Choc it up to science — your sweet tooth might save your heart. A new study suggests that some everyday treats can pack a heart-healthy punch strong enough to rival prescription blood pressure drugs. A new study suggests that some everyday treats can pack a heart-healthy punch strong enough to rival prescription blood pressure drugs. … Read more
A man with a rare condition has “never” eaten fruit, vegetables or meat – and survives on two loaves of bread a day. Thomas Sheridan, 35, says the thought of biting into an egg and sausage sandwich leaves him feeling “horrible” and would make him “throw up”. After decades years battling his food aversions and … Read more
Move over, Sleepy Girl Mocktail. The latest at-home wellness beverage is “feminine health juice” — a colorful, fruity concoction that promises everything from better vaginal odor to fewer infections and even a boost in your sex drive. While cranberries and pineapple make up the base of this juice, you can play around with the ingredients … Read more
If you’re looking for a new fruit to snack on, this oddball will help you slay your next physical. With its hot pink skin, green spiky tendrils and a speckled inside that resembles cookies and cream, it looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. Low in sugar and high in hydration, dragon fruit is … Read more
You had me at yellow. Americans, on average, eat nearly 27 pounds of fresh bananas each year, making the elongated berry the most commonly consumed fresh fruit in the US. There are many reasons to go bananas for bananas — they are a great source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, they contain fiber, … Read more
Interior designer and stylist Jonny Carmack has a “fruit room” in his Danbury, Connecticut, home. Colorful faux produce bedecks every inch, from the cherry-shaped ceiling fixture to a strawberry side table and a bunch of other juicy gems in decorative forms. He’s part of a trend: Love for fresh fruits and vegetables is showing up … Read more
The colon cancer mortality rate in people under 55 has been rising about 1% annually since the mid-2000s, with diagnoses in people under 50 expected to double by 2030. While experts are still debating the cause of the alarming increase, one line of defense could lie in your diet. The colon cancer mortality rate in people … Read more
Here’s some fruit for thought. A resurfaced video has reintroduced an easy food storage technique that has proven effective at keeping produce ripe for months since the 1700s. The clip appears on “The Acadian Garden and Apothecary,” an educational YouTube channel that explores food, botany and medicinal plants. “The Acadian Garden and Apothecary,” is an … Read more
These chimps were a barrel of laughs. Wild chimpanzees in West Africa were caught on video for the very first time sharing fermented African breadfruit that contained ethanol. Researchers from the University of Exeter in England set up cameras at Cantanhez National Park in Guinea-Bissau. The primates may have been using the alcohol like humans … Read more
The hateful eight? The US Food and Drug Administration announced a plan Tuesday to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from America’s food supply in the coming months. “Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum. Everybody knows there’s enough science out there that we know it’s terrible for you. It … Read more
A New York transplant has sparked a juicy controversy. On March 31, TikTok user @wine_by_marielle — who has since deleted her account — took to the video platform to ask whether “New York City people” actually buy the fruit from “those stands on the side of the road.” “I have a fruit stand guy on … Read more
A woman allergic to fruit and vegetables hasn’t eaten a single green in more than 20 years – and says a bite could kill her. Chloe Raisbeck, 27, was diagnosed with oral allergy syndrome (OAS) – an allergy to any pollen-derived substances – in January 2005 at the age of seven. She first realized something … Read more
Step aside, stevia — there’s a new natural sweetener sneaking into the smoothies of the health-conscious. This South American superfruit — once prized by ancient civilizations — has yellow-to-orange flesh and boasts flavors resembling sweet potato, caramel and maple syrup. In the Andean valley of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador — where it originates — it’s … Read more
We’ve all heard how Mediterranean, Japanese and other traditional diets can work wonders for our health, but what if the tables were turned? In a bold new experiment, researchers asked Tanzanian men to swap their plant-based, fiber-rich diets for a Western-style regimen filled with calorie-dense, processed foods. It took just two weeks for the shocking … Read more
Don’t want to wind up with egg on your face? What about banana? Ashton Hall — a fitness influencer and self-styled life coach — recently went viral for sharing his seemingly insane morning routine, which includes a 4 am wake-up call, mouth tape, dunking his face into a bowl of Saratoga ice cold water and … Read more
What the heart wants, the brain wants too. A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain. Eating foods high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates — especially ultra-processed fare — can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk of … Read more
Purée genius? If you’re looking to shed stubborn pounds in time for summer, you may go goo goo ga ga for this diet plan from Long Island registered dietitian, chef and nutritionist Nicolette Pace. She recommends eating like a baby. “A baby is the key to adult well-being,” Pace told The Post. “It’s remarkable that a baby without any life … Read more
Some food trends have deep roots, some are fleeting, some are outright silly and some are just plain fun. I am putting the “just plain fun” label on this one: pearl-shaped foods that pop in your mouth. Tiny sphere-shaped foods seem to be everywhere, entertaining mouths with their pop-ability and the sometimes unusual transformation of familiar foods. … Read more
Here’s another reason to indulge in that extra cup of coffee: It might just help protect you from tinnitus. A new study suggests that making certain changes to your diet could help lower your risk of developing the annoying condition known for causing persistent ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears — with no external … Read more
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but a tropical twist might be what you need to lower your diabetes risk. New research suggests that eating about 100 calories worth of mango per day could help lower insulin levels and boost insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults with chronic low-grade inflammation. “Our study … Read more