Do you have a terrible sweet tooth? Researchers have figured out a better way to satisfy it. It’ll keep your favorite dessert on the menu while lowering the fat and sugar — and boosting whole-food nutrients and fiber. No artificial sugar, cream or butter substitutes required. It’s not a bad proposition. But to sweeten the … Read more
Get ready to turn back the clocks — and potentially throw your sleep schedule out of whack. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US fall back an hour, giving Americans an extra 60 minutes of sleep — but potentially disrupting their body’s internal clock, a … Read more
There’s nothing seedy about this superfood. A silent yet deadly epidemic is sweeping the nation, with the number of Americans living with heart failure expected to nearly double from 6.7 million in 2024 to 11.4 million by 2050. While widely known for its antioxidant properties, one popular fruit could also hold the key to improving … Read more
Be sure to drink your ovaltine. Fruits and vegetables are only half as nutritious as they were 60 years ago, a new study revealed. US produce harvested today is lacking in crucial nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium and iron due to drastically declining soil quality, researchers at the UK-based Deep Science Ventures found. According to … Read more
Americans’ poop problems aren’t over yet. An “explosive diarrhea” parasite had thousands of people glued to the toilets this summer — while countless others began steering clear of fresh produce for fear of catching the nasty bug. Now, weeks after the stomach-churning outbreak made headlines, doctors are warning of an unexpected side effect of the … Read more
When most people are done eating the sweet, juicy flesh of a watermelon, they toss the rind. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently added an official nutrition profile for watermelon rind, providing new information about its nutritional value while highlighting a potential way to reduce food waste. A one-third-cup serving of raw, seedless watermelon rind … Read more
Forget checking the expiration date. Americans have found a new reason to fear the grocery aisle. Stomach-churning videos showing rubbery fruit, stretchy meat, and eerily resilient bread are racking up millions of views, with horrified users attempting to expose what they believe is an increasingly artificial American food supply. The clips are part of a … Read more
That bag of frozen blueberries in your freezer could be more than just a smoothie staple. A recall of GreenWise Organic frozen blueberries and whole mixed berries has been slapped with the FDA’s highest-risk classification amid an investigation into a potentially dangerous E. coli outbreak that has sickened 12 people and hospitalized four. The FDA … Read more
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream has issued a voluntary recall of several flavors of its Outshine Fruit Bars on Saturday after discovering they could contain glass. According to a press release, five varieties of the 6ct 2.5-ounce paddle bars were affected: Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry. Outshine Fruit Bars’ strawberry flavor was one of … Read more
A popular variety of organic fruit puree pouches has been recalled over the potential risk of soft plastic contamination. On Tuesday, a notice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reveals that PT Organics Limited has voluntarily recalled select lots of its Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. (113 g) … Read more
Amid this summer’s sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices. But a doctor is warning millions of people taking common medications such as statins and antidepressants that ingesting grapefruit — a common “healthy” ingredient in many summer snacks and drinks — can have serious consequences. “Grapefruit is a pleasant … Read more
It’s the sickest way to get slim. When diet and exercise aren’t shredding the chub fast enough, and A-listers are hogging up all the Ozempic, weight loss daredevils are dangerously downing leafy greens, berries and other fresh produce, hoping to contract the stomach-churning, diarrhea-inducing Cyclospora parasite to achieve hot physiques this hot season. “Me when I heard … Read more
The world’s largest berry company Driscoll’s is facing a consumer fraud class-action lawsuit alleging that the California fruit company‘s strawberries contain “forever chemicals.” The Watsonville-based berry company is accused of consumer fraud and deceptive practices in a lawsuit filed by six people living in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Illinois. The lawsuit hinges on … Read more
A mom who could only eat potatoes, chips and mash for 40 years has been cured thanks to hypnosis. Rachel Hall, 42, could not stand eating fruit or vegetables and would physically gag if she put them near her mouth. The only foods she could stomach were jacket potatoes, mash and chips with the occasional … Read more
When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables for heart health, the choice of fruits and vegetables may be just as important as how many they eat, new research suggests. Health experts have long recommended the “five a day” guideline, meaning people should eat five servings total of fruits and vegetables. A group of scientists, however, … Read more
One of human history’s oldest-cultivated foods is having a moment as more people reach for healthier alternatives to ultra-processed foods. Sales of dates in the U.S. were up 33% in 2025, a founding member of organic California-grown date company Joolies California Superfruit told Food52.com. Those numbers are expected to grow significantly, Fortune Business Insights reported. By 2034, the … Read more
It was ripe for the picking. Banana bandits scored a sweet steal worth a whopping $6.2 million, nabbing the yellow, crescent-shaped centerpiece of “Comedian,” a masterpiece by Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan, from the Centre Pompidou-Metz museum in France this weekend. The fruity theft comes just one year after a gallery visitor was discovered eating the banana that … Read more
Biohacking mogul Bryan Johnson has never shied away from sharing. Now, the 48-year-old revealed what he’s picked up from dropping some serious cash in the pursuit of living as long as he can. Johnson wrote a note addressed to his 1 million X followers from him and his girlfriend and Blueprint co-founder Katie Tolo as … Read more
If you’re looking to extend the caffeine buzz from your daily coffee, a taste of grapefruit might do the trick. Grapefruit contains a chemical that interacts with other substances, which is why doctors caution against pairing it with dozens of medications. The chemical works by blocking an enzyme in the digestive system that helps break down certain … Read more
The next addition to your skincare routine might already be in your fridge. A small new study suggests that a sweet, healthy snack with just 62 calories per serving could offer powerful protection against sun damage, helping strengthen the skin’s natural defenses at the genetic level. The perks — which appeared in just two weeks … Read more