Americans love to designate dietary devils. MSG. Fat. Carbs. Gluten. The latest food to be nominated for devilhood is fructans. And the focus on them came about, in part, because of our collective national obsession with gluten. Here’s how: We know that many people who follow a gluten-free diet don’t need to for medical reasons, […]
Ever since Singapore separated from Malaysia and declared independence in 1965, the two neighbors have argued over who has stronger claims to aspects of their shared heritage. One major example of this rivalry is, “who does street food best,” which has only been exascerbated by Singapore’s government-organized petition to the United Nations Education Scientific and […]
The holiday season is upon us, and for many, that means the arrival of family and friends, some for a meal, some for several days. The house is decorated, you’ve got your menu all prepped and ready to go. What you don’t need is for the toilets to start backing up. Or the garbage disposal […]
Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg is trying to tackle the rabid spread of sensational content on its site by taking “more drastic measures.” In a conference call with the media last week, Zuckerberg stated, “People naturally engage with more sensational content. What we see is that as content gets closer to the line of […]
The fashion industry is being called upon to expand their range of luxury brand sizes they offer to go beyond the standard 0 to 12. While many fashion companies claim they’re listening, serving their customer’s needs and being inclusive, currently only about 20% of the luxury ready-to-wear fashion market has inclusive sizing. When you consider […]
So, you’re starting a diet, turning a page and vowing to eat healthy. Well, salad has always been the answer for people who want to maintain a balanced and healthy diet, right? So clearly the first thing you need to do is load up on all those great pre-packaged salads in the produce section and […]
If you crave your daily dose of java in the morning, you might just be bitter. A new study by Northwestern Medicine and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Australia reveals that the more sensitive people are to the bitter taste of caffeine, the more coffee they drink. “You’d expect that people who are particularly […]
Maybe you’ve noticed, or maybe you’re just going along enjoying the fresh air and unconcerned as to the cause, but according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the number of cigarette smokers in the US has just hit the lowest levels public health officials have ever seen, down a whopping 67% from adults in […]
Days have gotten shorter, nights colder, and Jack Frost is nipping at our heels. It’s time to bust out your winter coats. But will yours pass muster or is it just passé? Check out this year’s Winter Coat Trends and decide if you need to update your outerwear this season: Animal Prints: Were everywhere […]
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, you’re planning that perfect feast, and now you need to put on the finishing touches. Or maybe you don’t. Maybe you’re going to spend the day with someone who has prepared that perfect feast, and you’re the poor schmuck that doesn’t know what to bring. Either way, we’ve got […]