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May 13, 2019

Anti-Sugar PSA Makes Man Want a Soda

May 13, 2019/ Mark Remy
Anti-Sugar PSA Makes Man Want a Soda

“Man, that looks so good,” says thirsty consumer.

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May 13, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Nutrition, Satire, real
Soda, Sugar, Nutrition
April 29, 2019

Sad, Lonely Man Begins Frozen Pizza Roll-Loading for Marathon

April 29, 2019/ Mark Remy
Sad, Lonely Man Begins Frozen Pizza Roll-Loading for Marathon

“I eat a lot of pizza rolls,” says bachelor.

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April 29, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Nutrition
Carb loading, Nutrition, Pizza rolls, Sad, Lonely
April 10, 2019

Legal Sea Foods to Sponsor 'Chowder Zone' at Mile 20 of Boston Marathon

April 10, 2019/ Mark Remy
Legal Sea Foods to Sponsor 'Chowder Zone' at Mile 20 of Boston Marathon

Restaurant chain says “steaming-hot cups of ocean-fresh goodness” will help runners conquer Heartbreak Hill.

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April 10, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Nutrition, Satire
Fuel, Nutrition, Marathons, Boston Marathon, Seafood
March 19, 2019

Nuun Rolls Out 'Nuun None' Placebo Tablets

March 19, 2019/ Mark Remy
Nuun Rolls Out 'Nuun None' Placebo Tablets

Company’s latest line “taps into the power of the human mind.”

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March 19, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Nutrition, Satire
Nuun, Hydration, Magic beans, Nutrition
February 27, 2019

Might as Well Finish Pie, Study Finds

February 27, 2019/ Mark Remy
Might as Well Finish Pie, Study Finds

Findings hold true regardless of the size of the last piece.

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February 27, 2019/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Nutrition
Studies, Research, Pie, Nutrition
January 14, 2019

GU Rolls Out Seafood-Inspired Flavors

January 14, 2019/ Mark Remy
GU Rolls Out Seafood-Inspired Flavors

Savory gels “inspired by the ocean’s bounty,” company says.

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January 14, 2019/ Mark Remy/
October 22, 2018

7 Alternatives to Handing Out 'Healthy Alternatives' This Halloween

October 22, 2018/ Mark Remy
7 Alternatives to Handing Out 'Healthy Alternatives' This Halloween

It’s one day a year. Give kids candy.

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October 22, 2018/ Mark Remy/
September 26, 2018

Ask Dr. Dumb: Can Beef Improve My Performance?

September 26, 2018/ Mark Remy
Ask Dr. Dumb: Can Beef Improve My Performance?

Short answer: Yes. Especially if you’re a marathon runner.

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September 26, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Nutrition
Meat, Beef, Ask Dr. Dumb
September 11, 2018

New Diet Plan Calls for Eating Modest Amounts of Variety of Foods

September 11, 2018/ Mark Remy
New Diet Plan Calls for Eating Modest Amounts of Variety of Foods

Experts skeptical that “balanced, common-sense” approach will catch on.

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September 11, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Nutrition, Satire
Diet, Fads, Variety, Healthy
August 29, 2018

Study: Doughnuts Make Breakfast 80% More Delicious

August 29, 2018/ Mark Remy
Study: Doughnuts Make Breakfast 80% More Delicious

Findings are “good news” for fans of tastiness, researcher says.

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August 29, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Real, Nutrition
Doughnuts, Breakfast, Research, Sprinkles
August 22, 2018

New Cookbook Encourages Vegetarians to 'Eat Around' the Meat

August 22, 2018/ Mark Remy
New Cookbook Encourages Vegetarians to 'Eat Around' the Meat

"Sure, there's meat in these recipes," says author. "But not much.”

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August 22, 2018/ Mark Remy/
August 20, 2018

Stock Photo Gets It Exactly Backwards

August 20, 2018/ Mark Remy
Stock Photo Gets It Exactly Backwards

Runner is depicted fleeing delicious foods.

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August 20, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Real, Nutrition
Stock photos, Cheeseburgers, Pizza, Cupcakes, Deliciousness
June 19, 2018

'Chocolate Milk Is Nature's Perfect Recovery Drink,' Intones Journalist Just Back From Dairy Industry Luncheon

June 19, 2018/ Mark Remy
'Chocolate Milk Is Nature's Perfect Recovery Drink,' Intones Journalist Just Back From Dairy Industry Luncheon

Woman robotically praises beverage’s 3:1 carb-to-protein ratio and B vitamins.

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June 19, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Nutrition
Chocolate milk, Sports nutrition, Postrace nutrition, Journalism
March 28, 2018

BREAKING: 19 Energy Gels Apparently 1 Energy Gel Too Many

March 28, 2018/ Mark Remy
BREAKING: 19 Energy Gels Apparently 1 Energy Gel Too Many

"I don't feel so good," woman confirms.

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March 28, 2018/ Mark Remy/
February 14, 2018

Report: Brownies Also 'Bars' That Provide 'Energy'

February 14, 2018/ Mark Remy
Report: Brownies Also 'Bars' That Provide 'Energy'

National Baked Goods Council touts a treat as ideal for workouts.

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February 14, 2018/ Mark Remy/
Nutrition, Satire
Sports nutrition, Brownies, Energy, Energy bars, Fudgy, Cakelike
November 21, 2017

Hey, Runners—Here's How Much You're Allowed to Eat on Thanksgiving!

November 21, 2017/ Mark Remy
Hey, Runners—Here's How Much You're Allowed to Eat on Thanksgiving!

Will you run enough to earn a second piece of pie? Consult our handy chart and find out.

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November 21, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Real
Thanksgiving, Calories, Pie
November 12, 2017

Mysterious Peddler Offers Trail Runner Magic Beans

November 12, 2017/ Mark Remy
Mysterious Peddler Offers Trail Runner Magic Beans

"Clinically proven to maximize performance," claims wizened stranger. 

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November 12, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Nutrition, Satire
Sports nutrition, Magic beans, Mysterious peddler
July 04, 2017

Betty Crocker Enters Sports Fuel Market With 'Endurance' Frosting

July 04, 2017/ Mark Remy
Betty Crocker Enters Sports Fuel Market With 'Endurance' Frosting

Six flavors designed to keep energy levels high, and to be easily spreadable.

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July 04, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Nutrition
Frosting, Betty Crocker, Energy, Endurance, Carb loading
June 04, 2017

Man Dies of Thirst in Local 5K

June 04, 2017/ Mark Remy
Man Dies of Thirst in Local 5K

Runner went nearly 19 minutes without liquid.

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June 04, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Satire, Nutrition
Hydration, 5K, Death, CamelBak
May 23, 2017

7 Photos of Runners Slaking Their Thirst, Just Because We Like the Word 'Slake'

May 23, 2017/ Mark Remy
7 Photos of Runners Slaking Their Thirst, Just Because We Like the Word 'Slake'

Slakers gonna slake. Are we right, guys?

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May 23, 2017/ Mark Remy/
Nutrition
Slake, Hydration, Stock photos
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