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The quest for America’s best burger
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageThe quest for the ultimate burger may never end. This quintessential American comfort food has gone through many facelifts and has been adopted by fancy chains all over the world. But at heart it still remains an uncomplicated, hearty dish that never fails to please.
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Raise a glass of bone broth — to your health
Heather Linderfelt Food & BeverageMy dietitian told me to drink bone broth, and drink it every day. It will do wonders for you, she said. Mmm, warm broth sounded nice. I wanted to get it in me even before I had a chance to make my own homemade version. I went to the store and purchased it in a package. Oh, gag! It was not the manna from the gods I expected. It was broth, plain, simple and bland.
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Foodies, rejoice! These American food trails have what you crave
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureA recent study by the World Food Travel Association revealed that nearly 40 million leisure travelers per year journey expressly to experience the pleasure of dining out — and another 35 million consider themselves opportunistic culinary travelers. While wine trails have been around for decades, food trails are now popping up across the country, serving to satisfy the tastes of the burgeoning numbers of folks who travel to eat. So please join me on a delicious chase for the best of the best in regional eats.
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Millet: The ancient and controversial grain
Heather Linderfelt Food & BeverageFor those in search of more variety in their grains and/or a gluten-free diet, millet is an ancient grain making a comeback in the U.S. diet. Millet comes from the small-seeded grasses of the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa. We know it as a chief component in birdseed and in some cereals, but one-third of the world's population eats millet as a staple in their diet.
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Want to live longer? Add some spice to that dish
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageWhat's life without a little spice? Or maybe a bit more? If you thought spicy food was something best avoided, think again. New research published in The BMJ has proven that consumption of spicy foods can lead to a longer life. Conducted from 2004-2013, the study included close to a half-million people in China.
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Men are changing the concept of the kitchen
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesThe number of men who are the principle cooks in their households has been on the rise for some time. Gradually, men have shrugged off the notion of cooking as women's work and redefined it in their own terms.
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Sugar spell: Breaking away from your sweet tooth’s hold
Natalie Thomas Sports & FitnessIt was a gray day in America earlier this year when the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended adults and children reduce their daily intake of sugar to less than 10 percent of their total energy intake. In English, that's roughly 25 grams of sugar per day. America's sweet tooth wept in agony, not just from the cavities.
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Season of experimentation as new bottled drinks hit the market
Bambi Majumdar Food & BeverageIt's the season of experimentation and innovation in the world of beverages. Interestingly enough, you will find as many gourmet health drinks as you will find innovative alcoholic concoctions on the list of new bottled beverages.
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Wine tourism is becoming a force in the travel industry
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWine has become a big travel business today. Studies have shown that more travelers are inclined to follow the wine-and-food route when it comes to making travel plans. Wine is synonymous with relaxation and escape from the mundane. A glass of wine at the end of the day is a symbolic break from the daily grind.
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Study: Southern diet leads to higher risk for heart disease
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareConsuming a Southern diet can increase the risk of heart disease, according to a new study. Published in the journal Circulation, the study investigates the relationship between a Southern diet — often including copious amounts of fried foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, eggs, processed meat, liver and other organ meats — and the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).
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