The origins of breakfast
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but where does that idea come from? And is it true? Vanessa Hill uncovers the history of breakfast and whether or...
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Calorie restriction trial in humans suggests benefits for age-related disease
One of the first studies to explore the effects of calorie restriction on humans showed that cutting caloric intake by 15% for 2 years slowed aging and metabolism and protected against age-related disease. The...
How to make “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II” style pizza
It’s been 25 years since Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze danced its way across the silver screen and into children’s hearts. Binging with Babish takes a look back at that pizza...
The ABCs of IBS
Everyone gets an upset stomach on occasion—from, say, overindulging in greasy burgers, fatty fries, pizza, or Alfredo-topped pasta. But an estimated 10 to 15 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic tummy...
Is sugar ruining our health?
More than one-third of American adults are now classified as obese, meaning they have a body mass index of greater than 30—and putting them at increased risk for numerous health problems, including stroke, many...
10 must-try food in Tokyo
< The meat-eating culture of Japan at the beginning of Westernization In March 1854, the Tokugawa Shogunate concluded The Treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and the Empire of Japan followed...
About tofu
Tofu, or bean curd, is a popular food derived from soya. It is made by curdling fresh soya milk, pressing it into a solid block and then cooling it – in much the same...
How to cook like a Viking
The Viking Age was not a time in which to worry about the fat content of food. The Vikings needed all the energy that they could get in the form of fat. Meat, fish,...
Mediterranean diet is linked to higher muscle mass, bone density after menopause
The heart-healthy Mediterranean diet also appears to be good for an older woman’s bones and muscles, a new study of postmenopausal women in Brazil finds. The study results will be presented Monday at ENDO...
The story of Lucali
Prior to opening Lucali in 2006, Mark Iacono had never dreamt of being a cook. Today, he operates one of the best pizzerias not only in New York City, but the entire world. In...
