Experts expose why big meals backfire and how to fit in more protein this Thanksgiving

Experts expose why big meals backfire and how to fit in more protein this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time of indulgence — so if you’re looking to feel fuller with less food, what are your options for packing your meal with protein? Thanksgiving food doesn’t need to throw off your weight-loss progress — or taste any less delicious — according to Stephen Campolo, a fitness trainer and weight-loss expert based in Naples, Florida.  … Read more

Swallowing ‘organ meat’ from animal livers, hearts and kidneys could make menopause easier

Swallowing ‘organ meat’ from animal livers, hearts and kidneys could make menopause easier

The latest supplement craze may sound offal at first glance. A growing number of women are turning to organ meat supplements as they navigate menopause, hoping the nutrient-packed capsules can ease symptoms and support their overall health through the hormonal roller coaster. But do they live up to the hype? The Post spoke with Amy … Read more

4 surprising things that could be to blame for your UTI — including what you eat

4 surprising things that could be to blame for your UTI — including what you eat

There could be a unexpected reason for that burning sensation down there. Affecting 50% to 60% of women at some point in their lives, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common health issues for half the population. While they often occur due to sexual activity or hygiene issues, there are four surprising … Read more

How unhealthy are saturated fats, really? The truth about the MAHA must-have — as RFK Jr. is set to change diet recommendations

How unhealthy are saturated fats, really? The truth about the MAHA must-have — as RFK Jr. is set to change diet recommendations

You butter believe this plan would be popular with carnivores and MAHA acolytes. Foods like red meat, butter, cheese and cream have long been vilified because they are high in saturated fat, which is widely believed to raise cholesterol and cause heart disease. Now, it may be time to break out the steak knives. Health … Read more

New research suggests viral ‘anti-aging’ cooking hack may influence health, longevity

New research suggests viral ‘anti-aging’ cooking hack may influence health, longevity

A growing body of research suggests that how you cook your food — not just what you eat — may influence health and longevity. The same high-heat methods that give steak its smoky crust, roast chicken its crispy skin, french fries their golden coating and pastries their browned edges also trigger complex chemical reactions in food. When … Read more

A look back at olive loaf, the nostalgic and hideous 1970s deli meat — and why it’s not coming back

A look back at olive loaf, the nostalgic and hideous 1970s deli meat — and why it’s not coming back

Once a familiar sight in American lunchboxes, olive loaf, a processed deli meat studded with green olives and red pimentos, has nearly disappeared from shelves. Its cameo in the 1985 film “The Breakfast Club” cemented its place in pop culture, only to be discarded like it was in the movie when Ally Sheedy’s character Allison Reynolds opted … Read more

Is ‘proffee’ the secret to getting more protein? What to know about the viral health craze as Starbucks launches new menu items

Is ‘proffee’ the secret to getting more protein? What to know about the viral health craze as Starbucks launches new menu items

That’s a latte gains! Protein maxxing — pushing past protein guidelines to build bulk, bounce back and feel full faster — is the latest culinary craze. Coffee connoisseurs are even sneaking it into their morning mugs. Nearly half (47%) of Americans believe that daybreak is the best time to get their protein fill, a recent … Read more

Outbreak of viral deer-killing disease prompts alarm, warning to meat eaters

Outbreak of viral deer-killing disease prompts alarm, warning to meat eaters

Oh, deer. An outbreak of the viral epizootic hemorrhagic disease is killing white-tailed deer in numerous Eastern states, sparking a warning to hunters about the potential dangers of eating infected venison. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has released a statement urging calm after almost 100 cases were clocked across the state in recent weeks. “Humans … Read more

6 signs of kidney stones as Dolly Parton cancels event because one was giving her ‘a lot of problems’

6 signs of kidney stones as Dolly Parton cancels event because one was giving her ‘a lot of problems’

Her kidney stone was giving her trouble from 9 to 5 — and beyond. Dolly Parton, 79, nixed an appearance at a Dollywood event celebrating the Tennessee theme park’s new NightFlight Expedition attraction this week after developing a kidney stone and infection. Parton addressed the disappointed crowd with a pre-recorded video message in a cheerful … Read more

IKEA fans are obsessed with bizarre new meatball ‘trough’ dish: ‘What the hell is this? I need one’

IKEA fans are obsessed with bizarre new meatball ‘trough’ dish: ‘What the hell is this? I need one’

Meatballs are taking center stage at the dinner table. IKEA has teamed up with designer Gustaf Westman for the first time to create a 12-piece holiday collection for hosts with a unique aesthetic — including a dish developed exclusively to cradle the home store’s flagship foods: Swedish meatballs. IKEA’s meatballs on their new meatball plate. … Read more

