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You decide to make a pit stop for somefriesand McNuggets. However, as soon as you pull up to those glowing golden arches, you realize thatMcDonald’sis closed. To 24 hours or not to 24 hoursthat’s the question. Shutterstock “6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e Why are some McDonald’s restaurants open 24 hours and others aren’t? If your local Mickey D’sisopen 24 hours, that’s also a strategic business decision. That’s a lesson the fast-food giant learned in the early 2000s....

Well, that’s not your imagination playing tricks on you. However, the jury’s out on whether or not they succeeded. Let’s take a look back at the singular switch McDonald’s made that changed its French fries forever. Courtesy of McDonald’s What was the original McDonald’s French fry recipe? He’d learned about the approach through his favorite Chicago hot dog stand, Sam’s. They cooked their fries in animal fat, and Kroc thought McDonald’s should follow suit....

Each option below containsat least 7 grams of fiber per meal. We’ve split it up into breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. Eat This! Shutterstock This meal measures up to about 7 grams of fiber. Two cups of that will equal 5 to 7 grams of fiber. Plus, if you add 12 cup chickpeas, that packs on another 4 grams of fiber. Shutterstock Then, pick a lean protein like tuna, salmon, or chicken, and a hard-boiled egg....

It all has to do with the straining process. In part because of this process, the nutritional content of each pop in of yogurt is different. While Greek yogurt dominates regular yogurt in protein content, regular yogurt has more of an important bone-building mineral. Shutterstock So, is one style of yogurt healthier for you than the other? Anything else people should know about the two types of yogurt? Burak says to be mindful of the added sugar varieties offered for both Greek yogurt and regular yogurt....

There are few brand logos as iconic asMcDonald’syellow Golden Arches resting against a bright red background. The red and yellow color scheme McDonald’s uses is a powerful marketing tool. Color has a huge impact on our brains. Shutterstock OK, but why does McDonald’s use the colors red and yellow specifically? He’s examined how specific hues can influence the way we feel, see, and think. In a 2006 paper for the journalManagement Decision, Singh noted that the color red “stimulates appetite....

But where did it come from? Who thought to come up with this delicious combination? Was it actually a man named Caesar? Shutterstock Well, its origins may surprise you. Hailor, rather, hello thereCaesar. Think the Caesar Salad was named for ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar? Shutterstock Nope, that’s just a myth many of us just assumed it seems. There, he opened Caesar’s Palace. A salad is born. It was there that Cardini claims to have invented the Caesar Salad on July 4, 1924....

In addition, she notes that this sandwich containshealthy fatfrom the avocado and phytonutrients from the mesclun greens. She explains that this sandwich is low in saturated fat as well. She also notes that it is higher in calories and saturated fat than many of the other baguettes available. Willy Barton / Shutterstock “This vegetarian dish also offers substantial protein and some fiber,” she adds. Tyler Stewart Tyler Stewart Tyler Stewart...

You’ve had your wisdom teeth removed, or maybe you’re struggling through strep. When do you eat a soft foods diet? Scrambled Eggs Don’t just reserve these for breakfast! Shutterstock “Scrambled eggs are an excellent source of protein and provide 13 essential nutrients. These nutrients assist the body during recovery from illness or surgery,” Upton says. For a flavor and fat boost, fold in some cheese, Berg recommends. Shutterstock Plus, who can resist the fluffiness of theperfect scrambled eggs?...

In the past four years, the sparkling water beverage division grew 54 percent, too. In addition to boasting a calorie-free nutrition label, the beverages in the line also skip any sweeteners. They are instead flavored with"natural flavors," like those found in La Croix. PepsiCo That’s rightthere are zero added sugars and no artificial flavors. The only ingredients are carbonated water and natural flavor. Sure beats all the sugar in asoda, huh?...

With its vaguely spicy, distinctive taste, Dr Pepper isas its old tagline claimedone of a kind. The perennially popularsodawas first made in 1885, making itthe oldest major soft drink brandin the United States. Today, it remains one of the top-selling sodas worldwide. Shutterstock But was there really a Doctor Pepper, or is the name simply clever marketing? The answer, it turns out, is a little of each. He eventually settled on not one, not two, but23 flavors, plus phosphoric acid....

The entree that perhaps best warms the body to its core is a heaping bowl of soup. Soup is also a meal that just about anyone can enjoy! We chose 15 store-bought soup brands that we think best emulate a homemade recipe. Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock (We’ll keep your secret, though.) Fun fact: All of Wolfgang Puck soups areUSDA certified organic, too. Campbell’s Eat This:Campbell’s Well Yes! Photo: Courtesy of Wolfgang Puck...

Shocking, we knowespecially because many of the foods found in bags and boxes are considered diet saboteurs. (We’re lookin' at you, Doritos!) However, that assumption doesn’t always hold true. Consider this your go-to guide for healthy and satisfying snacking. Scroll down to check out their picks! They’re rich and sweet without theadded sugarand harsh crash. They’re frozen and can be defrosted quickly at room temperature or in the microwave. I can’t live without my dark chocolateit’s the perfect way to end my night....

(I religiously logged my macros on MyFitnessPal.) And who doesn’t want that? I sure did, and therefore decided to give it a whirl. Shutterstock Naysayers swore I’d be irritable, hungry, and wouldn’t last three days. Yet regardless of the doubtful outpouring, my will to enter the magical state of ketosis remained unsullied. In fact, I felt as if I had downed three cups of coffee sans cream. Shutterstock At one point, the restlessness and jitters were a bit overwhelming....