Are you being hoodwinked by your health food? Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian, diabetes specialist, and founder of The Keys to Nutrition, warns of “health halos” — foods that are marketed as healthy but hide harmful ingredients. Smith tells The Post that the deception lies in the packaging and promotion of these foodstuffs. “A lot … Read more
Have a hit of honey, honey. TikTok is abuzz with the sound of the ultimate pre-workout supplement: a spoonful of honey and a sprinkle of salt. The easy treat is said to boost energy and get you through your sweat session. And better yet, science supports this combo. Honey is a quick-digesting carbohydrate, an absorbable … Read more
Anti-aging-obsessed tech mogul Bryan Johnson has shared one of the shocking key ingredients he uses daily to keep himself looking young. Johnson, 46, says that every day for the past “three years,” he’s been munching down on chocolate to help with his quest to cheat death, according to his latest YouTube video. “Sometimes the things that are good … Read more
When creating an ideal sleeping environment, you might think of lighting, temperature and sound — but what about food? What you eat during the day can have a surprising impact on how well you sleep at night, according to experts. “Food choice is an essential consideration for ensuring good sleep quality. Some types of food promote … Read more
This budding Benjamin Button is spilling his secrets. A 61-year-old who brags that he has a biological age of just under 38 is revealing how he’s hacked the aging process. Dave Pascoe, who hails from Michigan, is a retired network security engineer and a “full-time biohacker” devoted to turning back his genetic clock. On his … Read more
Intermittent fasting might help you lose weight — but only if you adhere to some strict guidelines, says one dietitian. “You can’t just eat what you want with intermittent fasting if you want to lose weight. You have to eat balanced meals during the feeding period,” Rob Hobson, a registered dietitian, told the Daily Mail. … Read more
Get a loaf of this. Dr. Karan Raj, a UK National Health Service surgeon and author, has shocked his TikTok followers by revealing a hack to make white bread healthier. While dietitians usually recommend axing white bread because it contains additives that cause large blood sugar spikes, Raj says freezing, thawing and then toasting a slice … Read more
It’s all Greek to her. Making healthy choices at the start of a busy day can be a challenge, but one diet pro insists that the best breakfast to help clients lose weight is a snap to prepare — and it’s delicious, too. In an article for Eat This,Not That, registered dietitian Kristen Carli lays out … Read more
These nine foods often viewed as a guilty pleasure or otherwise consumed in moderation are healthier than you may think, according to a new report. Treats like chocolate, cheese, or even a cup of coffee contain nutrients needed by the human body, Dr. Stephen Dahmer, Director at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, told Vogue … Read more
This one’s pure filth. The 2024 “Dirty Dozen” list was released this week — this year’s edition of the annual roundup of the 12 fruits and vegetables packing the most pesticides names and shames everyday faves likes spinach, blueberries, apples and strawberries. According to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit advocating for a cleaner food supply, … Read more
You’ve gut to be kidding. As America cruises toward peak probiotic — oh look, another $4 can of soda on supermarket shelves! — one sensible expert is asking, are we going overboard in the quest to feed our good bacteria? Dr Emily Leeming, scientist and dietitian, dropped the tummy time bomb in a recent edition of her … Read more
Substituting sugar for low-calorie sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose and stevia derived substances can improve weight loss, help weight management and improve your mood, according to a new study out of Denmark. “Our findings support the use of sweeteners and sweetness enhancers (S&SEs) found in many foods and beverages worldwide as alternatives to sugar-sweetened products to … Read more
It’s berry good news for nutrition. An obscure berry that’s native to Canada, northern Europe and Asia is the “superfood” that can revolutionize your diet, new research shows. Sea buckthorn, rich in vitamins along with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, can make a huge splash in the North American market as a widely available healthy … Read more
Did you know that some foods can help boost your immune system naturally and work to keep you healthy? In this article, learn how to incorporate the best immunity-boosting foods into your diet – and why these foods in particular help protect your health. Nature’s best illness fighters Many foods you’ll find at your local … Read more
Dietitians are revealing the best snacks to help you lose belly fat — and it doesn’t have to be a fancy feast. “One example of a snack like this would be a packet of tuna or chicken and whole-grain crackers,” Caroline Thomason, a registered dietitian based in Washington, DC, told Parade this week. Thomason praised the … Read more
Forget an apple a day — eating this vegetable will keep the doctor away. Dr. Poonam Desai, an emergency medicine physician, often shares health hacks on social media. In a video posted to TikTok, Dr. Desai revealed the vegetable she eats regularly to stay healthy: onions. “Onions contain something called quercetin, which gives onions its … Read more
What the hack? A food waste expert is pouring cold water on the recent crop of so-called genius food storage hacks popping up on TikTok. Ben Thomas, an environment manager for Waitrose, the U.K.’s most upscale national supermarket chain, was left more than a little unsatisfied by some of the most viral videos in the … Read more
As spring quickly approaches and allergies ramp up — thanks to the premature pollen bomb that dropped this week, leaving the susceptible more congested than usual — here comes more bad news: Your diet could be making everything worse. That’s because certain foods can aggravate nasal congestion, which could potentially lead to a sinus infection, experts say. … Read more
Caesar salad, according to common acclaim, is named for Roman emperor Julius Caesar. You can stick a knife in that delicious myth. Instead, credit romaine emperor Caesar Cardini, an immigrant restaurateur from Italy, according to food historians. He lived in San Diego, California and operated restaurants there and just across the border in Tijuana, Mexico, with his brother … Read more
These fungus-based innovations are breaking the mold. Scientists are making environmentally-conscious food out of fungi, and, according to a new study, a particular kind of mold can be modified and transformed into a juicy burger patty. The research, published Thursday in the journal Nature Communications, looked at Aspergillus oryzae, or koji mold, which is used … Read more