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‘Ultra-Low-Calorie’ Foods Pick Up; Starbucks Made Tons of Money This Quarter

• For gluttonous types who won’t give up big portion sizes, manufacturers have started making more “ultra-low-calorie foods,” like 150-calories-per-pint ice cream. [Chronicle Herald CA]

• Starbucks don’t stop: The coffee giant’s third-quarter profits rose 34 percent. [USAT]

• A study found that tourists who visit the U.S. gain more weight than those who travel elsewhere, packing on an average of eight pounds in two weeks. [Daily Mail UK via Food 52]

• McDonald’s France has introduced the McBaguette, a crusty mini-bread-loaf with artisanal preserves. Le yum. [Gawker]

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