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    Kate Bratskeir

    Kate Bratskeir

    On Assignment For HuffPost

  • We Tested The Service That Wants To Kill Single-Use Plastic. It Nearly Killed Our Bank Account

    The service promises to help you cut waste. It’s better at emptying your wallet.

  • Should You Worry About Giving Your Pet Plastic Toys?

    We’re worried about ocean plastics. What about the threat to our pets?

  • Saturday's Morning Email: Funnies Edition

    We tend to overlook that which is right under our noses. Man Popping Out Of Giant Water Balloon Is Living Our Summer Dream WEEEEEEEEE!!! Can we take a turn?

  • Shake Shack Gifts New York With A Crispy Chicken Sandwich

    Say hello to ChickenShack, Shake Shack's newest edible treasure, which was added to the menu on Tuesday. The crispy chicken sandwich is one of the first birds to join the chain's food selection, which is mostly comprised of cows and dogs (hot dogs, that is). This exclusive chicken sandwich consists of antibiotic-free chicken breast, lettuce, pickles and buttermilk herb mayonnaise and is available for a limited time, only at the chain's Brooklyn locations.

  • Foodies Tend To Be Healthier And More Adventurous

    The Cornell Food and Brand Lab study, which was published in the journal Obesity, surveyed 501 U.S. women about their eating habits. Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today. This article originally appeared on HuffPost.

  • 6 Breakfast Mistakes You're Still Making (And What To Eat Instead)

    The reason: Gram for gram, peanut butter has fewer calories and less saturated fat than butter. Look for a natural peanut butter that lists peanuts as its only ingredient (many brands add sugar). The cream cheese contains a bit of protein and much less saturated fat, and the avocado will fuel you with its many health benefits first thing in the a.m.

  • 9 Tips For Keeping Your Dog Safe During July 4th Weekend

    According to the ASPCA, many dogs will go missing over Independence Day weekend. The day-long celebrations that roll into nighttime, the booming sounds of fireworks, and unsupervised exits in a pet owner's home all contribute to this phenomenon, animal trainer Nicole Ellis, who works for DogVacay told The Huffington Post. "Dogs are instinctively flight animals," Ellis said.

  • 8 Simple Ways To Eat Less Sugar

    The World Health Organization recommends the average adult consume no more than 25 grams of sugar a day, but exceeding this is all too easy. A single 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola, for instance, packs 39 grams of the stuff.

  • Veteran With PTSD: My Service Dog Saved My Life

    Morgan Watt is a former Air Force working dog handler who specialized in explosive detection. Watt credits his service dog Foley, a golden retriever/Labrador mix trained at Southeastern Guide Dogs, for saving him from the crippling effects of PTSD. Foley helps Watt cope with the migraine headaches, vertigo, panic attacks, anxiety and depression that invade his life.

  • Ben & Jerry's Renames Ice Cream To Celebrate Marriage Equality

    On Friday, Ben & Jerry's renamed its iconic "Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough" ice cream flavor to "I Dough, I Dough," in celebration of the historic Supreme Court decision to legalize gay marriage nationwide. For a limited time, the specially named flavor will be available at participating Scoop Shops in a commemorative pint sleeve.

  • How To Eat Spaghetti Like A Lady, According To 1942

    In 1942, "Bambi" was released by Walt Disney, Jimi Hendrix was born and folks were instructed to eat forkfuls of spaghetti four noodles at a time. A vintage issue of Time Life provided a step-by-step guide to teach people how to eat noodles with charm and dignity.

  • What It's Like To Go A Year Without Processed Food

    Food writer Megan Kimble is one of them. Back in January of 2012, the then-26-year-old made a goal to eat only unprocessed foods for a year. Kimble documented her journey, the lessons she learned and the changes she made in her new book, "Unprocessed: My City-Dwelling Year of Reclaiming Real Food," which helps simplify the challenge of subsisting on a mostly-whole foods diet.

  • 6 Human Foods That Could Kill Your Cat

    Many human foods can put your little guy at risk for gastrointestinal problems, restlessness and worse. As the devoted pet owner that you are, the safest bet is to teach your cat that the food on the dinner table is for people only, and the food in his bowl can be enjoyed to the fullest. There are certain human treats you and your cat can share -- really small servings of cooked vegetables and fish are OK for kitties, for example.

  • The Only Cooking Thermometer You Really Need

    If you've ever overcooked a turkey or undercooked a birthday cake, you should invest in a Splash-Proof Super-Fast Thermapen. There are hundreds of kitchen thermometers out there, ranging from just a few dollars to over $100. The must-have kitchen tool is available in 12 colors and sells for $96, but with America's Test Kitchen and HuffPost's special one-day offer, you can purchase yours today for just under $77.

  • Redheads Demand An Emoji Of Their Own, Get Entire Keyboard

    In April, iPhone users gained access to a diverse range of emoji characters with many skin tone options. A change.org petition with more than 14,000 signatures is campaigning for a "ginger boy" and "ginger girl" emoji from Apple. Natural redheads may be rare at less than 2 percent of the world's population, but that is 138,000,000 iPhones waiting to happen.

  • This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Text

    Texting is distracting, and texting while driving has been documented as even more dangerous than drinking behind the wheel. Texting can exacerbate joint pain and, in more serious conditions, lead to neurological damage. You're not going to stop texting any time soon, but you might try repositioning your phone and taking breaks to alleviate some of this physical impact.

  • A Day In The Life Of A Ben & Jerry's Flavor Guru

    Peter Lind is employed to eat ice cream, play with food and conjure up whimsical flavors with mass appeal. It takes a lot of trials, a bunch of tastings and a a ton of flops to get an ice cream from conception to a spot in the freezer aisle. Lind, the mastermind behind one of Ben & Jerry's most popular flavors, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, will tell you so -- he's the brains behind many products that wound up memorialized in Ben & Jerry's "flavor graveyard" instead of on store shelves.

  • Amy Schumer Leaves HUGE Tip For Waiter With 2 Jobs

    After finishing a recent meal at Long Island restaurant  Peter's Clam Bar, comedian Amy Schumer left her server a $500 tip on the $49 bill, as first reported by The New York Post. The restaurant's manager told The Huffington Post that the star of "Inside Amy Schumer" ordered "a cup of soup and a couple of appetizers" when she dined a couple of weekends ago. Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.

  • These Cocktails Have More Sugar Than A Reese's Peanut Butter Cup

    There's no wrong way to eat a Reese's peanut butter cup, except maybe when you eat them six at a time. All that sugar can damage your heart health, waistline and even mental health. Obviously, the tropical drink is not the only booze that boasts a bunch of sugar in liquid form.

  • Eating A Handful Of Nuts Every Day Could Help You Live Longer

    In a new study published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, men and women who ate a minimum of 10 grams of peanuts and/or tree nuts daily were found to be at lower risk for dying from major causes of death including cancer, diabetes and diseases that effect the brain, heart and the lungs. Researchers from Maastricht University looked at the Netherlands Cohort Study, a study that's been running for nearly 30 years, to reach their conclusions. The participants self-reported their daily consumption of nuts, peanuts and peanut butter.