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If you find yourself constantly hankering for sweets after dinner, you're not "weak." There are several reasons why sugar cravings are so powerful.
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There Is An Actual Reason Seeing Food Makes Your Mouth Water
We all do it - our mouths literally water when we're thinking about food we can't wait to eat. But as it turns out there's a real science behind it. -
The Reason Herbal Tea Isn't Really Tea
While herbal teas are generally considered just another variety of the popular drink, many will be surprised to learn that they are actually not teas at all. -
The Rarest M&M Color May Surprise You
If you've ever wondered what the rarest color of M&Ms is in each bag, you're not alone. One company dug into the research and found out the answer. -
These Festive Whole Foods Products Are Must-Haves For The Holidays
It's the most wonderful time of the year to find special limited edition goodies at grocery stores like Whole Foods. Here are some festive buys to look out for. -
Trader Joe's Just Started Carrying These Popular Tequila Seltzers
In addition to their super fun wine lineup, Trader Joe's is adding a new seltzer to their shelves in some states, and we're pretty excited about it. -
How To Keep Cucumbers Fresh
The problem with these veggies is storing them, as we all know that a cucumber can transform from crisp to mushy in as little as a day or two. -
Why You Shouldn't Wait For Trader Joe's To Have A Sale
Don't wait for a sale to happen at Trader Joe's - the prices are so low year-round, you can take advantage any time. The longer you wait, items could sell out. -
Can You Actually Get Sick From Eating Stray Hair In Food?
It's happened to all of us before - finding a random stray hair on our plate of food. While upsetting, is it actually bad for you? We find out. -
The Seasoning Mix You Need To Add To Your Fried Chicken
Have you ever wondered how to add more flavor to fried chicken? This recipe hack is so easy and tasty, we bet you'll head to the store after reading about it. -
Viral TikTok Reveals A Disturbing Problem With A McDonald's Drink Machine
One recent TikTok video shows the truly appalling state of a McDonald's drink machine (the one thing we thought might be safe!) in Kent, south of London. -
Read This Before Trying The CICO Diet
"Calories In, Calories Out." Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Here's what to know before trying the CICO diet. -
The Real Reason Crabs Turn Red When Boiled
These crustaceans are delicious, though they look a bit different on a plate than they do in their natural habitats, namely where the shell color is concerned. -
What Binging With Babish Creator Andrew Rea's Tattoos Really Mean
Andrew Rea has tattoos that are representative of a lot of things, including culinary themes and a tribute to his days as a filmmaker and editor. -
Throw Away Your Leftover Pie Immediately If You Notice This
Thanksgiving is upon us, which means leftovers! But how do you know when pie is past its prime? When you see the crust go soggy, it's time to throw it away. -
Reddit Is Torn Over This Bride's Edible Confetti Request
From cakes that are over-the-top to decorations that are just plain unrealistic, all sorts of bizarre things have been done in the name of a wedding. -
Snapchat's New Feature Suggests A Recipe With Your Ingredients At Home
How often have you stared at your refrigerator or pantry and thought, "What the heck am I supposed to make with these ingredients?" Well, you're in luck! -
The Most Popular Milkshake Flavor In The US Might Surprise You
Rain or shine, cold or warm weather, a milkshake is absolutely delicious. And the most popular flavor is actually something we didn't see coming. -
Trader Joe's Fans Eat These Non-Single-Serve Foods In One Sitting
Following the serving size for some things can be insanely difficult, especially when they're so teeny. Here's what Trader Joe's fans have to say. -
The Shocking Number Of Turkeys Sold Each Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is called Turkey Day for a reason — Americans buy about 45 million turkeys for Thanksgiving every year. But it wasn't always this way. -
How To Avoid Feeling Too Full On Thanksgiving
Nearly everyone who participates in the turkey and potato feast ends up feeling as though they've eaten too much, but there are some helpful tricks. -
Popcorn Has Been Around For Longer Than You Think
Popcorn has been enjoyed for thousands of years. -
McDonald's Employees Wish You'd Stop Doing This In The Drive-Thru
While this popular drive-thru gesture is kind at heart, it creates a headache for McDonald's employees and other fast food workers, according to Reddit. -
How Starbucks Employees Really Feel About Their Holiday 2021 Drinks
Starbucks' new launch of holiday drinks is not impressing everyone - here's what both baristas and customers had to say about them on Reddit. -
Why These Space Tacos Are A Major First For NASA
For the first time ever, astronauts have successfully grown peppers in space from seed to fruit, and finally gotten to enjoy their spoils with some tacos. -
Why We Love Crunchy Foods, According To Science
Why do we love crunchy foods? From chips to ripe veggies, there's just something about the crunch that we crave. Here are some scientific explanations. -
Oysters Might Soon Become More Difficult To Find. Here's Why
If oysters have seemed more limited or expensive these days, you're not imagining it.