Beware ‘vanishing caloric density’ — it can trick you into gaining weight

Beware ‘vanishing caloric density’ — it can trick you into gaining weight

Imagine a snack that not only physically melts in your mouth with every bite, but whose calories seem to disappear just as quickly. Magic, right? Your brain thinks so, thanks to a phenomenon known as “vanishing caloric density.” But this mental magic trick could actually lead you to eat more calories — and pack on … Read more

Krispy Kreme teams up with fan-favorite cookie brand for a dream donut collab: ‘Already drooling’

Krispy Kreme teams up with fan-favorite cookie brand for a dream donut collab: ‘Already drooling’

If you are “scouting” the best donut this summer, look no further than Krispy Kreme.  Even in the off-season for Girl Scout Cookies, fans can finally get their fix in Krispy Kreme’s new collab. Starting today, Krispy Kreme is releasing a limited-edition “Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Dozen,” featuring three new donut flavors inspired by the … Read more

Pringles just dropped a new product in 3 fan-favorite flavors — and people don’t know how to feel about it

Pringles just dropped a new product in 3 fan-favorite flavors — and people don’t know how to feel about it

Get the hot dogs on the grill. Pringles, everyone’s beloved chip in a can, is saying bye to bland bread by bringing a new hot dog innovation to summer barbecues, with first-of-their-kind flavored hot dog buns.  Their new “Pop Dog Buns” are potato-based buns that are designed to fit inside a Pringles can (7.5 inches … Read more

Long-running recall on popular potato chips brands classified at FDA’s highest risk level

Long-running recall on popular potato chips brands classified at FDA’s highest risk level

The Utz Quality Foods ongoing recall of their potato chips has risen to the highest level of recall, due to Salmonella contamination in a seasoning ingredient.  Utz Quality Foods LLC recalled varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips on April 28, due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder, according to the Food … Read more

God makes people eat more junk food: study

God makes people eat more junk food: study

Thank you, cheese-us. Multiple studies have found that consuming ultra-processed foods like chips, ice cream and pizza can increase the risk of multiple health conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and other chronic diseases. But now when you reach for the unholy (and unhealthy) trinity of fat, salt and sugar, you might just … Read more

Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certain foods in a surprising way, study suggests

Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certain foods in a surprising way, study suggests

If you find yourself reaching for a bag of chips after a few drinks, hormones may be partly to blame. Researchers suggest they can influence food cravings and may contribute to significant overeating. Studies examining how alcohol affects people’s eating habits have produced inconsistent results, University of Sydney researchers reported in Obesity Reviews. Alcohol on its … Read more

MAHA makeover: Iconic bread brand drops new ‘cleaner’ recipe

MAHA makeover: Iconic bread brand drops new ‘cleaner’ recipe

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s time to get that bread — or better bread, that is. Nature’s Own, the popular grocery-store bread brand known for its soft texture, has launched its new “Breaducator” campaign … Read more

Philadelphia pizza shop sells $55 slices topped with caviar, served on gold plate with keepsake spoon

Philadelphia pizza shop sells  slices topped with caviar, served on gold plate with keepsake spoon

A Philadelphia pizza shop is about to start selling slices for $55 — each. What makes this particular piece of pizza from Marina’s Pizza Co. in the Fishtown neighborhood so special is caviar, a gold plate and a mother-of-pearl spoon visitors get to keep (the plate stays at the restaurant). “Debuting on Friday, May 22, Marina’s new … Read more

The common foods that are messing with your ability to focus — even if the rest of your diet is healthy

The common foods that are messing with your ability to focus — even if the rest of your diet is healthy

Here’s something to chew on. Brains require nutrients from a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, fatty fish, whole grains, nuts and seeds to function properly. Even if you’re consuming these foods regularly, occasionally enjoying a cheat-day treat can still take a toll on the brain. Even if you’re eating a balanced diet, studies show … Read more

Possible culprit found for the ‘spoonful of microplastics’ in our brains

Possible culprit found for the ‘spoonful of microplastics’ in our brains

Life in plastic isn’t so fantastic. While there’s debate over how much is actually in our systems, microplastics are all the rage right now — and not in a good way for our health. A new study may have found the culprit behind the accumulation in our brains, and it’s much more common than we … Read more

