The best bites to add to your Super Bowl Sunday menu
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Happy Saturday! One CEO became a millionaire at 40. While she's enjoying her career, her friendships have suffered. Here's what she's doing to stay connected.
On the agenda:
Today's parents are saying yes to drugs. Just don't tell their kids.
Women across the political spectrum are rocking Republican hair.
Panic rooms are out and 'serenity zones' are in.
A doctor who researches healthy aging takes these 4 supplements daily.
But first: What's on the menu?
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This week's dispatch
Game Day Grub Guide
Let's face it: The best part of the Super Bowl isn't the halftime show (sorry, Kendrick) or even watching two teams, the Philadephia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, battle it out on the field.
It might not even be a sighting of Taylor Swift, who will likely be cheering on her boyfriend, KC tight end Travis Kelce, in the stands.
It's the food.
For the past eight weeks, Business Insider's reporter Erin McDowell has compared offerings at fast-casual chains in a series called "Tailgate Taste-off."
After testing our favorite grab-and-go foods from popular restaurants, she's crowned winners in cheeseburgers, boneless wings, chicken tenders, and Buffalo chicken wings.
"I had a blast trying some of my favorite gameday foods at the biggest chain restaurants, from Applebee's to Chili's," McDowell told me. "But the two standout winners actually surprised me."
If you need help finalizing your game day menu, we ranked the bites from Applebee's, Chili's, Buffalo Wild Wings, TGI Fridays, and Wingstop based on taste and value. Here's who won.
Best cheeseburger: Buffalo Wild Wings' All-American Cheeseburger beat out its competitors. The burger's two patties were "crispy on the outside and coated in gooey melted cheese."
Best boneless wings: Chili's wings came in first for "the size of the wings" and amazing flavors.
Best chicken tenders: Buffalo Wild Wings also won this round for its sizable tenders that tasted "homemade."
Best Buffalo chicken wings: Wingstop was No. 1 in this category for balancing spice and bold flavors.
MDMA at night, Cheerios in the morning
We may be entering a "drug-positive culture" as more adults are turning to drugs to indulge in a good time. Burning Man is the official wellness retreat for tech bros, and research is coming out about the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.
That trend has also spilled into parenting. For a growing number of white-collar types, getting high has become a critical avenue for staying sane amid the demands of parenthood. They're hoping to establish a more open dialogue about drug use with their kids — one day.
The trippy rise of high parents.
Traditional values, traditional hair
The high-ranking women in the MAGA-run GOP share a certain coiffure: a bouncy blonde blowout. The style favored by Tiffany Trump and Karoline Leavitt matches Republican values in many ways since it's traditional, gendered, and connotes hard work and wealth by requiring a lot of maintenance.
With a Republican trifecta in control of the government, conservative aesthetics are spilling out into mainstream fashion. Regardless of any individual woman's politics, you'll probably see the MAGA-inspired hairstyle a lot this year.
The Republican blowout is blowing up.
No more sacrificing style over security
The movie-like panic rooms of the 1990s — the dreary basement bunker with concrete walls and no natural light — are "so yesterday," according to Matthias Fitzthum, CEO of Bespoke Home & Yacht Security. Some ultrawealthy clients are opting for "serenity zones" instead, he said.
These spaces can be customized with similar safety features — bulletproof walls, emergency oxygen, first aid kits, etc. — but they're often in areas that are regularly used, like a bedroom, so that clients wouldn't have to scramble too far. The security in these serenity zones is "something you cannot see," Fitzthum said. They also cost a pretty penny.
But the price isn't deterring demand.
The longevity doctor is in
Dr. Eric Verdin knows a thing or two about helping people stay sharp as they grow older. He is the CEO and president of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging and studies how to maintain quality of life over time.
Verdin believes lifestyle factors — diet, sleep, stress management, exercise, and relationships — could boost your chances of a longer life. Genes play a role, too. But, if you want to take things a step further, evidence suggests certain supplements can help, he said.
The four supplements he takes every day.
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What we're watching this weekend
"Apple Cider Vinegar": Netflix's latest fictionalized drama is about a real-life wellness blogger who built an empire off of the lie she had brain cancer.
"The Z-Suite": "Gilmore Girls" star Lauren Graham leads Tubi's new workplace comedy, playing an ad agency exec who's pushed out by the company's Gen Z social media team.
Super Bowl: The Eagles and the Chiefs face off on Sunday. Here's how to watch it in 4K for free.
What to shop
Super Bowl Sunday approaches: The Super Bowl is tomorrow, but these discounts are available now. Check out our roundup of the best Super Bowl TV deals, some of which you can pick up in-store before the big game.
Flowers for your Valentine: Beautiful blooms are a Valentine's Day classic, and these flower delivery services are the best we've tested, from wildflower bouquets to preserved roses and dried arrangements.
Still need a gift for your sweetheart?: Don't wait too long — time is running out to meet shipping deadlines. Here are 92 Valentine's Day gift ideas, including cozy pajamas, heart-shaped cookware, lego kits, and subscription boxes.
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The BI Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York. Elizabeth Casolo, fellow, in Chicago.
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