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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
People Are Protein Maxing With the Viral "6 Eggs 6 Ways" Trend—We Asked RDs If It's a Good Idea
In an age where protein has taken center stage in conversations about nutrition goals, a recent viral TikTok trend called '6 Eggs 6 Ways' has grabbed the attention of Gen Z. The concept? Pair unconventional pantry items with a hard-boiled egg to create a low-carb, high-protein snack that might actually be worth adding to your diet. As wild as it sounds, it could prove—with some hesitation—that Gen Z is onto something. We spoke to a registered dietitian to find out whether this is a food trend you should try at home. What Is the Viral '6 Eggs 6 Ways' Challenge? The trend was started by TikTok user @alexkhosieyo, who ate six hard-boiled eggs (halved), topped with six different sauces or spreads, and coined a fun name for each combo. Some examples (but not all) include: The MEGG: A classic spin on egg salad—simple and reliable with just mayonnaise and egg. The PEGG: A pickle chip on top of an egg adds crunch and savory, briny flavor. The BEGG: A protein-packed take on a bagel with cream cheese, topped with everything-but-the-bagel seasoning. The PB&JEGG: Not your average Uncrustable, it's peanut butter and jelly on an egg, which is said to be surprisingly tasty. The TEGG: An egg topped with tzatziki has become a crowd-pleaser. The BREGG: Inspired by a runny egg on a burger, but this version's less glamorous—just cooked ground beef, ketchup, and mustard on a hard-boiled egg. Other go-to combos circulating online include the SEGG (soy sauce and egg), the SPEGG (spicy mayo egg), and the YEGG (yogurt-topped egg).Meet Our Expert Lisa Moskovitz, RD, registered dietitian, CEO of NY Nutrition Group, and author of "The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan"Is This a Smart Way to Get More Protein? Despite how outlandish some of these combos may seem, this trend can be a nutritious addition to your diet. 'I am all for eating eggs and often recommend them to my clients as a quick, nutritious, and high-quality source of protein,' says Lisa Moskovitz, RD. 'The trend can introduce more creative methods to consume, prepare, and enjoy getting in more protein and nutrients such as iron, B vitamins, choline, and vitamin E.' What to Consider Before Trying the Trend Let's address the obvious: eggs aren't cheap. That's why many people are doing the challenge with just three hard-boiled eggs, halved, with six toppings. Aside from cost, it's important to be mindful of what you're pairing with the eggs, making sure your combinations are balanced and support your individual nutritional needs, Moskovitz says. Also, keep in mind that it's a good idea to diversify your protein sources, so you can try this trend while mixing in other sources of animal- and plant-based protein as well. It is also important to note that egg yolks do contain cholesterol, which may be a concern for people with a history of high cholesterol or heart disease. In that case, enjoy in moderation or opt for just the egg whites, which are lower in cholesterol-raising saturated fat. If this trend isn't for you, Moskovitz suggests other nutrient-rich breakfast or snack alternatives, such as overnight oats with chia seeds, avocado toast, smoothies, or yogurt bowls. Read the original article on Real Simple
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- News.com.au
Aldi releases a brand new pistachio-centric item
It seems like the pistachio food trend isn't ending any time soon, as shoppers rush to get their hands on a new item from Aldi. The supermarket chain has released Farmer Jo's Pistachio Spread, which comes in both crunchy and smooth varieties, and is dairy-free, gluten-free and plant-based. The product retails for $9.99. Pistachios are having a moment right now, with a recent spike in demand for pistachio flavoured products thanks to the Dubai Chocolate trend, which has seen the price and availability of the humble nut soar. Popular food content creator @NectoriousPapi tried the new spread from Aldi. 'It's beautiful,' he said after taking a bite. 'The texture is a little bit runny but it's also thick. It's just a great consistency, great texture. The flavour is the most important — it's a very strong pistachio taste, but not too strong. 'That 19 per cent really hits you in the face but it's also got a sweet element to it. 'Overall, it's a delicious, creamy pistachio spread.' Tati, who goes by @tastitati, also taste tested the pistachio spreads. 'I could put this in my yoghurt bowl,' she said. 'This is bussin'. It's so smooth but I love how it's got these little crunchy bits in it.' Fans of the supermarket chain, and the pistachio trend, expressed their excitement. 