When it comes to the tapestry of health, consider fiber an essential thread that weaves its benefits throughout your body. Beyond being an important digestive aid, fiber plays a pivotal role in maintaining optimal health, nutritionists say. Fiber is exclusive to plant foods and is a component of a plant that is difficult for the human body … Read more
Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro have radically transformed the world of weight loss. Health experts know there are plenty of foods — probably in your pantry right now — that affect the body like those medications. Semaglutide is the active ingredient in those drugs, which work by mimicking GLP-1, a hormone in your body that’s produced … Read more
Only the coolest home chefs know these refrigeration tips. There’s a bevy of foods that may not seem like they should be kept cold, but experts say that putting them in the fridge is a surefire way to maximize their longevity and even their flavors. These span from entrees to desserts and even some favorite … Read more
As Halloween and trick-or-treat season approach, a baby expert is warning against giving young children certain foods due to choking hazards. Taking to TikTok, Danielle Manton-Kelly, known online as “The Enchanted Nanny,” rattled off a list of foods that shouldn’t be given to kids under the age of 6, as they risk clogging the airways … Read more
You might want to think twice the next time you’re shopping at the grocery store. Food safety experts have revealed the four things sold at the grocery store that they would never eat — and some of them may surprise you. Kali Kniel, a microbiologist at the University of Delaware, and Dr. Bryan Quoc Le, … Read more
Put down the carafe of coffee, extra large energy drink or sugary snack and consider these three natural energy boosters next time you’re struggling to keep your eyes open. In general, registered nurse Llinos Connolly from Benenden Health advises that everyone “try to eat three balanced meals a day, basing your meals on whole foods … Read more
It’s time to jettison these foods before takeoff. What you consume affects your energy levels as you try to align your body with the time zone you’ve landed in. Some compounds are digested differently in higher elevations, meaning that the foods you eat before or during a flight should be chosen with extra care. To … Read more
That bag of chips or slice of frozen pizza might make you happy while you’re eating it — but it could make you more susceptible to sadness long after the last bite. A new study published in the journal JAMA Open Network found that eating “ultra-processed” foods can contribute to a higher risk of depression. … Read more
Cancer has many risk factors. Some — like gender, age, and family history — can’t be controlled. But others, like diet, can be managed. Proper nutrition has been shown to reduce cancer risk, noted Dr. Brian Slomovitz, director of gynecologic oncology and co-chair of the Cancer Research Committee at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami … Read more
The food that a pregnant woman eats can protect her child’s brain health — and maybe her grandchildren’s health, too. That’s the conclusion from a new study, which found that certain foods containing a molecule called ursolic acid can guard the brain health of the eater’s offspring. Researchers were investigating how nerve cells over time … Read more
An Arkansas man who struggled with his weight for most of his life has lost 125 pounds (and kept it off) without throwing away any of his favorite foods. Chris Terrell, 38, of Jonesboro, watched the scale tip over 200 pounds when he was just 15 years old. He spent years trying different quick fixes … Read more
A Kentucky trailer park dad who “hammered” room-temperature Busch beer, devoured fried food and considered himself a lady’s man was remembered in a hilarious obituary that’s gone viral this month. James Loveless, who died earlier this month at the age of 60, has received a whole lot of love thanks to an unfiltered remembrance penned … Read more
Forgetting something? Can’t recall the actor’s name — you know, the one from that movie? Maybe you need more red wine and cherries in your diet, a new study suggests. Researchers have found that people whose diets were poor in flavanols — a substance found in certain foods — had better memories after three years … Read more
What makes a truly memorable holiday? Researchers reckon they’ve come up with the formula. Social travel company Contiki polled 2,000 holidaymakers aged 18-34 to identify 20 elements that are likely to make a break unforgettable. They found that traveling with at least four people, enjoying a minimum of four new experiences, and finding one “hidden … Read more
Seasonal allergies are no fun, but did you know that some experts say that what you eat may have an impact? Also known as “hay fever,” symptoms run the gamut from a runny nose to congestion. Jenna Volpe, a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) of WholeisticLiving.com in Austin, Texas, noted that while more research is needed, she’s found … Read more
Brace yourselves before eating these foods. Dr. Sam Jethwa, a London-based cosmetic dentist and founder of Bespoke Smile, is revealing the five foods people should avoid for the sake of their teeth. First up: Pork crackling. Also known as pork rinds, the crunchy side dish can cause crevices in the teeth that could eventually lead to decay. … Read more
Let’s see if you can stomach this one. There was a recent uproar when social media sleuths revealed to a new generation of fast food lovers the vegetarian-unfriendly secret behind McDonald’s golden, delicious fries — beef flavoring mixed in with the vegetable oil, to amp up taste. But unusual ingredients are actually extremely common in … Read more
An estimated 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes were caused by a poor diet, a recent study published in Nature Medicine found. Diets that lacked whole grains or had too much-refined rice, wheat, or processed meats were linked to the disease. Those that included overconsumption of fruit juice or insufficient amounts of non-starchy vegetables, … Read more
It may only be mid-March, but many people may be looking ahead to two spring holidays: Passover, taking place on Wednesday, April 5, and Easter, falling on Sunday, April 9. In honor of the celebrations, Instacart, an online grocery delivery and pick-up service, took a dive into what Americans are filling their pantries and fridges with this spring … Read more
Forget about sweet dreams. People crave fatty and sugary foods when they consume them daily — and the pattern can be hard to break, researchers at Yale University and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Germany have determined in new research. The study, published online Wednesday in the journal Cell Metabolism, found eating … Read more