Tag: Viral recipes

In 2024, cottage cheese experienced a massive surge in popularity, driven largely by its viral presence on social media platforms like TikTok. Once considered a dated diet food, the high-protein dairy is now trending, prompting many to wonder: why is everyone obsessed with cottage cheese?

According to a 2024 article from Healthline, whole oats are a nutrient-dense superfood, rich in vitamins, minerals, and soluble fiber. However, the health value of trendy Biscoff oats is more complex and depends on one key factor: the amount of Biscoff added to the base of healthy oats.

With the hashtag #cottagecheese amassing over 1.2 billion views on TikTok, the formerly humble dairy product has undergone a massive rebrand. The viral TikTok trend with cottage cheese involves blending it to a smooth consistency and using it as a high-protein base for healthier versions of popular foods, from ice cream to pasta sauces.

In June 2022, a TikTok video showing a blend of balsamic vinegar and sparkling water, promoted as a 'healthy Coke' alternative, garnered over 6 million views, sparking a widespread viral food trend. The clip, posted by user Amanda Jones, who attributed the idea to her Pilates teacher, claimed the concoction tasted just like the popular soda, offering a seemingly guilt-free way to enjoy a fizzy drink.

Social media virality can catapult a food item into a global sensation overnight, as demonstrated by the 'Dubai chocolate bar' which garnered over 100 million views on TikTok. Beyond social media fame, what is the newest food craze shaping our kitchens and restaurants? The answer lies in a blend of health-conscious eating, global flavors, and sustainable practices.

Originally an offshoot of the regional "dirty soda" phenomenon in Utah's Mormon culture, the dirty Diet Coke protein shake exploded on TikTok, with millions of views on viral recipes featuring a mix of diet soda and a flavored protein shake.

The internet is buzzing with videos showing off creamy, dessert-like energy drinks, and this has many people asking, "Can you mix Red Bull with creamer?". While not a traditional combination, adding creamer to Red Bull is possible, but the final texture and taste depend heavily on technique and the type of creamer used.

Over 40 million views on TikTok have propelled the 'natural Mounjaro' beverage into a viral health trend, leaving many to ask: what are the four ingredients in the Mounjaro drink? It is a simple mixture of common kitchen items, not the prescription drug, highlighting a widespread confusion between a wellness fad and a medical treatment.

According to a 2019 review, onions are among the richest dietary sources of flavonoid antioxidants. This brings into question the healthfulness of popular food trends like the viral 'onion boil'—specifically, how this cooking method impacts the vegetable's valuable nutrients.