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☆ A gastroenterologist has 3 tips to eat more fiber without getting bloating or constipation
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCutting down on ultra-processed foods and eating more fiber is good for gut health. Done wrong, an infusion of fiber can lead to bloating, gas, abdominal pain, cramping, and changes in bowel habits like constipation or diarrhea. Anytime we change our diet, our gut microbes are forced to adapt, he said. Stay hydratedBeing well-hydrated improves our ability to process and digest fiber, Bulsiewicz said. Drinking water when you eat fiber also helps prevent gas and bloating, according to UMass Chan Medical School.

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☆ Teen resuscitated from cardiac arrest after drinking Panera Charged Lemonade, lawsuit alleges
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Elizabeth Chuck | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A Pennsylvania teenager had to be resuscitated in March when he went into cardiac arrest after drinking Panera Bread's highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade, a lawsuit says. His ordeal was first reported by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette several days before Panera announced it was discontinuing its Charged Lemonade. Charged Lemonade contains caffeine from multiple sources, including the stimulant guarana extract. Previously, it had advertised its Charged Lemonade as "Plant-based and Clean" with as much caffeine as its dark roast coffee. During his hospital stay, they implanted a subcutaneous defibrillator, a device that will shock Adams' heart if he has a life-threatening heart rhythm in the future.

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☆ Goodnight, sweet Panera charged lemonade prince
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Katie Notopoulos | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Panera Bread is getting rid of its highly caffeinated charged lemonades, which attracted lawsuits. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPanera Bread is finally getting rid of its "charged lemonade" — another chip away at our freedom. In a world with few acceptable vices left — and a lot to worry about — Panera's "Charged Sips" were a bright spot. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Panera to discontinue its controversial 'charged' drinks that lawsuits linked to deaths
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The drinks were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits against Panera. AdvertisementPanera Bread is discontinuing its controversial, highly caffeinated Charged Sips range that was linked to at least two wrongful death lawsuits in the US. Panera currently sells two flavors of Charged Lemonade — strawberry lemon mint and mango yuzu citrus — and a blood orange "charged" splash. Two of these were wrongful death lawsuits. The company previously told BI that it thought the wrongful death lawsuits were "without merit" and that it stood by the safety of its products.

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☆ Panera says it is phasing out its controversial Charged Lemonade nationwide
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Elizabeth Chuck | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Charged Lemonade from a Panera Bread Co. arranged in the Queens borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. A Panera Bread spokesperson says the restaurant chain is phasing out its Charged Lemonade, a highly caffeinated beverage that has been blamed for at least two deaths in lawsuits. A spokesperson for Panera said Tuesday that the nationwide discontinuation of the Charged Lemonade comes after a "recent menu transformation." Panera previously advertised its Charged Lemonade as "Plant-based and Clean with as much caffeine as our Dark Roast coffee." Panera has since updated its nutrition information to reflect how much caffeine is in the Charged Lemonade with ice, listing the large size of the blood orange Charged Lemonade, for example, as having 302 milligrams.

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☆ Panera’s Charged Lemonade, the subject of multiple wrongful death lawsuits, is being axed from its menu
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Panera Bread is eliminating Charged Lemonade from its menu, the caffeinated beverage that has sparked multiple lawsuits and caused a public relations nightmare for the company. The Charged Lemonades will come off the menu in the next two weeks, according to Bloomberg, which first reported the news. The chain declined to comment to CNN on the timeline of the drinks’ removal. A Panera spokesperson said new drinks will replace it, including low-sugar and low-caffeine options, including a new blueberry lavender lemonade, pomegranate hibiscus tea, citrus punch and a tropical green smoothie. Panera kept the Charged Lemonades on the menu, despite the controversies, because experts say removing the drink immediately could have come across as an implied admission that something was wrong with it in the first place.

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Analyst Edward Kelly upgraded the discount retailer to overweight from equal weight and opened a $180 price target. Yefremov's $400 price target indicates shares can jump 31.7% from Wednesday's closing price. Analyst Andrea Teixeira downgraded the energy drink maker to neutral from overweight and cut her price target by $7 to $59. — Alex Harring 5:38 a.m.: Wall Street reacts to Meta earnings Meta Platforms disappointed investors with its weak revenue guidance , sending shares down about 13% in premarket trading. His price target of $55 implies upside of 22% over the next 12 months.

