Humanity is gaining weight all over the globe: At least 40 percent of the world’s adults and children fall into either overweight or obese categories based on their body mass index, according to global researchers. But that doesn’t mean that “overweight” has the same meaning around the globe. What different countries consider to be fat … Read more
An artisanal pasta-maker in northeastern France is struggling to meet demand after adding a crunchy, protein-rich ingredient to the noodles: insects. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “The name of the ingredient may be a turnoff, but it’s really delicious, especially with game meat,” smiles Alain Limon as he spreads cricket-flavoured fusilli on a drying rack. Wrap … Read more
One-size-fits-all is a big bowl of lies, and so are salads. According to a new scientific study that is definitely too good to be taken at face value, something deep fried and carby might be the best option next time you’re cruising past the drive-through. And it has nothing, or at least not much, to … Read more
A report published by the OECD this week revealed that the French enjoy one of the world’s highest life expectancies. It also showed they are among the West’s biggest consumers of tobacco and alcohol. Issued on: 06/11/2015 – 14:36 The average French person lives to the ripe old age of 82.3, compared to the average … Read more
Choose healthy sources of fat, such as nuts, seeds, oils and fatty fish, to maximize nutrient intake when adding more fat to your diet. Image Credit: sergeyryzhov/iStock/GettyImages High-fat diets are becoming more and more popular. From athletes and bodybuilders to nutritionists, everyone is saying that you must eat fat to burn fat. This nutrient fills … Read more
Believe me, I’m as surprised as you. Get wellness tips, workout trends, healthy eating, and more delivered right to your inbox with our Be Well newsletter. Shutterstock If you’re at all concerned about watching your weight, traveling is typically a danger zone: You eat out for every meal, you might not have great access to fruits … Read more
Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. POPSUGAR’S Brandi Milloy invented a recipe that perfectly mimics McDonald’s french fries at home. YouTube/POPSUGAR No one in the fast food game does french fries better than McDonald’s. The only problem is that if you have a craving for the salty snack, … Read more
7/9 experts say no. French fries may seem the least of all evils when perusing a bar food menu. Potatoes are a health food, and what’s a French fry but a potato heated with a little oil? A record number of experts weighed in on this one—we didn’t want to take no for an answer—but … Read more
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news For a country with a population of just 10.5 million it is a remarkable achievement. Lucie Safarova, who takes on Serena Williams in the final … Read more
What’s the best diet for weight loss? It’s a question on the minds of most people once they’ve decided they need to shed some pounds—what is the best diet for weight loss? While that’s not an unreasonable question, it often implies an approach that is less than optimal, which is to plan on adopting a … Read more