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This state has the most fast-food restaurants per capita

No matter what state you live in the U.S., you’re never a far drive from a fast-food restaurant. In fact, in the lower 48, you can never be more than 107 miles away from the nearest McDonald’s, meaning that no motorist is ever more than a tank of gas away from filling up on Big Macs and fries. But residents of some states have a lot more options than others. If you live in Alabama, you can’t go far without running into a few. The southern state comes in first, with the most fast-food restaurants per capita. There are 6.3 restaurants for every 10,000 Alabamians, according to a recent report from Datafiniti, a web data company. Nebraska comes in second with 5.4 restaurants per 10,000 residents. West Virginia and Oklahoma tie for third with 5.3 locations per 10,000 residents. Vermont turned up as having the least available fast-food options with just 1.9 restaurants…

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Healthy eaters create more food waste. Here’s what you can do

Healthy eaters create more food waste. Here's what you can do

Healthy eaters can be proud of their nutrient-rich diets, but a recent study shows that the healthier you eat the more food you are likely to waste. The average American wastes nearly a pound of food every day, a new University of Vermont study concluded. But a person’s exact amount depends on how healthy their diet is. In the study, published April 18 in the journal PLOS One, researches found that consumers who ate higher-quality diets were also those who were the most prone to planet-harming food waste. Investigators reported that as much as 39 percent of food waste in the United States is made up of fruits, vegetables and dishes made from produce. Dairy was the second biggest culprit, making up 17 percent of the nation’s waste. Meat made up 14 percent. “Eating healthy is important and brings many benefits, but as we pursue these diets, we must think much more…

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Get endless free ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s on April 10 during Free Cone Day

Get endless free ice cream at Ben & Jerry's on April 10 during Free Cone Day

Clear your calendar and prepare your stomach. The 10th of April is less than a week away. So what happens on this wondrous Tuesday? Why, it’s Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day, of course. If you’re not familiar with how the annual ice cream holiday works, you’re in for a real treat — or as many treats as you would like, to be exact. That’s because unlike other freebie giveaways, Ben & Jerry’s let you try out any flavor for free in a cone or a cup, then get right back in line and get another free cone or cup. If you want to make the most of this lactose-loving opportunity, grab a friend and make a day of it, and you can try each of Ben & Jerry’s 35 flavors for free from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. — as long as you get in line of course, and no cuts! Ben…

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