NY could ban common ingredient found in pizza and bagels over health concerns

NY could ban common ingredient found in pizza and bagels over health concerns

New York’s iconic pizza and bagels may soon taste a little different as lawmakers move to strip out additives that can cause cancer and other health problems. The state legislature passed The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act on April 21, which targets potassium bromate — a chemical often used in flour to help dough … Read more

Hotel guests vow never to eat free breakfast again after learning how buffet scrambled eggs are made: ‘What the f- -k is that?’

Hotel guests vow never to eat free breakfast again after learning how buffet scrambled eggs are made: ‘What the f- -k is that?’

There’s just no eggs-cuse for this.  Frequent travelers, those with exacting tastes, are freaking out over the “sick” way hotel chefs prepare scrambled eggs for complimentary continental breakfast buffets.  The chow may be free, but foodies are paying for it in disgust.  Emmert, a hotel kitchen worker, virally revealed the revolting way she prepares scrambled eggs for … Read more

British researchers say unlikely social media diet hack really works to cut cravings

British researchers say unlikely social media diet hack really works to cut cravings

Watch what you eat. First it was the juice cleanse, then keto, then Whole30. Now it’s the social diet, where you consume content — and not much else. Researchers in the UK and upstate New York shared findings this week that simply viewing food content online is enough to curb real-life cravings for some dieters. … Read more

How eating sugar can ‘caramelize’ the inside of your body — and speed up aging

How eating sugar can ‘caramelize’ the inside of your body — and speed up aging

AGE before beauty.  The latest hyperfixation among longevity experts appears to be Advanced Glycation End products (conveniently abbreviated as AGEs), the result of a chemical reaction between proteins and sugars.  Just as a chef caramelizes onions in a pan, new science shows that sugars are “caramelizing” our insides, prematurely aging us and potentially contributing to … Read more

Are frozen foods really that bad? How to shop healthy in the freezer aisle, according to a dietitian

Are frozen foods really that bad? How to shop healthy in the freezer aisle, according to a dietitian

The items are cool by nature — but are they healthy? The freezer aisle is a stop on many a grocery shopper’s run, whether they’re picking up some frozen veggies or getting a pint of ice cream. While we might think of frozen foods as inherently unhealthy, it turns out the chilling method doesn’t matter … Read more

Doctor reveals secrets to lasting weight loss without counting calories

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

The very, very boring habit that’s key to losing more weight: study

The very, very boring habit that’s key to losing more weight: study

Variety may be the spice of life, but consistency is key. Especially when it comes to weight loss. While nutrition experts have long praised a diverse diet, a new study in the journal Health Psychology shows that eating the same thing day in and day out might help shed pounds faster than eating a range … Read more

Frozen version of Costco food court favorite sparks controversy: ‘Not the same’

Frozen version of Costco food court favorite sparks controversy: ‘Not the same’

Costco shoppers are buzzing about a food court staple found in the frozen foods aisle — and some say it might be even better than the original. The Washington-based warehouse club’s cult-favorite chicken bake, long considered a must-order alongside the $1.50 hot dog and oversized pizza slices, is gaining fresh attention after appearing in the frozen aisle … Read more

Scientists warn that a modern supermarket staple is messing with women’s fertility

Scientists warn that a modern supermarket staple is messing with women’s fertility

It’s the food, baby. While shopping the perimeter of the grocery store is an age-old tip to stock up on good-for-you foods, reaching for chips, cookies and soda can be the ultimate comfort habit. But these and other junk food staples could be messing with women’s chances of trying to have a baby, according to … Read more

Dear Abby: My overweight husband is wrecking his health with food

Dear Abby: My overweight husband is wrecking his health with food

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for decades. My husband, who has always been very overweight, has made many promises to remedy it with no follow-through. He continues to overeat and avoid physical activity, while constantly complaining about aches, pains and fatigue. Frequently, when we go out, he wolfs down his food, … Read more