Food is essential for our body's growth and maintenance, it is the basic necessity of life. Different food gives off various tastes, and many people have experienced food cravings. According to Dr. Rajita Sinha, a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, cravings simply reflect the desire for something rewarding. Studies show that certain foods activate the brain’s reward system, creating pleasurable feelings that influence our eating habits and make us crave them regularly.
Food carries more than just taste and nutrition. It carries memories of the people who made it, and most of us have a favorite dish we love the way our mothers, or other family members made it. Here go some such nostalgic food stories, with a recipe or two, that will bring a smile to your face, and maybe, a whiff of the warmth and happiness it used to fill the kitchen with. Here’s to people no longer at our tables.
Do you think that taste is subjective or objective? People tend to have different triggers and descriptive panels that make us like or dislike certain foods. That’s why not everyone likes the same dish and eats foods that others find disgusting. Let’s check 17 food images that are confusing.
Sometimes, it's the seemingly trivial matters that ignite family flames. In the case of one frustrated woman, the breaking point came when her mother-in-law's voracious appetite seemed to devour not just her food, but her patience as well.
Recently a Wisconsin couple received a special delivery that is much more valuable than food. Analysia Beck, 25, went into labor on January 11, initially thinking it was Braxton Hicks. However, the pain intensified, and realizing they wouldn’t reach the hospital in time, Analysia and her husband, Daniel Beck, set out amidst a snowstorm.
There have been many myths and misconceptions about food and diet that we’ve all been familiar with since we were kids. However, as years go by, science keeps busting more and more of them. But this doesn’t mean that everyone is aware of these myths — unless they are scientists keeping track of all the new studies. That’s why we decided to look around and see which of these misconceptions are still quite popular.
For most people, a wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event that the newlyweds, especially the bride, want to make absolutely perfect. While some brides are tolerant of “little” mistakes and imperfections, others can be quite sensitive to things that seem insignificant to others. That’s why it’s sometimes hard to tell if our behavior is appropriate or not.
Most parents cook but not all of them can make tasty meals and some moms and dads fail in their attempts to cook something yummy over and over again. Children might not even notice this if they are used to it, but when they grow older, they usually start to suspect something.
You’ve probably had a moment where you were so hungry that you might start thinking about food and seeing it everywhere. Whether it’s a rock that looks like a slice of pizza or a potato, or a stained tarp that looks like a giant, delicious burrito, the resemblance is just uncanny.
There are some animals that can go for over 30 years without eating a thing or even drinking. For most animals, food is something they can’t do without for more than a day or 2, while others, due to their metabolic pathway, can last for months without food.
A sweet watermelon has a brown stem and you will find fresh chicken by checking its packaging date. Even if you think that your shopping bag is full of fresh products, maybe you haven’t used all your senses to choose the best ones. Touching the right part of a melon or checking the downside shape of a bell pepper can make a difference in how our dishes taste. Here at Bright Side, we’ve collected 12 healthy foods and prepared a guide full of tricks on how to choose items for the freshest menu.
According to statistics, restaurants in general become more popular with each passing year. People like to visit them and order take-out. We also like to go out to eat but we want to be sure that we are making the right choice. So, we decided to make note of these life hacks from Reddit users. Chefs and waiters described the signs of a restaurant that no one should ever eat at, including you.
Fast food is now thoroughly embedded in our society, and resisting its temptations is something not everyone is capable of. Bright Side put together a list of 12 tricks that fast food restaurants use to attract customers through their doors and sell them as much as possible.
The number of ways in which you can prepare and eat your favorite food is essentially endless. Here’s just a few ideas to help you make this sometimes mundane activity a whole lot more fun.
Nothing looks as good in real life as in advertising, and you’d be surprised to know how misleading food in the media can be! Bright Side collected 15 tricks photographers use to make food look fresh and appetizing.
Everyone has heard about calories, but it’s often hard for any of us to really picture them in our minds. They make their way into the human body and then settle quite shamelessly on our waists or hips, and we don’t even suspect a thing. The guys over at WiseGEEK conducted an experiment and found out what 200 calories looks like using different kinds of food many of us consume every day.
Workplace relationships have a way of taking one on an emotional journey. From disagreements to confrontations, it can get quite tense. But how conflicts are handled among colleagues and groups can leave you with a positive story of growth, a good laugh or sometimes just the need to vent over the theatrics of office life. Either way, the people below have stories to tell at their next job interviews.
