Co-founder of popular Trader Joe’s meat sticks brand learned ‘resilience’ from immigrant family upbringing on LI

The co-founder of a popular meat sticks brand sold at Trader Joe’s says his upbringing in an immigrant family on Long Island taught him resilience — one of the many things that has led “Chomps” to runaway success. Growing up, Chomps co-founder Pete Maldonado would often snack on greasy, gas station jerky sticks. The Manorville … Read more

McDonald’s’ surprising healthy options plus more nutritional fast food favourites

Grabbing a quick work lunch or a post-night-out snack from a fast food chain is always the easiest option, and it could just be healthier than you think. For those seeking nutritious options on the go, this list provides insights into healthier choices offered by leading food-on-the-move brands. McDonald’s Contrary to popular belief, McDonald’s offers … Read more

Bryan Johnson is ‘human guinea pig’ in $25K-per-shot experiment

Bryan Johnson, the 46-year-old tech mogul who spends $2 million a year to get an 18-year-old’s body, flew to an island off Honduras for a radical new gene therapy that claims to boost muscle mass and bone density while reducing body fat — at a cost of $25,000 per treatment. Johnson, whose anti-aging regimen includes … Read more

Rice, rice, maybe? Asia’s middle class seek out low-carb alternatives

Moreover, it is increasingly easy to get his hands on healthier options now compared to 10 years ago, when he first started his fitness journey. ‘We’re on our own’: Asian rice farmers brace for El Nino’s wrath as crops wither Mao’s transition is reflective of a wider shift towards healthier living and eating habits, which … Read more