We partied in Ibiza for 17 hours straight, listened to Horse Meat Disco to avoid paying for a hotel — here’s how it went

We partied in Ibiza for 17 hours straight, listened to Horse Meat Disco to avoid paying for a hotel — here’s how it went

A middle-aged couple flew to Ibiza for 17 hours — and partied all night long to avoid booking a hotel. Paul Coulson, 45, and his wife, Suzanne, 42, love dance music and knew they wanted to go to the Horse Meat Disco closing party in Ibiza. The pair decided to plan their trip around the … Read more

NYC customer sues Subway for ‘falsely advertising’ amounts of meat on sandwiches: lawsuit

NYC customer sues Subway for ‘falsely advertising’ amounts of meat on sandwiches: lawsuit

Subway was hit with a lawsuit on Monday claiming the restaurant chain “materially overstates” the amount of meat in visual ads for sandwiches. The suit took aim at photos in Subway advertisements, alleging the chain “falsely advertises” how much meat the steak and cheese sandwich has on it.  This is especially concerning, the complaint said, … Read more

Common deficiency may be early warning sign of colorectal cancer in young people

Common deficiency may be early warning sign of colorectal cancer in young people

A key deficiency may be an early warning sign of colorectal cancer in young people. Colorectal cancer has long been associated with older adults, especially people over 65. However, rates have been steadily rising among adults under 50 since the ’90s. Joel Mason, a gastroenterologist at Tufts University, recently shared that rectal bleeding, a noticeable change in … Read more

I’m a cancer dietitian — I would never consume these 7 foods and drinks

I’m a cancer dietitian — I would never consume these 7 foods and drinks

She’s got a beef with these seven items. Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is sharing the seven foods and drinks she warns may increase your risk of developing cancer or having it return. Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is sharing the seven foods and beverages she avoids. Jam Press Vid/@oncology.nutritio “I … Read more

Boar’s Head facing legal scrutiny by feds over deadly listeria outbreak found in deli meat

Boar’s Head facing legal scrutiny by feds over deadly listeria outbreak found in deli meat

Boar’s Head, the deli meat company at the center of a deadly listeria food poisoning outbreak, is being scrutinized by law enforcement officials, the US Agriculture Department disclosed in response to government records requests. Officials with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service refused to share documents regarding the agency’s inspections and enforcement at the Boar’s Head … Read more

I only ate sardines for 3 months — I was shocked by the results

I only ate sardines for 3 months — I was shocked by the results

It didn’t take her long to get hooked. A 62-year-old retired military therapist struggling with extreme foot pain, inflammation and food addiction claims she lost 35 pounds by eating only sardines for more than three months. “People think I’m absolutely nuts,” Jane Crummett told Florida physician Annette Bosworth, known as “Dr. Boz,” last month. Jane … Read more

Death toll from Boar’s Head listeria outbreak reaches grim milestone

Death toll from Boar’s Head listeria outbreak reaches grim milestone

A 10th person has died in the listeria outbreak that shuttered a Boar’s Head deli meat plant, federal health officials said Wednesday. At least 59 people in 19 states have been sickened by the bacteria first detected in liverwurst made at the Jarratt, Virginia, plant. Illnesses were reported between late May and late August, the US Centers … Read more

I’m a dietitian — these 6 foods are better frozen than fresh

I’m a dietitian — these 6 foods are better frozen than fresh

Frozen food has historically gotten a bad rap, ranking as a distant second compared to fresh options. But UK nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert tells the Daily Mail this week that our frozen prejudice might cost us valuable nutrients. “There is a huge gap between consumer perceptions and the reality of frozen food’s quality.” “I’ve been advocating … Read more

These 4 ultra-processed foods can raise your diabetes risk more than others: study

These 4 ultra-processed foods can raise your diabetes risk more than others: study

Ultra-processed foods have long held a bad reputation for having lots of calories, sugar, fat and salt — now, UK researchers have identified the four types most likely to lead to Type 2 diabetes. The highest-risk UPFs are savory snacks, animal-based products such as processed meats, ready-to-eat meals and beverages sweetened by sugar or an … Read more

