Switch in brain can put us off certain food for life after bad meal

Bad experiences with food, like a dodgy curry that makes us ill for days, triggers a switch in our brains that means we never want to eat it again, a study reveals.   UK researchers have managed to replicate the effect of a negative experience on eating behaviour, using sugar-loving snails as models in the lab.  … Read more

Eating Out DIDN’T really help out! Data shows Rishi’s meal deal saw only a 6% rise in visitors

The Eat Out To Help Out scheme boosted visits to retail venues by just six per cent on the days the discounts were offered, a study suggests. Rishi Sunak’s meal deal saw footfall increase by 5.7 per cent in cafes and restaurants but had no impact on the days it was not running, economists found. … Read more

Can a meal kit from a restaurant ever rival the real thing?

As the UK remains locked down, couples across the country won’t be able to head out for a dinner for Valentine’s  Day, and instead will be looking to cook at home to create a romantic atmosphere on February 14th. While most supermarkets will be offering a two can dine meal deal, some shoppers will be … Read more

The ultimate time-saving trick: Working mum shares meal prepping hack to make life easier

The ultimate time-saving trick: Working mum shares her meal prepping hack to make life easier – and it takes just 15 minutes A busy working mum has shared her time-saving meal prep trick for busy weeks The Australian woman, Kirsty, said she spends 15 minutes on a Sunday afternoon She puts veggies for meals including … Read more

The Weeknd’s leisurely meal on the Super Bowl field gets rained on by footballs in new promo video

The Weeknd is gearing up for his Pepsi Halftime Super Bowl LV performance in Tampa with a hearty last meal.   The 30-year-old Canadian singer, born Abel Tesfaye, enjoyed a leisurely meal on the football field in a new commercial before getting bombarded by footballs dropping from the sky.   The video served as one of many … Read more

‘This is so relatable’: Mum shows off her ‘can’t be bothered cooking’ meal for her kids

‘This is so relatable’: Exhausted mum shows off the ‘can’t be bothered’ dinner she made for her kids – and they absolutely LOVED it  A mum has revealed the ‘go-to’ can’t be bothered cooking meal she serves She says the ‘pick-plate’ is extremely popular with her child – and it is easy Other mums admitted … Read more

Never have soggy salad again: Nutritionist shares her simple ‘hack’ for your meal prepped leaves

A nutritionist has shared her simple hack to ensure you never have soggy salad, and people around the world are labelling it a ‘game changer’ for their meal prep. Amanda Meixner, 28, from Ohio, said by filling a mason jar with your salad with the dressing at the bottom and lettuce at the top, your … Read more

Health coach shares her simple recipe for the ‘easiest’ meal prep recipe you’ll ever make

A health coach has shared her simple recipe for the ‘easiest’ meal prep recipe you’ll ever make, and you only need a few fridge and pantry staples. Health expert Talya Bubeck, from Sydney, said her simple vegetable frittata takes under an hour to make, and can easily serve you for five working week lunches. ‘This … Read more

Neighbours get into public spat after Covid-infected mother handles the other’s Chinese meal

Furious neighbours get into heated public spat after Covid-infected mother handles the other’s Chinese meal sent to her by mistake – before takeaway driver then tries to deliver it to correct address Lauren Marshall wrongly delivered a Chinese takeaway intended for neighbour  Kim Robson took to Facebook to question why she accepted her food delivery  … Read more

Pizza is the world’s favourite takeaway meal but Chinese is top in Britain and America

A reworked world map has revealed the most popular takeaway choices around the globe – and it’s pizza that’s the runaway winner. On the map – generated using Google search data – country names have been supplemented by their residents’ most-searched-for takeaway cuisine. Pizza is top in 44 countries, including India and Germany, while Chinese … Read more