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☆ For Gen Z-ers Celebrating Lunar New Year, Hot Pot Offers a Sense of Home
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Allison Jiang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

In China, Lunar New Year, which begins on Saturday, is a time of intense travel and the only time of year many can make it home. For those living abroad, making a trip can be impossible, whether because of finances or time. And many people, less traditional than their parents, forgo the traditional homegoing altogether. Wherever the holiday is celebrated, hot pot offers a chance for loved ones and chosen family alike to gather close over the same steaming bowl, lowering ingredients into the communal broth for all to grab, and assembling servings for one another. (Hot pot is a staple of Chinese home cooking, a dinner shared among family members, with variations all over Asia.)

Locations: China, Asia

☆ 5 easy ways to start following the MIND diet for longevity and brain health
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The MIND diet is designed to help prevent cognitive decline such as Alzheimer's disease as we age. Start following the MIND diet with simple steps like adding a few servings of veggies each week. Her daughter, Laura Morris, is a chef, personal trainer, who has carried on her work, co-authoring "The Official MIND Diet." Start by tracking what you're already eatingThe first step of starting the MIND diet doesn't even require a trip to the grocery. AdvertisementDon't worry about being perfectBefore you panic about checking off every box on the MIND diet guide, know that it isn't an all-or-nothing endeavor.

Persons: —, It's, Martha Clare Morris, Laura Morris, Morris, Jennifer Ventrelle, that's, Ventrelle, it's Organizations: Service, Harvard, Rush University, Research Locations: veggies, Ventrelle

☆ I tried 5 brands of instant coffee, and there's only one I'd never buy again
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Amory Rose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Maxwell House has several instant-coffee flavors, but I bought the original roast in the smallest size. Erin AjelloThe 2-ounce container of Maxwell House instant coffee said it would make 30 servings, and it only cost $3.19. Although the description said the coffee would be rich, I didn't find it that flavorful. I originally made a cup with the directed coffee-to-water ratio, which was fine but kind of weak. Then I added an extra teaspoon of the coffee to try to get more of the flavor.

Persons: Maxwell, Erin Ajello Organizations: Maxwell

☆ Subway franchisees are underwhelmed by its new $6,000 slicers
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Last year, Subway paid to install $6,000 slicers at the chain’s 20,000 US locations in response to its rivals serving freshly sliced meat. The results, so far, have been a “mixed bag,” according to Bill Mathis, the chairman of the North American Association of Subway Franchisees (NAASF), which represents as many as half of Subway locations on the continent. Franchisee’s flaring tensionsThe candor expressed by Mathis isn’t the first time franchisees have expressed their frustration with Subway. Subway, a privately held company, highlights praise from some franchisees during its periodic financial releases. In 2022, a release featured a quote from Donna Curry, a Subway franchisee that owns about 65 locations.

Persons: Bill Mathis, ” Mathis, “, Mathis, he’s, ”, there’s, it’s, you’re, Mathis isn’t, Elisabeth DeLuca, Donna Curry, John Chidsey Organizations: New, New York CNN —, Subway, North American Association of Subway, Restaurant Business, CNN Locations: New York, NAASF

☆ I lost over 120 pounds on the keto diet, but it destroyed my relationship with food
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Jennifer Still | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewI started following the keto diet in 2018, and I lost more than 120 pounds in just under a year. I still track my calories daily, but it's easy to take it too far. ShutterstockBecause the keto diet is so restrictive, I would do really well for a while and then inevitably binge when I couldn't handle it anymore. AdvertisementI missed out on healthy, whole foods that weren't keto-friendlyThe keto diet cuts out a lot of foods with good health benefits. I subscribed to the keto 'hive mind' that ignored plenty of scienceMany who follow the keto diet insist that it's the best (and only) way to eat.

Persons: —, I'd, haven't, they've Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Applebee’s is offering a subscription pass for your date nights
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Applebee’s will offer a subscription date night pass for $200, beginning on Monday. The pass will cover roughly a year of weekly date nights, according to the company. Starting February 1 — about two weeks before Valentine’s Day — and ending on January 31, 2025, the pass is valid 52 times. That can cover two servings of all-you-can-eat boneless wings, riblets and shrimp – but the cost of margaritas will have to come out of your own pocket. The pass can be used for online orders, but cannot be used through third-party delivery orders — such as Doordash and Postmates.

