Pasta lovers, rejoice! Despite years of being pushed to the sidelines by trendy low-carb diets, experts say pasta can still have a starring role on your day-to-day menu. “Pasta can definitely be part of a healthy diet,” Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, told The Post. “You can eat it every … Read more
You are what you eat — and for those with pica, that can be downright dangerous. Perhaps most famously seen on TLC’s reality show “My Strange Addiction,” the eating disorder drives people to consume things you’d never find on a menu. And no, we’re not talking about the time your toddler snuck a bite of … Read more
It’s all ears — and chocolate. Just in time for Easter, Costco is selling a 10-pound Giant Chocolate Bunny, and you’ll need a hammer to eat it. The edible bunny is listed on Costco.com at a range of prices depending on local market conditions, with reports as low as $57, while some in-store shoppers have … Read more
In Las Vegas, where high rollers chase five-star meals and buffet lines are practically a sport, it turns out the real VIP diners are the sharks. At Mandalay Bay Resort, the big fish are fed a mix of mackerel, herring, blue runner, and sardines, according to The Associated Press (AP). The casino’s lead aquarist, Becky O’Brien, told the … Read more
Feed your phase. Lasting 12-16 days, the luteal phase — the second phase in the menstrual cycle — begins after ovulation and ends with menstruation. It corresponds to a peak in hormonal fluctuations — and for many women, a whole lot of uncomfortable symptoms, from mood changes to bloating to breakouts. But one gut health … Read more
It’s just plane gross. Flying the friendly — or, more aptly, the filthy — skies is a germaphobe’s worst nightmare, cautions a veteran flight attendant who’s revealing the most unsanitary, dirty and “diabolical” disasters she’s seen at 35,000 feet. “I’m going to tell you all the nastiest things I’ve ever seen on a plane,” Charity Moore, an … Read more
Fast, no longer cheap, and out of control. Every American knows the cost of a quick burger and fries has skyrocketed in recent years — depending on where you live, your next Whopper could run you a whopping 38% percent more than it did in 2020, according to the latest Consumer Price Index Report. Sure, … Read more
Older adults who avoid meat in their golden years may be less likely to reach age 100 than their meat-eating counterparts, new research suggests. Researchers tracked more than 5,000 adults aged 80 or older who were enrolled in the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey. Between 1998 and 2018, data showed that those who did not eat meat … Read more
A new report is dishing out the real reason people keep getting takeout. Grocery store prices are rising, it’s getting more expensive to dine out and people are resorting to fast-casual food — but not because of the prices. New data revealed that Americans rely on picking up fast-casual food for meals, but it has … Read more
Saved by the bell pepper? It can be really difficult to get kids to eat vegetables, much less salad. But Tiffani Thiessen has a juicy secret to inspire plant pessimists to gulp down greens — put a chef or Caesar salad topped with ranch on their pizza. “I think the first time it kind of … Read more
Celebrity chef and Food Network star Guy Fieri has built a career on embracing bold flavors across America, from greasy-spoon classics to under-the-radar regional specialties on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” But even the self-proclaimed Mayor of Flavortown has his limits — and some of the dishes Fieri won’t touch are surprisingly common in everyday diets. … Read more
They’re drained by the loneliness epidemic, turned off by insanely high restaurant prices — and extremely over the Big Apple’s messy dating scene. Meet the growing group of in-the-know New Yorkers cleverly saying “check, please!” to the status quo — instead finding sustenance and community at intimate, underground dinner parties. From cozy Upper East Side … Read more
It’s shooting its shot at stardom. Adding power-packed foods to your daily diet can seriously boost your health, from promoting a balanced gut to providing disease-fighting antioxidants. While no single food can provide all the health and nutritional benefits we need, items like fermented foods, blueberries, avocados and nuts have long been powerhouse staples of … Read more
Imagine a low-calorie, protein-packed noodle that evokes the butteriness of French cheeses. The good news is that you don’t need to book a table at a buzzy new bistro to try it. This earthy delicacy is served in a brown paper bag — and it doesn’t really put up a fight. “Mealworms [are] a contender … Read more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new dietary guidelines emphasize the importance of whole foods — but they’ll likely end up eating your whole paycheck. Amidst an affordability crisis, the new rules may be good for your body, but unrealistic for cash-strapped Americans. The Post found it would cost approximately $175 for … Read more
Make no misteak — this is an unsavory obsession. Florida tattoo shop owner Wendy Marshall is so fond of raw meat that she scarfs 2 pounds of it daily. Ground chuck, cold cuts, whole roasts, porterhouses, the bloodier the better — Marshall devours it all. “I love ripping the flesh straight off the bone,” Marshall, … Read more
New year, new foods? Hold on a minute. Whether you’re going all in on healthy eating with a new diet or sticking to what you know and love, we often don’t think about food safety. But two foods in particular could mean risky business for your health, according to one food scientist. Food scientist and … Read more
Jaxson Dart’s father didn’t mince many words with CBS Sports’ Danny Kennel, who doesn’t seem to think the Giants should get too comfortable with the rookie as their franchise quarterback. “I don’t know if Jaxson Dart is the long-term answer for the Giants,” Kanell, a former NFL quarterback and current TV analyst, said on the … Read more
Cheese has long been blamed for raising cholesterol — but cardiologists and dietitians say it’s not that simple, and holiday cheese boards don’t have to be completely off-limits. While some cheeses are higher in saturated fat and easier to overeat, they act differently from butter or processed meats in the body, according to experts. Large studies show … Read more
How sweet it is to beat the clock. Researchers at King’s College London report that theobromine, a naturally occurring chemical that gives dark chocolate its bitter flavor, may boast anti-aging properties. Anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants, theobromine is an alkaloid, a plant-derived compound that interacts with gene regulation and can shape long-term health outcomes. Published … Read more