Sneaking food into movie theaters just got a lot easier — if a tad more obvious. M&M’s revealed its latest product, the “Limited-Edition M&M’s Snack Jacket,” which isn’t edible but makes it irresistible not to bring food anywhere you go. The vibrant red, functional garment is stocked with milk chocolate-covered candies, napkins, a seat finder … Read more
So much for aging like fine wine. Yet another study links ultra-processed foods (UPFs) like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, mass-produced bread, fruit yogurt, some breakfast cereals and meat alternatives to accelerated biological aging. A new study out of Italy links UPFs to accelerated biological aging. doucefleur – stock.adobe.com Biological age — the age of our … Read more
Elon Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to nutrition. During a Thursday appearance on Fox Business’ “The Bottom Line,” Musk was asked about “Make America Healthy Again,” the wellness initiative from former President Donald J. Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which focuses on choosing healthier foods. The model and dietitian, … Read more
Your favorite childhood snack is growing up. Starting Wednesday, October 23, Goldfish will no longer be Goldfish. The iconic Cheddar cracker that smiles back at you will be officially renamed “Chilean Sea Bass.” The Chilean Sea Bass crackers look and taste just like Goldfish, because they are Goldfish, just with a “more adult” name. The … Read more
Young Americans are hungry to assert their social dominance — and they’re using food to do it. Expensive snacks are the latest status symbol for cash-strapped members of Gen Z who are unable to afford the traditional markers of wealth, including expensive cars and designer clothes. Fruity $19 smoothies from upscale supermarket Erewhon and $45 … Read more
Once you pop, you can’t stop — until now. Pringles, which is known for its iconic saddle-shaped chips packaged inside a cylinder canister, has released its first bagged snack in more than 15 years. The new chips, Pringles Mingles, are not only packaged in a bag, but they’re also shaped like a bow-tie and air-puffed, … Read more
The upcoming presidential election could lead to a lot of unwanted – and sometimes unhealthy – snacking. Emotional eating can be a byproduct of stressful times, including political events, sports playoffs and other happenings, according to various studies. Recent research published in the journal Nutrients indicated that emotional eating is considered a “critical risk factor for recurrent weight … Read more
It’s no secret that everyone loves pickles — and brands are relishing the moment. After two years of begging from fans, Pringles announced the return of its second most asked-for flavor, Pringles Dill Pickle — as well as a return of their spicy seasoned Hot Ones line-up. It’s a big dill for pickle lovers because … Read more
These five helped her thrive. Wisconsin weight loss coach Amber Clemens is revealing the five “realistic sacrifices” she made to drop 160 pounds from 2018 to 2020 — and keep it off. In a TikTok this week, Clemens credited her success to preparing meals at home, switching to zero-sugar beverages, relying on pre-portioned snacks, counting desserts in her … Read more
This is no puff piece. Researchers have uncovered the fact that a popular food dye used in Cheetos can turn mice’s skin completely transparent — making their organs visible. Tartrazine, the yellowing agent for the “dangerously cheesy” snack, was tested on the stomachs and heads of mice — with surprising results. Tartrazine, the yellowing agent for … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of popping open a fresh can of Pringles. You just know that the cylindrical stack will be full of uniformly shaped chips, each perfectly designed to coat your entire tongue with salty, savory goodness. But this past weekend, when I impulse-purchased a packet from the petrol station, that excitement faded quickly. I … Read more
In the wake of new research confirming the link between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and the development of Type 2 diabetes, a dietitian is sharing how to safely incorporate guilty pleasures into a balanced diet. The latest study, published this week in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe, analyzed the UPF consumption of nearly 312,000 people from eight European countries. … Read more
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
Holy guacamole! Researchers at Penn State University have discovered a disastrous link between dips and caloric intake. They found that snackers consume 77% more calories when eating chips served with dip than just chips alone — plus they eat the chips faster. Research suggests dipping chips encourages extra calories. Drazen – stock.adobe.com “The most striking … Read more
Just one bag of Cheetos can be “world changing.” A parkgoer at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico recently dropped a bag full of Cheetos at the caverns. That one bag of the dusty orange snack made a “huge impact” on the cave’s ecosystem, the park said in a Facebook post. A parkgoer at … Read more
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
This snack is worth the Cost-co. Costco is often known as ground zero for affordable snacks in bulk, but which noshes reign supreme? As a service to snackers, coupon aggregation site CouponBirds has ranked the big box store’s 50 most beloved snacks based on customer data and reviews. The most popular were Utah Truffles’ Dark … Read more
She’s keeping it 100 by revealing the sacrifices she made to drop 100 pounds — and keep it off for 17 years. Tameika Gentles, who describes herself as a holistic weight loss coach, says she weighed 230 pounds in her 20s thanks to yo-yo dieting. She wasn’t able to enjoy theme park rides and struggled … Read more
Call it a joints effort. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is sharing his three favorite snacks to reduce joint inflammation — blueberries in the morning, walnuts at lunch and dark chocolate at night. “I do find that these little additions to my diet have definitely contributed to keeping my joints happier and less … Read more
The average American skips about three meals per week, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed only 22% say that they never skip meals, compared with 29% who admit they do so every single day of the week. Results also found that Americans aren’t just missing meals, they’re also forgetting what … Read more