Persons: New York CNN —, Applebee’s, Nathaniel Meyersohn Organizations: New, New York CNN, Valentine’s Locations: New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, Ohio, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Texas

☆ Liquor lockers are revolutionizing how the elite have a nightcap
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Priya Raj | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewLiquor lockers, also known as bottle keeps, are popping up in bars and members' clubs across the globe. They allow patrons to buy a bottle of alcohol and store it at the establishment to be consumed at a later date. AdvertisementLiquor lockers provide a home away from homeThe Whiskey Locker at The Other House resident's club in South Kensington, London. "We've had members buy some exclusive bottles, come in and do exactly that — show off," he added. Though the venue has 120 spaces for bottles, Gow told BI they have been extremely popular and they're quickly running out of space.

Persons: —, Priya Raj, James Semenowycz, Liam Simmons, Tom Dixon keyring, Simmons, Kyle Gow, they've, Gow, We've, It's Organizations: Service, Business, Soho House, Co Inc, Pan, BI Locations: South Kensington, London, Pan Pacific London, Edinburgh, Scotland, San Francisco, New York

☆ You don't need to buy a $8 Blue Zone frozen meal. Here's how to make your own for under $2 a serving.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The Blue Zones meals were tasty and convenient but left me hungryThis is not enough lunch for me. One of the most exciting discoveries in Blue Zones research is that the ingredients linked to longevity aren't expensive , exotic, or hard to prepare, and they are satiating too. The Blue Zones Kitchen Minestrone Casserole is currently on sale at Whole Foods for $6.99, almost five times that price. Building flavor for healthy food you'll actually be excited to eat is also easier than you might think. All in all, I'm thrilled we have the option for Blue Zones cooking to-go, but am still hungry for more.

Persons: —, Hilary Brueck, Gabby Landsverk, she's, Dan Buettner, I've, Casserole, you've, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Foods Locations: Italy, Greece, Japan, Costa Rica, Okinawa

☆ A nutritionist shares 3 easy ways he's reduced ultra-processed foods in his diet
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ultra-processed foods contain ingredients you wouldn't find at home — and they're everywhere. The reason processed foods are bad for our health is not yet fully understood, but the evidence that they are continues to grow. AdvertisementAs he delved deeper into the science, Hobson decided to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods he ate as much as possible. Hobson shared three things that have helped him reduce his processed food intake with BI. AdvertisementSo Hobson cooks some of his meals in batches to make his diet low in premade foods more convenient.

Persons: Rob Hobson, —, There's, Hobson, isn't Organizations: Service Locations: UPFs

☆ I followed the Mediterranean diet for over a year. Here are 12 things that surprised me most.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Jennifer Barton | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

AdvertisementI don't miss red meat at allI used to eat a lot of red meat. That was one of the near-instantaneous benefits I noticed when I started following a Mediterranean diet. Fortunately, it's really easy to make budget-friendly swaps and still stick to a Mediterranean diet. There isn't just one Mediterranean dietI think one of the biggest misconceptions I had about the Mediterranean diet before I started following it was that it was pretty limited. Although a Mediterranean diet can be Greek, French, Spanish, and Italian, it's also Turkish, Lebanese, Israeli, and Moroccan.

Persons: —, I've, Owen Franken, I'd, it's, Jennifer Barton It's, Jennifer Barton, veggies —, isn't, Yotam, Rachel Askinasi, they've, They're, I'm, It's Organizations: Service, Business Locations: It's, New York, Turkish, portobello

☆ 12 of the best breakfasts ideas for the DASH diet, one of the healthiest ways to eat
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Avocado toast with salmon and arugula is a protein-packed breakfast idea. Avocado toast topped with an egg adds healthy fats and protein to a meal. Ekaterina Markelova/ShutterstockDietitians have called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet one of the healthiest ways to eat. Registered dietitian Rima Kleiner of Dish on Fish shared an elevated twist on classic avocado toast with Business Insider. Kleiner recommended smashing avocado onto a slice or two of whole-wheat toast and topping it with arugula, smoked salmon, and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Persons: Ekaterina Markelova, Rima Kleiner, Kleiner Organizations: Dish, Business

☆ I tried 3 fruity mocktail recipes from celebrity chefs, and the best could pass as a real cocktail
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-04 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Paige Bennett for InsiderIt really doesn't get any easier than this. Paige Bennett for InsiderI did wish there was some kind of garnish to make the drink feel more like a cocktail. Paige Bennett for InsiderThe first few sips were mainly club soda, which is not entirely pleasant on its own. Paige Bennett for InsiderOne of my favorite cocktail ingredients is ginger beer. Paige Bennett for InsiderThis virgin margarita was really good and refreshing.

