Eating

NYC restaurants are cashing in on wallet-weary diners hunting unlimited cheap eats

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NYC restaurants are cashing in on wallet-weary diners hunting unlimited cheap eats

With grocery and restaurant prices climbing, Americans have a hearty appetite for all-you-can-eat and buffet-style dining. Yelp searches for all-you-can-eat buffets jumped 252% from 2025, The Wall Street Journal recently reported. While major chains like Golden Corral often dominate the buffet landscape, the outlet highlighted five other spots offering everything from Southern comfort food and … Read more

What Americans get wrong about healthy eating — and there’s a simple fix, according to a nutrition scientist

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What Americans get wrong about healthy eating — and there’s a simple fix, according to a nutrition scientist

Living a healthy lifestyle is not as complicated as many Americans make it out to be, according to a nutrition scientist, who says people shouldn’t try to be perfect but should focus on gradually improving their diet day by day. “It is simpler than people think,” Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., a nutrition scientist at Stanford University … Read more

Blood sugar spikes may be linked to these controllable everyday habits: expert

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Blood sugar spikes may be linked to these controllable everyday habits: expert

Everyday habits — from what you eat for breakfast to how much you sleep — can have a significant impact on blood sugar levels, according to a metabolic health expert. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential for energy, organ function and overall metabolic health, while frequent or prolonged spikes and drops can contribute to … Read more

John Goodman reveals what sparked his major weight loss transformation after nearly 400 pounds — ‘I was eating alcoholically’

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John Goodman reveals what sparked his major weight loss transformation after nearly 400 pounds — ‘I was eating alcoholically’

At nearly 400 pounds, John Goodman faced a choice: grow up, or give up. Now, the “Roseanne” star is shedding light on the deep-seated fears that fueled his unhealthy, self-destructive habits. By letting go of the “big kid” persona that mirrored his on-screen characters, he finally found the strength to turn his health — and his … Read more

Men are hiding dangerous, potentially fatal eating disorder in push for body ‘perfection’

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Men are hiding dangerous, potentially fatal eating disorder in push for body ‘perfection’

Days after Sylvester Stallone revealed his own history with bulimia, experts are highlighting a growing but often overlooked rise in eating disorders among men. The Academy Award-nominated actor, 80, revealed during an interview with The New York Times that he developed an “obsession” with eating habits while prepping for his role in the 1982 movie … Read more

How your romantic relationship could help prevent blood sugar spikes after eating

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How your romantic relationship could help prevent blood sugar spikes after eating

Your dinner date may be doing more than keeping you company — they might also be keeping your blood sugar in check. A new study suggests that simply eating with your sweetheart helps soften the effects of a sugar high and the unpleasant, inevitable crash — and mitigate the longterm health consequences of repeated spikes. … Read more

On-the-rocks couples turn to ‘food divorce’ to save relationship

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On-the-rocks couples turn to ‘food divorce’ to save relationship

Some couples will do just about anything to keep their relationships alive — even if it means banishing each other from the dinner table. Welcome to the era of the “food divorce,” where otherwise happy couples eat separately, even when living in the same house. “A food divorce is when two people who live together … Read more

New Jersey man loses weight after eating nothing but meals from a high-end chain for 25 days

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New Jersey man loses weight after eating nothing but meals from a high-end chain for 25 days

A New Jersey man ate nothing but certain foods from a fast-casual chain for 25 days — an experiment that left him nine pounds lighter and craving a slice of pizza. Tim Donahue, a 27-year-old Hoboken resident who works in advertising in New York City, documented his challenge as a modern-day spin on Morgan Spurlock’s 2004 documentary … Read more

TikTok beauty girls are eating pickle-flavored lip gloss ‘It’s like cucumber!’

