American Upbeat

Plant-Based Substitutions Don't Always Make Fast Food Meals Healthier

While gimmicks like "The Impossible Burger" might seem like a healthier alternative while eating on the go, they aren't always the leanest options on the menu...

Ben & Jerry's Releases First New Flavor of 2020

The Vermont-based confectionary conglomerate released this aptly-named flavor just in time for "cuffing season."

Australia Drops 4,600 Pounds of Food and Water From Helicopters For Starving Wildlife

The New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service in Australia is taking drastic measures to help preserve sick and fleeing animals amidst the wildfire crisis.

Cheetos Introduces Flamin' Hot Popcorn

Cheetos listened when customers told them which flavor is superior and launched a brand new product.

Have You Ever Tried Intermittent Fasting?

The latest diet trend restricts when you eat, not what.

A Person Who Lives Next To A Cheese Shop Was Told To Take Down Signs That Said It Stinks

A woman who lives next to a cheese shop tried to protest the smell by plastering stickers around town about the stench. A court ruled that while she could complain about the smell verbally, the signs were unacceptable, BBC News reported.

Studies Show 4 in 10 Wash Turkey Before Cooking, Despite Danger

Almost half of people surveyed still wash their turkeys before cooking despite this practice being against food safety advice.

CDC Reveals Deadly Outbreak Traced to Hard-Boiled Egg Production Plant

Eleven months after the FDA found Listeria contamination at an Almark Foods hard-boiled egg production plant, the CDC is announcing an ongoing outbreak linked to the eggs. Illnesses began in 2017.

Fast Food Employee Fired For Peeing in Kitchen

A Draper Rancheritos' employee was fired Sunday after video evidence surfaced on social media that appears to show him urinating on the kitchen floor.

Food Labels Should Say How Much Exercise It Would Take To Burn Off Calories, According To Study

However, it's being called "triggering" and dangerous" for people with eating disorders.

Unacceptable: This American Website Used Beef Mince In Its Mince Pie Recipe

The British are FUMING over this mistake.

Post Malone Hands Out Crocs at Texas Fast Food Joint He Worked At As a Teen

Spotify's most-streamed artist of the year showed his humble side over the weekend.

Food as Medicine, For Us and the Planet

Grass grows, animals are raised, and food is delivered to stores and restaurants for our purchase and consumption — but this does not mean these activities are sustainable.

Some Restaurants Will Pay You To Dine In

With delivery on the rise, some restaurants will actually pay patrons to dine in.

Check Your Fridge for Recalled Food Before Your Thanksgiving Meal

Thanksgiving means food, but what about safe food?

Wendy's Customer Arrested After Chasing Friend With Pocket Knife Over Large Food Order

A large food order at a fast-food restaurant reportedly resulted in one customer chasing another around with a knife.

Overeating on Thanksgiving? Bitters can make it better.

At a Thanksgiving a while back, after our family was reduced to immobility by the meal we had just consumed, someone at the table made a sensible suggestion: We should all just take a nap.

Check Out This New Bourbon-Inspired Hotel on Louisville's Whiskey Row

Including in-room bourbon carts and a nightly toast to the repeal of Prohibition.

This Beer is Brewed with Fruity Pebbles and Glitter

If you're not a fan of beer, you might want to rethink that when you lay your eyes on this glittery beverage...

Why Don’t People Like Chewy Textures?

The texture exalted in East and Southeast Asian cuisines doesn’t get much love in Western culture. Why not?

Raw Dog Food Can Be Harmful to Pets and Owners

Raw meat based foods are becoming more popular among dog owners, based on the belief that a raw food diet may be more natural and healthful for some dog breeds.