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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tyra Banks reveals dirty habit live on Today show leaving viewers feeling 'sick'
Tyra Banks managed to gross out Jenna Bush Hager and the studio audience with her on-air confession Monday that she 'cleans' food crumbs leftover on her bed at her Sydney home 'by eating them.' The 51-year-old supermodel-turned-presenter isn't alone either as her mother Carolyn London and nine-year-old son York Banks Asla share her odd habits of eating ice cream and popcorn in bed, and whatever remains 'a couple days later.' 'A few days if it's not super perishable,' Tyra noted while guest-hosting TODAY with Jenna & Friends on Monday. 'Like a popcorn? I mean, come on. That's like astronaut food. It just lasts forever. You just pick it up. I'm not joking.' Gagging, Jenna asked: 'A week later you would go and eat that?' 'Yeah, if I knew it was mine in my bed, yeah,' Banks replied. The two-time Daytime Emmy winner went on to explain that she does the same on her floor since she has a 'no shoe rule' and doesn't want 'roaches.' 'I have a no shoe rule in my home so I can eat off my floor,' Tyra stressed. 'No, but I'm serious, I do that. But then I see my son doing it and I'm like, "Don't do that!" And he's like, "Mama, you do it!"' On the Jenna & Friends Instagram account, users were horrified like @randirobson who commented with a nauseated emoji: 'Disgusting! Would never eat in bed and then eat the crumbs later.' 'I eat in bed all the time,' Instagram user @madijayne wrote. 'But I'm not leaving popcorn in it for a few days.' Instagram user @desalvoshirley commented: 'No way do I want food in my bed! Yikes!' Over on X, user @mozingo_84 posted a cringing meme. 'Wow, Tyra eating crumbs off the floor is wild,' X user @Bintmetax scoffed. 'Definitely not a pest control hack I'd try!' X user @blackgypsy71 posted a vomit emoji and simply wrote: 'Nasty.' The SMiZE & DREAM founder has four more days of grossing out Jenna as she is serving guest host duties all week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TODAY with Jenna & Friends (@jennaandfriends) On the Jenna & Friends Instagram account, users were horrified like @randirobson who commented with a nauseated emoji: 'Disgusting! Would never eat in bed and then eat the crumbs later' 'I eat in bed all the time,' Instagram user @madijayne wrote. 'But I'm not leaving popcorn in it for a few days' The SMiZE & DREAM founder has four more days of grossing out Jenna as she is serving guest host duties all week Tyra is next scheduled to guest star in the August 13th episode of HGTV makeover show Celebrity IOU hosted by Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott. Last May, Entertainment Weekly reported that Banks sat down for an interview for an upcoming Netflix docuseries about the making of America's Next Top Model, which concluded in 2018 after 18 seasons. And though he'd never admit it, RuPaul Charles has the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show catwalker to thank for the overall format of his own Emmy-winning, reality TV competition RuPaul's Drag Race. Tyra made history in 1996 as the first African-American model to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue - and she returned for the covers in 1997, 2019, and 2024.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Allison Holker Was an ‘Almond Mom' to Daughter Weslie, 17, Throughout Her Childhood: ‘Extreme'
Allison Holker's eldest daughter, Weslie, is getting real about the 'strict' lessons her mom used to impose when it came to eating. 'My entire growing up — I say this to her all the time now — [but] she was so almond mom,' Weslie, 17, said on the Sunday, June 22, episode of their 'Between Us' podcast. 'She was like, 'You have to eat greens [and have] chicken every night.'' While Holker, 37, was unsure about the origins of the slang term 'almond mom,' she does concur that she acted that way when it came to food. 'I definitely was one with Weslie. I was very strict,' Holker said. 'I was cooking all of the time, and her lunches for school were all the organic versions of everything. Like, there were no processed snacks. Everything was, like, different types of nuts [and] I had a lot of dried fruit options.' Allison Holker Admits She and Daughter Weslie, 16, Have Dealt With 'Hard Times': 'We've Beefed' For the uninitiated, an 'almond mom' is defined as a parent who often imposes unhealthy eating habits and body image expectations onto their children. Holker, for her part, primarily raised Weslie as a single mother. (The Dancing With the Stars alum also shared son Maddox, 9, and daughter Zaia, 5, with late husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, who died in 2022.) 'I love a good chip [and] she would not let me eat it,' Weslie recalled on Sunday's episode. 'Now, she doesn't care! You're definitely a lot more [laid back now.]' Holker has since recalibrated her parenting when it comes to food and eating since having Maddox and Zaia. 'With Weslie, I was, like, 'OK, we're going to do this. I'm going to be a good mom.' At that moment, I thought that being a good mom meant that everything was healthy,' Holker said. 'I was researching everything that was in our kitchen, and I was really diligent about it. I think in a lot of ways it helped me, though I was a little extreme in it.' Susan Sarandon's Daughter Says She Was a 'True Almond Mom': Cheerios Were 'Junk Food' She added, 'I don't know if it was for the right reasons, but I did want to have a healthy lifestyle. I was like, 'I'm gonna be the best mom if I do this.' It was a really good choice for me because it educated me more, but then I feel everything comes with balance.' To allow for better balance in her kids' diet, Holker lets them have fast food or other snacks in moderation. 'There's a lot of healthy options in our home, but I also allow them to be children,' Holker said. 'I found a little more joy in it, too. I'm just teaching now what I'm trying to do. With Weslie, I was a little strict and now with Maddox and Zaia, I want to be a little more well-balanced.' If you or someone you know struggles with an eating disorder, visit the National Alliance for Eating Disorders website or call their hotline at +1 (866) 662-1235. Text "ALLIANCE" to 741741 for free, 24/7 support.