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☆ Taylor Swift fans think 'ThanK you aIMee' on her new album is a thinly veiled Kim Kardashian diss track
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Fans think "ThanK you aIMee" on "The Tortured Poets Department" is a Kim Kardashian diss track. AdvertisementTaylor Swift's fans originally thought her latest album would mostly be about her ex-boyfriends, but the deluxe edition of "The Tortured Poets Department" appears to feature a thinly veiled diss track about Kim Kardashian. In "ThanK you aIMee," Swift never mentions Kardashian by name, but it's easy to see why fans are speculating. This appears to be the first time Swift has written about KardashianKim Kardashian and Taylor Swift have clashed over "Famous." I DID NOT HAVE TAYLOR SWIFT GAGGING KIM KARDASHIAN ON MY 2024 BINGO CARD OMFG?????

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☆ Sabrina Carpenter may have dropped this year's summer bop with 'Espresso.' Here's how valuable a summer hit can be.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Katie Balevic | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Sabrina Carpenter just dropped "Espresso," which is already topping the charts. With her new song "Espresso," the pop star may have just dropped this year's summertime hit. Cyrus' 2023 single "Flowers" breathed new life into her career after a rocky public personaMiley Cyrus performs at the 2024 Grammys. Like Carpenter, Cyrus was a Disney child star who amassed international fame with "Hannah Montana." So with "Espresso," Carpenter has a chance to catapult herself onto the big stage and secure her place as a bonafide star.

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☆ Gatorade enters new categories — even unflavored water — as competition to hydrate consumers ramps up
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

As Gatorade approaches its 60th birthday, the brand is staying spry, branching out into new categories from unflavored water to energy drink mixes. It accounted for 63.5% of the U.S. sports drink market in 2023, according to Euromonitor International data. Gatorade President Mike Del Pozzo told CNBC that the competition is good for the category overall – and shows his brand's own strength. "There's plenty of loud voices right now, trying to make a name for themselves," said Del Pozzo. And Propel's annual sales are projected to cross $1 billion for the first time this year, Del Pozzo said.

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☆ 5-hour Energy billionaire named in Senate Swiss bank tax probe
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-21 | by ( Eamon Javers | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON — Billionaire 5-hour Energy entrepreneur Manoj Bhargava maintained allegedly undeclared bank accounts worth hundreds of millions of dollars at the Swiss bank Pictet, according to documents cited by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., in a letter sent Wednesday to the bank's managing partner in Geneva. The letter, which seeks information as part of an ongoing committee investigation, did not name Bhargava, instead referring to him as "Person 1." But according to a source familiar with the investigation and documents reviewed by CNBC, Bhargava was the account holder at issue. "According to records reviewed by the Committee, Person 1 has been a Pictet client for at least fifteen years," Wyden wrote. An attorney for Bhargava, Bryan C. Skarlatos, told CNBC he had no comment on the letter.

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☆ What is caffeine intoxication and how can you prevent it?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Jocelyn Solis-Moreira | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

And some people opt to get their caffeine through energy drinks or caffeine pills. In rarer scenarios, an overconsumption of caffeine can lead to a state called caffeine intoxication or caffeine overdose. Caffeine intoxication occurs when a person has dangerously high levels of caffeine in the system. While rare, there is always a potential for caffeine intoxication if a person is drinking irresponsibly. Caffeine intoxication is more than the headache you get from drinking too much expresso.

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☆ Panera Bread is overhauling its menu
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Panera Bread is undergoing its “largest menu transformation ever,” shifting away from its attempt at dinner and refocusing on what it’s best known for, like sandwiches and salads. Panera didn’t release a full list of the menu items that are getting the axe, other than confirming that the flatbreads it introduced in 2019 are being eliminated. Panera confirmed that the kitchen sink cookie, kids menu and soufflés are staying. Panera teased that more details about that menu changes will be unveiled in March. Panera is also aiming to lure in budget-conscious customers with some of the new menu items being priced under $10.

