Great news for noodle lovers: you no longer have to punish yourself for enjoying a plate of pasta. Amidst the craze of carb-counting diets, pasta is widely seen as an indulgence that leads to rapid weight gain. Because traditional pasta is mainly carbohydrates, people view the the food as empty calories, but carbs are actually … Read more
Take this news to heart. You could have a common condition that increases your risk of heart attack and stroke — and not even know it. More than a quarter of “healthy” adults over 60 have undiagnosed heart valve disease, a new study from the University of East Anglia in England finds. “Heart valve disease … Read more
Summer is here, and our collective sweet tooth aches for twist cones and popsicles, funnel cake and icebox pies — at the expense of our health and waistline. For those seeking satisfaction while maintaining a healthy diet, experts recommend sweet snacks that boost metabolism and curb cravings. Rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants, these guilt-free … Read more
First, do no parm. Let’s face it — we love our classic Italian-American restaurants for their complete lack of restraint. More cheese, more pasta, more bread, more fried — excess is the entire point, and some of us, New Yorkers in particular, are probably indulging more frequently than we should. Chicken parm and a night out at … Read more
Last call for your airplane cocktail? Researchers are calling for limits to in-flight alcoholic beverages after finding that plane passengers who drank before dozing off during long-haul flights risked their heart health. The combination of alcohol consumption and cabin pressure at cruising altitude can have negative effects on napping passengers’ hearts, according to a new … Read more
A lawsuit filed against the wildly popular “Shark Tank” phenomenon, Poppi prebiotic soda, alleges that the drink was not as “gut healthy” as it’s advertised to be. Plaintiff Kristin Cobbs of San Francisco filed the class action lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of herself and “similarly situated” consumers of Poppi against the parent company, VNGR Beverage LLC, which … Read more
It’s no fairytale fluke. Jasmine Larsen isn’t a princess locked away in a sky-high tower — but you couldn’t tell by looking at her nearly 5-foot-long locks. Dubbed the “real life Rapunzel,” Larsen, from the UK, has spent the last seven year growing her tangles to a whopping 4-feet-7-inches with inexpensive foodstuffs found in most … Read more
Eight in 10 women prioritize feeling healthy over looking beautiful, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 American women revealed that improving both their mental/emotional health (33%) and physical health (33%) makes them feel more beautiful than improving their physical appearance (22%). Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Doctor’s Best, the survey revealed that … Read more
Just call it a matcha made in heaven. Using matcha, a type of green tea, as a mouthwash could lead to a healthier smile, according to a new study. Researchers in Japan used a mouthwash made with matcha extract and were able to inhibit the growth of P. gingivalis, a type of bacteria that causes … Read more
This may be hard to process. Some processed foods aren’t that bad for you, according to a dietitian. Various studies have come out saying that ultra-processed foods, like processed red meat and sodas, can shorten your life, increase your risk of getting different types of cancer and cause 32 different health conditions. However, some processed … Read more
They like these fruits berry much. Fruits — and vegetables! — are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that can reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US. The American Heart Association recommends consuming 4½ cups of fruit every day. Fruits “provide cardiovascular benefits such as a reduction … Read more
Thirty percent of Americans admit to buying healthy foods just because they’re trendy, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults looked at their food purchasing practices and found that 65% rate their grocery shopping habits as at least somewhat healthy. 26% of Americans admit they buy healthy foods only because they’re trendy. SWNS … Read more
Dough you believe this guy? A Connecticut man who claims to love pizza more than anything else in the world has been scarfing down at least a slice a day for the last six years, sauces say — and the piece-loving pie-sano has no plans to slow down, even swinging a delicious career change thanks to … Read more
If you’re feeling salty about your lack of sleep you may need more sodium in your diet. Dr. James DiNicolantino, a cardiovascular research scientist, shared video on Instagram about why too little salt in your diet can make you toss and turn at night. “People that were put on a low salt diet, because of … Read more
Talk about the Big Apple. A whopping 60% of New Yorkers are either overweight or obese — a sad statistic that weighed Gotham down considerably in a new ranking of America’s healthiest cities. The city that never sleeps huffed and puffed its way onto the list at No. 18 overall, out of 182 US burgs. New … Read more
The latest controversy lining grocery shelves? Apple juice. A user on X (formerly Twitter) posted a thread Monday about “applejuiceification and the illusion of choice,” showcasing how many of the juice options at grocery stores are actually mainly apple juice, despite what the label says. For example, @echetus shared that the Innocent band pink dragonfruit … Read more
Cancel the Tour of Italy — and nix those unlimited breadsticks. Dining out at the Olive Garden has been a relatively affordable favorite for more than thirty years — with nearly 900 restaurants, most of us are familiar with its unabashedly American-Italian menu, brimming with cheesy pastabilities. But could a meal here actually be healthy? While bowls … 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
Relish the fact that not all condiments are bad for you. Many people feel their meals aren’t complete without ketchup, mayo, mustard, hot sauce, ranch, soy sauce, seasonings, or other condiments. You may think that adding these flavor enhancers decreases the nutritional value, but some experts believe they can actually be worth their salt, so … 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