Every dog has its day, but not at the hot bar, folks. Whole Foods has come under fire after a photo of a shopper holding her dog dangerously close to consumables went viral. The offending image shows a customer casually browsing the buffet counter while holding her small white dog, with said pet’s tail and … Read more
Consumers have a bone to pick with the beef industry. High beef prices are the new normal in the US, thanks to a diminishing in size of cattle herds, ongoing drought and a robust demand — and it’s not expected to change any time soon. According to the Consumer Price Index, the average price of … Read more
You may need to rethink where you’re grabbing your grub. A new analysis by Consumer Reports has determined the most and least expensive U.S. supermarkets, on average, and upscale behemoth Whole Foods Market topped the list of the priciest — with costs nearly 40% higher than what a consumer would pay at big-box retailer Walmart, … Read more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new dietary guidelines emphasize the importance of whole foods — but they’ll likely end up eating your whole paycheck. Amidst an affordability crisis, the new rules may be good for your body, but unrealistic for cash-strapped Americans. The Post found it would cost approximately $175 for … Read more
Millions of Americans battle chronic anxiety — but new research claiming a missing brain nutrient may be partly to blame is already drawing skepticism from experts who say the findings are far from conclusive. Using a non-invasive MRI-based technique that measures brain chemicals, researchers at UC Davis Health in California looked at data from 25 previous studies, … Read more
Forget the Mediterranean — the land of snow and salmon is serving up a fresh way to eat that gives your heart a healthy boost. A growing body of research suggests the Nordic diet can help trim your waist, tame your cholesterol levels and keep your blood pressure in check. That could be a game-changer … Read more
US agriculture officials are warning that ground beef sold at Whole Foods markets nationwide may be contaminated with potentially dangerous E. coli bacteria. Officials issued a public health alert for 1-pound, vacuum-packed packages of Organic Rancher beef, produced on May 22 and May 23, by NPC Processing Inc., of Shelburne, Vermont. The products have use-by dates of … Read more
Her in-flight meal is ruffling a few feathers. Some folks are just too chicken to fly. But this bold New Yorker’s rotisserie chicken snack simply wouldn’t fly with airport security — nor with clucking critics online. “I just got pulled aside by TSA for having ‘something crazy’ in my bag,” Chloé Gray, a lifestyle influencer, … 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
Instead of chasing the next trendy diet to lose weight, why not turn to the past for answers? A new study suggests the traditional diet of people in Papua New Guinea, an island country in the Pacific Ocean, could be the key to better gut health, slimmer waistlines and lower chronic disease risks — without … Read more
Santa isn’t the only one working this Christmas. Many chains will be operating across the United States on Christmas Eve and some on Christmas Day as well. This year, like all years, federal organizations like the United States Post Office will be closed on December 25, which is also the first night of Chaunukkah. Both … Read more
Eggs. Milk. Cheese. Butter. Boyfriend? Grocery goodies aren’t the only essentials that Gen Z’s are picking up at the market. Dating app-exhausted 20-somethings are now putting down their phones and picking up potential partners in aisle 5, per new research via vodka vendor Smirnoff. Gen Z is leaving dating apps to find love — in … Read more
This switch-up was not a piece of cake. Whole Foods regulars know that the Berry Chantilly Cake has been a pillar of the chain grocer’s bakery department for years, with fresh fruit sandwiched between spongey vanilla cake layers and topped with a whipped frosting. But when the recipe for the individual slices of the fan-favorite … Read more
Big Apple beauties are walking down the aisle — the produce aisle, that is. No longer wanting to be on the market, NYC sirens are flocking to Whole Foods Tribeca, hoping to hook a great catch while strolling through the store. “When the dating apps aren’t working so it’s time to look lost in Whole … Read more
This may be hard to process. Some processed foods aren’t that bad for you, according to a dietitian. Various studies have come out saying that ultra-processed foods, like processed red meat and sodas, can shorten your life, increase your risk of getting different types of cancer and cause 32 different health conditions. However, some processed … Read more
An apple a day keeps the doctor away — but at this point medical bills might be cheaper. A Boston-based influencer has sparked outrage over inflation after claiming she paid $7 for a single apple at a Whole Foods. The woman, who goes by the username @via..li, posted a video about her pricey purchase to … Read more
A range of dairy products — including ricotta cheese sold at Whole Foods — have been recalled in connection with a fatal listeria outbreak, the Food and Drug Administration has revealed. The manufacturer, Rizo-López Foods, is voluntarily calling back a variety of cheeses, yogurts, and sour creams in the wake of two deaths and 23 hospitalizations … Read more
Tabitha Brown is a vegan chef and an Emmy-nominated social media personality with more than 4 million followers on both TikTok and Instagram. She also has partnerships with Target. In other words, she’s killing it. An aspiring actress, she took an unorthodox route to fame: by going viral in her car. In December 2017, she … Read more