Hugh Grant has some serious beef with hot dogs. The actor revealed that eating too many Nathan’s Famous hot dogs didn’t agree with him. He spoke about the incident during a Wednesday appearance on “The Late Late Show With James Corden,” alongside his “Dungeons & Dragons” co-star Chris Pine. “In Coney Island, New York, I … Read more
An alligator eating another alligator became a sight to see at the Orlando Wetlands Park in Florida. Photographer Barbara D’Angelo shot the two-minute massacre, which left the victim dead. “I watched as this gator had his prey in his mouth and slammed the remaining body and tail like a whip,” D’Angelo explained on Facebook. “This … Read more
Adding some crunch to your menu could save your ticker. Scandinavian researchers found that eating a small amount of nuts and seeds every day can reduce the risk of a heart attack and strokes, according to a new study published in the Food Nutrition Research journal. “If you eat a handful of nuts every day … Read more
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — and now apparently night, too. Cereals are being rebranded and marketed as helping eaters get better shut-eye. Post, the maker of Honey Bunches of Oats and Raisin Bran, has released Sweet Dreams, a product line claiming to be the first ready-to-eat cereal designed to bolster … Read more
A woman who claims she was addicted to drugs has been sentenced to 12 months for cutting up and eating her pet hamster in sick videos shared on social media. A UK judge handed down the jail term this week to Emma Parker, 39, describing the act as “abhorrent.” Footage posted to Facebook in May … Read more
Snap. Crackle. Pop. Named for Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, breakfast cereal was originally developed by a religious fanatic and nutritionist spa owner named James Caleb Jackson who believed consuming dry pellets of unprocessed grain could improve digestion stave off drunkenness and cure people of the unholy urge to masturbate, according to The Pilot. … Read more
This shocking study is sure to give parents pause. A meta-analysis published Monday by medical journal JAMA Pediatrics found a staggering 22% of children and adolescents display signs of disordered eating. Disordered eating can take many forms including frequent dieting, weight fluctuation and feelings of guilt associated with eating. According to The Academy of Nutrition … Read more
A well-stocked pantry — in this economy? Prices of items in supermarkets are soaring and some people are discovering that it’s actually cheaper for them to get takeout than it is to cook for themselves. Young adults are taking to TikTok to complain that buying individual ingredients to cook has been making a large dent … Read more
Two thirds of adults allow food to be eaten in bed – but soup, pasta and a stir fry are off limits. A study of 2,000 Americans found 47% have eaten snacks or meals in their own bed, with 85% planning or hoping for breakfast in bed this Valentine’s Day. But 34% simply do not … Read more
It was a case of jaws and order. A Chinese food blogger has been fined nearly $19,000 after filming herself cooking and devouring a great white shark for social media clout. On Saturday, officials in the city Nanchong announced that they’d slapped the exotica-loving epicurean, known as Jin, with a 125,000 yuan ($18,522) fine for … Read more
“Modern Family” star Julie Bowen is revealing her teenage struggles with an eating disorder. The 52-year-old actress stopped by “The Tamron Hall Show,” where she highlighted the similarities she sees in herself and her sons: Oliver, 15, and 13-year-old twins Gustav and John, whom she shares with ex-husband Scott Phillips. She explained that one of … Read more
A TikToker famous for eating strange and nostalgic food has reportedly died at age 33. Taylor, who posted using the username @Wafffler69 on TikTok, is believed to have suffered a fatal heart attack on Wednesday, according to his brother, Clayton. The influencer — whose full name is Taylor Claydorm, according to the Sun — amassed … Read more
The definition of guilty pleasure, as per the word nerds over yonder at Merriam Webster is, “something pleasurable that induces a usually minor feeling of guilt.” Examples of guilty pleasures include but are not limited to booze, processed foods, Nora Ephron movies, UGG boots, eating in bed, everything on the Lifetime Network, wearing pajamas all … Read more
Comfort food might not be as healing as it seems. If you’re feeling down, stressed or heartbroken, it’s all too tempting to go for food that makes you feel happier — but it could also be bad for your health in the long run. A new study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology … Read more
It’s the new year: Time to get your priorities — and your food — in order. A TikToker with a family history of Type 2 diabetes has gone viral showing how eating food in a certain order can prevent blood sugar spikes. Justin, known online as @insulinresistant1, posts videos of himself consuming different foods and … Read more
The end of the holiday season means that people are getting rid of their Christmas trees en masse, but some are keeping their holiday evergreens alive — by eating them. The latest trend has people giving their beloved Christmas trees new life by using the branches as an ingredient in recipes. “You can pretty much … Read more
Turns out not being able stop after one chip is actually in your DNA. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University uncovered a gene that has a strong correlation in preventing obesity. Lacking that gene can be detrimental towards one’s ability to not overeat, especially with greasy junk foods. The put-the-fork-down gene — CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 … Read more
Researchers followed more than 10,000 adults as they aged to see how diet relates to mental sharpness. They found people who regularly ate ultra-processed foods had an increased risk of cognitive decline. Ultra-processed foods account for more than half of total calories consumed by Americans. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your … Read more
Joe Rogan slammed “fat professors” who defend unhealthy lifestyles in a Saturday episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “F— off, fat professors, f— off, you guys are unhealthy, it’s not in any way good,” Rogan said. Rogan’s guest was fitness influencer Derek of the “More Plates, More Dates” YouTube channel, where the two appeared to reference a document … Read more
Following the “green” Mediterranean diet helps burn fat three times faster than typical healthy eating, a new study shows. Research published in the BMC Medicine journal found that eating a plant-based Mediterranean diet allowed the body to burn a dangerous type of body fat at triple the rate compared to those on a generally “healthy” … Read more