Eating this Middle Eastern staple daily can lower your cholesterol: study

Eating this Middle Eastern staple daily can lower your cholesterol: study

Give peas a chance! A little legume widely beloved in the Middle Eastern world can offer massive benefits to your heart, a new study has found. And the best part is that this versatile, beige gem is incredibly affordable and probably already in your pantry. A new study has found that a little legume widely … Read more

Ex-PepsiCo exec who claimed he invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos loses defamation lawsuit against snack giant

Ex-PepsiCo exec who claimed he invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos loses defamation lawsuit against snack giant

PepsiCo won the dismissal of a lawsuit by a former executive who said the food and beverage company defrauded and defamed him by denying that he invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. In a decision on Wednesday, US District Judge John Holcomb said Richard Montanez, who retired from PepsiCo in 2019 to become a full-time motivational speaker, did … Read more

United pilot slams his own airline after it fails to provide snacks on 4-hour flight: ‘We failed you today’

United pilot slams his own airline after it fails to provide snacks on 4-hour flight: ‘We failed you today’

Customer disservice just won’t fly with this outraged airman.  On a wing and a prayer, a United Airlines pilot did his best to appease peeved passengers who were forced to take a four-hour flight sans drinks or snacks.  “We have not done you right,” confessed the captain in a viral vid, shared by content creator, Nancy Kaatz.  … Read more

Using this ‘inclusion strategy’ can help you lose weight — and means you get to eat dessert

Using this ‘inclusion strategy’ can help you lose weight — and means you get to eat dessert

Goodbye, sundae scaries! Junk food tastes so delicious, but these cravings frequently sabotage diets because they lead to overeating and weight gain. Now, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have found a way that you can have your cake — and eat it too! They determined that following a nutritious meal plan that allows … Read more

4 tasty snacks can significantly lower blood pressure — just as well as medication

4 tasty snacks can significantly lower blood pressure — just as well as medication

Choc it up to science — your sweet tooth might save your heart. A new study suggests that some everyday treats can pack a heart-healthy punch strong enough to rival prescription blood pressure drugs. A new study suggests that some everyday treats can pack a heart-healthy punch strong enough to rival prescription blood pressure drugs. … Read more

Inside Gen Z’s protein craze — What experts suggest you should eat to meet your goals

Inside Gen Z’s protein craze — What experts suggest you should eat to meet your goals

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. Gen Z has finally passed the avocado toast and pushed the dangerously low-calorie “Girl Dinner” trend to the sidelines. Protein is having a cultural moment, and macros matter most. If … Read more

I’m a longevity researcher — this cheap, tasty snack can help you live to 100

I’m a longevity researcher — this cheap, tasty snack can help you live to 100

Pop quiz: what’s an affordable, popular and delicious snack that could help you live to be 100? Hint — it’s not kale chips. Dan Buettner reveals “the best snack to live to 100.” Instagram/@danbuettner In a recent Instagram video, longevity expert Dan Buettner shared a “centenarian-approved” treat that you’ve probably already got in your pantry. … Read more

These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson’s symptoms: study

These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson’s symptoms: study

Mind your mind! Around 90,000 new cases of Parkinson’s disease are diagnosed in the US each year — the neurodegenerative disorder is commonly associated with slow movement, tremors, stiffness and difficulty walking. Experts suggest that physical activity and a balanced diet can help lower Parkinson’s risk. A new study supports that guidance, finding that people … Read more

Parents test kids’ empathy and ethics with viral ‘cookie challenge’ — but are shocked by the results

Parents test kids’ empathy and ethics with viral ‘cookie challenge’ — but are shocked by the results

Parents throughout the country are putting their children’s generosity, empathy, and ethics to the test through the viral TikTok “cookie challenge.” The challenge leaves one parent without a cookie to see how children will respond. Some toddlers happily share a cookie with their mom or dad, while others burst into tears, quickly scarf down their single treat, … Read more

This 60-calorie snack may help turn back time — especially for Gen X and millennial women

This 60-calorie snack may help turn back time — especially for Gen X and millennial women

Forget pricey creams and supplements, a powerful anti-aging tool is probably sitting in a jar in your pantry.  The simple 60-calorie snack, rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, fiber and minerals, has been a health and beauty staple since the time of the ancient Greeks. And for Gen X and millennial women, there’s an extra perk: it … Read more

