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MSG Isn’t Harmful, But Anti-MSG Propaganda Is

Thursday, January 26, 2023

In 1968, Chinese-American physician Robert Ho Man Kwok penned what he thought was a lighthearted letter to The New England Journal of Medicine. He wrote of experiencing numbness, palpitations, and weakness after eating in Chinese restaurants in the US, and wondered whether the monosodium glutamate used by the cooks here might be behind his strange illness. The consequences of Kwok’s letter were far-reaching and devastating. MSG, then a common food enhancer, was immediately tagged as a toxin in the public eye, a move supported by flawed “research”, and was removed from nearly every commercially-available food found on store shelves.

Pepsi Launches Starry, a New Lemon Lime Soda

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

PepsiCo has just replaced Sierra Mist with a new lemon-lime soda called Starry. The new product is already on shelves in its regular and Zero Sugar versions. This is the company’s move to try to compete with Coca-Cola’s lemon-lime soda Sprite, which captured a 7% share of the American Soda Market, while Sierra only held about 0.1%.

TikToker, Tabitha Brown, Launches New Vegan Line with Target

Monday, January 9, 2023

Last week, Target Corporation announced an ongoing partnership with author, actress, and social media phenomenon Tabitha Brown. The launch also includes four limited-time-only collections that will launch over the next year. Tabitha Brown, who is recognized for her daily dose of encouragement, teams up with Target to deliver positive well-being to guests through her vibrant and inspiring style. The collections include categories across apparel, swim, accessories, home and office, food and kitchenware, entertaining and more. Starting Sunday, January 8th, Target guests are able to shop the first collection of more than 75 apparel, swim, and accessories items — with most items being under $30 — on Target.com and in most Target stores while supplies last.

Global Food Prices Hit All-Time High in 2022

Friday, January 6, 2023

Last year, global food prices hit a record high, leading many nations to starve. Food prices began to rise last year due to increased inflation brought on by limited resources. Factors that contributed to limited resources include the Russo-Ukrainian War as well as global-warming-induced drought.

FIFA Investigates How Celebrity Chef Salt Bae Got Into World Cup Final

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

On December 18, Argentina triumphed over France during the World Cup final and reveled in an exciting victory. But while people took to the streets to celebrate, something else was afoot in the winner’s circle at the tournament. Nusret Gökçe, a celebrity chef who became an internet meme and was dubbed “Salt Bae” back in 2017, gained “undue access” during the World Cup championship final, granting him access to the players and the trophy.

7 Foods That Should Be Included in Your Winter Diet

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Our laziness has started in earnest as winter has. But in order to maintain our busy schedules and stay in shape, we do need the same amount of energy. Due to the chilly weather, winter can be difficult, but on the plus side, we get to eat a lot of seasonal fruits and vegetables. With a balanced diet and a moderate amount of physical activity, we can eat whatever we want and get away with it. To help you stay healthy during the winter months and the lowering temperatures, we’ve compiled a list of 7 foods.

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Jennifer Montero

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