Category: Diet & Food

If you grew up watching your dad indulge in a glass of whiskey after a long day or as a nightcap, you probably didn’t get why it was so great until you became an adult and tried for yourself. Now, you can really appreciate it and understand that it’s more than just “that brown stuff”

Ever notice how when your tummy is rumbling, you’re more likely to lash out at unsuspecting loved ones or even innocent bystanders? This sudden, irrational rage is often referred to as “hanger” (a combo of hunger and anger) and experts say it is a very real thing. “When we do not eat, blood sugar goes low,” explains Deena Adimoolam, MD, an assistant professor in

Oatmeal: the most innocent of breakfasts. At least that’s probably what you though until other FKA healthy foods—like granola—started taking a hit. (Dear god, the sugar…) So yeah—is oatmeal good for you? It all depends on how much you’re pimping out that bowl of oats. Oatmeal nutrition 101 Let’s cover the basics first. This is

After losing hundreds of pounds in 2016, June Shannon (a.k.a. Mama June) says she’s gained back 25 pounds—and is actually really happy about it. “I told people that in the first season I felt like, even going through it, I felt like I was too small,” the 38-year-old reality star tells Page Six. “Now that

No matter how much you love summer, most of us are not inclined to pop the oven up to 500 degrees when it’s 90 degrees out there. Nor crank it to 400 for roast chicken when it’s 85. Nor even deal with a boiling pot of water when it’s 80. Whether you’re struggling with a

Yes, everyone wants to feel full for hours after they eat lunch and never be bloated again. But like, how?!? Well, there’s one solution that’s not exactly sexy (your grandma probably swears by it), but it works: fiber, baby. Okay, yes, so fiber bars can be kind of nasty. But you can (and should) get

If you follow a dairy-free lifestyle, you no longer need to suffer from FOMO when it comes to enjoying a scoop of ice cream. Whether you’re a part-time flexitarian, lactose intolerant, or a strict vegan, grab your spoon because it’s now easy to find oodles of non-dairy options that lack animal products—but not flavor. Non-dairy

Updated June 11, 2018, at 2:28 p.m. ET: The day we have all been waiting for is here. Sonic’s pickle slush is officially available to purchase at participating locations. Back in March, Sonic announced they would be releasing the briny beverage sometime in June. And on Friday, Sonic tweeted that the new beverage would be

Get your credit card ready — Macy’s is having a major summer sale. Air fryers are marked way the heck down right now, with prices at low as $35. There’s a size and style for everyone, and most deals last through the end of next week, so you’ve got some time to find a good

We all go through periods when our cravings get the best of us. The brain seems to take on a life of it’s own, demanding that we make it happy right now! You may have heard that cravings can be caused by nutrient deficiencies and wondered if that could explain these compulsions for pickles, brownies

Kelly Clarkson’s been super secretive about her weight loss for a while now (she actually attributed it to Harry Potter and Spanx recently—just give us your secrets, girl!). Now, it looks like she finally got the memo—and is revealing exactly what led to her transformation. In a new interview with Extra, Kelly said that she’s

McDonald’s is a beloved fast food chain in many parts of the world. But along with providing reliably cheap and fast food, it can also provide some pretty weird dining-in experiences. Read on to learn the most bizarre things to ever happen in a McDonald’s. 1. I’ll have a bag of money to-go, please They

You’ve seen the Instagram quotes: You had me at sushi. Soy happy together. Keep calm and eat sushi. Corny, sure, but it’s all good because sushi = fish = healthy. That’s true — for the most part. But certain rolls (ahem: the fried and mayo-laden Kamikaze roll) are closer to French fries in terms of

Get your credit card ready — Macy’s is having a major summer sale. Air fryers are marked way down right now, with prices at low as $35. There’s a size and style for everyone, and most deals last through the end of next week, so you’ve got some time to find a good one. And

In Genius Foods, my book with coauthor Paul Grewal, M.D., you’ll find an eating plan that’s both nutritious and delicious. Make these easy swaps and watch your weight drop, your brainpower surge, and your tastebuds rejoice. On your salad Shake on …Salted pistachios to take in heart-healthy fats with a satisfying crunch. Not:Croutons. Many packaged

I was always very fit in high school—but all of that changed once I hit college. I started living the typical student lifestyle: studying all day in the library, eating vending machine snacks; working (and eating) at a bar and restaurant in the evening; and partying all night with friends. Fitness wasn’t really on my

If you only remember two words from this story, make them these two: Tom Gore. Gore is a second-generation California grape farmer, raised in Sonoma County. He’s passionate about wine and about farming. And he points out that while most wine producers highlight the expert winemakers who select and blend their grapes, few pay homage

McDonald’s is going to let you have it your way now too — in the form of self-serve kiosks at 1,000 locations nationwide. You’ve probably seen self-serve kiosks before, say, when you are checking in at the airport or out in the self-serve line at the supermarket. Now, you can order your Big Mac via

“Of all the ingredients used in Italian cooking, none produces headier flavor than anchovies. … Chopped anchovy dissolving into the cooking juices of a roast divests itself of its explicit identity while it contributes to the meat’s depth of taste.” –Marcella Hazan, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking If your sole exposure to anchovies has been

Who hasn’t stood under a fast food awning, mouth agape, trying to pick out the burger, fried chicken, or salad option that will destroy her sense of health and well-being the least? There’s nothing wrong with fast fixes for hunger pangs, of course—you know your cravings best—but for me, this scenario happens too often on