Men have beef with eating vegan. A new study shows that fewer men are adopting vegan diets because they don’t think the lifestyle is “manly” enough. Alma Scholz, who worked with the University of Würzburg, in Germany to produce the findings, enlisted 539 people to explore their opinions of plant-based food and its relation to … Read more
She’s making savory really sweet. A Scottish baker has become an online sensation for her lavish cupcakes, which are topped with miniature versions of fast food items from the likes of McDonald’s and KFC, as well as New York bagels, prawns, and black olives. Ashley Calder’s lookalike treats — or “cupfakes” — have become so … Read more
Well, well, well. New research from the University of New Mexico warns that water from many wells and community water systems across the US contains unsafe levels of known or suspected carcinogens — and calls for infrastructure upgrades. The shocking paper was published last month in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology following … Read more
He’s having a ball. A human caveman who ate raw steak for 100 days straight is getting roasted after revealing he feeds his one-year-old son raw testicles. However, he defended his tot’s taste, claiming that it was a way to diversify his diet and that it’s his “favorite food.” “I think babies now have a … Read more
These deals are sure to shell out. Wednesday, Oct. 4, has been declared National Taco Day for 2023, and many brands are honoring the big day with some truly spec-taco-lar deals. Whether your favorite taco is stuffed with beans and cheese or chorizo and lettuce, there is definitely something on the menu that will have … Read more
Researchers at WalletHub just gave foodies some potentially surprising data to chew on. Their new power ranking of America’s best “foodie” cities not only relegates the Big Apple outside of the top 10 but also includes many unlikely entries in the eater’s elite. The personal finance website claimed that it “compared more than 180 U.S. … Read more
McDonald’s and Wendy’s have defeated a lawsuit accusing them of deceiving hungry diners by exaggerating the size of their burgers. In a decision on Saturday, US District Judge Hector Gonzalez in Brooklyn found no proof that the fast-food chains delivered smaller burgers than advertised, or that the plaintiff Justin Chimienti had even seen ads for the McDonald’s … Read more
How much pizza do you estimate you can eat? The average American reveals they eat enough pizza per year to stuff a full-sized suitcase with cheesy ‘za. A state-by-state poll of 5,000 US adults found the average person can eat over half (five slices) of an entire pizza by themselves in a single sitting and … Read more
Eight is enough? The Daily Meal resurfaced a TikTok last week that features an item purportedly on the McDonald’s secret menu called “The Monster Mac.” The creation is a classic Big Mac (two patties and three buns) with six additional patties sandwiched between the lettuce, cheese, and oniony goodness. TikTok user @theglasssniper took to the … Read more
Good-buy to all that. Costco may be one of the most popular brands in America, but one disgruntled former member couldn’t terminate her relationship with the wholesale warehouse fast enough — and she’d be happy if others did the same. In an essay penned for Insider, Sarra Sedghi ranted about her experience with the bulk retailer, … Read more
Pucker up! A content creator who “loves to push her limits” was eager to taste the world’s so-called sourest candy — only to be left with a seriously bad taste in her mouth. The anonymous influencer — who boasts 3 million followers on TikTok and another 48,000 on Instagram under the moniker Underrated Hijabi — met … Read more
For four in five coffee drinkers, the idea of drinking coffee in the morning is what motivates them to get out of bed, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American coffee drinkers revealed this is true for 81% of respondents — and respondents are so reliant on coffee, they’ll consume an average of 460 … Read more
A retailer in England has taken matters into its own hands to help eliminate waste in the world. Zero Green is a sustainable store in Bristol, England, that’s known for being a zero-waste shop — in every respect. The store introduced edible coffee cups to its menu so customers can drink their coffee in a wafer cup, and then eat it. … Read more
What brewtiful deals! Friday, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day, and in honor of the mugnificent occasion, brands all across the nation are offering your regular cup of Joe at a major discount. Whether your favorite drink is a latte or a cold brew, there’s sure to be something on the menu that will perk … Read more
Here’s why they (can’t) put a ring on it. Former McDonald’s corporate chef Mike Haracz has revealed why the famous fast-food chain doesn’t have onion rings on their menu — and the answer might surprise you. “McDonald’s is the most profitable when it is the most efficient, and that efficiency in scale,” he explained in … Read more
The “correct” way to slice a pizza is blowing up social media, with pundits proclaiming to be stunned by the latest viral food hack. The video posted to Instagram shows Dallas-based content creator Rowheim Farooqui pulling perfect slices from a pie — thanks to the white plastic pizza saver that comes in most boxes. The … Read more
The nuttier, the better. Nutmeg is a key ingredient in the infamous pumpkin spice latte, the popular fall drink. And the kick of spice makes it hard for people to resist not consuming it every day — which can be both good and bad. “Nutmeg is a versatile spice that adds a warm, nutty flavor … Read more
If you’re an almond milk drinker, you’re going to go nuts over this hack. Consistently buying almond milk can get expensive, especially with grocery prices rising. And while you could save money on the pricey plant-based bev the hard way — allowing prepped and peeled raw almonds to soak in water for many hours and … Read more
This might be tough to swallow: Your chronic work-from-home snacking could be behind your expanding waistline. A new survey from the diet tracking app MyFitnessPal found that excessive snacking while working at home amounted to an extra 800 calories and 3,500 fewer steps per day on average. With the fridge just steps away from your … Read more
She forgot the fries, but gave him shots on the house. A Texas Jack in the Box turned into a scene out of a Western movie after an enraged employee unloaded on a customer during a dispute over missing curly fries. The drive-fry shooting occurred March 31, 2021, but surveillance footage only recently surfaced and … Read more