Tag: Food

After Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s royal wedding comes the afterparty, and with the afterparty (or reception, if you’re classy), comes the CAKE! Buckingham Palace previously let everyone know that Eugenie and Jack chose to have a red velvet cake for their big day, and now your first look at the confection is finally here.

Consuming too much vitamin A may decrease bone thickness, leading to weak and fracture prone bones, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology. The study, undertaken in mice, found that sustained intake of vitamin A, at levels equivalent to 4.5-13 times the human recommended daily allowance (RDA), caused significant weakening of the

For all the people who believe coffee is way better than tea, get ready to celebrate: National Coffee Day in the United States is Sept. 29, and a few cities that love coffee the most will really have a reason to have fun. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the United States celebrates National

MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 — Losing weight often comes down to changing the patterns and habits that led to overeating. And that usually takes self-control, or the ability to resist temptation. Think of self-control as the inner voice that keeps you from indulging in high-calorie food and prompts you to stick to your diet. But

I forgot the bananas. Pulling out of the grocery store parking lot with a van full of food and three very young kids in tow, I realized the horrifying truth just as the gray clouds gave way to the drizzle they’d been holding back all day. The kids were tired and cranky. I was tired

Cauliflower rice is really versatile – it’s perfect paired with a range of meals. You can serve it plain to soak up the flavours of a dish or spice it up to make a tasty side. There’s so many simple ways to flavour your cauliflower rice, but I love this vibrant turmeric spiced version. Spiked

Fall cocktails | Rimma Bondarenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus Goodbye to the piña coladas and margaritas of summer, and hello to your new favorite fall cocktails! Fall is the perfect time to experiment with flavors of the season — and what better way to do it than when mixed with alcohol? From surprisingly simple concoctions to the

Children born by C-section face a fifth higher risk of growing up allergic to shellfish or peanuts ‘because they aren’t exposed to vaginal bacteria’ Paediatricians have now asked for mothers-to-be to be told of the potential risk Swedish researchers led the study, which tracked 1 million children for 13 years It also found children born

If you plan to try and quit junk food, expect to suffer similar withdrawal-type symptoms—at least during the initial week—like addicts experience when they attempt to quit using drugs. A new study by University of Michigan is believed to be the first of its kind to evaluate withdrawal symptoms people incur when they stop devouring

Prepping your kitchen for a Keto diet might sound like a huge undertaking and overhaul, and what happens if you never get into ketosis, or are only in the fat-burning metabolic state for a fleeting moment? Is it a complete waste of time and energy? Not at all, is the quick and simple answer. In my

Kids with food insecurity, meaning they lack good access to nutritional foods, were more likely to have high blood pressure than kids with secure access to food, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Joint Hypertension 2018 Scientific Sessions. “High blood pressure—even in childhood—matters,” said study author Andrew Michael South, M.D., assistant

It doesn’t matter if it’s rye, oats, or wheat. As long as it is wholegrain, it can prevent type 2 diabetes. This is the finding of a new study from researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and the Danish Cancer Society Research Center. The comprehensive study is a strong confirmation of previous research findings

You don’t have to go to any theme parks or studio tours to get your hands on these new Harry Potter-themed treats! Chicago-based gourmet marshmallow store XO Marshmallow has created a limited edition “Sorting Hat Gift Set” of four different marshmallow flavors inspired by the four different Hogwarts houses. These colorful marshmallow treats, with their

It’s far too easy to get stuck in a routine when it comes to making drinks at home. But what is the point of having that totally darling bar cart in the corner if you usually end up just popping open a bottle of wine or throwing back some beer? Amp up your cocktail game

Recommendations for a high quality diet to avoid cardiovascular disease were developed in high-income countries two to three decades ago. They don’t consider other parts of the world or how diets have changed. Now scientists of the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) of McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences are using research from several large

Decades after scientists discovered hundreds of different fatty acids in vegetable oils, two that had managed to elude detection have finally revealed themselves to a team led by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Huazhong Agricultural University in China. Named for the sites of the two leading institutions, Nebraskanic acid and Wuhanic acid make up nearly

With the legalization of marijuana in several states, increased use for both medicinal and recreational purposes has been documented in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Although national organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that breastfeeding mothers do not use marijuana, there has been a lack of specific data to support health or neurodevelopmental concerns

Most animals have a keen sense of smell, which assists them in everyday tasks. Now, a new study led by researchers at NYU School of Medicine sheds light on exactly how animals follow smells. Published online in the journal eLife on Aug. 21, the study measured the behavior of fruit flies as they navigated through

Saliva is crucial for tasting and digesting food, but scientists have now found that it may have another, more subtle role. Salivary proteins could be part of a feedback loop that influences how food tastes to people — and by extension, what foods they’re willing to eat. The researchers hope that, one day, their findings

Low carb diets have long been considered the holy grail of healthy eating, but more and more research is now revealing the dangers of cutting out the macronutrient completely. In fact, a new Harvard study has found that eating carbs like bread and pasta in moderation lowers your risk of early death. The observational study