Food Trends - Page 8

December 18, 2025

Why a dietitian says Parmesan is a high-protein snack hiding in plain sight

New Jersey dietitian Tina Marinaccio shows how a one-ounce slice of Parmesan delivers about 10 grams of protein — comparable to many protein bars — and suggests pairing it with an apple for a quick-and-balanced snack.

December 9, 2025

Leftover hacks explode on social media as Americans fight high prices with scrap food feasts

Food inflation is pushing home cooks to turn ordinary leftovers into "pizza eggs" and "bone bags" as they remake kitchen scraps into real meals to stretch grocery budgets.

December 7, 2025

American cheddar stuns global judges, beating out European cheeses and sparking worldwide reaction

Swiss Gruyère wins the World Cheese Awards, beating 5,244 entries from 46 countries — while an American cheddar produced and sold in New York ties for fifth place.

December 6, 2025

Stew Leonard's butter-dipped ice cream cones go viral on social media

Stew Leonard Jr., president of the Connecticut-based Stew Leonard's grocery chain, tries out the viral new butter-dipped vanilla ice cream cones for himself.

December 5, 2025

Early-bird dinners aren't just for seniors — here's why everyone's eating at 5:30

Restaurants nationwide report surging demand for 5 and 5:30 p.m. dinner slots. Americans of all ages are embracing earlier dining for convenience and better value.

December 2, 2025

Man ate 1,000 sardines in a month, lost 6 pounds and 'smelled like a fish market'

A Harvard researcher ate 1,000 sardines in 30 days and lost 6 pounds while boosting omega-3 levels to "dolphin-like" heights in an extreme diet experiment.

December 1, 2025

Communal dining makes Gen Z comeback, but older guests push back on 'chaotic' trend

Older diners push back as Gen Z revives communal dining restaurant tables to connect with strangers after the isolation of the pandemic. Experts weigh in on the eating trend.

November 29, 2025

Sitting all day? New study says certain foods may protect your heart from damage

A new study suggests that flavanol-rich foods like cocoa and berries may help protect heart health by preventing some of the blood vessel damage caused by long periods of sitting.

November 26, 2025

How restaurant reservation platform OpenTable tracks customer dining habits

OpenTable now uses AI to track your dining habits and share insights with restaurants. Learn what data they collect and how to protect your privacy.

November 22, 2025

Thanksgiving dinner costs by the numbers reveal what's cheaper, what's still pricey

Food inflation eases for Thanksgiving as improved turkey supply and retailer competition drive down holiday meal costs, though produce prices remain high.