There’s actually a reason hot dogs and buns aren’t sold in the same number

There’s actually a reason hot dogs and buns aren’t sold in the same number

It’s a two-for-bun deal. It would seem only natural that there be enough buns for the world’s tubesteaks. Unfortunately for hot-dog lovers, the sausage-to-roll ratio is skewed heavily in the bread’s favor. With some exceptions, dogs are typically sold in packs of ten while meat sheaths come in bundles of eight. This means that at … Read more

Beware these 2 common, ultra-processed foods that can raise the risk of heart disease: Harvard study

Beware these 2 common, ultra-processed foods that can raise the risk of heart disease: Harvard study

No sugarcoating this news. Consuming sugary or artificially sweetened drinks and processed meats may raise your risk of heart disease, according to a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study published this week in The Lancet. The researchers tracked the ultra-processed food (UPF) intake of more than 200,000 health professionals and followed up with … Read more

Doctors warn this trendy diet could lead to ‘heart issues and dementia’: ‘Playing with fire’

Doctors warn this trendy diet could lead to ‘heart issues and dementia’: ‘Playing with fire’

Doctors have beef with this trendy new diet. The carnivore diet — which involves consuming only animal byproducts such as meat, eggs and dairy — has taken the internet by storm, as fitness fanatics swear by the high protein, no vegetable lifestyle. While some people insist it has helped them shed weight and made them healthier than … Read more

A herd of elephants in the Meat Packing District, a new Mexican restaurant on the LES and more NYC events

A herd of elephants in the Meat Packing District, a new Mexican restaurant on the LES and more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.  What’s making our luxury list this week? Elephants arrive in Meat Packing, Adam Driver is back on … Read more

Urinary tract infections are surging — and your diet may be to blame

Urinary tract infections are surging — and your diet may be to blame

Folks are feeling the burn as urinary tract infection (UTI) rates surge. UTIs are among the most common infections worldwide, affecting 50% to 60% of women at some point in their lives, and they seem to be becoming more prevalent. The disease burden rose by more than 68% between 1990 and 2019, recent research found. Even more … Read more

Five more people dead from Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, CDC says

Five more people dead from Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, CDC says

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday that a Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats has resulted in 14 new illnesses and five additional deaths. This brings the total to 57 cases, all of which required hospitalization, with eight fatalities overall. The outbreak is now the largest listeriosis incident since the 2011 cantaloupe-associated outbreak. A Listeria outbreak linked … Read more

I’m a nutritionist — here’s what you need to know about iron supplements

I’m a nutritionist — here’s what you need to know about iron supplements

Do you need to pump up your iron intake? Iron deficiency has been called one of the world’s most prevalent nutritional problems — more than a third of women younger than 50 have insufficient amounts of iron. Now, an Australian sports nutritionist is sharing what you need to know before taking an iron supplement. “The body … Read more

Red and processed meats linked to Type 2 diabetes risk: new study

Red and processed meats linked to Type 2 diabetes risk: new study

Maybe don’t go ham on the ham. A new study supports the claim that eating processed meats and red meats may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Professors at the University of Cambridge in England analyzed data from 1.97 million people from 31 studies in 20 countries — including 18 unpublished studies. Researchers factored … Read more

Beware these ‘stealthy’ sources of saturated fat, added sugar that may be ruining your diet

Beware these ‘stealthy’ sources of saturated fat, added sugar that may be ruining your diet

Part of maintaining a balanced diet is knowing what to avoid — and a new study shows that some so-called “healthy” choices could be hiding a glut of added sugar and saturated fat. The US government’s 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends limiting added sugar and saturated fat to less than 10% of your daily calories. Yet … Read more

2 foods could be fueling cancer epidemic in young people: docs

2 foods could be fueling cancer epidemic in young people: docs

Oncologists have been sounding the alarm about a shocking uptick in cancer diagnoses among young adults, with some pointing the finger at junk food and processed meat. “We advise that people eat less overly processed, high in saturated fat, sugar and salt food,” Matthew Lambert, nutritionist and health information and promotion manager at the World Cancer Research … Read more

Want to prevent diabetes? Stop eating so much of this one food, Harvard experts say

Want to prevent diabetes? Stop eating so much of this one food, Harvard experts say

Burger lovers may flip out over this news. A new Harvard study establishes a “significant” link between a key component in red meat and an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Iron is essential for making red blood cells, supporting our immune system and producing hormones. We get it through our diet in two forms: … Read more