Food

10 Food Cravings and What They Might Mean for Your Body

10 Food Cravings and What They Might Mean for Your Body
Health
2 months ago

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.

11 Times Food Brought Back Sweet Memories of Family Members

11 Times Food Brought Back Sweet Memories of Family Members
Cooking
3 months ago

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.

17 Hilarious Food Fails Proving the Kitchen Isn't for Everyone

17 Hilarious Food Fails Proving the Kitchen Isn't for Everyone
Cooking
3 months ago

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.

12 Popular Beliefs About Food That You Ought to Stop Following

12 Popular Beliefs About Food That You Ought to Stop Following
Curiosities
2 years ago

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.

Woman Brings Her Own Food to a Vegan Wedding and Causes a Fiery Reaction

Woman Brings Her Own Food to a Vegan Wedding and Causes a Fiery Reaction
People
2 years ago

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.

13 Animals That Can Survive Without Food the Longest

13 Animals That Can Survive Without Food the Longest
Animals
4 years ago

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.

How to Choose Tasty Food in the Supermarket: A Guide We All Need

How to Choose Tasty Food in the Supermarket: A Guide We All Need
Cooking
5 years ago

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.

20+ Tips From People Who Only Dine at Good Restaurants (Because They Used to Work in the Food Industry)

20+ Tips From People Who Only Dine at Good Restaurants (Because They Used to Work in the Food Industry)
Cooking
5 years ago

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.

12 Things Fast Food Employees Will Never Tell You

12 Things Fast Food Employees Will Never Tell You
Curiosities
8 years ago

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.

So this is what 200 calories of food really looks like...

So this is what 200 calories of food really looks like...
Photography
9 years ago

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.

My Teen Daughter Refuses to Eat Any Vegetables, I Had to Take Drastic Measures

My Teen Daughter Refuses to Eat Any Vegetables, I Had to Take Drastic Measures
Family & kids
17 hours ago

What do you do when your child refuses to eat what you cook, no matter what you try? You offer options, explain the benefits, and maybe even beg or bargain. Sometimes it works. But other times, it backfires completely. That’s when you start to wonder: is this really about the food? Or is there something deeper going on? Moments like these can make you question not just your approach to meals, but your entire parenting strategy.

My Stepdaughter’s Gluten-Free Demands Are Tearing My Family Apart

My Stepdaughter’s Gluten-Free Demands Are Tearing My Family Apart
Family & kids
6 days ago

Family relationships can be challenging, and the introduction of stepparents often adds new layers of complexity. One woman took to Reddit to share her struggle involving her stepdaughter’s ever-changing dietary restrictions and her own role in managing them. She asked the community if she had crossed a line. Here’s how it unfolded.

I Ate a Burger Next to a Vegetarian Lady on a Flight and She Made a Scene

I Ate a Burger Next to a Vegetarian Lady on a Flight and She Made a Scene
People
week ago

Airplane flights are a democratic experience—available to anyone who can afford them. But on one particular journey, a culinary clash took center stage in the sky. The situation prompted inevitable complaints, sparking a question: Was it wrong for him to eat a burger next to a vegetarian? Let’s dive into the details and explore the story.

13 Shocking Ways People Found Out They Were Being Cheated On

13 Shocking Ways People Found Out They Were Being Cheated On

Life dramas come from many scenarios. In a relationship, one of the spices of these so-called dramas is cheating. It is a shocking, painful, and heartbreaking experience that no one deserves to be in.Unfortunately, these people have experienced or witnessed it. Dive into how these people found out about cheating.

13 Kitchen Tips That Can Make Every Meal a Smooth Sailing Experience

13 Kitchen Tips That Can Make Every Meal a Smooth Sailing Experience
Cooking
2 weeks ago

We love a good shortcut in the kitchen — especially the kind that makes cooking smoother, cleaner, and way more fun. Whether you’re a pro behind the stove or just trying to make dinner without setting off the smoke alarm, these clever hacks will level up your game in no time. Get ready to chop, mix, and bake like a total kitchen genius.

7 Subtle Ways Your Body Might Be Telling You to Change Your Diet

7 Subtle Ways Your Body Might Be Telling You to Change Your Diet
Health
2 weeks ago

Eating “well” has become so complex that many of us end up exhausted. That exhaustion has a name: nutritional burnout, and it implies the loss of pleasure in eating, constant guilt, and rules that change all the time. Does that sound familiar? You’re not alone, so here’s how to recognize it and get back to enjoying food.

15 Coworker Conflicts That Might Be Messy Enough for Reality TV

15 Coworker Conflicts That Might Be Messy Enough for Reality TV
Curiosities
3 weeks ago

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.

10 Plot Twists That Ended Up Being the Perfect Recipe for Disaster

10 Plot Twists That Ended Up Being the Perfect Recipe for Disaster
Cooking
4 weeks ago

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.

How 10 Kitchen Spices Might Upgrade Your Health and How to Use Them

How 10 Kitchen Spices Might Upgrade Your Health and How to Use Them
Health
month ago

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.

My Coworker Thinks I'm Rude Because I Won't Eat His "Immortal Bread"

My Coworker Thinks I'm Rude Because I Won't Eat His "Immortal Bread"
Cooking
month ago

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.”

8 Microwave Mistakes You’re Probably Making Every Day

8 Microwave Mistakes You’re Probably Making Every Day
Cooking
month ago

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.

20 Unbelievable Client Experiences That Shocked Everyone Involved

20 Unbelievable Client Experiences That Shocked Everyone Involved
Curiosities
month ago

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!

10 Discoveries That Show Our Ancestors Lived a Lot Like We Do

10 Discoveries That Show Our Ancestors Lived a Lot Like We Do
Curiosities
month ago

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.

20 Nanny Stories So Thrilling They Belong in a Movie

20 Nanny Stories So Thrilling They Belong in a Movie
Family & kids
2 months ago

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.

How 8 Fruits and Vegetables Looked Like Before Humans Decided to Change Them

How 8 Fruits and Vegetables Looked Like Before Humans Decided to Change Them
Cooking
2 months ago

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.