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Food Pyramid Flipped: Trump Admin. Elevates Red Meat, Dairy In New Guidelines
The Trump administration unveiled a sweeping rewrite of the federal government's dietary guidelines, urging Americans to eat more protein, embrace full-fat dairy, and avoid highly processed foods.
Federal officials released the new "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030" on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The guidelines reverse years of advice warning against red meat and high-fat foods, elevating steak, cheese, and whole milk to prominent roles in what the Trump administration considers a healthy diet.
As the federal government's official nutrition guidance, the dietary guidel…
Big Names, Big Sound, Big E: 2025’s Concerts Go Big
Need one more reason to hit the Big E this September? How about nine: Gov’t Mule, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Cole Swindell, The Avett Brothers, Foreigner, The Kid Laroi, Train, and ZZ Top. Tickets to these Big E Arena shows are sold separately from general admission—and they’re going fast. Grab yours now before they’re gone.
New England’s largest fair, the Big E in West Springfield, MA, is more than fried Oreos and butter sculptures. It’s where legends light up the stage and fans show up big. This year’s lineup spans Southern rock to rap, country to classic rock. You don’t see Gov’t Mule and R…
No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says
With America on the mend from the COVID-19 pandemic, millions are expected to hit the road for the holiday weekend, though there will be no relief at the pump as gas prices remain sky-high.
Approximately 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel between Thursday, July 1, and Monday, July 5 - a dramatic upturn from a year ago - with more than 43 million expected to travel by car, despite elevated gas prices.
As of Wednesday, June 30, the average price per gallon at the pump nationally has hit $3.12 cents, up from $3.07 a week ago, $3.04 a month ago, and up nearly a dollar from $2.18 a ye…
Survey Reveals Americans' Favorite Vegetables By State
Sorry President George H.W. Bush, who once famously said, "I do not like broccoli," it is America's favorite vegetable according to a survey by vegetable guru Green Giant.
The company released the findings on Monday, June 14, from its annual survey of what veggies Americans are eating and in what part of the country.
Broccoli secured the No. 1 spot, yet again, as America's favorite vegetable, followed by carrots and corn.
Broccoli came in as America's favorite veggie once again.Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash
During the survey, Green Giant polled over 5,000 Americans in an open-ende…
Toy Hall Of Fame 2020 Nominees Include Color-Barrier Breaking Doll, Tamagotchi, Risk
This year’s finalists to be inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame include a doll that broke the color barrier, anatomically-correct horses, sidewalk chalk, and Lite-Brite.
The Toy Hall of Fame is part of the National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. Every year, the hall inducts three new toys. To have an impact on the winners in November, people can vote for their favorite toy. Voting can be done now through Sept. 16.
Toys are judged on various criteria to make it into the hall of fame: icon status, longevity, creativity, and innovation. The hall of fame was founded in 1998.
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