While the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet are well established, a new study suggests that the fresh-forward, olive oil-soaked eating style can boost brain health by promoting certain gut bacteria. Researchers at Tulane University School of Medicine found that lab rats who followed a Mediterranean diet developed different gut bacteria patterns than those who … Read more
They’re not biting. As Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs change the way America eats, food manufacturers are trying to whip themselves up a forkful of the action — with heavies like Conagra Brands and Nestlé announcing new diet-compatible product lines in recent months. So far, however, nutrition experts seem unimpressed — with some saying that the processed … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. 100% plant-based and also 100% tasty? It’s true — after cooking and eating Purple Carrot’s vegan meal kit offerings a few times over four years, we can safely conclude that the recipes, … Read more
Wax on, wax off. Wax on again. You may have noticed that when you run a knife over a store-bought apple, wax scrapes off — but Kait Thornton (@apple.girl.kait), an apple and pear farmer in Washington State, promises this isn’t some unhealthy added ingredient. “There’s so much fear-mongering around food and where our food comes … Read more
Don’t forget to add this to your meal prep. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon at Northwell Health in New York, is opening up his own cookbook and shared some of his best dishes for brain health. Now he’s given The Post his recipe for a Mediterranean quinoa bowl that has a host of … Read more
Packaged foods in the U.S. will have to follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy,” according to changes finalized Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration. It’s an update of the agency’s definition originally devised 30 years ago. The move is aimed at helping Americans navigate food labels at the grocery store and … Read more
Macros on the rocks. Myprotein, an online sports nutrition brand, has just teamed up with Southern Comfort to launch a pair of protein powders that taste like whiskey cocktails — hold the whiskey. Not that you couldn’t add whiskey to it — in fact, Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted to mixing a bit of booze into … Read more
Are eggs bad for your heart? Dr. Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon in Savannah, Georgia, posed the question to more than one million of his followers on social media. His answer may be surprising to some. London told Fox News Digital that “eggs took a really bad rap” through the years, in large part because … Read more
Here’s some food for thought. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon at Northwell Health in New York, says his mom’s dinner recipe is full of ingredients that are great for brain health — and eating it’s a smart step for preventing dementia and things like memory loss, fatigue and brain fog. Dr. Jonathan … Read more
Married stars are just like us! Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos had their turkey with a side of mashed potatoes and tension this Thanksgiving. The daytime television pair dished all about their family’s holiday on Monday’s episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark,” with Ripa telling viewers that she and Consuelos had plenty of “arguments” after … Read more
Proceed with caution when eating to your heart’s content at Thanksgiving dinner. In fact, there are four holiday meal staples that you might want to skip altogether, according to Dr. Christine Nwoha, who warned that certain foods increase the risk of heart failure. The doctor claimed that a higher rate of people visit the hospital … Read more
There’s nothing quite as comforting as tucking into a warm slice of sweet, gooey pie. And now that the season of overindulgence is upon us, there are more excuses than ever to, well, overindulge. If, however, the guilt of doing so is making you feel a little crumb-y, we’ve got some delicious news for you. … Read more
Even the best laid diet plans can be derailed by a Thanksgiving feast — and who can say no to their mom’s mashed potatoes or auntie’s pumpkin pie? But just because we’re letting ourselves indulge in some of our favorite holiday foods doesn’t mean we have no power against the pull of over-indulgence — and … Read more
A Harvard medical student recently went vegan as a health experiment — and the results were surprising. Plant-based diets have been heralded for their health benefits — but Nick Norwitz, 25, discovered that his LDL cholesterol actually spiked during his week-long food swap. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), sometimes called “bad cholesterol,” is associated with negative health effects when … Read more
Another day, another food trend. TikTok has birthed a new, bizarre snack fad that might make your stomach churn. Dried yogurt — which entails removing the liquid out of regular yogurt, resulting in a firmer, more powdery product — has taken over the internet, as well as people’s refrigerators. Dried yogurt is taking over the … Read more
When it comes to healthy eating, veggies are always a good choice — but one takes the cake for being the healthiest. Watercress is the most nutrient-dense vegetable, receiving a perfect score of 100 in the CDC’s long-standing ranking of “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables (PFVs). Chinese cabbage is a close second with a score of … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Dr. Zac, I’m writing on behalf of my girlfriend who’s been absolutely intolerable to live with ever since she started going on a restrictive food diet to lose weight. She restricts her food intake and it really reflects in her personality. It seems everything I do sets her off, from my breathing to how … Read more
The upcoming presidential election could lead to a lot of unwanted – and sometimes unhealthy – snacking. Emotional eating can be a byproduct of stressful times, including political events, sports playoffs and other happenings, according to various studies. Recent research published in the journal Nutrients indicated that emotional eating is considered a “critical risk factor for recurrent weight … Read more
She’s got the number one aid for going number two. Nutritionist and certified personal trainer Gianna has taken to TikTok to share the trio of morning rituals that she swears by to support gut health — and one, in particular, should get things in motion. It should be done immediately upon rising and can be … Read more
Lisa Steele, author of “Fresh Eggs Daily,” addresses five common myths about eggs. Based in Maine, Steele has raised chickens for years and also has ducks and geese on her farm. Read on to find out what matters when it comes to choosing eggs – and some tips on making the best-ever egg dishes for … Read more