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☆ Dunkin’ is now selling caffeinated energy drinks, even after Panera’s charged lemonade controversy
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Dunkin’ is adding an energy drink to its menu to capture some of the buzz generated by heavily caffeinated beverages, which are surging in popularity. But the menu addition comes with a risk: Panera Bread is facing multiple lawsuits over its its own energy drink. The Dunkin’ energy drink has less caffeine for a similarly sized cup with 192 mg for both flavors, according to its website. Despite the controversy, energy drinks are big sellers for chains. At Dutch Bros, a fast-growing chain, its lineup of energy drinks accounts for a quarter of its sales.

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Young workers are pushing back against Dave Ramsey's financial advice on TikTok. You’ll spend $22,995 over the course of 30 years,” Ramsey’s financial advice company, Ramsey Solutions, writes in a post on its website. But younger workers say buying a home in cash isn’t feasible when home prices are skyrocketing nationwide. AdvertisementYounger generations began questioning Ramsey’s advice on homebuying even before the anti-Ramsay rhetoric began trending on TikTok. Sarah Martinez Shaw, who grew up on Ramsey’s advice, told BI his tips left her in a tough spot .

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☆ Loyal Aldi shoppers shared their grocery lists with us — here are the best things they're buying for breakfast
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Business Insider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read Amanda Turner's full Aldi shopping list: I'm a military wife who drives 90 minutes with my toddler to shop at Aldi. Read Tori Hazelett's full Aldi shopping list: I'm a chef and mom of 2 who loves Aldi. Read Megan Schuett's full Aldi shopping list: I spend $100 a week at Aldi to feed my family of 4. Read Jailynn Taylor's full Aldi shopping list: I shop at Aldi for just myself and spend under $50 a week. Read Lisa Tanner's full Aldi shopping list: I'm a mom of 10 who loves shopping at Aldi.

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☆ A woman claims Panera Bread's highly-caffeinated 'charged' lemonade gave her 'permanent' cardiac injuries, in a 3rd customer lawsuit about the beverage
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A woman says she has "permanent cardiac injuries" after drinking Panera's caffeinated lemonade, NBC reported. She said in a lawsuit that she drank two-and-a-half cups and now experiences brain fog, palpitations, and body shakes. It's the third lawsuit against Panera over its Charged Lemonade since October. AdvertisementA new lawsuit against Panera Bread claims that a woman has "permanent cardiac injuries" after drinking its caffeinated Charged Lemonade, NBC and other outlets reported. The drinks contain large quantities of sugar, though Panera also sells a Blood Orange Charged Splash, which is sugar-free but caffeinated.

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☆ Panera hit with another wrongful death suit over caffeinated lemonade
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

A loyal Panera customer, he started regularly ordering “charged lemonade” in late September, according to the suit. The complaint resembles another wrongful death suit filed earlier this year by the parents of Sarah Katz, a 21-year-old woman who died in September 2022 after drinking Panera’s charged lemonade. “Panera Charged Lemonade is a juice beverage marketed to children and adults alike,” the suit claims. Katz, who died last year, may have believed the caffeinated drink was regular lemonade, her parents alleged in the suit they filed against Panera. Now, a 30-ounce charged Panera drink has no more than 237 milligrams of caffeine, according to Panera’s site.

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☆ I've interviewed dozens of disruptive go-getters from self-made millionaires to entrepreneurs. Here are my 4 observations on what sets them apart.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

As an investing reporter, I regularly talk to real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and side hustlers. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . What doesn't always get passed along are my observations after talking to disruptive go-getters regularly. If you find a good enough deal and present it accurately and professionally to investors, the money will come. AdvertisementJatz Naran built his Amazon business between the hours of 6-and-10, after his day job would wrap up.

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We've tested nearly every make and model of coffee maker — from the best espresso machines to the best Keurigs. The best coffee makers come in various shapes and sizes: our top-ranked coffee maker is the Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker is $100 off at Amazon, which is a new all-time-low price. The best Cyber Monday coffee machine dealsThe best Cyber Monday single-serve coffee machine dealsThe best Cyber Monday espresso machine dealsCoffee machine Cyber Monday FAQsWhat is a good price for a coffee machine? A single-serve machine can be under $100, while some of the best espresso machines can cost you over $600 or more. For the drip coffee drinkers out there, we chose the Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker as the top pick in our buying guide to the best coffee makers.

