One-pot dinners are not just a cleanup shortcut. When built around beans, whole grains, vegetables, and smart proteins, they also make balanced eating easier, cheaper, and more consistent. Continue Reading
The Federal Trade Commission is weighing whether online food and grocery delivery platforms need tighter rules on fees and pricing disclosures. For shoppers, that could shape how clearly apps show markups, service charges and other costs before checkout. Continue Reading
A “Made in USA” statement on food packaging can signal domestic processing, but it does not always mean every ingredient was grown or sourced in the United States. Federal rules draw important distinctions between broad origin claims, qualified wording, and separate standards for meat and poultry. Continue Reading
The Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside Marketplace in downtown Miami is set to permanently close on August 19, 2026, ending a 33-year run on the waterfront. A state WARN filing shows 117 workers will be affected as the restaurant’s lease expires. Continue Reading
Wendy’s is still one of the country’s biggest burger chains, but longtime customers are increasingly tying their disappointment to years of menu, pricing and in-store changes. Company filings and earnings updates show the brand is now trying to reverse softer sales with a U.S. turnaround plan. Continue Reading
Shoppers often fixate on the sticker price and miss the label detail that reveals the true deal. Serving size, package size, and unit price together can quietly determine whether a food costs far more than it appears. Continue Reading
More diners are spotting service charges, wellness fees, and other line items on restaurant checks. What looks like a small billing tweak is actually a major shift in how restaurants cover labor, delivery, and rising operating costs. Continue Reading
A large six-month avocado trial produced a far more nuanced result than many people expected. Instead of dramatic weight loss or sweeping metabolic changes, researchers found smaller but still meaningful shifts in diet quality, gut health, and cardiovascular markers. Continue Reading
Gastroenterologists and federal digestive health guidance point to seven daily habits that can affect how easily the body has a bowel movement the next morning. The advice is familiar but specific: fiber, fluids, movement, timing, sleep, stress control, and responding to the body’s urge all play a measurable role. Continue Reading
Three locally rooted New Mexico food and drink businesses closed in late June, with confirmed shutdowns in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Albuquerque. Reports point to rising costs, a relocation decision and unresolved downtown business pressures. Continue Reading