Before you make your next PB&J, add some jelly on toast or plop a spoonful of peanut butter into your oatmeal, you might want to consider if one is a “better” spread to reach for than the other. “Peanut butter and jelly are popular spreads valued for their taste and convenience, yet their nutritional compositions...
A California woman with an intriguing condition is limited to just 13 foods on her personal menu. Jenna Gestetner is a 21-year-old from Los Angeles, California, who was diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) at a young age. MCAS is known as a “condition in which the patient experiences repeated episodes of the symptoms...
It’s always a good idea to eat more vegetables. But in this frequent pairing, do peas or carrots reign supreme? “Carrots and peas are both popular vegetables and are used in a variety of ways in different diets. While their exact nutrition specs vary, they are both healthy,” said Dr. Vandana Sheth, registered dietitian nutritionist,...
Elsie Castelblanco doesn’t need a calendar to know what day of the week it is when chef Christos Bisiotis shows up at her Brickell Key apartment in Florida. Like clockwork, the Greek-born chef arrives every Monday at 11 a.m. with a week’s worth of prepared meals for her, she told Fox News Digital. Bisiotis’ trip...
Millions of Americans visit theme parks each year, as these are a quintessential part of the American vacation experience. Theme parks offer a unique blend of thrilling rides, entertaining shows and an array of food options. “Navigating the myriad of food choices can be overwhelming, especially if you want to maintain a balanced diet while...
Pasta salads are a crowd pleaser and a summer favorite. They combine the comforting flavors of pasta with the freshness of vegetables and proteins. Yet a great pasta salad isn’t just about taste. It’s also about creating a balanced dish that’s nutritious and satisfying. To create a winning pasta salad, Fox News Digital asked food...
Meal delivery could be the key to cutting health care costs, nutritional researchers claim. Not just any meals, though. For patients who have certain conditions that require special diets and restrict their ability to perform daily activities, bringing them medically tailored meals (MTMs) could lead to “substantial savings,” according to a study by the American...
As many as 40% of cancer cases — and up to half of cancer-related deaths — could have been prevented. That’s according to a new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS), which measured the impact of modifiable risk factors for 30 types of cancers among adults over age 30. Some of those factors were...
