Scientists had men eat 5 burgers a week — what happened to their cholesterol was surprising

No beef with these results. One of the leading causes of death worldwide, cardiovascular disease affects your heart and blood vessels, and the risk increases with factors like cholesterol and diet — including hamburgers, a summer staple. The next time you’re at a barbecue, though, feel free to add a patty or two to your … Read more

Your mental and emotional health could be affected by how you eat your lunch: survey

New research has revealed that more than half of Americans admit they regularly fail to step outside during an in-office workday. A survey of 2,000 hybrid workers explored the realities of the daily grind and uncovered that beyond their morning and evening commute, 56% stay trapped indoors. On top of that, 85% of workers skip … Read more

Miranda Kerr’s ‘extreme biohacking diet’ is ‘very restrictive,’ experts warn: what she will and won’t eat

Want to eat like a supermodel? We hope you don’t like bread. Or eggs. Or sushi. Or even kale, for that matter. Miranda Kerr, 43, recently broke down the details of her diet on Kristin Cavallari’s podcast, “Let’s Be Honest,” and social media users were… stunned, to say the least. “That diet sounds miserable,” wrote … Read more

Popular chain restaurant pisses off customers for going cashless: ‘I’ll never eat there again’

Popular chain restaurant pisses off customers for going cashless: ‘I’ll never eat there again’

Your wings are going digital. Another Wingstop location supposedly just took cash off its menu as the chain pushes for cashless stores — and customers are outraged over it. The move toward contactless payment started in 2022, when Wingstop rolled out its first “restaurant of the future.” The prototype was in Dallas, Texas and smaller … Read more

Taco Bell diners vow never to eat beans again after worker exposes how beans are made: ‘Disgusting’

Taco Bell diners vow never to eat beans again after worker exposes how beans are made: ‘Disgusting’

They’re spilling the beans on The Bell — and it’s giving some grubbers nauseating hell.  Fast foodies are sourly split as a trending vid allegedly reveals the “disgusting” manner in which Taco Bell prepares its beans. And while queasy critics call for the health inspector, unfazed fans are championing the chow with a “chef’s kiss” stamp of … Read more

Food past its expiration dates is still perfectly good to eat: health experts

Food past its expiration dates is still perfectly good to eat: health experts

If you’ve ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you’re not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts. With no federal regulations requiring … Read more

What time you eat may hold the secret to a sharper brain as you age: study

What time you eat may hold the secret to a sharper brain as you age: study

It’s not just about what you eat — but when you eat. New research has found a potential link between brain health and eating schedule, determining that limiting when you chow down to certain hours of the day can help keep your cognition sharp as you age. New research has found that sticking to a … Read more

Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag

Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag

Jet lag can ruin vacations, but experts say what you eat and drink can help minimize its effects. Eating meals on your destination’s local schedule and avoiding alcohol are key strategies for travelers. Strategic caffeine use and staying hydrated are crucial, especially with dry cabin air, to combat fatigue. Jet lag threatens to turn even a … Read more

Can we eat lettuce again? The truth about salad risk amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Can we eat lettuce again? The truth about salad risk amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Salad lovers are dealing with information whiplash after a series of revelations about where exactly the parasites causing “explosive diarrhea” are coming from. Last week, the FDA traced illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five states. The next day, they said that lettuce was coming from Taylor Farms in Central Mexico — … Read more

Is lettuce still safe to eat amid Taco Bell illness probe? Doctors answer

Is lettuce still safe to eat amid Taco Bell illness probe? Doctors answer

A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has put lettuce in the spotlight as investigators examine a possible link to Taco Bell, raising concerns among consumers about whether it’s still safe to eat fresh greens. While investigators have not identified a specific product or supplier as the source of the outbreak, interviews with sick patients have repeatedly pointed to lettuce … Read more

Why you should sniff (but not eat) chocolate at the gym — and which kind is better

Why you should sniff (but not eat) chocolate at the gym — and which kind is better

Skip the protein shakes. This unconventional pre-workout might already be in your pantry — and you don’t even have to eat it. Sports researchers in Malaysia found that offering a whiff of chocolate to people while working out helped them increase their performance during leg exercises. “We know olfaction is powerfully wired into the brain’s … Read more