'This is such a slay,' one social media user said. Another said: 'Looking forward to trying this out when it drops on July 23. Love a good pistachio spread, especially with those dietary friendly options.' One added: 'Shut the front door.' An Aldi spokesperson commented on the spread's rapidly rising popularity. 'Our new Farmer Jo's Pistachio Spread has officially broken the internet (and maybe a few toast habits). Packed with pistachio flavour, it's rich, nutty and dangerously good,' an Aldi spokesperson told 'Within three days of being on shelves, it's been incredible to see our shoppers already spreading the love all over socials. Slather it, bake with it, or eat it straight off the spoon, who are we to judge. 'At just $9.99, it's an indulgence that won't break the bank.' It comes after Aldi released its $4.99 Hugos Pistachio Bombs and Hugos Pistachio Cream Covered Pretzels last month. Nectro weighed in on the items at the time, saying that the Pistachio Bombs were basically like the Dubai Chocolate in ball form. 'Not a lot of kataifi in this one, so I was expecting more crunch as you do with the Dubai Chocolate — but it's still there, just a lot more finer,' he said. 'The milk chocolate is a little overpowering, I feel like it would have worked better with white chocolate. In saying that, it's still delicious.' As for the pretzels, he said fans could taste a lot of the pistachio flavouring, adding it also had a hint of white chocolate and salt. He said if he had to pick out of the two, the pretzels would win.
CNN
5 days ago
- Business
- CNN
TikTok made cottage cheese so popular, producers are struggling to keep up
TikTok Food & drink Sustainability Food & healthFacebookTweetLink Follow When clients used to ask John Crawford if he thought cottage cheese could make a comeback, his answer was an emphatic: 'No.' 'Part of it was texture, part of it was – it was a diet food, it was your grandparents' food,' said Crawford, SVP of client insights for dairy at the market research firm Circana. 'But TikTok changed all that.' For years, cottage cheese was overlooked, relegated to the diet section of old-fashioned diner menus and health food recipes from the 1950s. But recently, young, protein-hungry consumers have whipped up new recipes and posted them online, turning the lumpy cheese into an internet sensation. Now, popular brands and manufacturers are struggling to keep up with skyrocketing demand. Cottage cheese sales jumped 20% in US retail in the 52 weeks through June 15 compared to a year ago, according to data from Circana. That followed a roughly 17% annual bump in both 2024 and 2023 and an 11% increase in 2022. The surge marked a turnaround from 2021, when cottage cheese sales fell from the year prior. Cottage cheese is so popular, it made grocery chain Albertons' CEO Susan Morris do a double take. 'I had to double check the numbers, but cottage cheese is actually a strong growth category,' Morris said during a July analyst call discussing quarterly financial results. Some brands have seen even higher spikes, creating spot shortages. Sales of Organic Valley's cottage cheese grew over 30% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the co-op. 'Organic Valley Cottage Cheese is selling faster than we can make it,' said Andrew Westrich, marketing manager at Organic Valley. Good Culture, a decade-old cottage cheese brand that is featured prominently in many TikTok videos, has seen its sales explode to the point where it can't keep product on shelves. On July 2nd, the company acknowledged the situation on its Instagram page. 'We know it's been hard to find us lately,' read the caption on the meme-filled post. 'We see the DMs, know demand has been WILD and are working around the clock to get us back in stock.' Customers 'call, email, and post about us when they can't find us,' said Jesse Merrill, CEO and founder of Good Culture. 'The insane demand for our products and our struggle to keep up with it prompted us to acknowledge the shortage.' Merrill saw the potential for cottage cheese back in 2014, he said. It took about ten years for health food influencers to catch up. Cottage cheese, a popular diet food in the middle of the 20th century, was well past its heyday when Good Culture officially launched in 2015. But since then, Americans have been increasingly looking for foods that are high in protein, low in sugar and appropriate for a GLP-1 diet. At the same time, dairy has gotten more popular, with per capita consumption rising in the US. Cottage cheese fits the bill on all fronts. And creative home chefs have figured out how to mask its texture. By spring of 2023, recipes for cottage cheese ice cream were going viral on TikTok. Scores of videos showed food influencers marveling over strawberry cheesecake ice cream, banana cream pie ice cream, berry banana ice cream and more — all made with cottage cheese. Now, in addition to ice cream, interested parties can find recipes for everything from buffalo chicken dip to bagels and biscuits. One account for a self-described health coach has a series of videos simply titled 'how to make cottage cheese taste good.' Coming up with more ways to use a product at home 'can drive an entire category,' Circana's Crawford said. And sellers of the until-recently not-very-cool cheese are leaning in. Cabot Creamery, which makes a Vermont-style cottage cheese (a mix of large and small curds), has posted recipes for cheesecake dip, pizza toast and queso on its website. Good Culture took advantage of its own viral moment with an ad campaign embracing the various ways of preparing and consuming its product. The sustained interest has Crawford convinced that demand for cottage cheese isn't just a passing craze. 