Dietary fats are a vital component of the regular diets of nearly all mammals. They collectively comprise one of the three macronutrient food sources — along with protein and carbohydrates — that are eligible for consumption. However, for several decades of the 20th century, millions of human beings fell prey to advertising campaigns and misinformation suggesting that we’d all be better off without fats. The earliest advocacy for fat-free dieting was actually rooted in sound medical reasoning, and isolated to […]
Kunal Kapur took to Instagram to share is relatable ‘food shayari’ that prompted people to share theirs. Chef Kunal Kapur’s latest post on Instagram is creating quite a buzz, especially among the foodies. In the post, he gave a twist to a popular Hindi song to come up with a poem that also mentions fries. There is a chance that you will relate to the post just like others. “Isn’t this #motivation for all foodies?” he wrote. In the next […]
As more employees return to the office — and their daily commutes — fast-food chains are ramping up promotions and loyalty programs in a move to make fast-food breakfast a part of workers’ morning routines. “Breakfast is the most profitable part of the day,” said Lauren Silberman, a restaurant analyst with Credit Suisse, a financial services company. McMuffins, Baconators and an array of coffee concoctions and donuts helped fuel $35 billion in fast-food breakfast sales in 2020, according to research […]
I feel like a kid in a sweetshop at this time of year, rubbing my hands (or my tummy, more honestly) in anticipation of all the combinations to be had. Sweet melons, crunchy apples, tender courgettes, soft herbs, ripe tomatoes, buttery leaves: I’m bowled over by the colours, the possibilities, and delighted that, unlike when I was a kid, I don’t need to restrain myself. Courgette and cantaloupe salad with preserved lemon dressing (pictured top) Nothing tastes of summer quite […]
Apocalypse is an alarming idea, commonly taken to denote catastrophic destruction foreshadowing the end of the world. But in the original Greek, apokálypsis means a revelation or an uncovering. One vernacular definition is “to take the lid off something”. That latter feat is exactly what Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, achieved last week, possibly inadvertently, when he suggested Britain was facing “apocalyptic” levels of food price inflation. Tory ministers fumed over what they saw as implied criticism […]
The Food and Drug Administration is testing designs of a label that food manufacturers could voluntarily put on the front of packages indicating that a product is “healthy.” Why it matters: The effort is controversial, in part because the meaning of “healthy” continues to evolve. The FDA itself is in the process of updating its definition, which dates back to 1994. Other concerns are that such a label could be of dubious value, used too liberally by food makers, or […]
Food TikTok has developed a life of its own, allowing a larger audience to experience cuisine from around the world. Younger users on the platform are learning how to cook from these bite-sized video recipes, while a wider audience is looking to it for menu inspiration. TikTokers are also keen to recreate trending recipes and share their clips. Have you ever wondered which trendy recipes hold up in real life? From creative to outrageous, here are the viral TikTok food […]
Two workers at a North Carolina fast-food restaurant stabbed each after getting into a fight, police said.The Asheboro Police Department said in a news release that officers responded to a reported stabbing at a Wendy’s restaurant, news outlets reported.Officers found one of the stabbing victims at the scene. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office sighted the suspect’s car in Randleman and took them into custody during a traffic stop. The suspect was […]
Far away on a distant sea lies the Island of Old-Fashioned Baked Goods. There, slices of applesauce cake play in the tall green grass. Charlotte russes dance in the dappled sunlight. Coconut cream pies huddle with date-nut bread to gossip about pineapple upside-down cake. But despite the appearances, all is not happy on the island. The pleasant, hopeful veneer hides an undercurrent of sorrow. These baked goods were once beloved. They were in every magazine, they were on everyone’s tongue. […]
India has banned wheat exports as the price of grain surged this year due in part to the Russia-Ukraine war. T. Narayan | Bloomberg | Getty Images India has banned wheat exports, becoming the latest country to do so as the price of grain surged this year due in part to the Russia-Ukraine war. The war has triggered a huge spike in wheat prices, with Russia and Ukraine among the biggest exporters of the commodity. Both countries account for 29% […]
