Food

Fruits and vegetables are now being sold at 5,000 Dollar General stores. The discount store reached its produce target in January 2024, a move that they said will benefit the small communities Dollar General reaches. “Approximately 80% of Dollar General stores serve communities of 20,000 or fewer people, and residents in these communities often rely on the retailer for their …

Nowadays, it seems most people have strong opinions on how to eat, which diet is best or what is considered healthy or not healthy when it comes to food and nutrition. The reality is that nutrition is a nuanced topic. What might work for some, does not work for others. That said, experts do agree there are several food myths …

Love is in the air, and Valentine’s Day-themed charcuterie boards are taking over Instagram. These festive platters turn deli meats into roses and hearts, offering a romantic twist to your nibbling experience. (Though zero judgment if you want to enjoy these boards solo too.) Before you fully embrace this culinary trend, however, experts recommend a touch of caution. After all, …

Receiving criticism, Jessica Simpson recently shared an advertisement on Instagram promoting “Gonna Need Milk”— a modern take on the classic dairy slogan “Got Milk?”. The advertisement, shared by the singer earlier this week, is straightforward, showing Simpson in a white sleeveless shirt and black trousers, cradling a milk-filled glass and gazing into the lens. “Milk … does a body good,” …

The colloquialism “girl dinner” has earned its place in the lexicon, as per Dictionary.com. Spawned from a TikTok fad, this phrase is among the latest words to join the roster this Tuesday. Alongside a myriad of new additions, many rooted in digital parlance, Dictionary.com introduces the term “girl dinner” as a noun, depicting an “appealing arrangement of easy-to-prepare nibbles, such …

The sanitization of chopping boards is a hotly contested topic when it comes to food hygiene, as both plastic and wooden boards — the primary contenders — are prone to bacterial growth. Recent findings indicate that plastic chopping boards might be shedding microplastics. What level of concern is warranted? A study from 2023 featured in the periodical Environmental Science & …

America has long been running on Dunkin’. But the brand is ensuring that it keeps its customers caffeinated with its newest offering: “Sparkd’ Energy” drinks. The iced beverage was added to menus nationwide on Wednesday in a lead-up to spring, according to a press release from the brand. It’s said to provide “a revitalizing burst of energy, made with vitamins, …