'It is not a fad when you are seeing double-digit growth in both dollars and in volume, quarter over quarter over quarter, for two years,' he said. Now manufacturers just have to catch up. To increase supply, Good Culture has started working with more manufacturing partners. But it can't do much more at the moment. 'Most existing production facilities are maxed out,' Merrill said. Good Culture plans to have 'significantly more capacity available' early next year, he added. Organic Valley also works with contract manufacturers, 'many of whom are actively expanding capacity or adding production shifts to meet rising demand,' said Westrich, adding that 'the environment is highly competitive.' Dairy processors have started to build out more production, but it will take time to get new plants or equipment up and running. Daisy Brand, a major producer of cottage cheese and sour cream, recently broke ground on a new facility in Iowa. And Westby Cooperative Creamery, a farmer-owned dairy co-op that sells cottage cheese under its own brand and also makes it for private label and foodservice providers, is investing in new cottage cheese vats. Currently, Westby can make about 14.5 million pounds of cottage cheese per year, said Emily Bialkowski, the co-op's sales and marketing manager. But 'our orders are exceeding that by no less than 30%, and that does not include new inquiries,' she said. The new vats should be operational in the fall of next year, she said, noting that 'word is getting out … and many of our current customers have lined up to pre-commit to additional volume.' For now, Westby is partially filling customer orders. So cottage cheese fans will have to be patient. Or wait until TikTok moves on to the next big thing.
The Sun
18-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
M&S shoppers go wild for bizarre fruit that's leaving them completely divided
M&S shoppers are going wild for a bizarre hybrid fruit that's leaving them divided. Social media is awash with posts and pictures of the citrussy creation - but not everyone is keen on the concept. The posh retailer has brought back its Limelon, shaped and tasting like a melon with a hint of lime. But customers and foodies have been left divided over the £3 buy. Some are massive fans, branding it "delicious" and saying they "can't wait" to try it on Facebook. But others have flat out rejected the concept, with one calling it "disgusting" and another saying they were left unimpressed. Shoppers on M&S' website are similarly divided, with one saying it was "tasteless and ended up in (the) bin" and another plainly calling it "weird". But others said it was "extremely juicy" and another a "game changer". Shoppers keen to give the limelon a try can order it for home delivery via Ocado, which sells M&S products. Posts on TikTok and Facebook suggest it's available in stores as well, but it's not clear if it's on sale across all M&S branches. Neither is it clear when the limelon was first launched but reports suggest it made its first appearance on shelves in 2020. We have asked M&S if the fruit is back permanently, what the calories are and when it was first launched and we'll update this story when we have heard back. Four ways to save money at M&S Shoppers on the lookout for limelons in stores can find their nearest M&S branch via - If you are buying one, shoppers are recommended to keep it in the fridge. As ever, you should always shop around before buying any product as you might find it cheaper elsewhere. is a useful website for comparing the price of supermarket items. We looked on the site and found there are other supermarkets selling limelons, and you can get them cheaper elsewhere. Sainsbury's is selling one for £2.50 while Morrisons has one for £3. OTHER M&S NEWS M&S said this week it will dish out treats to customers after a cyber attack devastated its systems leaving some services down for weeks. The retailer said over 1.8million customers will receive birthday gifts this month, including those who missed out in May and June. Its Sparks loyalty scheme is also fully back online, it has confirmed. The retailer said staff can enjoy 30% off for four days across Fashion, Home and Beauty products as well - 10% higher than the standard 20% discount. It comes as the retailer tries to recover from the cyber