food
Waffle taco? Seriously?
Taco Bell couldn’t let Dunkin’ Donuts have all the breakfast fun. The “Mexican” fast-food chain announced its expanding its small test of waffle tacos (Yes, you read that correctly. Waffle. Tacos.) […]
What’s up with the chip aisle?
Let’s talk about the chip aisle. Have you been down the chip aisle at your local grocery store lately? It’s pretty horrifying. The other day, a colleague of mine sent me the […]
Return of the Twinkie
Twinkies made their grand reappearance today after an eight-month hiatus. “The sweetest comeback in the history of ever” – the new box logo – included some changes for Twinkie. First, the new […]
Things that make you stink
Showering and brushing your teeth isn’t always enough to keep your body stink-free. Sometimes, other body odor culprits – such as food, medications and health conditions – sneak in to create […]
‘Heart attack on a hook’
Restaurant menus often take a beating over the healthfulness of their offerings. So what does a restaurant have to offer in order to be deemed the “worst restaurant meal in America?” Serve […]
Home is where the junk food is
New research found most food students, parents and teachers bring onto school campuses is unhealthy. The new research, led by Kaiser Permanente researcher Karen J. Coleman, found nearly 80 percent of […]
Introducing, HealthBeat
It’s time for a makeover. This blog was started about two years ago when The Columbian launched a new health portal, Live Well, on Columbian.com. In the beginning, the blog contained posts […]
Frappuccino calorie count
Next time you go to order a grande Caramel Frappuccino, you’ll be faced with the blended drink’s calorie count. Starbucks announced today all of its stores’ menu boards will include caloric […]
Little white lies
Admit it, you’ve fibbed to your physician. Maybe you told your doctor you exercise five days a week, when you actually only hit the gym a couple times a week. Maybe you […]
Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich
Dunkin’ Donuts is taking a page out of the Paula Deen recipe book. Beginning Friday, Dunkin’ Donuts fans nationwide can “experience the pure deliciousness of Dunkin’ Donuts Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich.” That’s […]