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It’s okay to just get a snack. That’s the message on TikTok after multiple beauty influencers got their hands on E.L.F. Cosmetics’s new pickle-flavored Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms…. and promptly tried to eat them. The line released this week with three shades of super-shiny pickle gloss, along with a cucumber-shaped sponge for blending. The … Read more

Woman with history of anorexia was prescribed weight-loss jab — and told: ‘You’re eating too much’

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After years of managing her eating disorder, one woman got her hands on a prescription for GLP-1 weight loss drugs from a telehealth service — and says it was “criminally easy” to do so. Kate, identified only by her first name, told Australia’s ABC News that she had a history of anorexia nervosa prior starting … Read more

Fans say eating raw garlic is the ‘ultimate biohack’ for looking young, feeling energetic and staying heathy

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Edson Brandao’s morning ritual is not for the faint of heart. Every day, the biohacker, influencer and anti-aging coach peels a clove of garlic, crushes it, mixes it with a spoonful of honey and downs the pungent slurry. “It’s a small habit, but it supports my healthy lifestyle,” Brandao (@iamedsonbrandao) told The Post. “I believe … Read more

Experimental weight loss pill boosts metabolism — but doesn’t make you eat less

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One of the first things you’ll notice after getting on a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic or Wegovy is that food becomes a lot less interesting. For many, that’s a godsend. It turns off “food noise” that makes people eat compulsively, or when they’re not hungry. For others, it sucks the desire, pleasure, and satisfaction out … Read more

Exclusive | They got straight As, trained for marathons and built successful careers — while anorexia was quietly destroying their bodies

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On paper, Meg Sexton was thriving.  The recent college graduate was working in event planning and fund-raising by day, and taking classes for her Ph.D. in higher education and leadership by night. She trained for marathons — regularly running over 80 miles a week — and nurtured a relationship with her now-husband, too. But on … Read more

3 common factors that may be secretly aging you faster, expert claims

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Lifestyle habits and environmental exposures may affect processes involved in cellular health and biological aging. That’s according to functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole, co-author of the upcoming book “Heal Your Cells,” who believes modern lifestyle factors may contribute to cellular dysfunction, which can influence inflammation, sleep and other processes tied to overall health. “Our genetics haven’t … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Married at First Sight’ star gets butchered online for bizarre way of eating pricey steak

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He got skewered. A “Married at First Sight” contestant got butchered online for eating a pricey steak with his hands. Adam Dehmlow was on his honeymoon when he picked up the entire piece of a juicy ribeye at a waterfront restaurant in Cancun, said, ‘This looks f–king amazing,’ and proceeded to bite into it. Dehmlow then … Read more

LA’s top competitive eater tries Fat Sal’s $100, gigantic 30-inch sub

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Fat Sal’s has never been known for subtle sandwiches, but its Big Fat Fatty takes things to another level. The massive food challenge, offered at select Fat Sal’s locations, stretches 30 inches, can weigh up to 14 pounds and gives diners 40 minutes to finish every bite on their own. Competitive eater and social media … Read more

The 8 healthiest beans you should be eating more often: nutrition expert

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The 8 healthiest beans you should be eating more often: nutrition expert

Beans and legumes are affordable, protein-packed and health-promoting foods that deserve a more prominent place on your plate, health experts say. “Fewer than 14% of American adults eat beans on a given day, and that’s a problem, because they’re some of the most nutrient-dense foods you can buy,” New York City-based nutrition and wellness expert Samantha Cassetty, … Read more

How higher grocery costs are reshaping Americans’ eating and shopping habits: survey

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How higher grocery costs are reshaping Americans’ eating and shopping habits: survey

A third of Americans say they’re cooking at home much more than they did a year ago (31%), and squeezed budgets are the culprit. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that higher grocery prices and increased home cooking are reshaping grocery shopping habits, with 26% of respondents now choosing ingredients that work across multiple meals. … Read more

A-list ator visits famous LA In-N-Out Burger for casual lunch sesh and the internet is eating it up

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A-list ator visits famous LA In-N-Out Burger for casual lunch sesh and the internet is eating it up

Bill Murray has been spotted flipping the script on the typical Hollywood hot spot. The legendary funnyman was caught on camera grabbing a burger at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic In-N-Out Burger locations right next to Los Angeles International Airport recently, sending social media into a frenzy after the clip was shared online. In … Read more

Exclusive | Women are turning to a runners’ hack to power through pregnancy and labor like athletes

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Exclusive | Women are turning to a runners’ hack to power through pregnancy and labor like athletes

So long, saltines and applesauce — modern moms-to-be are turning to performance products to boost energy during pregnancy and labor like athletes.  “It makes total sense,” Lauren Puretz, an OB-GYN and ultrarunner in Colorado Springs, Colo., told The Post. Whether logging miles or carrying a child, the feats take fuel — and sometimes sports nutrition … Read more