Susan S. Johnson

The Truth Behind 29 Urban Food Legends

Susan S. Johnson 3 hours ago
Pop Rocks candy and Sierra Mist soda

Pop Rocks candy and Sierra Mist soda

Food is a central part of our lives, our cultures, and even our urban myths. Many media-perpetuated and classroom-circulated legends center around common snacks, fast food chains — even water — and our concerns or fears, even if unfounded, about them. Here’s how many of them began; which are true; which are false; and which are somewhere in between.

Related: The True Origins of 19 Classic “American” Foods

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We’ve all heard the gendered stereotype that women reach for chocolate after a breakup or other emotional turmoil, and maybe they’re onto something.

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How To Lose Weight Quick With The Best Diets Of 2020 Including Keto, Vegan And

Susan S. Johnson 9 hours ago

Food & Cooking,Best Diet,Best Restaurants,chinese food menu,Recipes foodA platform for experimenting with new flavors and dishes, in addition to parts of service, design and décor. Sometimes this primary strategy of weight reduction can be supplemented in other ways. Some individuals believe that sure medicines may help with weight loss, both by reducing starvation cravings or growing metabolism Another widespread strategy is to time eating in certain methods to alter what the body might be doing when the meals is being processed. Most of the time, individuals who need assistance reducing weight want assist sustaining the desire energy to make primary lifestyle modifications, which can be achieved by … Read More

How Plant-Based ‘Meat’ May Help You and Save the Environment

Susan S. Johnson 21 hours ago

“It can be so easy,” she says. “Canned beans, peanut butter, simmered lentils, brown rice, oatmeal, seasonal fruit, tons of veggies (frozen, canned, fresh).”

Another major reason people struggle, or quit, after trying a plant-based diet is not being prepared, says Palmer.

“You can’t just all of the sudden eat plant-based without some preparation, such as stocking your pantry and fridge regularly, knowing what your go-to foods will be, understanding what dishes and meals you will rely on, and where you can find products in your community,” she says.

McDougall promotes a diet of

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Get the Facts about Vegetarian Diets

Susan S. Johnson 1 day ago

Is it true that switching to a vegetarian diet will automatically result in weight loss?

Well, not necessarily. On the whole, vegetarian diets tend to be lower in calories and higher in fiber, making you feel full on fewer calories. They can definitely help you shed unwanted pounds when done correctly.

But vegetarian foods can be high in calories and fat. For example, if you cut out meat but replace it with lots of cheese and nuts, you could end up consuming the same number of calories (or even more). On the other hand, eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains,

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