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Privileged diners fight to pay $1,500+ for a meal at LA’s most expensive restaurant — where snagging a table is like the ‘Hunger Games’

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Privileged diners fight to pay ,500+ for a meal at LA’s most expensive restaurant — where snagging a table is like the ‘Hunger Games’

Getting a seat at LA’s most expensive restaurant isn’t just another dinner reservation. It’s a victory in the “Hunger Games” of fine dining. Exclusive Somni, a tiny West Hollywood boite with just 14 seats and one nightly seating, has catapulted into the stratosphere of global fine dining, securing a coveted three Michelin stars. That’s the … Read more

Doctor reveals secrets to lasting weight loss without counting calories

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Doctor reveals secrets to lasting weight loss without counting calories

Weight loss is complex – and goes beyond counting calories, according to experts. Dr. Jason Fung, a kidney specialist and author of the recent book “The Hunger Code,” said lasting weight loss requires a shift in how people understand and respond to hunger. “Most of the time, we focus on eating less or what we’re eating, … Read more

Jennifer Lawrence reveals why Elizabeth Banks got ‘really annoyed’ with her on ‘Hunger Games’ set

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Jennifer Lawrence reveals why Elizabeth Banks got ‘really annoyed’ with her on ‘Hunger Games’ set

Katniss Everdeen and Effie Trinket didn’t always see eye to eye. Jennifer Lawrence has revealed that Elizabeth Banks once got “really annoyed” with her while the pair were filming “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” together in 2013. “I once took an Ambien in the morning, thinking it was something else,” Lawrence, 35, told Leonardo DiCaprio, … Read more

Josh Hutcherson shrugs off Quentin Tarantino’s claim ‘Hunger Games’ ripped off ‘Battle Royale’

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Josh Hutcherson shrugs off Quentin Tarantino’s claim ‘Hunger Games’ ripped off ‘Battle Royale’

Peeta Mellark has spoken. Josh Hutcherson is shrugging off Quentin Tarantino’s claim that “The Hunger Games” franchise “ripped off” a Japanese book and film with a similar concept called “Battle Royale.” “There are similar themes, for sure,” Hutcherson, 33, told Variety in an interview published Wednesday. “But, you know, everyone borrows from everyone.” Josh Hutcherson … Read more

Glenn Close is unrecognizable in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ teaser trailer

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Glenn Close is unrecognizable in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ teaser trailer

Glenn Close volunteered as tribute. On Thursday, audiences got their first look at the actress, 78, as Drusilla Sickle in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” In the trailer, Close is unrecognizable with fake, bright white teeth, thin eyebrows and facial prosthetics. She also dons an orange bob, fake lashes, and bright red lipstick. … Read more

Exclusive | Terrified moms speak out, say their kids face starvation as SNAP benefits expire: ‘We have nothing’

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Exclusive | Terrified moms speak out, say their kids face starvation as SNAP benefits expire: ‘We have nothing’

The countdown to this weekend looks dismal to Kelli Austin. Rather than looking forward to spending quality time with her children, the single mom of three is staring down the barrel of starvation.  “I don’t know how I’m going to feed my kids tomorrow,” Austin, 38, an addiction recovery coach from Augusta, Maine, told The … Read more

You’re spending an extra $26 every grocery trip by making this mistake

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You’re spending an extra every grocery trip by making this mistake

If you’re hankering for a good deal at the supermarket, avoid food cravings. Aside from the rising prices of groceries in general, shopping on an empty stomach can ultimately increase your grocery bill. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that shopping while hungry is one main factor that can impact grocery habits. The findings revealed … Read more

They’re sick of ‘SkinnyTok’ — dangerous TikTok trend glorifies starvation, experts warn

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They’re sick of ‘SkinnyTok’ — dangerous TikTok trend glorifies starvation, experts warn

A disturbing trend dubbed “SkinnyTok” is racking up millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, Reddit and YouTube, pushing extreme weight loss tactics, restrictive eating, and toxic “discipline” as the path to happiness — or at least thinness. And it’s sending vulnerable users down a dangerous spiral, experts and survivors warn. “I know that if I … Read more

Your zero-calorie sweetener is actually changing how your brain works

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Your zero-calorie sweetener is actually changing how your brain works

