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Even though 2020 is behind us and empty grocery store shelves seem like a thing of the past, one popular fruit could be missing from the produce section later this year. Yep, there could be an orange shortage!

What's in a name, really? Quite a bit, according to a recent ruling, at least when that name involves words like bacon, burger, sausage, or any other items traditionally made from meat. The case at issue was brought to the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in September by plant-based meat company Upton's Naturals and the Plant-Based Foods Association (PBFA), two parties that were hoping to see the judge block a law that is potentially discriminatory against plant-based products.

Oreo is hopping aboard the celebrity partnership train with its first-ever collaboration on a music-inspired cookie. The cookie maker has partnered with none other than Lady Gaga to bring you limited-edition Chromatica Oreos. Featuring a pink wafer shell stuffed with bright green creme, this cookie is unlike anything you've ever seen Oreo do before.

The Fast-Food Chain with the most locations around the world is probably not the one you would expect.

Almost 100,000 Crock-Pots sold at retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, and others are being recalled because of a burn risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers can pressurize when the lid is not locked, causing it to suddenly detach and eject food and liquids. There have been 119 reports of the lid detaching, as well as 99 first-degree to third-degree burn injuries from the malfunction. The Crock-Pot recall involves 914,430 units sold in the U.S. at major retailers between July 2017 and November 2020 with a price of $70 to $100.

Asking yourself these three questions is a simple tip that will make any of your meals healthier: Where's my protein, where's my fiber, and where's my healthy fat? Put together a plate that provides all three, and you've got a line on a leaner, healthier body. Eating a slowly absorbed, hunger-controlling meal maximizes the absorption of nutrients in your food. The three macronutrients will also help crowd out refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, added sugars, and other things that block you from reaching your health goals, and here's why.

As we transition into Fall, the temperature slowly starts to drop, and cold and flu season nips at our heels--we’re all seeking ways to warm up our souls and build up our immune systems. Here's a few favorite teas that not only serve as the perfect backdrop to Autumn, but also will provide a natural shield to your physical wellbeing.

Walnuts may not be the first thing you think to throw into your shopping cart, but these snackable tree nuts have long been touted for a range of health benefits, and they're a veritable superfood when it comes to heart health thanks to their high polyunsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acid content. A new study has found that walnuts might also be anti-inflammatory, which may mean they're even better for your heart than previously thought.

Nothing smells like Thanksgiving more than mom’s sweet potatoes baking in the oven. Channel your childhood this Thanksgiving with a new Taste of Home recipe for mom’s sweet potato bake that takes less than an hour to make. The dish is so good it could almost double as a dessert and was a Thanksgiving winner that originally appeared on goodmorningamerica.com.

Popeyes just revealed that it’s bringing back its fan-favorite Cajun Style Turkeys for Thanksgiving. A holiday bird is one of the trickiest dishes to tackle for at-home chefs—no matter how much experience you may have in the kitchen. Thankfully, Popeyes is taking the hardest part of the most important meal off of your plate. And you’re not above sleeping in on a holiday!

Product cuts at Coca-Cola are continuing as the soda giant goes forward with plans of streamlining production of top-performing beverage lines and retiring several underperforming products by the end of the year.

Attention, home cooks! If you’ve recently purchased any Spice Hunter products, you may want to take a close look at the labels. The brand has recalled a list of spices and seasonings because of potential Salmonella contamination.

Carbs have certainly been put through the wringer lately. They've been deemed as a "bad" food by many who feel that carbs will completely destroy your weight loss efforts, which is not true. While there are some carbs that aren't helpful for your weight loss goals (mainly simple carbs and foods with a lot of added sugars), most carbs—including the best carb for weight loss—are actually stuffed with an incredibly important nutrient for your body: dietary fiber.

Are you tossing and turning throughout the night? Watching the clock creep slowly toward the time the alarm is scheduled to go off? Does sleep seem impossible to attain? You're not the only one. This is a reality for plenty of people who deal with the agony of insomnia as they struggle to fall asleep each night. And in some cases, their diet is to blame.