Persons: —, Aaron McCargo Jr, Geoffrey Zakarian, Ree Drummond, McCargo, Paige Bennett, Geoffrey Zakarian's, Zakarian's, margarita, Ree, I'd, McCargo Jr, we've Organizations: Service, Business, Food

☆ I spent 20 years studying how 100-year-old people eat—and this is the world's No. 1 healthiest breakfast
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Dan Buettner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

As a longevity researcher, I've spent the past 20 years studying the habits of people who live to 100 years old or longer, particularly the foods they eat. And in a tucked-away corner of Nicoya, Costa Rica, I may have found the world's healthiest breakfast. They stoke wood fires in clay ovens, put cauldrons of spicy beans to boil, and mix corn dough with wood ash. The beans cook slowly for about an hour to tender perfection and are then mixed with rice. Add water and stir until a soft dough forms (if the mixture won't form a soft ball of dough, add warm water in one tablespoon increments until it will).

Persons: I've, David McLain, David McLain Nixtamal, masa, Jose Guevara's Gallo Pinto, Jose Guevara, gallo pinto, It's, Cook Organizations: stoke, Worcestershire Locations: Nicoya, Costa Rica, Costa Rican, Worcestershire

☆ How to reduce your risk of cancer: 7 lifestyle recommendations from scientists
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

People who most closely followed seven recommendations appeared to have a lower cancer risk. The study's authors acknowledge that their study is observational, and so doesn't prove following the recommendations lower the risk of cancer. More research is needed to investigate the specific impacts of each of lifestyle factor on cancer risk. They also recommend not smoking and avoiding excess sun to reduce cancer risk. AdvertisementMalcomson said: "People should aim to follow as many of the Cancer Prevention Recommendations as they can to reduce their risk of cancer and other non-communicable diseases.

Persons: —, Fiona Malcomson, Malcomson Organizations: Service, BMC Medicine, World Cancer Research Fund, American Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University, UK, BMI, Nutrition Research, Cancer Locations: England, Wales, Scotland, Newcastle

☆ Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt works as well as blood pressure meds, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Cutting 1 teaspoon of salt from your diet each day can lower your top blood pressure reading just as much as a typical hypertension medication, even if you don’t have high blood pressure, a new study found. Wirestock/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesNearly half of all Americans live with high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. Compared to the high-sodium diet, blood pressure on the extremely low-salt diet dropped 8 millimeters of mercury. “Compared to their normal diet, people reduced their blood pressure by about 6 millimeters of mercury, about the same effect you’d see for a first-line blood pressure medication,” Allen said. “Taste bud adjustment takes a little bit longer, but the blood pressure improvements are pretty quick,” she added.

Persons: ”, Norrina Allen, ” Allen, Andrew Freeman, Freeman, bouillon, “, Allen, ” Freeman, Dietitians Organizations: CNN, American Heart Association, Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, World Health Organization, Jewish Health, National Library of Medicine Locations: Denver

☆ The best and worst restaurant chain apps, from Starbucks to McDonald's
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

We can order food, earn rewards, and find unique online-only offers. McDonald'sAfter lagging behind rivals for years, the chain's app now has over 57 million active members. That feature has been around since Dunkin's mobile app first launched in August 2012. The chain first began testing mobile ordering in a handful of markets in 2009 before going national in 2011. For example, the Chipotle app gives you uber-specific portion size choices such as "normal," "extra" or "light' servings.

