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The biggest food and drink mistakes travelers make on flights, experts warn
Nutrition experts warn that common food and drink choices during flights can worsen dehydration, bloating, dry skin and fatigue. The advice matters because cabin conditions, particularly very dry air, can quickly affect comfort and wellbeing while travelling. Changes in cabin humidity, pressure and oxygen levels can contribute to these problems, with dry air identified as…
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Cruise passenger horrifies diners by scratching bare foot with restaurant fork
A Carnival Cruise passenger was filmed apparently using a restaurant fork to scratch the sole of her bare foot, prompting widespread criticism online over hygiene concerns. The footage was shared on Instagram by another passenger, who said she reported the incident to guest services. The woman was described as having an apparent skin condition, though…
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Meat expert shares the mistake most Americans make when cooking steak
Meat expert Jess Pryles argues that many Americans rely on outdated steak-cooking advice, particularly the idea that a steak should only be flipped once. She says better results come from understanding the cut of meat and using sound cooking techniques rather than following rigid rules. Pryles, an Austin-based live-fire cooking expert, meat educator and Food…
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Meghan Markle’s ‘MasterChef Australia’ controversy may be exactly the point: experts
Meghan Markle’s forthcoming appearance as a guest judge on *MasterChef Australia* has prompted both support and criticism online, particularly over her lack of professional chef credentials. Commentators quoted by Fox News say the controversy could nevertheless benefit both Markle’s lifestyle brand and the programme by generating publicity and viewer curiosity, though others argue it may…
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How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?
Electrolyte drinks and powders have become a major wellness trend, marketed as everyday aids for hydration, energy and recovery. However, the article stresses that most healthy adults can maintain normal electrolyte levels through a balanced diet and drinking water when thirsty, meaning such products are usually unnecessary outside specific circumstances. Electrolytes including sodium, potassium, calcium,…
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Former Trump food official calls for independent review of federal government response to Cyclospora outbreak
A former senior Trump administration food-safety official has called for an independent review of the federal response to a large Cyclospora outbreak. The appeal highlights concerns over whether health agencies have responded quickly and transparently enough to identify the source and protect the public. Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that can cause prolonged diarrhoea and…
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Illegal immigrant who killed Nashville restaurant owner to face ICE deportation after prison
A Mexican national, Ulises Raigoza-Martinez, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to killing a Nashville restaurant owner. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lodged a detainer seeking custody of him when he is released, meaning he could face deportation proceedings after serving his sentence. Authorities said Raigoza-Martinez entered the United…
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One restaurant chain’s special promo may not have been a great idea during Red Sox winning streak
The Boston Red Sox’s 15-game winning streak ended earlier in the week, bringing relief to 99 Restaurants, a Boston-founded chain that had been running a promotion linked to the team’s success. The streak appears to have made the offer unexpectedly costly for the business, illustrating the financial risk of tying promotions to an extended run…
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Robert Irvine Calls Food Network “Shameless” For ‘Restaurant Impossible’ Reboot, Saying They’re “Ruining The Legacy” Of Show For Tax Credits
Robert Irvine has criticised Food Network’s reboot of Restaurant Impossible, saying he will not watch the new version because he regards the original series as his creation. He accused the network of damaging the programme’s legacy by replacing its established team and filming in Canada to obtain tax credits, although Food Network had not responded…