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Honah Liles,Samantha Cassetty
Why high-fructose corn syrup isn't causing America's obesity epidemic and what's really at fault
High-fructose corn syrup is often accused of being less healthy than other sugars, but what matters is how much sugar you're eating, not what kind.
Madeline Kennedy,Jason McKnight
5 benefits of ginseng — from fighting colds to treating erectile dysfunction
"Ginseng root extract has been shown to have a strong antiviral activity," says one dietician on how ginseng can help boost your immune system.
Jackie Perrin
How to ripen green bananas fast
There are three easy ways to ripen bananas. For the fastest results, store them in a brown paper bag. You can also bunch them together or add an apple to the mix.
Talia Lakritz
I tried Cinnabon for the first time and it was everything I'd dreamed of and more
Enjoying Cinnabon.Talia Lakritz/Insider.
- I had never tried Cinnabon, the cinnamon-roll chain found in malls across the US.
- I wen
Taylor Tobin
3 ways to safely defrost ground beef
Three safe ways to defrost ground beef are in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave. Never thaw at room temperature or in warm water.
Josh Ong
I stock up at Asian grocery stores once a month. Here are 12 things I always make sure to buy.
Even the smallest Asian stores have a huge range of productsJosh Ong/Insider.
- I grew up making Asian food with my family, but i
Paige Bennett
Guy Fieri shares 6 of his best tips for beginner home cooks
While partnering with King's Hawaiian, Guy Fieri shared his top advice for beginners in the kitchen, from mastering recipes to choosing ingredients.
Jessica Booth
Guy and Lori Fieri have been married for over 26 years. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
From their meet-cute and wedding to their two sons, here is a timeline of the Mayor and First Lady of Flavortown's long-lasting relationship.
Laurel Randolph
Cooking hot dogs in an air fryer is a surefire way to get quick, crisp, and tender results
Air frying hot dogs takes five simple steps and only a few minutes of cook time. The results yield a crisp and juicy hot dog and minimal clean-up.
Paige Bennett
I made a baked potato using Guy Fieri's recipe, and it was totally worth the 7-hour wait
After trying baked-potato recipes from four celebrity chefs, I fell in love with Guy Fieri's time-consuming method that takes over six hours to make.
Erin McDowell
I eat fast food for a living. Here are my go-to orders at 10 popular chains.
One of my favorite fast-food orders is a Double-Double animal style at In-N-Out.Erin McDowell/Insider.
- I've been taste-testing
Rachel Askinasi
An award-winning pitmaster shares 10 tips for cooking over an open flame
James Beard Award-winning pitmaster and cookbook author Rodney Scott in his South Carolina restaurant.Rachel Askinasi/Insider.
Fiona Lowenstein
I've suffered from 'long COVID' for 2 years. It's wrecked my life.
"With COVID-19, people think about life and death," Karyn Bishof told Insider. "They overlook those of us who didn't die but haven't survived yet."
Suneil Kamath
I got takeout from a Michelin-star restaurant for $86, and it took me 30 minutes to prepare the entire meal
I ordered beef Wellington from the three-Michelin-star restaurant Alinea.Suneil Kamath.
- I spent $86 ordering takeout from Aline
Mary Meisenzahl
McDonald's is expanding the test of its McPlant Beyond Meat burger to two more cities — see where you can get it
The McPlant will be available in about 600 restaurants around San Francisco and Dallas-Fort Worth beginning February 14.
Elizabeth Blasi
I lost 40 pounds in a year on the keto diet. Here are my 12 favorite Costco buys that helped me meet my goals.
The keto diet helped me lose weight, but it's important to note that this way of eating is not for everyone.Elizabeth Blasi.
Anneta Konstantinides
I tried Taco Bell's new $2 burritos, and the best one had the simplest ingredients
I tried Taco Bell's three new $2 burritos, including the Fiesta Veggie Burrito (pictured).Anneta Konstantinides/Insider.
- Taco B
Ali Latifi,Tamana Ayazi,Mujtaba Haris
Facing hunger, some desperate Afghans are selling their kidneys for money
Five months into Taliban rule, Afghans tell Insider they've donated a kidney or dangerous amounts of blood out of desperation to feed their families.
Dylan Ettinger
13 classic rum cocktails for a tropical pick-me-up any time of year
From the simple daiquiri to the super boozy zombie, rum cocktails are often fruity and vibrant. And there are many rum types to experiment with.
Mary Meisenzahl
I tried KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken, and now I have hope for fast food in 2022
Beyond Meat.
- KFC debuted Beyond Fried Chicken across the US in January.
- Though I eat animal products, I was surprised at how goo
Fliss Freeborn
You're probably not using salt properly when you cook. Here's how to do it right.
From using too little to adding it too late, there are many salt-related mistakes you're probably making in the kitchen. Here's how to fix them.
Erin McDowell
I'm a New Yorker who visited Texas for the first time. Here are 9 things that surprised me about Austin.
I recently visited Austin and Waco in Texas.Erin McDowell/Insider.
- I've lived in New York for three years and in New England fo
Anneta Konstantinides
I tried Rihanna's regular pasta order at her favorite restaurant, and now I understand why she eats there up to 3 times a week
I tried Rihanna's usual pasta order at Giorgio Baldi, her favorite Italian restaurant.Steven Ferdman/Getty Images/Anneta Konstantinides/Insider.
Rachel Askinasi
A TikToker shows the difference between the folded and round eggs at McDonald's in a behind-the-scenes video
According to the TikTok video, folded eggs arrive at McDonald's restaurants pre-cooked, and round eggs are made on-site.
Joey Hadden
I visited one of Miami's best fried-chicken spots and found the real star is the hot sauce
The author went to Yardbird's first location in South Beach, Miami, to try the restaurant's famous fried chicken.Joey Hadden/Insider.