Persons: —, Taco Bell, Dunkin, Taco, Brian Niccol, it's, Wendy's, Burger King, Domino's, They've, I'm, Joe, Chipotle Organizations: Starbucks, Service, Subway Subway, Subway, Restaurant, Taco Bell, Burger, Chipotle Locations: Cava, Burger

☆ I'm a mom in Japan, home to the world's healthiest kids—4 things Japanese parents do differently to raise successful eaters
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Yuko Tamura | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Shokuiku encourages parents and schools to teach kids where their food comes from and how it affects our mind and body. This concept has been an integral part of Japan's culture, and it's a big reason why we're home to some of the world's healthiest children. As a mother raising a young daughter in Japan, here's what Japanese parents do differently to raise happy and adventurous eaters:1. Some preschools have kids harvest vegetables to eat for lunch, while in elementary schools, they learn about the farms that produce vegetables, fish and other foods. While many preschools also provide lunches, homemade bento lunches can play an important role in promoting shokuiku.

Persons: Sagen Ishizuka, Shokuiku, bento, daughter's bento, Yuko Tamura, bok choy Organizations: UNICEF, European Union, OECD Locations: Japan, shokuiku

☆ What to Know About the Link Between Red Meat and Type 2 Diabetes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( Knvul Sheikh | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

The study does not show that eating red meat directly causes Type 2 diabetes; it only shows an association between how much red meat you eat and your risk of disease. But the study’s findings echo other research that raises concerns about eating large amounts of red meat, and suggest that dietary changes could make an impact. Why might red meat be harmful to your health? “Red meat has pros and cons,” said Dr. Ruchi Mathur, an endocrinologist at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles who was not involved in the study. But red meat is also high in saturated fat, and “depending on the processing, can be high in sodium and preservatives,” Dr. Mathur said.

Persons: —, ”, Ruchi Mathur, Dr, Mathur Locations: Cedars, Sinai, Los Angeles

☆ Red meat linked to risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

I hope our study could settle the debate regarding whether we should limit red meat intake for health concerns or not.”Eating certain amounts of red meat has been linked with higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The authors studied 216,695 people who had participated in the Nurses’ Health Study, the Nurses’ Health Study II and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, all of which recruited participants from around 1976 to 1989. Eating the most processed or unprocessed red meat was linked with a 51% and 40% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, respectively. But multiple biological factors could have affected the relationship between red meat and type 2 diabetes, the authors said. “Consistently reported, dairy, legumes and nuts are the best foods with which to replace the red meat,” she added.

Persons: ”, Xiao Gu, ” Gu, White, Alice Lichtenstein, Gershoff, Lichtenstein wasn’t, Lichtenstein, Gunter Kuhnle, wasn’t, “, Walter C, Willett, Harvard T.H, Gu Organizations: CNN, Harvard, American, Clinical Nutrition, of Public Health, Nurses, Health, NHS, Nutrition Science, Tufts University, Nutrition Laboratory, University of Reading Locations: Chan, North America, Boston

☆ Crumbl's most popular cookies have more calories than a Big Mac, and fans on social media are outraged
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A chocolate chip cookie from Crumbl has 720 total calories. AdvertisementAdvertisementApparently, it takes running 18 miles to burn all the calories in four Crumbl cookies. In one video, Schmidt ate four Crumbl cookies, which equaled roughly 2,600 calories. A classic chocolate chip cookie from Crumbl has 720 total calories — that's more than a Big Mac from McDonald's, which has 590 calories. She explained how she discovered a single Crumbl cookie was 680 calories, not 170 as she'd thought.

Persons: —, Reece Schmidt, Schmidt, he'd, Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins, Jenko Kent, — Jenko Kent, Kent, Crumbl Organizations: Service, Center for Science Locations: McDonald's, @JenkoKent

☆ Dillon Danis: ‘Revenge porn’ lawsuit against fighter overshadows major influencer boxing event, also involving Logan Paul, KSI and Tommy Fury
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Involving internet stars Olajide “KSI” Olatunji, Logan Paul, Tommy Fury and Dillon Danis, it’s an event that’s widely viewed as the most highly-anticipated bill ever involving non-traditional boxing stars. Staged in Manchester, England, on Saturday, KSI will face Fury, while Paul fights Danis. Boxing involving non-traditional fighters has come a long way since it began to gain traction as a form of entertainment. Logan Paul (middle) and Nina Agdal (right) attend the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia, alongside KSI (left). In their face off a month before the fight, Paul called Danis “pathetic” and “vile” for his barrage of tweets aimed at Agdal.

