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May is National Salad Month, and roughly 20% of individuals consume a salad on any given day, per the National Library of Medicine at the NIH. BrightFarms, an indoor farming company, decided to ask Americans about their favorite types of salads to note the occasion. The company asked 2,000 U.S. adults and shared with SWNS some interesting statistics about the …

Americans want mo’ and mo’ mochi donuts. Colorful and whimsical, the sweet, exotic treat is a fusion of Japanese and American pastry traditions. Mochi donuts are exploding in popularity here in the United States. They were conceived in Japan by Mister Donut, originally an American company but now almost exclusively an overseas brand. COFFEE VS. MATCHA TEA: WHAT DOES YOUR …

Freshly cooked bread, select cheeses and a broad veggie offer will be among the meals to be offered to athletes and visitors during the 2024 Paris Olympics — including, of course, gourmet dishes created by renowned French chefs. About 40,000 meals are expected to be served each day during the Games to the more than 15,000 athletes from 200 different …

A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate has resulted in the USDA retaining its classification of the humble potato as a vegetable under Dietary Guidelines for Americans.A letter written by Democrat Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado and GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine “opposing any reclassification of a potato as a grain instead of a vegetable” is responsible for the …

High levels of E. coli were found in uncooked meats and raw dog food sold in grocery stores in the U.K., according to research presented last week at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) Global Congress in Barcelona. Researchers from ​the University of Bristol examined 58 samples of raw beef, chicken, pork and lamb sold at …

Influential sitcom “Seinfeld” celebrated the central role diners play in the social fabric of New York City during its hilarious 10-season romp through American pop culture. “You’d be hard-pressed to find a year in American television and film that doesn’t have at least one scene set in a diner,” Ed Levine wrote for Serious Eats in 2019. No series, film …

World Central Kitchen (WCK) said it would resume operations in the Gaza Strip on Monday, a month after seven workers of the U.S.-based charity were killed in an Israeli air strike. Prior to halting operations, WCK had distributed more than 43 million meals in Gaza since October, representing by its own accounts 62% of all international NGO aid. The charity …

As winter fades to spring and the bright purple blossoms of the redbud trees begin to bloom, Cherokee chef Bradley James Dry knows it’s time to forage for morels as well as a staple of Native American cuisine in Oklahoma: wild green onions. Wild onions are among the first foods to grow at the tail end of winter in the …

Vitamin D could be a surprise weapon against cancer, new research suggests. A study of mice published in the journal Science last week found that eating a diet rich in vitamin D changed the gut microbiome in a way that boosted cancer immunity. The micronutrient increased levels of the bacterium Bacteroides fragilis, which has been shown to improve cancer immune …

Sunday, April 28, is “National Blueberry Pie Day” — helping to kick off pie-making season each year. Though it’s unclear when this observation began, many find it a good excuse to enjoy a delicious slice of blueberry pie (ice cream on the side optional). Want some “food for thought” during your celebrations? THESE ARE THE 8 BEST FRUITS FOR YOUR …