This cookbook is especially for new vegans — who are now allergic to meat because of a tick bite

This cookbook is especially for new vegans — who are now allergic to meat because of a tick bite

They came for your blood — and stole your burgers. A growing number of Americans are being forced into veganism after contracting a bizarre, tick-borne allergy that turns red meat and dairy into a life-threatening hazard. To make the meatless life a little easier to swallow, PETA is dishing out a plant-based cookbook even the staunchest carnivores … Read more

Eating meat not linked to higher risk of death — and may even protect against cancer-related mortality: study

Eating meat not linked to higher risk of death — and may even protect against cancer-related mortality: study

Eating more meat could be beneficial for the body, a new study suggests. Recent research from Canada’s McMaster University revealed that animal-sourced foods are not linked to a higher risk of death. The study discovered that animal proteins could also offer protective benefits against cancer-related mortality, according to a press release from the university. Researchers analyzed … Read more

Exclusive | I’m a vegan against my will after developing an overnight allergy that’s increasing across the US

Exclusive | I’m a vegan against my will after developing an overnight allergy that’s increasing across the US

She’s a Whopper girl trapped in a tofu world — and it wasn’t by choice. Daisy Holstine was forced to go vegan earlier this year after developing a severe allergy to meat and dairy, seemingly overnight. “I was waking up with my eyes swollen shut,” the 36-year-old from Mountain Home, Arkansas, told The Post. “The … Read more

Exclusive | Meat Loaf was ‘fun’ and ‘always loud’ on ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ set as late singer is remembered on film’s 50th anniversary

Exclusive | Meat Loaf was ‘fun’ and ‘always loud’ on ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ set as late singer is remembered on film’s 50th anniversary

Meat Loaf is still being remembered for his role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 50 years after the musical comedy’s premiere. Richard O’Brien, who created “Rocky Horror” and starred as the hunchbacked handyman Riff Raff in the beloved cult classic, opened up about the film and Meat Loaf’s time on set while commemorating the … Read more

Boar’s Head set to reopen deli meat plant at center of food poisoning outbreak — despite reports of sanitation issues

Boar’s Head set to reopen deli meat plant at center of food poisoning outbreak — despite reports of sanitation issues

The Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the heart of last year’s deadly food poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, company officials said. But recent inspections at Boar’s Head sites in three states documented sanitation problems similar to those that led to the listeria contamination that killed 10 people and sickened dozens. The Jarratt, Virginia, … Read more

Cattle rancher claims restaurant serves ‘fake steak’ — here’s how they get away with scamming customers

Cattle rancher claims restaurant serves ‘fake steak’ — here’s how they get away with scamming customers

Get that meat outta here. In a world of various kinds of meat alternatives — it can be hard to tell what’s real or not these days. A cattle rancher recently took to social media to share what he discovered to be a “glued meat product” and is instructing others how to spot one when … Read more

Long Island teen starts burger business where veterans eat for free, proceeds support military members: ‘Want to do the right thing’

Long Island teen starts burger business where veterans eat for free, proceeds support military members: ‘Want to do the right thing’

He proudly serves those who serve. A Long Island teen has started a smash burger business where veterans eat free, and a portion of its proceeds also goes to support current military members and their families. “These veterans are sacrificing their lives so that we can put stuff together like this,” the burger-slinging soon-to-be high-school … Read more

4 common food types can make you smell bad — here’s what to avoid

4 common food types can make you smell bad — here’s what to avoid

Topics like “old people smell” and “Ozempic smell” have recently circulated on social media, sparking a renewed focus on how people’s bodies react to and produce scents.  Many foods (and not just garlic) can impact the way someone smells — but there are ways to mitigate the effects through dietary choices, according to experts. “Some foods impact … Read more

Exclusive | Yankee Stadium all-star Lobel’s brings famed steak sandwiches to Midtown for the first time — after 160 years in the butcher biz

Exclusive | Yankee Stadium all-star Lobel’s brings famed steak sandwiches to Midtown for the first time — after 160 years in the butcher biz

Bronx Bomber fans know all about Lobel’s world-class steak sandwiches, served only at Yankee Stadium — until very recently. Now, the rest of New York — even Mets fans! — will know, too, as the historic Upper East Side butcher’s where Jackie Onassis once shopped for chops debuts its first-ever sit-down eatery, smack in the heart of Midtown. … Read more

Longevity doctor reveals the best diets for healthy aging — and the change to make at 65

Longevity doctor reveals the best diets for healthy aging — and the change to make at 65

Your love of steak could make you prematurely meat your maker. While protein is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health, eating too much protein — especially at a certain age — could be shaving years off your life. “Animal proteins are rich in arginine, leucine and contain specific sequences of amino acids that stimulate … Read more