Persons: Olajide, Logan Paul, Tommy Fury, Dillon Danis, KSI, Fury, Paul, Danis, Joe Weller, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Anderson Silva, Paul’s, Paul’s fiancée, Nina Agdal, Agdal, ”, Chris Unger, ” Agdal, “, hasn’t, Brendan Schaub, ” Paul, Jesus, Schaub, ’, Jonathan Brady, he’d, “ Logan doesn’t, Nina Organizations: CNN, Fury, Danis, Twitter, District of, UFC, RAC Arena, KSI, Paul’s PR, Boxing Locations: Manchester, England, London, U.S, District of New Jersey, Agdal, Perth, Australia

☆ Could Chipotle's burrito bowl robot crack down on customers' favorite portion-maximizing hacks?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

That's compared to a human employee who can make about 20 to 30 bowls per hour, Hyphen told Insider. The internet is full of anecdotal stories about how ordering Chipotle online will yield lighter burrito bowls. AdvertisementAdvertisementSimmons told Insider employees are well aware of these so-called hacks. "Online orders would only be a fun thing if we were only doing online orders because you can just focus on that," she said. However, employees can often move back and forth from online orders to in-person customers, especially during rush hours.

Persons: we're, Daniel Fukuba, amandaarmagostt, Chipotle, Snopes, Amber Simmons, Simmons, Hyphen's Makeline Organizations: Service Locations: Wall, Silicon, Chipotle, New Jersey

☆ What José Andrés wants you to know about Spanish food
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

At least, that’s what Andrés says in his docuseries “José Andrés & Family in Spain,” streaming on Discovery+ and now airing on CNN. Each episode focuses on a different territory, and as his daughters eat and learn about Spanish food, the audience eats (with their eyes) and learns, too. A rice dish made in a paella pan with pork belly — notably not true Valencian paella, according to José Andrés. Those small plates and delectable tidbits have become a staple part of restaurant culture beyond Spain and Spanish food (see: Asian tapas). “(Tapas) is not food,” Andrés noted in his conversation with Acosta.

Persons: José Andrés, Andrés, it’s, that’s, ‘, ’ ” Andrés, CNN’s Jim Acosta, “, ”, you’ll, Tapas, ” Andrés, Acosta, Andrés —, CNN’s Acosta, jamón, bravas, King Alfonso XIII, It’s, Liz Clayman, José, Cook, Chef José Andrés Organizations: CNN, Warner Bros ., Warner Bros, Moors, Posada, la Villa, consejo Locations: Spain, Naples, Italy, Nice, France, Valencia, doesn’t, Spanish, Catalonia, Barcelona, Andalusia, Madrid, consejo, Asturias, lima

☆ Does the MIND Diet Prevent Dementia?
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Alice Callahan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

What is the MIND diet? The MIND diet was first described in a 2015 study led by Martha Clare Morris, a nutritional epidemiologist at Rush University, who died in 2020. The MIND diet is unique, however, in that it calls for at least six servings of leafy greens and two servings of berries each week. Does the MIND diet benefit the brain? But these studies can’t prove that the MIND diet itself leads to better brain health.

Persons: Martha Clare Morris, Morris, ”, Debora Melo van Lent Organizations: Rush University, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Locations: San Antonio

☆ Cancer diagnosis rates are going up in younger adults, study finds, driven largely by rises in women and people in their 30s
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The study found that overall, early-onset cancers increased over that decade, by an average of 0.28% each year. There were 34,233 early-onset cancer cases in women in 2010 and 35,721 in 2019, an increase of 4.35%, the study says. The rate of cancer diagnosis increased in adults in their 30s over the decade but remained stable in other under-50 age groups, the study found. Cancers with the highest numbers of early-onset cases diagnosed in 2019 were breast (12,649 cases), thyroid (5,869) and colorectal cancers (4,097). Previous research has shown a rise in cancers of the digestive system, particularly colorectal cancers, among adults younger than 55 since the 1990s.

Persons: Otis Brawley, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, ”, “, “ There’s, Brawley, John Bonifield Organizations: CNN, National Cancer Institute, JAMA, Bloomberg, Oncology, Johns Hopkins University, CNN Health Locations: Alaska Natives, Black, United States

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