Not all zero-calorie sugar substitutes are as sweet as they might seem. New research suggests that sucralose — one of the most popular artificial sweeteners on the market — messes with a brain region responsible for controlling hunger, particularly in people with obesity. The finding raises new questions about whether sugar alternatives, used by around … Read more

Nutritionist recommends eating like a baby to lose weight — here’s how

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Nutritionist recommends eating like a baby to lose weight — here’s how

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

Exclusive | ‘Hunger Games’ star Jeffrey Wright reveals if he’ll be in the Haymitch movie: ‘Super smart material’

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Exclusive | ‘Hunger Games’ star Jeffrey Wright reveals if he’ll be in the Haymitch movie: ‘Super smart material’

He volunteers as tribute.  Jeffrey Wright would consider returning to District 3 as Beetee Latier. In June, it was confirmed that a new “Hunger Games” prequel movie focusing on Haymitch Abernathy would debut in 2026. “I hadn’t heard anything about that,” the Oscar-nominated actor told The Post while promoting his new show, “The Agency.” The … Read more

Cruise passengers revolt with hunger strike after ‘boutique’ ship engine failure: ‘Handled very badly’

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Cruise passengers revolt with hunger strike after ‘boutique’ ship engine failure: ‘Handled very badly’

Furious passengers are staging a hunger strike aboard a luxury cruise ship after an engine malfunction derailed their voyage to Antarctica. The SH Diana — a “boutique five-star “vessel that was only completed last year — was en route to the South Pole when the maritime mishap occurred earlier this week. Passengers paid between $8,882 … Read more

This type of exercise will make you feel less hungry — and help with weight loss: study

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This type of exercise will make you feel less hungry — and help with weight loss: study

Working out hard may fast-track your weight loss goals — especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than a moderate workout. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity … Read more

The truth about why we get ‘hangry’ —and the 5 best foods to keep you full

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The truth about why we get ‘hangry’ —and the 5 best foods to keep you full

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

I’m a dietitian — here are 3 easy ways to curb your junk food cravings

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I’m a dietitian — here are 3 easy ways to curb your junk food cravings

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are prepackaged items that contain lots of salt, refined sugars, cholesterol-spiking fats and other controversial lab-based ingredients. Diets high in UPFs have been linked to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and even early death. Despite the known risks, UPFs can be a tough habit to kick. These items have been engineered for … Read more

Author Suzanne Collins announces new ‘Hunger Games’ book following this iconic character

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Author Suzanne Collins announces new ‘Hunger Games’ book following this iconic character

NEW YORK — Inspired by an 18th century Scottish philosopher and the modern scourge of misinformation, Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for a new “The Hunger Games” novel. Scholastic announced Thursday that “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the fifth volume of Collins’ blockbuster dystopian series, will be published March 18, 2025. The … Read more

‘Hunger Games’ star Tom Blyth: ‘It would be nice to play someone who is just a lovely guy’

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‘Hunger Games’ star Tom Blyth: ‘It would be nice to play someone who is just a lovely guy’

He’s wanted, dead or alive.  “Hunger Games” star Tom Blyth returns as one of history’s most notorious Wild West gunslingers in Season 2 of the MGM+ historical drama series, “Billy The Kid.”  “I was worried when we were coming back, because we had a six month break. I was a little concerned that I would … Read more

‘Hunger Games’ prequel star Tom Blyth on Jennifer Lawrence: ‘I don’t know her’

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‘Hunger Games’ prequel star Tom Blyth on Jennifer Lawrence: ‘I don’t know her’

He volunteers as tribute.  Tom Blyth, 29, who starred as younger version of the villainous President Coriolanus Snow in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” said that he’s game to return if the spin-off prequel movies continue.  “I would love to,” he said, about the chance of reprising the role. “I love … Read more

KFC debuts BBQ perfume that will leave you ‘tipsy with hunger’

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KFC debuts BBQ perfume that will leave you ‘tipsy with hunger’

Finger sniffin’ good? Kentucky Fried Chicken is dipping into the fragrance business, unveiling an already-sold out, charcoal and smoked wood-scented perfume. “We’ve all been there – that unmistakable aroma of a BBQ drifting through the air, tantalizing our senses and leaving us craving the taste of smoky goodness. But what if you could capture that … Read more