It may seem like a small, almost insignificant decision to you – whether to have a Biscuit, a Bun, an English Muffin or a Bagel as the Bread Base for your breakfast Sandwich. But, when McDonald’s decides to add Bagels to its breakfast menu, market supremacy and billions of dollars are at stake…Read More →
It’s a concern that many in the food producing sector have been highlighting, as well as folks on the consumer side. Now, France is doing something about it, with new federal legislation banning the use of product names which may suggest that Meat Alternatives or Vegan products are actually Meat…Read More →
New research demonstrates that simple changes in diet and activity patterns could significantly alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a condition that makes life miserable for millions every day. The key may be a simple, readily available dietary supplement we all could probably use more of…Read More →
I’ve posted about the original Mystery Meat here a number of times in the past, but SPAM has always been a supporting actor – at least a bit player – in those stories. Now, I think, It’s time to give the Iconic Canned Meat product it’s own show. And you just might learn a thing or two…Read More →
Scientists have tracked down an enzyme that controls the deposition of body fat in mammals. That may sound like good news to folks who want to lose some weight. But there’s more to the situation than meets the eye. Or plate. And researchers say the discovery may be a two-edged sword…Read More →
The Fast Food News this week is all about summer beverages and frozen treats. All the major players are getting into the act, including Dairy Queen, Baskin-Robbins, Hagen-Daaz, Dunkin’s and Starbucks. And there are even a few Mother’s Day specials to tempt your palate…Read More →
It’s been called a cruel twist of fate: May is both National Hamburger Month and National Salad Month in the U.S. I’m not joshing, here! So… What do you do to celebrate? Many ideas have been floated, but one thing is sure: A Hamburger WITH a Salad sounds like the optimum cook-out combo!Read More →
A new study from the University of Liverpool suggests that we in the west, who consume vast quantities of packaged foods, eat too much, at least partly because manufacturers portion their wares in too-large sizes. Dr. Obvious says, that’s partly because we’ve been taught to clean our plates…Read More →