Food is often a reason to gather, share stories, and enjoy each other’s company. But sometimes, a recipe or a dinner reveals more than expected. In this collection of short stories, what starts with a meal ends with a mess. Each plot twist begins in the kitchen or at the table and slowly turns into the perfect recipe for disaster. Get ready for secrets, surprises, and meals you won’t forget.
What could be more simple and familiar than an elevator ride? A few minutes in an elevator usually pass in silence. But sometimes during this short time something so extraordinary can happen that it will stick in your memory for a long time.
The aging clock may be ticking, but spices might just be the pause to the timer. They’re not only good for seasoning, apparently they have great natural health benefits too, and incorporating them into your daily diet and skin routine may make you age backwards while revitalizing your energy and your health. Check out some of the spices below and their interesting benefits for your overall health and age.
Sometimes, food brings people together. Other times, it becomes the reason you question everything—including your coworker's sanity. One Reddit user shared a story that’s less about bread and more about boundaries, communication, and what happens when one person’s passion project becomes another person’s daily horror. Here's what happened when they refused to eat what they now call... the “immortal bread.”
With approximately 70% of households said to be using a microwave every day, you’d think knowing how to operate it properly would be common knowledge. But apparently the only common thing is how wrongly we’ve all been using our microwaves. Take a look at 8 mistakes.
Not all love stories end in tears—some end in plot twists you’d expect from a sitcom. Ever heard of a divorce caused by spaghetti sauced by a family dark secret? Or a man demanding to be his stepson’s biological father—literally? These stories will leave you wondering how people even stay married.
Working with clients can be a roller coaster. Sometimes it’s smooth sailing, and other times... well, let’s just say you start questioning every life choice that led you there. From clients who insist they know your job better than you do (but can’t even turn on a computer) to those who think “urgent” means “I’ll get back to you in a month,” the world of client interactions is a never-ending source of bizarre, hilarious, and downright terrifying stories.Today we’ve collected 20 of the most memorable experiences people have had with their clients. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cringe, and a few may make you rethink your own career choices. Buckle up, because these stories prove that reality is often stranger than fiction!
Traveling is a great way to see new countries and meet different people. We love traveling for new emotions and experiences, but sometimes things don’t go quite as planned. In these stories, people share their embarrassing moments that turned into fun memories.
Archaeologists are like the detectives of history. Through their research into the past, they help us understand how people lived hundreds of years ago in different parts of the world. Thus, they have become an important part of history thanks to their archaeological discoveries, some of which are worth mentioning because they show that our ancestors’ lives were not so different from ours.
Many people have little secrets. For example, long-held dreams that we are embarrassed to tell. But some people's secrets are worthy of a movie script.
Some people assume that being a nanny is a simple, routine job—feeding children, reading bedtime stories, and tucking them in at night. But that’s not always the case. The nannies in this article have shared their extraordinary experiences, proving that this job is anything but boring.
It's possibly the plastic surgery of the food world, and it's been happening longer than we've been alive. See, before genetically modified foods made their way into our kitchens; thousands of years ago, food grew, 100% organically - free from the interference of human hands. Take a look at how 8 of our favorite fruits and vegetables looked before humans took the wild out of them.
A White Lotus binge session isn’t complete without the perfect snacks to match the vibe. Whether you’re soaking in the drama or just enjoying the stunning scenery, having something delicious to munch on makes it even better. Here are 6 must-try movie night treats, complete with recipes, to take your watch party to the next level.
A woman shared a family dinner story that left her questioning her reaction. She put effort into making her signature dish, only to receive unexpected criticism, followed by a surprising revelation about her daughter-in-law’s homemade dessert. Now, she’s wondering if she overreacted or if her feelings are justified.
At some point in your life, you've likely commented "gross!" on something or someone. It could've been at someone who farted or an unsavory meal. The people in the article take it to a whole other level. They've seen and gone through some deeply disgusting moments. Read on and prepare your stomachs.
Weddings are supposed to be joyous celebrations filled with love, laughter, and, of course, good food. But sometimes a reception dinner turns into a complete disaster. That’s exactly what happened at my friend’s wedding, leading to an awful turn of events that left her furious with me. I’m now questioning whether my actions were right or wrong.
Jessica Alba is in her glow-up era, and took to social media to share pictures of her vacation with her little man, son Hayes. While there were pictures of the sun, sand and some amazing food, Alba slipped into a bikini to show off her toned figure, and also left a rather cryptic message that fans seemed to love and understand.
Since we can’t choose our family, we often have to deal with their quirks. And sometimes it seems that the mothers of our significant others occupy a special place in our heart. They can always amaze us with their behavior, both strange or suddenly positive.
