Too much coffee can be a latte for the heart to handle, with a new study linking over 400 milligrams of caffeine a day to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease even for otherwise healthy people. “Regular caffeine consumption could disturb the parasympathetic system, leading to elevated blood pressure and heart rates,” explained lead study … Read more
Talk about lemon aid. Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, is sharing why bringing a lemon on a road trip — and sniffing it — may help ease motion sickness. “The olfactory system [in the nose] picks up those citrusy aromas,” Rangarajan began a trending TikTok last week that has drawn 406,700 views. TikTok users have been … Read more
Burger lovers may flip out over this news. A new Harvard study establishes a “significant” link between a key component in red meat and an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Iron is essential for making red blood cells, supporting our immune system and producing hormones. We get it through our diet in two forms: … Read more
Cottage cheese is back and bitter than ever. Gen Z’s new food obsession is an old classic: cottage cheese. The low-fat, low-calorie snack is having a moment on TikTok — and flying off shelves in grocery stores despite a spike in dairy prices. According to new research from The Knowledge Bank, cheese has seen its … Read more
Bring on the beans! A slew of research suggests a healthy heap of black beans can help lower blood pressure, promote sleep and weight loss, and reduce cancer risk. Black beans contain phytochemicals, compounds associated with improvements in blood vessel function. In a 2020 study focused on the effects of black and white bean consumption … Read more
An apple a day … could be filling your body with pesticides. A new study suggests that washing fruit, a precautionary measure taken by many consumers, is not enough to remove toxic chemicals and pesticide residue. Published on Wednesday in the American Chemical Society’s journal Nano Letters, the study adds fresh intel to the debate … Read more
Hyped-up Arizona Cardinals fans are liable to sugar-rush the field after downing this sweet stadium snack. The Cardinals unveiled a bizarre new culinary concoction to be offered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, for the 2024 season: a cotton candy burrito. Cardinals senior vice president for media relations Mark Dalton shared a photo and … Read more
Dinner at the drive-thru — it’s as American as fried apple pie. McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A and other popular fast food joints like Taco Bell and Wendy’s are a purely part of life for a nation of on-the-go eaters — no matter how fervently some like to pretend otherwise. And some experts say it’s totally fine to give … Read more
Before he became a dad three years ago, Jonathan had his meal planning skills down pat when it came to cooking for himself and wife, Farrah. “I was actually quite meticulous with it and I had a lot of time to do it effectively, but once we had kids, we became time poor and it became chaotic,” the Melbourne … Read more
As the social media world has consumed the famed chocolate muffin at the Paris Olympics, many have tried to recreate the cake-like treat themselves. Fox News Digital spoke to a New York chef who did just that in a widely shared instructional video inspired by the Olympic Village version that Norwegian swimmer Henrik Christiansen, better known now … Read more
They’ve soured on this sugar substitute. Consuming foods that contain erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener and common ingredient in keto diet products, increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new Cleveland Clinic study warns. Erythritol makes platelets in the blood more active, which may lead to blood clots, researchers explained Thursday in the … Read more
Sorry, millennials — Gen Z is trying to replace avocado toast with “tomato ice toast.” And some say they’re trying too hard to be cool. Gen Z TikTokkers have stunned viewers with their latest controversial concoctions using shaved, frozen vegetables to make savory granitas. Granita — a simple shaved ice — has long been enjoyed … Read more
Who’s hungry for a Mc-abre meal? Two McDonald’s customers recently shared their experience at the “world’s creepiest McDonald’s” on TikTok. Partners Kassidy and James, AKA @Kassidy_and_James, had the opportunity to dine with dead bodies during their recent trip to Rome, Italy. “That’s an absolute skeleton in a McDonald’s,” Kassidy declared in the viral clip. In … Read more
Sometimes a little bit of nostalgia is all you knead. Fond memories of eating soft, buttery pretzels while roaming the mall have been bottled into a new perfume by Auntie Anne’s, the beloved bakery chain ubiquitous among shopping centers and transportation hubs across the US. The fragrance is available in 1 ounce and 3.4 ounce … Read more
We all have a preferred side of a cheese grater we like to use. Maybe you’re a fan of the classic shredding side, perfect for turning a block of tasty cheese into a pile of grated goodness or sneaking extra veggies like carrots and zucchini into the kids’ bolognese. Or perhaps you’re more into the fine grater, … Read more
It’s just a tad disgusting. Gen Z gals are gaga over a gag-worthy drink proponents proclaim can quickly shrink a waist. Giving skinny shots like Ozempic and Mounjaro a run for their blubber-blasting money, “tadpole water” mania is the latest slenderizing hack to sweep social media. Armed with nothing more than a bottle of warm H2O, a … Read more
Hollywood stars have their pick of the trendiest restaurants and priciest delicacies, but what they really want is Red Lobster and Panda Express — with a gourmet twist. In 2018, “The Office” star B.J. Novak teamed up with former French Laundry chef de cuisine Timothy Hollingsworth to launch Chain — a series of pop-ups in … Read more
This could be a gut punch to keto dieters. New research finds the low-carb, high-fat eating plan — popular among athletes, bodybuilders and some celebrities — can raise cholesterol levels and reduce beneficial gut bacteria. “The ketogenic diet is effective for fat loss, but it comes with varied metabolic and microbiome effects that may not … Read more
Pumpkin Spice in August? Spooky. We’re still far from Fall, but Pumpkin Spice is already on the menu at many places across the country. Seeing the flavor this early in the year might cause some seasonal whiplash given that summer is still in full swing — but consumers can’t get enough. Pumpkin Spice flavored items … Read more
Call it a joints effort. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is sharing his three favorite snacks to reduce joint inflammation — blueberries in the morning, walnuts at lunch and dark chocolate at night. “I do find that these little additions to my diet have definitely contributed to keeping my joints happier and less … Read more