NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Diabetes is a serious epidemic in America with more than 26 million American children and adults suffering from it. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the disease has risen to the seventh leading cause of death among Americans. This month of November is Diabetes Awareness Month and is a good time to take a pause and reflect on our health choices and lifestyles. In an effort to help raise awareness and encourage Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle, Emmy-award winning Dr. Luis Pacheco has teamed up with America's iconic zero-calorie pink sweetener, Sweet'N Low. Dr. Pacheco has provided five easy tips Americans can follow to help stay ahead of this alarming epidemic:

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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Outback Steakhouse is giving guests another reason to get into the holiday spirit. Anyone who purchases $100 worth of gift cards this holiday season at any Outback Steakhouse location or online will receive a free $20 bonus card.*

ADDISON, Texas, Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Bar Louie announces today they will be hosting a blowout bash on December 5 th in celebration of the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, which banned the sale, purchase and consumption of alcohol from 1919 to 1933. This is an especially big year for Repeal Day as it marks the 80 th Anniversary of the reinstated right for Americans to enjoy alcohol as a sacred social custom.

Each Holiday Season shoppers struggle to find that really cool gift that is unique, useful, and actually wanted not trashed on January 2nd and each season there are surprisingly few products that fit that description.

NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Mercy Nutraceuticals, Inc., the maker of functional products for health-conscious consumers, is pleased to announce the preliminary results of a clinical study showing that its hangover-prevention supplement Mercy reduces symptoms associated with alcohol consumption.

PLAINFIELD, Ill., Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Diageo North America's Plainfield employees yesterday continued the company's long tradition of community service by presenting United Way of Will County with a donation of more than $40,000. Employees raised all of the money in just one month, holding a variety of events and activities throughout October, including a silent auction, bake sales, a barbecue and raffle.

Links TapRoom - an All-American craft beer and sausage focused neighborhood bar - from owner/beer director Michael Quinlan and managing partner Cary Michael - is slated to open in mid-December in the former Bin Wine Cafe space at 1559 North Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park.

This holiday season, Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is showing its guests a "latte love" in a latte ways. In addition to offering a full lineup of hot and iced lattes including new Red Velvet, this week Dunkin' Donuts has introduced a special Twitter Sweepstakes to give fans an opportunity to "SpreaDD a Latte Love" for the chance to win $1,000 for themselves and another $1,000 to share with family, friends and/or charity.

The holidays can be particularly daunting for those aiming to stay on a healthy path. Terry Shaw, LD, MA is a licensed dietitian who leads classes and offers individual nutritional counseling at Lake Austin Spa Resort year round. With so many stressful situations already built into the holidays, Shaw says food shouldn't have to be one of them, and offers tips to avoid overeating throughout the holiday season.

Brigadeiro.me, a one-of-a-kind Brazilian dessert, is announcing its official launch and their headquarters in San Francisco today. The delicacy is a mixture of European chocolate and condensed milk and is truly a national passion. These treats can be found at every wedding, birthday party, corporate event, a convention, coffee break, happy hours and holiday parties in Brazil. Co-Founders Diego Chedas, Lucio Novaes, and Luiza Santos are very passionate about the tradition of the Brigadeiros and are excited to be the first to bring these indulgent, handmade delicious treats to the West Coast with hopes of making this dessert as popular here in the USA as it is within Brazil.

Pirate Jonny's Caribbean BBQ Rubs, Seasonings and Sauces has a new look. The improved website will enable everyone to navigate with ease. New recipe cards are available for "ready to go" printing to make cooking with these unique rubs, seasonings and sauces even easier. Pirate Jonny would like to introduce a brand new addition to the family of rubs and seasonings.

Four hungry people will kick off the weekend with an unexpected treat, courtesy of Cottage Inn. On November 1, the Ann Arbor-based chain started 'Free Cottage Friday,' a Facebook contest that awards four lucky winners with a $20 Cottage Inn gift card every week.

Red Smith Foods, the leading manufacturer of pickled snack foods will celebrate 40 years of business this November. Since the company's inception in 1973, Red Smith Foods has grown into a leading supplier of pickled sausage, pickled eggs and pickled pigs feet in the United States.

This winter, venture to the enchanting land of pines by the sea and enjoy the crisp breeze as you take a leisurely stroll along the Cambria shorelines. After exploring, head into town and enjoy handcrafted, global cuisine at one of the village's charming restaurants and couple a perfect glass of coastal wine with culinary wonders.

Dr. Terry Simpson, of Phoenix, said there were some non-believers when he first mentioned a very unique diet he was supervising. "I don't think anyonebelieved we'd see any weight loss success, following a diet that consisted of just beer and sausage. I'm a physician, and I wasn't sure what to expect either.The results were pretty surprising, and defy most people's logic," shared the weight loss surgeon.

With Black Friday only days away, Dunkin' Donuts,America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods,is making spirits bright for the height of the holiday shopping season, introducing special coffee offers and coffee-themed gifts, both in-store and online. Dunkin' Donuts' holiday coffee celebration includes discounts on packaged coffee and Dunkin' DonutsK-Cup packs, a T-shirt selected in the brand's first-ever global design challenge, and Dunkin' Donuts Cards available in festive holiday designs.

Olives from Spain proudly partnered with Chef Aaron McCloud for a private demonstration to students at Maryland's renowned L'academie de Cuisine. The event took place at the campus where 42 members of the school's students and faculty participated and observed a demonstration of Chef Aaron McCloud's recipes. Developed by McCloud for Olives from Spain, the recipes were highlighted in order to showcase the sophisticated versatility of the Mediterranean wonders.

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc, (CHG) announces its acquisition of Golden West Baking Company (GW), Gizella Pastry Ltd. (Gizella) and Les Boulangeries Rene, Inc. (LBR), the two former of which are located in Vancouver, B.C, and the latter located in Montreal, Quebec. The GW and LBR facilities produce buns, rolls and English muffins for the quick serve, foodservice and retail grocery channels while the Gizella bakery produces frozen dessert items such as cheesecakes, layer cakes, brownies and bars.

La Tienda proudly showcases new wine collections featuring small family vintners. Each winery has been carefully selected to be represented in these exclusive collections. Emphasis is placed on quality, sustainability and most importantly, taste.

ATLANTA, Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ HoneyBaked* today launched an effort to donate 1 million meals this holiday season in partnership with Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger-relief organization.

Winter is coming! Philip Marie will light a 'wild' fire to keep you warm in the blustery season. John P. Greco, the incredibly creative chef/co-owner, wants to give this cold and 'boarish' season a more bold and lively taste. He is establishing a 'wild game' theme at his restaurant from December - February.

As part of the company's continued fight against hunger and obesity, through the Lose For Good Campaign, Weight Watchers announced today that it will donate $500,000 to hunger fighting organizations Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign and Action Against Hunger. The Lose For Good Campaign is an annual initiative that allows members to fight global hunger and chronic malnutrition by losing weight and participating in social media activities. This year, Weight Watchers members and subscribers lost an estimated two million pounds over the four week campaign.

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