Ultra-processed plant-based food has been linked to heart disease and early death — but a simple swap could boost your health

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Plant-based foods that have been ultra-processed could increase the risk of heart problems, according to a new study.

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TGI Fridays may have found a surprising solution to its struggling business

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TGI Fridays closed 36 restaurants in the US on January 3.

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I went to the only US McDonald's that sells items from its international menus. The super speedy table service was even more impressive than my spicy Thai sandwich.

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The Samarai McSpicy from the McDonald's global kitchen in Chicago
I ordered the Samurai McSpicy from McDonald's Thailand.

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Burger King turns 70 this year. Photos show how the chain has evolved.

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A Burger King restaurant in 1982.

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Your Uber Eats orders may be more likely to get stuck in NYC traffic now

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An Uber Eats delivery bag.

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Florida locals endorse Disney World's new $17 billion development

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Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs.
Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Disney Springs.

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I tried Red Lobster's $30 endless shrimp for the first time. I see why the deal might have contributed to the chain's bankruptcy.

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I tried Red Lobster's endless shrimp promotion and thought it was an excellent deal — but could see why it proved disastrous for the chain.

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McDonald's just lost its chicken Big Mac trademark following a European court ruling

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McDonald's will no longer have the right to call its chicken burgers "Big Macs" in Europe following a court ruling.

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I tried Starbucks' new boba-inspired summer drinks. They looked stunning, but one was really lacking in flavor, and I wouldn't pick them over real boba.

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Starbucks' new summer skies drink and lemonade refresher, lined up on a table
I tried the Summer Skies Drink Starbucks Refreshers Beverage and the Summer-Berry Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers Beverage.

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The trendy prebiotic soda touted by A-listers is misleading consumers, according to a new lawsuit

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A new class action lawsuit alleges that the marketing for Poppi, a trendy soda for health-conscious consumers, makes misleading claims about its gut health benefits.

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