Fox-news/food-drink

• Eating out getting more expensive as Americans hit 'menu price fatigue' nationwide - Restaurant prices jumped 0.6-0.8% in December according to the latest CPI report, with dining costs continuing to rise amid ongoing inflation concerns.
• Cracker Barrel employees told to pay for their own alcohol, eat at company restaurants on the road - As Cracker Barrel struggles with falling sales and customer complaints, the Tennessee-based chain tightens employee travel policies, including alcohol expense restrictions.
• People lost weight while eating significantly more food — here's the secret - A new study reveals that people eating whole foods consumed 57% more food by weight, yet took in 330 fewer calories daily than ultra-processed eaters. Experts shared insights.
• 150-year-old alcohol bottle found in old mining town is finally opened — and people took a drink - Archaeologists discovered an intact 150-year-old alcohol bottle in a Utah mining town, marking the first find of its kind in the state's history — and experts took a sip.
• Ancient berry may improve blood vessel function — most people overlook it in the freezer aisle - A new scientific review of 12 clinical trials conducted over 24 years links wild blueberries to improved blood vessel function and heart health. Here's what to know.
• High takeout prices make feeding family of 9 impossible as mom shocks kids with affordable meals - A New York mom of seven turns family dinners into viral TikTok success with "7kidskitchen," sharing realistic budget meals and honest parenting moments amid today's high prices.
• Gordon Ramsay has a secret ingredient for scrambled eggs that never overcook - Master perfect scrambled eggs with Gordon Ramsay's winning technique. Learn why slow cooking, stirring and one ingredient make all the difference.
• Budweiser unveils patriotic new Super Bowl ad honoring 'deep-rooted American heritage' - Budweiser returns to the Super Bowl with its patriotic "American Icons" ad featuring Clydesdales, with many social media posters celebrating the patriotism-focused commercial.
• Red meat in spotlight as study points to lean pork's benefits for older adults - New U.S. dietary guidelines embrace red meat as a recent study shows lean pork may boost insulin sensitivity and preserve muscle mass for older adults.
• The zero-calorie sugar substitute you're using may do more than sweeten food, study says - A new study reveals monk fruit may offer powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds beyond its well-known zero-calorie sweetening properties.