DIET AND NUTRITION

Why Europeans were scared of tomatoes

HISTORY FACTS – There’s a reason why the humble tomato used to be known by the far more sinister moniker of “poison apple”: Europeans feared tomatoes for centuries and believed they were poisonous. As recently as the 18th century, it was thought that aristocrats were falling ill and even dying after eating tomatoes — a misconception stemming from the use of pewter plates, which contained high lead content. The fruit, which is highly acidic, would leach...

McDonald’s Debuting Crispy New Sandwich This Week

MENS JOURNAL – McDonald’s is adding a new sandwich to its menus beginning on April 17, but it will only be available for a limited time, Parade reported. The Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy is an updated version of the original Bacon Ranch McCrispy, which debuted last spring. McDonald’s describes the spicy new offering as “stacked with a southern-style fried chicken filet and bold, applewood smoked bacon” with crinkle-cut pickles and “finished with a creamy Cajun ranch...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Isn’t Healthy As You May Think

THE BROADCASTER – While smoothies may seem like a healthy alternative to milkshakes and sodas, they can pack just as much sugar and calories. Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s smoothies average about 495 calories and 90 grams of sugar. The highest amount of sugar is in the Mocha Madness, with a whopping 132 grams, or 32 teaspoons, in one smoothie. This exceeds the suggested daily intake of 7-9 teaspoons by 24.5 teaspoons. The lowest amount of sugar in a...

5 Vitamins You Can Overdose on

AARP – Vitamin use is commonplace among older Americans. Research has found that 78 percent of adults 50 and older take vitamins or supplements, according to a 2021 AARP survey. For adults 65 and older, that rises to 83 percent. Although vitamins can be valuable for those who have a deficiency, older Americans need to be cautious about how many they take and aware of potential interactions with medications. Overconsumption can lead to serious health problems...

How do YOU eat your asparagus? Etiquette adviser says how you eat the vegetable reveals a lot about your social class

DAILY MAIL – How you eat your asparagus may reveal how 'posh' you are, an etiquette expert has revealed - after the actor who played King Charles in The Crown nearly committed a dining faux pas when, in one scene, he used a knife and fork to eat the vegetable. Speaking to History EXTRA Magazine, Annie Sulzberger - Head of Research at the show - said that while filming, Dominic West tried to reach for...

Your Ultimate Guide For Boiled Eggs With The Yolk Texture You Want

TASTING TABLE – Professionally trained chefs are taught in culinary school to add room-temperature eggs to boiling water and continuously boil them for a desired amount of time to achieve boiled egg perfection. Another popular method for boiling eggs that's used among chefs requires bringing the water to a boil with the eggs already in the pot. Then the eggs are removed from the heat source, remaining covered, for a desired amount of time. You don't need...

PepsiCo To Close Quaker Oats plant behind recall of dozens of products

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – The mayor of an Illinois city has confirmed that PepsiCo will close a Quaker Oats plant that was temporarily shuttered during a recall of granola products in December 2023. Mayor Ricky Williams Jr. said the plant will close on June 8, according to a Facebook post by the city of Danville, IL. Production at the plant included more than 60 products recalled in December 2023 and January 2024 because of Salmonella...

Non-profit groups dual about ‘clean’ fresh fruits and vegetables

FOOD SAFETY NEWS – The Environmental Group is out with its annual Dirty Dozen fresh fruits and vegetables and the Alliance for Food and Farming is countering the message as usual. The EWG generally pushes consumers to buy organic fruits and vegetables while the AFF says it is important to eat fresh produce whether or not it is organic. The position of the EWG The Environmental Working Group bills itself as a nonprofit, non-partisan organization. “Non-organic produce is...

4 Tips for Eating Healthy at Fast Food Restaurants

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE – It happens to the best of us. You’re trying to eat healthy, when suddenly Wendy’s starts advertising $1 cheeseburgers and Dairy Queen offers free ice cream cones. If you can’t resist the cravings anymore – or if you just don’t have time to put together a balanced meal – this one’s for you. Here are an expert’s top four tips on how to navigate your favorite fast food restaurants, guilt-free. 1. It starts with...

25 Best Meals To Melt Belly Fat

EAT THIS, NOT THAT! – What exactly gives a meal "belly fat-burning" qualities? There are a few key things to consider when deciding on meals that fit your weight loss goals. Ultimately, what matters is what fits into your personal needs, but the following characteristics are a good place to start: High in protein: Eating enough protein at meals ensures that you'll feel full, can improve your metabolism, and can help you burn fat and...

Can a ‘prescription’ for free fruits and vegetables improve health? Study after study say yes.

A growing number of programs in the U.S. give people batches of produce as a way to combat heart problems and obesity-related disease.

Subway® Selects PepsiCo as its Beverage Partner in the U.S.

U.S. Subway restaurants will begin serving PepsiCo beverages in 2025 under a 10-year agreement

I’m a fitness coach — here are my 3 easy ways to lose weight before summer

NY POST – Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, is sharing three “easy steps” to shedding pounds before summer — gamify your activity, follow the “one-scoop rule,” and get at least seven hours of sleep a night. “Over the years, I’ve learned the worst thing that you can do is try to go zero to 100 overnight,” Rizzo said in a popular TikTok last month. Women’s weight loss coach Jenna Rizzo is...

A Harvard nutritionist and a neuroscientist agree this is the No. 1 food for a healthy brain

CNBC – Across the board, experts agree that eating leafy greens is essential for overall health, especially for your brain. Some of the green leafy vegetables that you can add to your meals are: Kale Spinach Lettuces Cabbage Swiss chard Bok choy Mustard greens 3 reasons experts say a diet rich in leafy greens is good for your brain 1. They're rich in B vitamins Often, conditions like depression and dementia are associated with a vitamin B deficiency,...

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