Food & Drinks

Why you should never drink coffee on an airplane – it’s quite disgusting
02:42 2018-01-23

A flight attendant called Betty doesn’t think you should be drinking coffee on airplanes. Why? Well, according to the American Airlines hostess, the water used in coffee is the same as that of the plane toilets. The attendant, who, for obvious reasons, asked to remain anonymous, told Vice : “Don’t drink the coffee on airplanes.’ …

The real reason you want chocolate! Dietitians reveal why we actually crave sugar, salt, and soft drinks – and how to cure them
00:02 2018-01-23

We all know that feeling when the clock strikes 3pm and a tantalising image of cookies, chocolate, or chips seems to magically drop into our heads. From sweet candies to salty treats, these afternoon and late-night cravings seem to be one battle in which we always have to admit defeat. But where do cravings come …

We’re learning more about why eating late is so bad for you
20:43 2018-01-22

Here’s what a typical weeknight used to look like for me: I got home around 8 p.m., threw together some “dinner” (usually leftovers or something from the freezer), watched a few episodes of a show on Netflix, and went to bed. For many of us, this nighttime meal is the most substantial thing we eat …

How to Tell if Your Drinking Water is Safe, According to an Expert
20:13 2018-01-22

News of pharmaceuticals and contaminants in your water may have you wondering what’s hitching a ride when you turn on the tap. Luckily for us, America’s drinking water is among the best in the world, but that doesn’t mean we’re in the clear. While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulates 90 percent of the water …

9 Foods You Should Never, Ever Eat Raw
18:08 2018-01-22

You know to avoid raw meat and eggs. But there are plenty of other foods that you definitely want to cook before eating, and some of them might surprise you. Potatoes Yes, this tuber-iffic mealtime staple should never be eaten raw! “Eating potatoes raw can cause bloating and undesirable gastrointestinal effects, because potatoes contain starches …