey is one of the few foods in the world that never spoils, thanks to its one-of-a-kind chemical make-up. The reason honey doesn’t go bad is because bacteria can’t grow in it, so it’s happy to sit at room temperature in your pantry, where it stays soft and easy to spread. This golden treasure has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, still perfectly edible after thousands of years. When refrigerated, honey crystallizes, but is still perfectly edible. However, crystallized honey becomes thick and difficult to use, especially … Read more

Broccoli: The Steaming Superstar That Hates Water Broccoli: The Steaming Superstar That Hates Water (image credits: pixabay) Here’s something that might blow your mind: broccoli can lose up to half of its cancer-fighting compounds when cooked the wrong way. All cooking treatments, except steaming, caused significant losses of chlorophyll and vitamin C and significant decreases of total soluble proteins and soluble sugars. Total aliphatic and indole glucosinolates were significantly modified by all cooking treatments but not by steaming. In general, steaming led to the lowest loss of total glucosinolates, while stir-frying and stir-frying/boiling presented the highest loss. The problem with … Read more

Rice: The Silent Threat in Your Kitchen Rice: The Silent Threat in Your Kitchen (image credits: unsplash) That innocent-looking leftover rice sitting in your fridge might be harboring a dangerous secret. The culprit behind reheated rice syndrome is a spore-forming bacteria called Bacillus cereus. Unlike common foodborne bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli, cooking or reheating your food won’t protect you from a Bacillus cereus infection because the toxins are heat-resistant. Rice is known to produce Bacillus cereus, a heat-resistant pathogen known to produce toxins that can survive normal cooking temperatures. This means no matter how hot your microwave gets, … Read more

Liver and Onions with Boiled Cabbage Liver and Onions with Boiled Cabbage (image credits: pixabay) Picture this: a thick slice of beef liver, pan-fried until it’s got a golden crust, smothered in caramelized onions and served alongside a heap of boiled cabbage. Steak and kidney pie, liver and onions, corned beef and toad in the hole also appeared frequently on the menu and were accompanied by tinned peas or seasonal vegetables, more often than not cabbage that had been boiled into a soggy mush. This was considered a nutritional powerhouse back then, packed with iron and protein that growing children … Read more

Extra Virgin Olive Oil – The Gold Standard Extra Virgin Olive Oil – The Gold Standard (image credits: pixabay) Olive oil is the healthiest all-around cooking oil, according to Cleveland Clinic experts, and cardiologists consistently rank it at the top of their recommendations. EVOO is the staple fat source for the Mediterranean diet, considered one of the healthiest dietary patterns and a diet emphasized by the American Heart Association for preventing cardiovascular disease. What makes extra virgin olive oil so special is its unique combination of heart-protective compounds. The oil contains approximately seventy-one percent oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that … Read more

Sprouted Grain Bread – The Nutritional Powerhouse Sprouted Grain Bread – The Nutritional Powerhouse (image credits: wikimedia) If you’re looking for the gold standard of healthy bread, sprouted grain varieties like Ezekiel bread take the crown. These breads boast “lower sodium, higher protein and more fiber than most other breads on the market,” and essentially what you’re getting is bread made with grain that was allowed to sprout prior to grinding. “The sprouting process changes the nutrient profile of the grain by unlocking some amino acids that weren’t accessible before. This creates a higher-protein bread.” Think of it like activating … Read more

Emphasize Whole Foods Emphasize Whole Foods (image credits: pixabay) Imagine your plate filled with vibrant colors from nature, not from a box or plastic wrapper. George Clooney’s approach to the Mediterranean diet always starts with whole, unprocessed foods—the kind you find at a local market, not a factory. This means lots of vegetables, fruits, whole grains like farro or barley, fresh nuts, and legumes. Recent studies, including one in the *New England Journal of Medicine*, confirm that these foods are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help slow aging and fight off chronic diseases. People who eat mostly whole … Read more