incident which cost it £300million in lost profits and left it crippled. Timeline of the attack Saturday, April 19: Initial reports emerge on social media of problems with contactless payments and click-and-collect services at M&S stores across the UK. Customers experience difficulties collecting online purchases and returning items due to system issues. Monday, April 21: Problems with contactless payments and click-and-collect persist. M&S officially acknowledges the "cyber incident" in a statement to the London Stock Exchange. CEO Stuart Machin apologises for the disruption and confirms "minor, temporary changes" to store operations. M&S notifies the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and engages external cybersecurity experts. Tuesday, April 22: Disruptions continue. M&S takes further systems offline as part of "proactive management". Wednesday, April 23: Despite earlier claims of customer-facing systems returning to normal, M&S continues to adjust operations to maintain security. Contactless payments are initially restored, but other services, including click-and-collect, remain affected. Thursday, April 24: Contactless payments and click-and-collect services are still unavailable. Reports surface suggesting the attackers possibly gained access to data in February. Friday, April 25: M&S suspends all online and app orders in the UK and Ireland for clothing and food, although customers can still browse products. This decision leads to a 5% drop in M&S's share price. Monday, April 28: M&S is still unable to process online orders. Around 200 agency workers at the main distribution centre are told to stay home. Tuesday, April 29: Information suggests that the hacker group Scattered Spider is likely behind the attack. Shoppers spot empty shelves in selected stores. Tuesday, May 13: M&S revealed that some customer information has been stolen. Wednesday, May 21: The retailer said disruption from the attack is expected to continue through to July. Tuesday, June 10: The retailer reveals it's bringing back online shopping - but click and collect still not available. Tuesday, July 1: M&S boss says the company is hoping to have online operations running 'fully' within four weeks. Online shopping has since returned across England, Scotland and Wales, but Northern Irish customers are still waiting for an update. Last week, three teenagers and a woman were arrested in the UK as part of an investigation into the attacks. They have since been released on bail. M&S also recently announced it is increasing the number of products sold in larger family packs across its aisles.
CBC
05-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- CBC
The internet is serving up checkerboard salads for summer. Are you game?
If you're looking for a dish that's perfect for warm-weather entertaining and tastes as good as it looks, the latest food trend to resurface on social media may be for you. The delightfully geometric checkerboard salad uses just a couple of ingredients, often feta arranged in an alternating pattern with fruit and/or veg — watermelon, olives or tomatoes, for example. But the flavour combinations are endless. We reached out to two Canadian content creators for their ideas on how to incorporate the dish into your summer repertoire. Lifestyle content creator Ang Sturino, who lives outside Toronto, is often on the lookout for techniques that have an impact and yet are still accessible. "I'm always drawn to recipes that feel elevated without being complicated, and this was the perfect example," she said. "It's creative, but totally doable for anyone regardless of their cooking experience." Sturino said you could combine briny olives with creamy feta. And for the summer, you could swap the olives for watermelon, a classic pairing in the Mediterranean and Middle East. And beyond the usual flavours, there are so many that would be delicious served up checkerboard-style. Toronto recipe developer Susan Keefe recommended going for something seasonal. "With tomato season coming up, I think heirloom-tomato cubes with mini-bocconcini would be darling," she said. "Add a sprinkling of microbasil and you have a caprese [checkerboard]." Keefe also likes the idea of making a bagel bar of sorts by alternating cubes of cream cheese (freeze for 15 minutes before slicing) with smoked salmon rosettes, topped with a caper. Or you could do prosciutto rosettes instead and combine them with cubes of cantaloupe. "Salty, sweet, refreshing — it's a classic for a reason," she said. For a spin on a berry shortcake, Keefe suggested piping dollops of whipped cream on cubes of toasted angel food cake and creating a patchwork with fresh raspberries. Any of these would be ideal for summer entertaining, whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or a special dinner party for friends. "A dish with this much visual appeal is meant to be shared," Keefe said. "She's a showgirl — she needs a stage!"
