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
Purée genius? If you’re looking to shed stubborn pounds in time for summer, you may go goo goo ga ga for this diet plan from Long Island registered dietitian, chef and nutritionist Nicolette Pace. She recommends eating like a baby. “A baby is the key to adult well-being,” Pace told The Post. “It’s remarkable that a baby without any life … Read more
Nearly 200,000 cans of Target-brand green beans have been urgently recalled in several states. That’s according to an enforcement report released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). On February 12, 197,808 cans of Good & Gather Cut Green Beans were recalled — due to potential contamination from a foreign object. Nearly 200,000 cans of Target-brand … Read more
No guts, no glory! A healthy gut allows for proper digestion and nutrient absorption, strengthens the immune system, supports sleep and reduces the risk of certain chronic diseases. How important is gut health? New research suggests that Parkinson’s disease may begin in the gut. A healthy gut allows for proper digestion and nutrient absorption, strengthens the immune system, supports sleep … Read more
Feeling dizzy, fatigued or crampy? Those might be signs you need more electrolytes. Experts generally agree that, unless you’re sick or sweating a lot, you should be getting most of your electrolytes from eating a nutritious and balanced diet. But if you’re on a special diet — or you tend to forget to hydrate — … Read more
People have long turned to Hollywood stars for diet ideas — it just hasn’t usually been the stars of “Jurassic Park.” But TikTok user @sahmthingsup has inspired countless social media users to do just that. In an effort to get more greens into her diet, she came up with “dinosaur time” — an admittedly silly … Read more
They’ve got the beet. A touring orchestra using instruments entirely of vegetables just earned itself a world record. The Vegetable Orchestra, which only plays instruments that are carved out of vegetables, earned a Guinness World Record for the most concerts by a vegetable orchestra. The 11-piece orchestra, formed in Vienna, Austria, in 1998, has performed a … Read more
When dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone unveiled a diet he promised would act as a “three-day nutritional facelift” in his bestselling book, “The Wrinkle Cure,” he had his fair share of skepticism. Famed journalist Diane Sawyer told him she believed his “claims were overstated and that she planned to challenge [him],” Perricone recalls in his new … Read more
Talk about la creme de la creme. US News & World Report analyzed 38 diets for the new year, revealing on Friday which takes the cake for overall well-being and specific concerns like high blood pressure and menopause. “There are overarching themes that you’ll find across all 21 categories in terms of the top-rated diets,” … Read more
New year, new pantry? A new survey finds that 19% of US adults plan to eat healthier in 2025. One way to do that is to ditch ultra-processed foods, which are often bursting with calories, sugar, fat and salt. When looking for better alternatives to cookies, potato chips and marshmallow cereals, beware foods that wear … Read more
It’s easy to go ham on the Christmas leftovers, but excessive grazing between meals can cause you to pack on the holiday pounds. “It’s important to rate your hunger before reaching for a snack, as weight gain can happen when we eat because of emotion or habit,” Emily Feivor, a registered dietitian at Long Island Jewish Forest … Read more
End of an error? Most Americans have used a calorie-tracking app — or good, old-fashioned pen and paper — to log their dietary decisions and physical activity to see if they are burning more calories than they are consuming. It can be frustrating to see the scale stuck on the same old number despite this … Read more
Santa isn’t the only one who could use a helper for the holidays. It’s hard to stay in good cheer when navigating jam-packed stores, post offices and airports, shelling out for gifts amid inflation pressures and spending time with family after a divisive election. If stress is preventing you from sleighing the season, Dr. Michelle Loy has … Read more
Ultra-processed foods like ice cream, chips and soda fuel the risk of colorectal cancer — and prevent the body from combatting the cancer, new research finds. “Cancer is like a chronic wound that won’t heal — if your body is living off of daily ultra-processed foods, its ability to heal that wound decreases,” said Dr. … Read more
It turns out you can top pepperoni and sausage as pizza ingredients. Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is revealing five ideas for “tasty, wholesome” pizzas to sub for pies with processed meats like pepperoni or pre-cooked sausage. The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer classified processed meat as “carcinogenic … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed last month that slivered onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers were the probable source of an E. coli outbreak that prompted the fast-food restaurant chain to stop selling the menu item temporarily. At least 104 individuals in 14 states fell ill, and there was one death reported … Read more
Nobody bottled up their thoughts after seeing this monstrosity. A TikTok couple disgustingly sauteed and ate decorative vegetables confined in a bottle for heaven knows how long. The couple, known online as minassco8, captioned their jarring and eye-popping clip “we were dying to try this.” These are the decorative vegetables a couple shockingly devoured in … Read more
No thanks! Psst, you don’t have to go into feast mode just because it’s Thanksgiving. It’s possible to enjoy the indulgent holiday without feeling overstuffed. Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said that what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving. Start your Thanksgiving with a salad to … Read more
This recipe may leave you hooked. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon in New York, is spilling the details of his go-to meal rich in brain-beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients and low in carbs, sugar and fat. “It tastes great, and I never get tired of it,” Rasouli, director of complex and … Read more
A cry for help? After a TikTok user complained that she weeps “a lot a lot” when chopping onions, an emergency medicine physician shared a tissue-free slicing strategy that he swears is a cut above the rest. “I’m gonna teach you how to never cry again cutting onions,” Dr. Joe Whittington declared on TikTok this month. Dicing an … Read more