Pepsi is spicing things up its own way this holiday season with a new, “festive” flavor that might put an end to your pumpkin spice cravings. The brand has released a first-of-its-kind holiday soda that tastes like “the holiday season in a can,” according to an early sip test from Allrecipes. Those are eager to … 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
She’s over the moon pie. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, is sharing the three types of groceries banned from her home — individually wrapped pastries, sodas and fruit juices and packaged vegan food. “If you love these foods, go right ahead and eat them,” Rizzo advised her 83,000 TikTok followers in a video … Read more
They’re dewing it again. Mountain Dew revealed their “new visual identity” on Tuesday — including dropping the “MTN” abbreviation it took on in 2009 and bringing back the full “Mountain” to the brand name. This is the brand’s first logo change since 2009. Stockphotoman – stock.adobe.com With the name change comes a logo change that’s … Read more
A Harvard-educated gastroenterologist has taken to TikTok to share the four shocking reasons you should never drink diet soda. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based GI doctor and popular healthcare influencer, was asked whether diet soda is a “healthier alternative” to regular soda. It’s a hard no, folks, and here are the four reasons why, according … Read more
A nurse has claimed that this is the “hottest” hangover tip to exist — but a doctor disagrees with her assertions. TikTok user Rory Uphold took to the platform to share the “hottest” hangover tip from her sister, who works as a nurse. “Drink a Coke. It’s high in phosphorus,” Rory’s sister said, referring to … Read more
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
The latest sickly sweet soda concoction has the internet in a fizzy. Thanks to the Hulu hit “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” beverages known as “dirty sodas,” revealed to be wildly popular in Utah, have gone global. But the #MomTok drink — which involves adding flavored syrups and creamers into your pop of choice — has … 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
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Forget cocktails. It’s the era of the “dirty soda,” and brands like SodaStream are living for it. With Amazon Prime Day falling right at the start of “Sober October,” shoppers are already … Read more
A woman called Marijuana Pepsi from birth says she’ll never change her name – even though she doesn’t smoke weed, or drink fizzy drinks or alcohol. Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, 52, was given her name by her mom – who said the name would ‘take her around the world’ due to its originality. Growing up, Marijuana … Read more
Crack open a can of Shirley Temple and get ready for the holidays — courtesy of 7UP. “We are thrilled to confirm that 7UP Shirley Temple is on the way,” Andrew Springate, chief marketing officer at Keurig Dr Pepper, said about the recently rumored addition to the soda brand’s lineup. “A festive addition to the … Read more
What a kick in the guts! Probiotics are live microorganisms that aid in digestive processes, while prebiotics — from sources like prebiotic sodas — act as fuel for this healthy gut bacteria. “Prebiotics are indigestible fibers that serve as food for probiotics, helping them thrive, and the two work together to regulate bowel movements, aid … Read more
This spice has been spiked. Coca-Cola announced that it would discontinue its Spiced flavor after less than a year since it hit shelves. The Spiced flavor debuted in the United States and Canada on Feb. 19, just barely clocking seven months before being canned. It was the first alternative to classic Coke that was offered … 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
Social media is big on baking soda. TikTok is flooded with folks who claim to add a small scoop of baking soda to a glass of water — also known as “soda loading” — can reduce acid reflux, improve endurance, stave off kidney disease and even help the hopeful lose weight. But does it work, … Read more
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
Too much coffee can be a latte for the heart to handle, with a new study linking over 400 milligrams of caffeine a day to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease even for otherwise healthy people. “Regular caffeine consumption could disturb the parasympathetic system, leading to elevated blood pressure and heart rates,” explained lead study … Read more
These anti-germ hacks have gone viral. NYC board-certified dermatologist Charles Puza, who studied at Harvard and Duke universities, is sharing four tips for getting sick less often. To avoid germs, Puza recommends wiping the top of aluminum cans before drinking from them, forgoing lemon wedges in drinks at restaurants, not touching door handles and disinfecting your phone … Read more
There’s no sugarcoating this news. We know too much sugar is bad for us — now, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) say that even when we eat healthfully, each gram of added sugar ages our cells. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends limiting added sugar to 50 grams a … Read more