PepsiCo to remove artificial ingredients from popular food items by end of 2025

PepsiCo to remove artificial ingredients from popular food items by end of 2025

Heeding the call to ban artificial ingredients by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., PepsiCo isn’t wasting any time getting started.  Ramon Laguarta, PepsiCo Inc. chair and chief executive officer, said in an April 24 conference call that the company will reduce artificial ingredients and has already begun doing so, as Food Business News reported. … Read more

When is a banana best to eat? The health benefits of each color — including which has the most antioxidants

When is a banana best to eat? The health benefits of each color — including which has the most antioxidants

You had me at yellow. Americans, on average, eat nearly 27 pounds of fresh bananas each year, making the elongated berry the most commonly consumed fresh fruit in the US. There are many reasons to go bananas for bananas — they are a great source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, they contain fiber, … Read more

Oreo unveils limited-edition chocolate covered pretzel flavor

Oreo unveils limited-edition chocolate covered pretzel flavor

Oreo is debuting a new limited-edition cookie flavor that combines sweet and salty. The Chocolate Covered Pretzel-flavored Oreos will launch nationwide on May 5, and “feature chocolate flavor cream, sandwiched between pretzel-flavored cookies that are topped with salt,” according to the brand. “Want the best of both worlds? We’ve got you covered,” Oreo said in … Read more

5 foods and drinks you should avoid at the airport: ‘Rather not chance it’

5 foods and drinks you should avoid at the airport: ‘Rather not chance it’

Things are looking up for airport dining! Gone are the days of a limited selection of overpriced and underwhelming food options. In naming its top 10 US airports for food and drink this month, Food & Wine noted that the fare in layover land has “shifted from the pragmatic to the palatable.” Flyers use the … Read more

Eating more of this 105-calorie snack can lower your blood pressure

Eating more of this 105-calorie snack can lower your blood pressure

Salt-a-bration time! You’ve probably heard that a high-sodium diet can raise your blood pressure, which increases your risk of heart disease. But a new study out of Canada has made a fruitful discovery — increasing your intake of certain potassium-rich foods may have a greater impact on blood pressure regulation than cutting back on salt. … Read more

I’m addicted to tea leaves and tea bags: ‘I love the taste and eat them daily’

I’m addicted to tea leaves and tea bags: ‘I love the taste and eat them daily’

A woman has opened up about her strange addiction – eating tea leaves and tea bags. Lyubov Siryk, 20, says she consumes tea leaves every single day and often munches on entire tea bags.  Lyubov first started nibbling on mint leaves as a child after her grandmother encouraged her to try them. But her innocent … Read more

Frito-Lay Tostitos chip recall upgraded to highest risk level — consumption ‘could cause death’ 

Frito-Lay Tostitos chip recall upgraded to highest risk level — consumption ‘could cause death’ 

Put the chip down! The Food and Drug Administration increased the recall of one of Frito-Lay’s most popular chips, noting they “could cause death,” WKRC reported. Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips were first recalled on March 26 after Frito-Lay voluntarily recalled a batch of products. A limited number of 13 oz. bags could … Read more

The real reason for sky-high prices on water, snacks at airports — and this is Port Authority’s defense

The real reason for sky-high prices on water, snacks at airports — and this is Port Authority’s defense

The cost of airport food is soaring. Travelers passing through airports tend to expect to pay more for basic items such as water bottles — but why is it so much more expensive? A reporter for USA Today shared in a column that she purchased a 24-ounce flip-top bottle of Smartwater and a snack-sized bag … Read more

I’m a neurologist — I eat these 8 foods to keep my brain healthy

I’m a neurologist — I eat these 8 foods to keep my brain healthy

What the heart wants, the brain wants too. A nutrient-rich diet is crucial for heart, vascular and brain health, as about 25% of our blood supply goes to our brain. Eating foods high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates — especially ultra-processed fare — can damage blood vessels in the brain, increasing the risk of … Read more

This 62-calorie snack can prevent cancer, improve your sleep and even slow aging

This 62-calorie snack can prevent cancer, improve your sleep and even slow aging

In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, one tasty snack stands out for its cluster of health benefits. This ancient fruit was once regarded as a symbol for luxury — and, in many ways, it still is. And since it’s 81% water and only clocks in at 62 calories per serving — it’s sure to … Read more