Being Built For Comfort May Not Be So Bad
It seems that doctors have found that being about 25 pounds overweight can help a person survive certain illnesses better. Here’s the story from MSNBC: Being a little heavy may have some benefits
But being merely overweight — having a BMI between 25 and 30 — did not increase the risk of dying from heart disease […]
Burger King’s Homestyle Melts
Not to be outdone by Hardee’s heart attack inducing menu , Burger King has announced their entry into the fat calorie race, their Homestyle melts.
They’ll have a breakfast version and burger version. Both feature two slices of buttery flavored sourdough bread. The breakfast version, the Honey Butter Homestyle Melt, has sausage, egg, melted American cheese […]
My Monte Cristo Sandwich Recipe
Since I mentioned rich, fatty, food earlier today in the form of the Hardee’s 920-calorie burrito I thought I’d mention one of my favorite high fat treats in meal form, my Monte Cristo Sandwich.
First, let me say, I’m not that great a cook. I’m mostly an ‘accidental chef’. Some of my creations flop and […]
A Heart Attack on a Burrito
AP: Hardee’s unveils 920-calorie burrito
Hardee’s on Monday rolled out its new Country Breakfast Burrito — two egg omelets filled with bacon, sausage, diced ham, cheddar cheese, hash browns and sausage gravy, all wrapped inside a flour tortilla. The burrito contains 920 calories and 60 grams of fat
“We don’t try to hide what these are,” he […]
Germs Make You Crave Chocolate
At least that’s what some researchers who work for Nestle are saying. Here’s the new article:
AP: Scientists explain chocolate cravings
A small study links the type of bacteria living in people’s digestive system to a desire for chocolate. Everyone has a vast community of microbes in their guts. But people who crave daily chocolate show […]
Reese’s Elvis Tribute Banana Creme and Peanut Butter Cup
These delicious treats have appeared in stores around here recently. If you haven’t had one yet, see if they’re available in your area and snag one while you can since they’re sure to be a limited edition.