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
What your eating habits say about you, according to a psychologist
It's not what you eat, but how you eat it according to psychologists who claim that how you consume your meals speaks volumes about your personality. According to some experts, the speed, method and style of munching can indicate key details about an individual's character - such as whether someone is afraid of making mistakes or is worried about food scarcity. Revealing the secret behind how personality can be connected to eating, a social media account, TikThought, shared what the different approaches could denote about the inner workings of your mind. 'In psychology, there is a saying that diet is a person's unconscious understanding of themselves,' the video began. 'So if you really want to see through a person, you should pay attention to the details that can't be hidden when they're eating.' Indeed, Juliet Boghossian, a Los Angeles-based behavioural expert believes this to be the case, telling HuffPost that food-related habits 'absolutely' can sketch out a person's 'idiosyncrasies and rituals.' So, whether you eat slowly, refuse to mix different foods, or slurp your soup, your eating habits apparently offer great insight into your character. Read on to explore what your eating habits really say about your personality, according the experts... Revealing the secret behind how personality can be connected to eating, a social media account, TikThought, has shared what the different approaches denote about their inner workings of our minds SLOW EATERS While some might think slow eaters simply know how to enjoy a meal, psychology dictates that this could point to someone who doesn't like rushing, and who is 'afraid of making mistakes.' 'Some people eat extremely slowly, they can't swallow the food until they chew it into tiny pieces,' the TikTok clip pointed out. Writing in LittleThings, another expert, Phil Mutz, compiled a list of nine of the most popular ways to consume food, revealing what they reflect about about a person's personality. He suggested that slow eaters 'know how to appreciate life' and tend to be more confident. Shining a light on their less positive attributes, Mutz said slow eaters can be stubborn and rigid when it comes to their routines. FAST EATERS Some will eat their dinner at lightning speed, an indication that they fear their food will be snatched, suggested the experts. 'Some people gobble up their food. They are so afraid that the last bite of food will be taken away from them. In fact, they have never truly felt secure inside,' the video said. Boghossian, meanwhile, said that the speed to which one eats also 'reveals the speed at which you take on and enjoy life.' Fast eaters are also typically great at multitasking and meeting deadlines, and unlike their slower counterparts, are more likely to put other things and people ahead of themselves. According to Mutz, they also make great partners because of their giving nature; many fast eaters don't take enough time for themselves or focus on their own needs as often, which can turn out to be an issue in the long wrong. PICKY EATERS Every family has one - picky eaters are often accused of being the bane of a dinner party and can prove impossible to satisfy at the best of times. The video explained that this is a trait that is rooted in fear of the unknown. 'Some people are always picky eaters. On the surface, they seem willful and demanding but in fact, they are just afraid to face unfamiliar things,' the video explained. Julia Hormes, a psychologist specialising in food behaviour, pointed to research that showed reluctance to enter unchartered food territory can be linked to traits of 'sensation seeking, anxiety, and neuroticism'. According to some psychologists, the speed, method and style of munching can indicate key details about an individual's personality - such whether someone is afraid of making mistakes, or is worried about food scarcity Though it's not necessarily an opinion held by all those in the field of psychology. Mutz took a more favourable view, saying picker eaters are often comfortable with who they are and what they want. Picky eaters are curious people who crave knowledge and have no problems asking questions if it helps them stay in their comfort zone, he said. SAVE THE BEST 'TIL LAST There are also eaters who choose to savour the tastiest morsels of their meal till last. Those people can be matched to the 'peak-end theory', which in psychology refers to those who prefer for their final impression of something to be positive. The video said: 'There are also some people who always like to save their favourite dish for last.' What this means about a person, is that they are clued up on how to seek out the best experience. 'This is because they have been used to waiting since they were young. But when they grow up, they forget how to strive for what they want,' the video said. 'If you want to see through a person, the simplest way is to keep observing them while they are eating.' Equally, saving the best part of a meal until the last minute builds anticipation and allows eaters to establish a sense of control over their experience, which in turn making the final bite more rewarding. It is also indication of a person who likes to 'organise' and separate the different foods on their plate. This can be indication of someone who craves order in their life, and struggles to be flexible. While they are great at keeping their houses and desks tidy, they have trouble letting others share the responsibilities because they like things done a certain way, according to Mutz.
