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Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Side Effects of Eating Farmed Salmon

Here's the honest truth you need to know about eating farmed salmon on a regular basis—we did the research and asked the experts.

Stay well secrets: Tips from a chiropractor to get rid of neck and

Think a chiropractor just cracks your back and sends you on your way? Not true. A chiropractor’s goal is to not only to relieve pain but to keep you pain-free between adjustments. The spinal manipulations used to correct sublaxations (misalignments) of the spine can relieve painful pressure in your neck, back and head, but chiropractors know that to maintain wellness, you should follow these sim

6 tips for safe stretching to increase your range of motion and mobility

Chiropractic care, yoga therapy and meditation are all drug-free approaches to combat chronic pain conditions

Twelve things you need to stop storing in the fridge immediately

While you might think storing all your food in the fridge ensures it will stay fresher longer, not all items benefit from being chilled. Here, FEMAIL offers a guide to 12 items to keep out of the fridge.

Survival Guide: Meat Clubs

Think seasons only matter for fruits and vegetables? Think again. They don’t call them ‘spring chickens’ for nothing.

How eating a donut could help you be better with money

How do you identify non-conforming food product?

Controlling non-conforming food product is essential in any food business.

21 'Health' Foods You Should Never Eat

Are you accidentally setting yourself up for chronic pain, hormone imbalances, weight gain and even disease by eating these "health" foods?

10 New Whole Foods Products You Should Buy This May

Our favorite new Whole Foods products you need to try now.

Building & Maintaining A Strong Food Product Portfolio

When it comes to developing a new food product, there are two main categories: new-to-market concepts and new flavors of existing products. Of the two, new flavors often require less legwork to make the sale, but the innovative products (if done properly) may have the larger return on investment. Both categories of products are risky though, in their own ways. This column will weigh each approach and offer insights to help you bring new products to your portfolio.

Is Microwave Popcorn a Health Food?

Is microwave popcorn healthy? Popcorn, high in fiber and low in calories, can be healthy and nutritious when prepared the right way.

How does Listeria develop antimicrobial resistance in food products?

A research project by Surrey's BioProChem group reveals crucial evidence about the way Listeria grows in foods – particularly when novel, milder processing techniques are applied – which could have implications for the food processing industry.

6 Dangerous Things You're Buying From The Health Food Store

The health food store is your go-to place for your favorite homemade shampoo ingredients, household cleaners that aren't terrifyingly toxic, and Annie's Organic Macaroni and Cheese.

Could cheese be the next health food?

The French might have had the right idea all along when it comes to their love affair with cheese, as science helps reposition the dairy food as a protein dense, calcium rich healthy snack.

Is coconut a health food? Not everyone agrees

It’s hard to think of a food item that has had a more dramatic image makeover than the humble coconut. Long the province of delectable pies, cakes

How 'Health Food' Marketing Contributes to Obesity

According to a recent study, consumers implicitly believe that healthy food is less filling than unhealthy food and that can lead directly to overeating.

How do you identify non-conforming food product?

Controlling non-conforming food product is essential in any food business.

13 most surprising health food impostors

You're probably interested in buying the healthiest foods, but unless you're a supersavvy shopper, be warned: Your diet may conceal some nasty surprises.

Are the "Health Foods" You Eat Actually Healthy?

Photo by istockAs a dancer, you know that eating right gives you the energy you need to get from morning classes to the evening’s final curtain call. You’re pretty sure that your go-to snack of vitamin-enriched water and a protein bar has the nutrition your body requires. But did you know this sna...