High Lead Levels Found in ‘Lunchables’ & Clones
What a tough week it’s been for Lunchables and their competitors in the public eye! The popular kids’ lunch ‘kits’ first took a beating over their nutritional value. Now, Lunchables are under the microscope over high lead content…Read More →
Why McD’s Soft Serve Machines Are ‘Always’ Broken
McD’s ice cream is a fan favourite – when you can get it. And fans know that’s a toss of the dice. Now, an insider explains why the soft serve machines are frequently ‘out of order’. And it’s not for the reason you’re probably thinking…Read More →
Perfect Coke: Serious Science Meets Your Taste Buds…
There’s a longstanding belief – legend- that the Coca Cola that comes out of McDonald’s fountain machines tastes better than the real-deal bottled and canned stuff. A scientist reveals all about the chemistry and physics of fizzy drinks…Read More →
Feeding The Lonely Brain: Isoloated Females Take Note!
Researchers have uncovered a link between loneliness and development of bad eating habits, such as giving in to cravings and turning to junk food. And it’s specific to young women. The question arose as scientists studied post-COVID health trends…Read More →
Salty Snacks Alert: Size Does Matter – Not Just Volume…
An interesting new view on why we tend to over-eat snacks – especially the salty, fatty, crunchy ones. Researchers say the size of individual snack pieces can significantly effect the total amount of junk food we’ll eat at a ‘sitting’…Read More →
17 Noodle Dishes, Some Of Which I Happily Endorse…
Sometimes I think there are as many ‘Favourite Casserole’ lists online as there are casseroles. I usually give them a perfunctory ‘That’s nice…” and move on. But I was favourably disposed toward a recent post focusing on Egg Noodles…Read More →