Patrick Mahomes is savoring every moment — and a certain treat — this offseason. Taking to her Instagram Stories this week, Brittany Mahomes gave her 1.9 million followers a peek at the star Chiefs quarterback’s diet, which includes multiple mini ice cream cones. “Anyone else eat 10 of these a night …,” Brittany asked her … Read more
It’s hard to be a fan of tryptophan these days. The essential amino acid oft-blamed for inducing sleepiness after Thanksgiving dinner has given us another reason to say no thanks to meats, dairy, nuts, grains and legumes — and yes to Mediterranean diet staples. University of Colorado researchers have found a link between arthritis and … Read more
You might be able to blame your mom’s strange pregnancy cravings for your looks. The origins of facial features have long puzzled scientists, but new research suggests that a pregnant mother’s diet could actually influence certain features starting in the womb. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday, linked a mother’s protein … Read more
Time-restricted eating, a common weight-loss strategy often known as intermittent fasting, has been linked to a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular death. In a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA), a group of 20,000 adults who followed an eight-hour time-restricted eating schedule were found to have a 91% higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to … Read more
Forget eating salmon, eat like a salmon. To get essential nutrients, a new study suggests that people should be eating as if they were salmon. The study, published in the journal Nature Food, found that consuming the sort of wild fish on which salmon prey, such as mackerel, herring and anchovies, could be healthier than … Read more
We’ve got some berry good news for runners — a new study finds that cranberries are a track star’s best friend, boosting speed by 1.5%. “The beauty of this is that it is all natural,” senior study author Andreas Bergdahl, an associate professor at Montreal’s Concordia University, said in a statement. “It is an ergogenic … Read more
A highly popular intermittent fasting method used by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Heidi Klum, and Jennifer Lopez is shockingly connected to a severely increased risk of cardiovascular death, a new study finds. Users of the so-called 16:8 diet — a person eats only in an eight-hour window and fasts for the other 16 hours in … Read more
As spring quickly approaches and allergies ramp up — thanks to the premature pollen bomb that dropped this week, leaving the susceptible more congested than usual — here comes more bad news: Your diet could be making everything worse. That’s because certain foods can aggravate nasal congestion, which could potentially lead to a sinus infection, experts say. … Read more
Teens are stooping to a new low to get high. New medical research in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that 11% of high school seniors admit to using a prevalent and easily accessible synthetic marijuana, known as delta-8 THC. That number translates to “at least one or two students in every … Read more
Soupe tous les jours. In the 1980s, the so-called cabbage soup diet was piping hot as weight loss hopefuls downed bowl after bowl of the low-calorie dish in hopes of trimming their waistline ASAP. Now, the “souping” diet fad is back — with a lot more options. “Souping, often seen as a method for clean … Read more
Thinking of fasting? Not so fast. Joyce Patterson, a dietician from Michigan and the author of the book “Think Like a Dietician,” is serving up some facts about which diet trends are bogus and which lifestyle changes will keep the weight off for good. “We live in a world full of messages to restrict, eliminate … Read more
She took steps to better her health — 10,000 a day, to be exact — and in the process, she lost more than 100 pounds. Samantha Abreu, 25, always struggled with her weight, topping 250 pounds at her heaviest while wearing a size 22/24. The nurse from Melbourne, Australia, would often binge eat growing up … Read more
Milk this diet for all it’s worth. Dr. Michael Mosley — a BBC presenter and author who popularized the 5:2 fasting diet and developed the Fast 800 diet, which combines intermittent fasting and Mediterranean-style eating — is sharing the five food groups to incorporate into your routine for weight loss. Mosley swears by non-starchy vegetables; … Read more
There’s a slippery truth at the heart of the Mediterranean diet. Often touted as liquid gold, olive oil is a foundational ingredient of the Mediterranean diet, which has been named the No. 1 best diet overall for seven years in a row. Packed with “good” fats and nutrients, food researchers have long touted the myriad … Read more
A newly-married man shed an astonishing 210 lbs. in just two years, after doctors warned him his obesity could lead to fertility issues. Isaiah Caldwell, 28, weighed a whopping 434 lbs. when he received the sobering news. The St. Louis, Mo. man took action, adopting a strict carnivore diet, consisting only of meat and other animal … Read more
Divorce was the kick in the butt she needed. A California mom of a toddler says she has shed 35 pounds in six months by practicing taekwondo following the breakdown of her marriage. “I feel healthier and happier,” Sarah Albassri, 30, gushed to SWNS. “I feel like I’m glowing up.” The PhD biomedical engineering student, … Read more
When it comes to superfoods, these are the cream of the crop. Adding superfoods to your daily diet can “power-pack your meals and snacks” with vital nutrients, according to health experts. As its name suggests, superfoods have mighty benefits, since they generally have higher nutritional value than other foods. Now, we have the superlatives of … Read more
If you’re among the millions of Americans trying to drop pounds in 2024, you may worry that your palate and/or social life will suffer, but the good news is, you don’t have to hold back from dining out at restaurants. Still, ordering out while dieting may pose challenges, since restaurants often cook with an excess … Read more
Johnny Manziel certainly took diet culture to an extreme. The polarizing former Texas A&M superstar and troublesome ex-NFL quarterback revealed that he lost 40 pounds — from 210 pounds down to 170— after his NFL career ended because of his cocaine use. Manziel, who last played in the NFL in 2015, said this week on … Read more
It’s hard not to chuckle as Joey Chestnut delivers the line, knowing full well what he’s doing. “I’m still hungry for more,” the legendary competitive eater said, smirking himself. Joey Chestnut, hungry for more. That’s good stuff. But it encapsulates what Chestnut has devoted so much of his life to, and what he intends to … Read more