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☆ 19 Best Gifts for the Tea Lovers in Your Life
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Sarah Rose | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

For people who also drink coffeeSugar Wish The Coffee & Tea Sugarwish $45 at SugarwishThis Sugarwish coffee and tea gift box is a great option for anyone who loves coffee just as much as they love tea. Desains suggests a porcelain tea pot clad in stainless steel to keep a quality tea warm for hours. Alternately, make a tea concentrate by doubling the amount of tea leaves in hot tea, then pouring it over ice. For a twist on matchaIppodo Tea Genmaicha Green Tea $15 at AmazonIf you love matcha but want to try something new, you might enjoy this Genmaicha green tea from Ippodo Tea. It’s lighter than matcha and is made by blending green tea leaves with roasted rice, so it has a distinct flavor.

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☆ Panera Bread warns people 'sensitive to caffeine' not to drink its Charged Lemonade following wrongful-death lawsuit
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Panera Bread is warning consumers "sensitive to caffeine" not to drink its Charged Lemonade. AdvertisementAdvertisementPanera Bread is making it clear that its Charged Lemonade is best enjoyed in moderation. Since the lawsuit, more people have come forward on social media with anecdotes and warnings about the Charged Lemonade. One TikToker, Sarah Baus, said she drank multiple cups of Charged Lemonade before realizing how much caffeine one serving contained. A large 30-ounce Charged Lemonade has about 390 milligrams of caffeine, according to the posted nutritional facts.

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☆ Panera now displaying warning about its caffeinated lemonade in all stores after lawsuit over customer's death
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Elizabeth Chuck | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A large Charged Lemonade contains 390 milligrams — nearly the 400-milligram daily maximum of caffeine that the Food and Drug Administration says healthy adults can safely consume. The legal complaint called Charged Lemonade a "dangerous energy drink" and argues that Panera failed to adequately warn consumers about its ingredients, which also include guarana extract, another stimulant. The caffeine content of Panera's Charged Lemonade has always been listed in-store, Panera said. Katz had gotten a large Charged Lemonade hours before she died, and had had at least one Charged Lemonade in the days prior, according to Victoria Rose Conroy, Katz's roommate and close friend. Crawford said if Charged Lemonade is going to remain on the menu, it should be less accessible to customers.

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☆ Panera Bread hit with lawsuit alleging a college student went into cardiac arrest and died after drinking its 'Charged Lemonade'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A college student went into cardiac arrest and died after drinking a 'Charged Lemonade,' a lawsuit alleges. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe parents of an Ivy League student are suing Panera Bread, alleging that their daughter went into cardiac arrest and died several hours after drinking a "Charged Lemonade" from the chain. According to the lawsuit, Katz had lived with a heart condition called long QT syndrome type 1 since the age of 5 and stayed away from energy drinks. The legal complaint was filed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas on Monday morning and it accuses Panera Bread of wrongful death. Panera's charged lemonade went viral on TikTok and X in December 2022 as consumers compared the drink to stimulants like Adderall.

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☆ Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade Is Linked to Death in Lawsuit
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Amanda Holpuch | More About Amanda Holpuch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A college student with a heart condition died after she drank a heavily caffeinated drink from Panera Bread, likely thinking it had a safe amount of caffeine, her parents said in a lawsuit filed on Monday. The lawsuit said that the company “failed to properly warn” customers about the potential dangers of its Charged Lemonade and misleadingly marketed the drink as “clean,” even though the large size has more caffeine than a 12-ounce Red Bull and a 16-ounce Monster Energy Drink combined. The student, Sarah Katz, 21, drank Panera’s Charged Lemonade in September 2022, and died later that day, according to the lawsuit, filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Ms. Katz’s heart condition, Long QT Type 1 Syndrome, affects the electrical system that controls a person’s heartbeat, the complaint said. She was diagnosed with the condition when she was 5 years old, took daily medication and avoided energy drinks and other highly caffeinated beverages, the complaint said.

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