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Meet the American who made cranberries a Turkey Day tradition, Marcus Urann, farmer with can-do spirit

Plucky little cranberries have grown for millennia amid sandy soils and short summers of southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. The Pilgrims explored and then settled this same area in 1620 — and celebrated the first Thanksgiving the following year. “When the Pilgrims first set foot on Cape Cod, even before …

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Is Chinese food at your favorite restaurant authentic? Look for these key factors in the cuisine you're served

Chinese food is the most popular ethnic cuisine in the United States, with around 45,000 restaurants across the country, according to the Chinese American Association. However, how many of them actually serve authentic Chinese dishes? In general, fast-food eateries like Panda Express are a westernized version of Chinese food. If …

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Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds

A simple snack swap could deliver big health benefits, new research shows. A clinical trial led by Oregon State University found that eating about two ounces of almonds a day – roughly 45 nuts – was found to lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” type that clogs arteries and also offer …

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Three common fruits can help Americans fall asleep faster and sleep better

If counting sheep isn’t working, Americans may want to hit the fruit aisle next time they are at the grocery store. Certain fruits packed with natural hormones and minerals can help people fall asleep. Board-certified and licensed dietitian nutritionist Kendall Mackintosh told Fox News Digital that there are fruits that …

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Lawmakers ban 'veggie-burger' term, limit meat descriptions in EU

If beef is what’s for dinner, European Parliament lawmakers want to make sure there is no confusion about what people are eating. On Wednesday, the lawmakers voted 355 to 247 to define meat as “edible parts of animals” and to restrict the use of words like steak, escalope, sausage or …

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Ancient spicy food may boost heart health, but doctor warns of salty downside

A crunchy, tangy side dish from Korea might be the key to lowering blood pressure and improving health – but there’s a catch. Kimchi, a fermented cabbage dish with a history that goes back centuries, is enjoyed alongside breakfast, lunch and dinner in Korea. Its flavor comes from lacto-fermentation and …

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Scientists reveal four new discoveries about how beer and wine actually affect your body

Beer and wine have been part of human life for thousands of years, but scientists are still discovering how these drinks affect our bodies, taste buds and even gut bacteria. A new group of studies published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reveal four fascinating new findings. DRINKING …

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Doritos are getting a bold makeover with ingredient change, plus protein option

One of America’s favorite snacks, Doritos, along with Cheetos, will be getting a recipe change. Doritos, owned by PepsiCo, will no longer be made with artificial flavors or colors. PepsiCo will be removing artificial flavors and colors from its products, the company announced in its third-quarter earnings remarks this week. …

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Supermarket goes viral after letting customers sip beer and wine while shopping

A grocery store that opened in Wellington, Florida, last year has become a viral sensation for its sip-and-shop environment. At this particular Publix supermarket, shoppers can push carts with cupholders, sip a craft beer or mimosa and grab a slice of pizza while strolling the aisles. It’s earned the moniker …

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KFC brings back fan-favorite honey BBQ flavor as fast-food wars heat up

KFC recently brought back an old-school sauce that’s got fans raving — and reminiscing. The brand’s Original Honey BBQ sauce rolled out at KFC locations nationwide Oct. 6. In a statement, the company said the sauce was originally introduced in the late 1990s and has been “one of the most …

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