CNA
05-06-2025
- Health
- CNA
Can't stand the different foods on your plate touching each other? There might be a name for that
We don't blame you for feeling slightly vulnerable when you're eating out with people you hardly know. Whether you're a loud chewer, soup slurper or double dipper, your manners and habits are all laid bare on the table for your dining companions to see and hear. Including some that others might think of as unusual – like separating the components of even the simplest dishes. A co-worker once shared how she would painstakingly compartmentalise each ingredient. "Even if the ingredients are cooked together, like prawn aglio olio, I will start by pushing the prawns aside," she said. "I seldom order from places like Stuff'd because the ingredients and sauces are all over each other." And it's a peculiar habit that's not as uncommon as you might think. In a previous interview with CNA, Jasmin Lau, the newly appointed Minister of State with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, and the Ministry of Education, revealed: 'When I eat, I deconstruct my food." For instance, when having a burger, she would eat the bun, patty and vegetables separately. 'When I buy cai png, I will tell the aunty, do not pile the dishes on top of each other because I need to eat them separately. The worst is sushi. It's actually a crime against sushi chefs when they put the fish on top of the rice and then I deconstruct it. But that's how I eat,' she said. Drenching food with gravy is another no-no. "I hated doing that because I find it gross, even if it doesn't taste bad," said a Reddit user. "I still remember having to chew and swallow rice that was absolutely drenched in a whole bunch of juices and it was so gross.' But where does this dislike of food-touching-other-food come from? Is it just a fussy eating habit as children that some carry into adulthood or something else? IS THIS JUST AN EXAMPLE OF FUSSY EATING HABITS? Turns out, it could be an actual food phobia with a name: Brumotactillophobia. Affected individuals may find it unbearable to have different foods touching each other on their plate. "It is likely that cases are very rare," said Dr Lim Boon Leng, a psychiatrist with Gleneagles Hospital. 'Brumotactillophobia is not officially recognised in diagnostic manuals like the DSM-5, and thus, specific prevalence data in Singapore is lacking. Likely due to its rarity or that sufferers do not seek treatment, I have not seen brumotactillophobia per se,' he said. Dr Lim noted that the cause of brumotactillophobia is unknown. However, 'fussy eaters almost never evolve to have brumotactillophobia', he added. Not all individuals with food separation preferences have an underlying clinical condition. What is known is that affected individuals often display 'heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli, a preference for routine and discomfort with changes in their environment'. 'These traits are commonly observed in individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)'. 'There have been a few cases of patients with OCD that I have seen with similar behaviour,' he said. But Dr Lim emphasised that not all individuals with food separation preferences have an underlying clinical condition. WHY THE NEED TO SEPARATE FOOD? Autistic individuals tend to have a higher prevalence of brumotactillophobia as they can be hypersensitive to stimuli. And when it comes to food, certain tastes, textures or colours can be intensely stimulating for them, according to The ADHD & Autism Clinic in the UK. For instance, they tend to eschew fruits and vegetables such as bananas and mushrooms, and prefer processed and bland carbohydrates. As much as 90 per cent of children with autism show food separating patterns; and the strong preference doesn't diminish with age. In fact, they may grow into adults with deeper-ingrained aversions due to lifelong patterns of selective eating, according to The ADHD & Autism Clinic. As autistic writer Devrupa Rakshit wrote on The Swaddle, keeping her food compartmentalised lets her regulate the flavours in each bite and prevent her senses from being overwhelmed. 'The rationale is the same for textures, too. I'd want to make sure I am the one dipping my momos in chutney because, otherwise, a happy meal can quickly turn into a sensory nightmare for me.' ARE THERE DEGREES OF BRUMOTACTILLOPHOBIA? Yes, it can manifest in varying degrees of severity, said Dr Lim. 'In mild cases, individuals may simply prefer foods to be separated without significant distress. They are still in control and may be able to resist the urge to separate the food.' However, 'in more severe instances, the aversion can lead to anxiety, avoidance of social situations involving food, and interference with daily functioning'. 'When such behaviours are driven by intrusive thoughts and compulsions, they may be indicative of OCD,' said Dr Lim.