Exclusive | Rats are surging this summer— here’s how to keep NYC’s unofficial mascot at bay: ‘They eat through sheet rock’

Exclusive | Rats are surging this summer— here’s how to keep NYC’s unofficial mascot at bay: ‘They eat through sheet rock’

Tourists won’t be the only thing hogging the Big Apple sidewalks this summer. When people think of New York City rats, they usually picture woodchuck-size vermin darting through alleyways, or bursting through basement ceilings a la “Ratatouille.” They’re not wrong. During a recent ride-along with veteran exterminator Favio Ulloa, The Post didn’t spot a single … Read more

God makes people eat more junk food: study

God makes people eat more junk food: study

Thank you, cheese-us. Multiple studies have found that consuming ultra-processed foods like chips, ice cream and pizza can increase the risk of multiple health conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and other chronic diseases. But now when you reach for the unholy (and unhealthy) trinity of fat, salt and sugar, you might just … Read more

Subway has a ‘hot’ new menu item that customers are afraid to eat: ‘Why is it gray?’

Subway has a ‘hot’ new menu item that customers are afraid to eat: ‘Why is it gray?’

It’s a hot dog. It’s a sandwich. It’s a…SubDog. But some suggest the sausage looks more like a real-life submarine, asking, “Why is it gray?” Subway Canada is hoping its new SubDog — a nearly half-pound all-beef hot dog served on the chain’s signature bread and loaded with customizable toppings — will settle the age-old … Read more

Americans eat meals in their car 3 times a week — and New Yorkers drive and munch more than most: survey

Americans eat meals in their car 3 times a week — and New Yorkers drive and munch more than most: survey

Americans will eat meals in their car three times a week – despite the risk of stained seats and greasy steering wheels. A poll of 2,000 adults found Georgians eat the highest percentage of drive-through dinners, gridlock-lunches, and bumper-to-bumper breakfasts. New Yorkers came in second place for the most popular ‘drive and bite’ states, followed … Read more

Tastes of summer: Area gems that kids will eat up

Tastes of summer: Area gems that kids will eat up

No disrespect to Serendipity — I only had its cinnamon fun sundae 100 times growing up in NYC — but now that I’m a parent myself, I’m hoping to introduce my son to broader culinary horizons that still bring the joy of that foot-long hot dog chased with a funhouse mirror level magic. Ahead, nine restaurants … Read more

Burger King president reveals his favorite dish — and confesses to menu item he won’t eat: ‘We can do better’

Burger King president reveals his favorite dish — and confesses to menu item he won’t eat: ‘We can do better’

His Royal Highness has entered the chat. Burger King President, Tom Curtis, has issued a ruling on his favorite — and least favorite — menu item. The burger master dished with The Post and left no crumbs. Curtis became the chain’s president of both the US and Canada back in October 2021. Before getting crowned, … Read more

How to eat carbs like a biohacker — without gaining weight

How to eat carbs like a biohacker — without gaining weight

They’re one of the most demonized food groups in America. For decades, carbohydrates have been blamed for everything from expanding waistlines and diabetes to heart disease and digestive problems. But according to Dave Asprey, the founder of the biohacking movement, carbs shouldn’t be public enemy No. 1. In fact, the longevity enthusiast eats plenty of … Read more

Raising Cane’s owner admits there’s one side dish he won’t eat

Raising Cane’s owner admits there’s one side dish he won’t eat

Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves recently admitted he doesn’t like the coleslaw served at his own chicken-finger chain. Graves made the revelation in an Instagram interview in which content creator Joe Bonham asked him his Cane’s order. “Box Combo, no slaw, extra toast and extra sauce,” the CEO replied. “You don’t do any coleslaw?” Bonham asked. … Read more

Exclusive | Doctors are taking culinary classes so they can prescribe food as medicine — it’s so much more than just ‘eat healthy’

Exclusive | Doctors are taking culinary classes so they can prescribe food as medicine — it’s so much more than just ‘eat healthy’

Every year, an estimated 1 million Americans die from food-related chronic illness. Poor diet can prove fatal — meanwhile, the benefits of a good diet are there for the taking. If we know what we’re doing.  When it comes to what we should be putting on our plates, though, it’s not always obvious. With social media … Read more