Healthy eating can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers — and it can also help protect against depression and other mental-health problems. But for…

High food prices make throwing food away feel painful. That pressure pushes some people to try to extend a product’s life and to make riskier storage choices. Four clear signs…

By around age 50 many people notice food tastes fainter. Nish Manek, a general practitioner in London, shared simple tips to help combat age-related taste loss. Dr. Manek often hears…

Primrose Fristoun, a leading microbiologist at the University of Leicester (UK), warns that even refrigerated leftovers can still make you sick. “Food poisoning happens when you eat food contaminated with…

The fork feels as natural today as the air you breathe or your morning coffee, but its road to the dinner table was longer and thornier than some pop stars’…

Researchers at Drexel University and the Oregon Research Institute (USA) found convincing evidence that eating the same meals every day helps with weight loss over several months. Sure, that sounds…

The number of calories your body actually absorbs depends on when you eat, how quickly you eat, and even how thoroughly you chew. These and other factors are forcing a…

Do you see that woman with bright red lipstick or that guy in the colorful shirt? They’re probably fans of spicy curry. A new study from Nankai University in China…

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has revealed the astronauts’ menu for the long-awaited mission around the Moon. NASA says the crew will be treated to surprisingly fancy…

A new study finds that some foods have more in common with cigarettes than with whole, healthy foods — and may need stricter regulation. Researchers at Harvard, the University of…

For seven years, researchers observed Geoffroy’s spider monkeys on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, uncovering a sophisticated system of exchanging “insider” information about food among these monkeys. A team from…

At the end of a stressful workday, some people unwind with a glass of wine; others prefer a hot bath, and some indulge in their favorite chocolate bar. However, researchers…

When someone at the holiday table exclaims, “I’ve eaten too much!” it’s often seen as a sign of a successful feast. However, gastroenterologists say there’s nothing good about overeating. They…

So, what should you keep in mind to ensure that holiday meals don’t turn joy into sorrow? Professor Lisa Kuchara from Quinnipiac University in the U.S. shares her insights on…

In a recent study, researchers from Northwestern University in the U.S. identified five common patterns of overeating. Over the course of two weeks, the team monitored 60 adults with obesity…

Freezing is a fantastic way to preserve food, reduce waste, and save money. Foods such as meat, cheese, and mushrooms handle freezing temperatures quite well. But a few foods become…

Researchers at Texas A&M University surveyed more than 15,000 dog owners about their pets’ eating behavior and analyzed clinical records tracking dogs’ weight from their earliest days. The team calls…

In the latrine of an ancient Roman fast-food joint on the Spanish island of Mallorca, researchers uncovered 165 bones of the song thrush (Turdus philomelos). The team believes these birds…

What looks like a whimsical medieval comic about rats turns out to be a detailed record of how food was prepared in elite Japanese households, says Eric Ratt, a history…

For ages, people have joked that food is safe if it’s on the floor for five seconds or less. Some even argue that ten seconds isn’t a big deal. But…

When we take pills with food, we often overlook how they interact. Those interactions are chemical reactions. Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates vs. Steroids, Analgesics, Antibiotics The combination of food and medication…

Your freezer needs as much organization and care as your closet or bookshelf. Experts from the British consumer rights organization Which? shared tips on how to arrange your food to…

We love to eat together. Lunches, dinners, and festive gatherings with friends and family are still common today. All these meals hold significant power. The desire to share food goes…

Chances are you’ve seen freezer burn on your food. That old package of meat or leftovers you stored to prevent spoilage has taken on a strange color and is covered…

A team of researchers from York University’s FixOurFood program and the British retailer Co-op has unveiled what our food might look like in just a few decades. Ultra-realistic images generated…

Flour in the pantry and avocados in the fridge—that’s the kind of habit we develop on autopilot whenever we unload groceries. But experts say it’s worth rethinking how we store…

Not storing food properly or using it past its expiration date can cause both obvious and hidden spoilage. Eating food that has mold you don’t see can be risky. Molds…

While a billion people worldwide go hungry, we waste about a third of the food produced during farming, transport, retail, and consumption. That waste also drives unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions…

Researchers at the University of Portsmouth found that changing plate color can help picky eaters develop a taste for foods they previously rejected. For instance, if your children dislike a…

Every summer, people in many countries struggle with extreme heat. Because of global warming, many are changing how they eat and cook. Experts suggest reorganizing your kitchen before you start…

Researchers say Generation Z wastes more food than their parents do. Often that’s because young people are confused by food expiration labels — and they tend to trust them without…

Food safety experts warn about hidden factors that can lead to foodborne illness—many of them aren’t obvious. Often these dangers lurk in our kitchens. Your kitchen has rules that everyone…

Veterinarians warn pet owners to think twice before feeding dogs leftovers like scrambled eggs or grilled salmon from their plates. “Most of us don’t realize how calorie-dense human food can…

Do you know how to enhance your dog’s life and make your furry friend happy? Start with a few general guidelines and adapt them to your dog’s preferences. Experts have…

A team from York University’s FixOurFood research program and the British retailer Co-op used AI to imagine what our food could look like in just a few decades. Ultra-realistic images…

Attempts to use artificial intelligence in restaurants have already been made around the world. And those systems — it must be acknowledged — have shown solid skill at cooking and…

This study also found that a person’s taste sensations depend on their unique tongue prints. AI analysis of 3D images showed that the ridges and grooves on human tongues are…

  Recently, a team of researchers from universities in the USA made a breakthrough in the confectionery field. Specifically, they printed a dessert with seven ingredients using a 3D printer.…

A team of archaeologists and architects excavating the Colosseum’s sewer system in Rome has uncovered two-thousand-year-old food remnants. They date to roughly 2,000 years ago and were eaten by Ancient…

Every cook has had a meal that didn’t turn out right. Whether we cooked it ourselves and missed the mark or made a hasty purchase—like fish that’s too salty, meat…

When preparing preserves, choose the best fruit—avoid pieces that are overripe, damaged, or unhealthy. Use enameled pots for cooking jam; avoid aluminum bowls, which can oxidize. Store your winter preserves…

Properly presented food not only stimulates the appetite but can also aid digestion. An appropriate table setting creates the comfort needed to enjoy a meal. For that reason, table service…

To cook nutritious, delicious meals, start with quality ingredients and handle them correctly. Here are some tips on how to do that. How can you tell good-quality products from poor…

Who doesn’t want to eat well, following the rules of modern nutrition? But understanding a food’s composition and nutritional value stays abstract unless you connect it to two practical factors—cost…

More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates taught that humans are generally born healthy and that many diseases enter the body through the mouth — via food. He believed a person…

Doing any sport won’t get you far if it’s not paired with sensible nutrition. The main conclusion I’ve reached after many years of experimenting (or maybe my body reached it…