Skin is in. Maryland-based chronic pain specialist Dr. Kunal Sood has taken to TikTok to reveal the nutrient-rich fruit we have been eating the wrong way. Addressing his 2.3 million followers, Sood explained that while many of us peel and discard the skin of the fruit, it is not only edible but also a veritable … Read more
Talk about grape expectations. Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care physician based in Virginia, is sharing a sweet suggestion to manage the urge to stress eat. He recommends letting frozen grapes melt in your mouth. “The cold temperature activates TRPM8 receptors in the mouth, which then triggers the release of dopamine — and that’s responsible for pleasure, … Read more
He’s got a gut feeling your diet could use more vitamin E. “We have studies that show that people who consistently meet their dietary requirements for vitamin E have a lower rate of certain gut diseases and a lower rate of fatty liver disease,” Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab said in a trending TikTok this month. “Vitamin E … Read more
She’s over the moon pie. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, is sharing the three types of groceries banned from her home — individually wrapped pastries, sodas and fruit juices and packaged vegan food. “If you love these foods, go right ahead and eat them,” Rizzo advised her 83,000 TikTok followers in a video … Read more
Arrrrrr you kidding? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be re-emerging thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” Australian doctors wrote … Read more
About one in every five people will develop cancer in their lifetime. While many factors, such as age and family history, are beyond our control, we can lower our cancer risk with a healthy diet. Free radicals, reactive chemicals that damage our cells, are believed to contribute to cancer development. Antioxidants protect the body from the harmful … Read more
Don’t bite your thumb at a plum. Plums, long lauded for their laxative properties, often play second fiddle to sexier summer fruits like cherries, berries, and peaches — but dieticians say you shouldn’t be sleeping on this superfood. Plums are low in calories but high in fiber, sweetness, and antioxidants. They also contain 15 different … Read more
This is tea-riffic news for chaophiles! A new study finds that consuming six additional servings of flavonoid-rich foods a day can lower the risk of dementia by 28%, especially for those with high blood pressure, depression and high genetic risk. The greatest risk reduction was observed in people who consumed at least two of the … Read more
A TikTok trend could pose a potential hazard to children. “Glass fruit,” otherwise known as Tanghulu — which involves hardening sugar over various fruits to give it a crunchy topping — has become a growing food trend on social media. Making Tanghulu requires microwaving a sugar and water mixture at 30-second intervals for about five minutes until … Read more
Do you have the guts to follow this routine? Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab is revealing his daily diet of fruit, fish, coffee and nuts, hoping it inspires his 1.7 million TikTok followers to adopt gut- and liver-friendly eating habits. “I try to stay away from fast food that’s greasy and fried,” Salhab explained Sunday on TikTok. … Read more
Watermelon might be one of the world’s most popular fruits — but it could be doing you more harm than good. Sterling Fournier, a content creator who goes by @Idksterling on TikTok, says people should throw out the fruit foaming from the exterior as they cut it open. “Eating these watermelons generally is not the … Read more
Had a few too many last night? There’s no fresher hell than a hangover: nausea, dry mouth, hot shame and hangxiety. No soul who has suffered has not sought a cure in the form of a diner breakfast or hair of the dog. “A hangover is a clinical condition that is characterized by a combination … Read more
This news is bananas. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California gastroenterologist, is revealing three surprising reasons why bananas should be cut from your fruit smoothie recipes. “I commonly see my patients make this mistake,” Sethi shared in a TikTok this week. “Adding bananas to your smoothies might be doing more harm than good.” Bananas can contain … Read more
Somebody check on Alicia Silverstone. The “Clueless” star, 47, recorded herself eating a piece of fruit that has since been identified as poisonous, leading fans to express their concerns for the actress’s well-being. In her TikTok video shared Monday, Silverstone explained that she’s “discovered something that I can’t figure out what it is and I … Read more
Don’t let hiccups sour your mood! Dr. Jeremy London, a heart surgeon based in Savannah, Georgia, is sharing a hack that he says will stop hiccups fast. “Drip lemon juice or lime juice into the back of the throat. It’ll stop them almost immediately,” London assured his 393,000 TikTok followers in a clip last month … Read more
Is it a hack or a hack job? Lara, who goes by @larad_official on TikTok, revealed a quirky kitchen hack that her mom uses to clean a bulk of fruits and vegetables. “I’m trying to wash my fruit and vegetables in the dishwasher,” the content creator’s mom admits online. “Why not?” Lara, who goes by … Read more
Talk about lemon aid. Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, is sharing why bringing a lemon on a road trip — and sniffing it — may help ease motion sickness. “The olfactory system [in the nose] picks up those citrusy aromas,” Rangarajan began a trending TikTok last week that has drawn 406,700 views. TikTok users have been … Read more
An apple a day … could be filling your body with pesticides. A new study suggests that washing fruit, a precautionary measure taken by many consumers, is not enough to remove toxic chemicals and pesticide residue. Published on Wednesday in the American Chemical Society’s journal Nano Letters, the study adds fresh intel to the debate … Read more
They’ve soured on this sugar substitute. Consuming foods that contain erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener and common ingredient in keto diet products, increases the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new Cleveland Clinic study warns. Erythritol makes platelets in the blood more active, which may lead to blood clots, researchers explained Thursday in the … Read more
Sorry, millennials — Gen Z is trying to replace avocado toast with “tomato ice toast.” And some say they’re trying too hard to be cool. Gen Z TikTokkers have stunned viewers with their latest controversial concoctions using shaved, frozen vegetables to make savory granitas. Granita — a simple shaved ice — has long been enjoyed … Read more