Packing it on around the middle as we age can significantly heighten risk for disease, experts say. But the visible bulge many of us are battling, made up of subcutaneous fat, isn’t the major culprit, turns out. That award goes to the hidden, toxic deposits known as visceral fat, buried well below the surface, crowding … Read more
A range of dairy products — including ricotta cheese sold at Whole Foods — have been recalled in connection with a fatal listeria outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration has revealed. The manufacturer, Rizo-López Foods, is voluntarily calling back a variety of cheeses, yogurts, and sour creams in the wake of two deaths and 23 hospitalizations … Read more
Burgers, chicken wings, and hot dogs are considered the ‘good luck’ game day foods – while deviled eggs and garlic bread are deemed bad omens. A poll of 2,000 sports fans found 44% have food-focused superstitions when it comes to a big game, with 85% of those only ever eating or serving certain dishes on … Read more
Fast foods take the effort out of eating — in more ways than one. Ever wonder why you can devour a pack of potato chips despite feeling full? Scientists have discovered that certain ultra-processed foods essentially undergo “predigestion,” which makes them seem less filling than truly whole and undigested foods. “It could be a grain … Read more
Your wallet is all in the palm of your hand. Whole Foods shoppers in NYC have recently noticed a curious new way of paying for their groceries, which requires simply waving a hand over a reader instead of swiping a card or tapping a phone. Called Amazon One, the company says customers “will no longer … Read more
This warrants two digital thumbs way up. Craving fresh ways to express yourself pictorially? Not to fear: iPhone users will soon be able to enhance their graphic vocabulary with the addition of a whopping 118 new emojis, including a phoenix, a shaking head, and four gender-neutral families. The emojis are available as part of a … Read more
The winners of one of the most highly-anticipated yearly awards have been announced. Trader Joe’s announced the winners of the 15th annual Customer Choice Awards on Monday — and there are some unexpected first-time winners. For 15 years in a row, the grocery store brand asked customers to share their favorite TJ’s products. Certain items … Read more
If you’re moody and you know it, eat these foods. The third Monday in January — Blue Monday — has been named the most depressing day of the year. The day corresponds with seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression spurred by shorter days and less daylight. Studies have shown that what you eat can … Read more
Disease prevention starts in the kitchen, according to one cancer doctor. Andre Goy, M.D., chief physician of Hackensack Meridian Health’s John Theurer Cancer Center in New Jersey, blames a “reliance on convenience” for many Americans’ poor diets and increasing cancer rates. The doctor estimates that more than half of all cancers are preventable with lifestyle … Read more
Are you one of those people who prefer a super strong, freshly-roasted black coffee over a cappuccino, or do you crave the intense taste of 90 per cent dark chocolate over white or milk? How about during a night out? Would you reach for a negroni or gin and tonic over a glass of sweet … Read more
Love it or hate it, McDonald’s is one of the few places you can find hot, relatively fresh, and reasonably inexpensive meal options. Ultimately McDonald’s, like all fast-food takeaways, is ultra-processed food that adds a lot of fat, refined carbohydrates, salt, and sugar to the diet. But some options are much worse than others. So, if you find … Read more
Trying to quit smoking? Give up more than the cigs if you want to make it stick, according to science. What you eat while going cold turkey can make a big difference — and some foods could derail even the most committed quitter, an expert from gosmokefree.co.uk told The Mirror. There are four types of foods … Read more
Determined to give up sugar after plowing your way through one too many cookie platters over the holidays? You wouldn’t be the only one making that your New Year’s resolution. Now, to keep it. Easier said than done — we as human beings are pretty much hardwired to lust after the sweet stuff, according to … Read more
Put down the treats and step away from the pantry. After weeks of overindulging and blaming the holidays for our seasonal sins, at some of us could do with a nice, long fast. And still, even as we enter a new year resolving to do better, starving as penance isn’t really an option for most … Read more
It’s crunch time. Dietitians will attest that one of the first rules of weight loss is to eat slowly, allowing your body time to feel full once enough food is in the belly. Nevertheless, when hunger strikes, it can be hard not to power through every bite. So, for those who struggle to savor a … Read more
It takes less than 30 minutes for Americans to start to feel relief after indulging in their favorite sick-day foods. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 millennial parents of school-aged children. Results revealed that soup (65%), broth (42%), crackers (35%) and popsicles (35%) topped the list of parent’s favorite comfort foods. Other less common … Read more
You might be sleeping on bananas. The yellow fruit has many benefits from boosting energy to reducing bloating, but it turns out the humble banana may be a little-known secret for getting more Zzzs. Eating a banana right before bed can help people get quality sleep, according to the Sleep Charity, which released tips for … Read more
In a world of fast food restaurants sometimes associated with overindulgence, Subway could be a viable option if you’re looking to eat a quick and healthy meal. Nutrition experts say that with some planning, it’s possible to order a healthy meal at Subway thanks to the many veggies and the various breads to offer (wheat bread, malted … Read more
An apple day keeps the doctor away — unless that doctor is Mijin Brown. The California-based medic — who runs a popular TikTok account — has shared a viral video detailing the five foods that many mistakenly believe are healthy, and fruit is on her list. From an “insulin resistance perspective,” the doc declared that … Read more
Eating highly processed foods like chips, candy and fast food is an American way of life. Ultra-processed foods make up an estimated 73% of the US food supply, according to a recent study, and the average American adult gets more than 60% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods. But our American way of life … Read more