Talk about almond joy! Almonds are the most popular nut in the US, with the average American consuming over 2 pounds a year, up from a mere quarter pound in the 1970s. It’s no wonder, since research indicates that almonds can help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol, control blood sugar, shrink waistlines and boost gut health … Read more
Peanuts for prevention. New research suggests that medical advice introduced a decade ago has successfully helped 60,000 children avoid this life-threatening allergy. “I can actually come to you today and say there are fewer kids with food allergy today than there would have been if we hadn’t implemented this public health effort,” said Dr. David … Read more
It sounds nuts, but one snack may help you live longer. Telomeres — the caps at the ends of your chromosomes — get shorter as you age, and that shortening can contribute to age-related diseases like cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart issues. But your diet can have an impact on telomere length, and a … Read more
This tentative traveler drove fellow flyers nuts. After boarding an easyJet flight, content creator Dan Kelly, who posts on TikTok as @_maycontain, filmed his interaction with a flight attendant, whom he immediately pulled aside to note his severe nut allergies. Though the airline banned the sale of peanuts on its flights several years back, and … Read more
It’s a nut-so miracle! For two British men, peanuts used to be a death sentence. Now? They’re a morning snack. Both suffered from lifelong peanut allergies that had previously sent them to the hospital before joining a nine-month study in the UK — where two-thirds of participants came out able to safely eat peanuts. Chris … Read more
An Ohio-based nut company is recalling over 140 cases of honey-roasted peanuts due to the possible presence of an allergen. According to a Food & Drug Administration (FDA) notice, the Trophy Nut Company is recalling 143 cases of its Heinen’s brand 8.25-ounce cans of honey-roasted peanuts because the containers may contain cashews. The nuts were distributed in … Read more
This trend is nuts. People are eating biodegradable packing peanuts under the assumption that they are edible — much to experts’ dismay. On TikTok, online shoppers claim that the biodegradable packing peanuts make for the perfect “bedtime snack,” arguing that the foam pieces are completely edible because they dissolve in their mouths. Experts warn that, … Read more
When it comes to online shopping fails, we’ve seen so many. But one recent fail, via the international website Shein, really caught us by (cough) surprise. A mom recently got the shock of her life when she opened up a package of an item she purchased for her young son. OMG that’s a different sort of snake! … Read more
Planters is nuts for this one. A concerned consumer is calling out the snack brand after discovering an alarming ingredient disparity between two versions of their dry roasted peanuts: salted and lightly salted. Over 240,000 have viewed the TikTok video shared by Vanessa Stevs, or @ness.stevs, a physician assistant student who frequently shares health guidance … Read more
They’ve cracked the case. In new research, UK allergy and aviation medicine specialists dispel the widely held belief that nut allergens spread through airplane ventilation systems. “In fact, food-induced allergic reactions are around 10–100 times less common during flights than ‘on the ground,’” the researchers wrote in their scientific review published Tuesday in the journal Archives … Read more
Doctor doesn’t always know best. In his new book, “Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health,” Dr. Marty Makary examines how some of the medical establishment’s biggest health recommendations in recent decades have been unfounded and even dangerous. “Much of what the public is told about health is … Read more
A UK passenger with a deadly peanut allergy thought she’d die after two airlines handed out peanuts on a 14-hour journey — despite her notifying them of her allergy in advance. “I was petrified,” Amy Pearson, 25, told Kennedy News of the frightening incident, which occurred last month while she was flying to see her … Read more
Over 80 farms in the United States and Canada have trimmed their hedges to honor “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz and his timeless, beloved characters. Corn maze farmers have teamed up with Peanuts Worldwide to create “Peanuts”-themed attractions, as the Associated Press noted. Schulz released the first strip 75 years ago in Oct. 1950, across seven … Read more
They cracked the case. Kids exposed to peanut products during infancy, as early as 4 months old, are less likely to be allergic to peanuts later in life, according to a UK study published Tuesday in the journal NEJM Evidence. Researchers from King’s College London observed over 500 children to age 12. They found that … Read more
More than six million people in the U.S. have an allergy to peanuts, according to Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE). Nearly 1.6 million of these sufferers are kids and teens. “The recent news of deaths and peanut allergies reminds us that consumers are choosing avoidance over cutting-edge therapies that might have saved their lives,” said … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration greenlighted a new drug on Friday that could be life-changing for those with severe food allergies. Xolair, or omalizumab, was approved to help reduce severe allergic reactions to certain foods in adults and children over the age of 1, including reducing the risk of anaphylaxis that may occur with accidental … Read more
Turns out this myth is nuts. For decades it’s been widely believed that eating nuts causes weight gain. Tree nuts in particular have a high calorie and fat content, prompting skepticism as to whether they should be incorporated into a healthy diet. However, a groundbreaking new study published in Nutrients has uncovered that nuts do … Read more
A Massachusetts-based dessert company is voluntarily recalling over 2,000 trays of brownies in 14 states over “inadvertent mislabeling” on the product’s packaging that fails to tell consumers that it contains peanuts, federal health officials announced Wednesday. Dianne’s Fine Desserts of Newburyport is recalling Sienna Bakery Chocolate Decadent Brownies and Sienna Bakery Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies distributed by … Read more
The nuttier, the better. Nutmeg is a key ingredient in the infamous pumpkin spice latte, the popular fall drink. And the kick of spice makes it hard for people to resist not consuming it every day — which can be both good and bad. “Nutmeg is a versatile spice that adds a warm, nutty flavor … Read more
The Peanuts gang is back with a new special focusing on Marcie, otherwise known as tomboyish Peppermint Patty’s quiet sidekick. “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” premiering Aug. 18 on AppleTV+, a 40-minute animated special, trains the spotlight, for the first time, directly on Marcie (Arianna McDonald), who famously refers to Peppermint Patty (Lexi Perry) as “sir.” … Read more