Category: Diet & Food

We all get it: Whole grains are good for you. They protect your heart, reduce your cancer risk, shrink your waistline, and keep you full. But why do so many of the whole-wheat options out there (I’m looking at you, whole-wheat spaghetti!) taste so blah? Thankfully, whole grains go way beyond sad, cardboard-imitating pasta. Basically,

Two years after a scientific study on cockroach milk first made headlines, the creepy-crawly non-dairy alternative is back in the news: When an old article resurfaced last week, the Internet pounced—reacting with horror, fascination, and sometimes a little bit of both. So what is cockroach milk? The buzz all started back in 2016, when an international team of

This afternoon, over 8,000 Starbucks locations will shut their doors so employees can attend diversity training. If you’re looking for your afternoon jolt, you’ll have to go elsewhere. Last month, Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks while waiting for a business meeting. A video capturing the arrest went viral. The

It’s a pretty universally accepted fact that cockroaches are nasty and you want nothing to do with them. But news reports are showing up everywhere, including the Daily Mail, about the potential health benefits of cockroach milk—yup, milk from cockroaches. Hold up. What is cockroach milk? People of course have been eating insects in non-Western

Eggs love to break rules, and that’s what makes them such a kitchen staple. Tell an egg it’s a breakfast food, and it will surprise you by finding its way onto the ingredient list of your next risotto recipe. It’s just how eggs roll — they’re that useful. As for health benefits, eggs make a

Some people liken swordfish to pork chops, and that’s a pretty genius way to tackle preparing the fish. This simplified recipe borrows from the Thai ­style grilled pork shoulder from Chef Kris Yenbamroong’s Night + Market cookbook. Ted Cavanaugh What you’ll need: ½ cup soy sauce1 Tbsp neutral oil2 tsp ground white pepper1 lb swordfish

There’s one thing you need to know about eating soft shell crab: yes, you eat the whole dang thing, shell and all. These sliders are a crunchy appetizer that beats the heck out of a bowl of Ruffles. Ted Cavanaugh What you’ll need: 4 live soft-shell crabs, cleaned*2 tsp canola oil 1 Tbsp Old Bay

Sure this weekend is Memorial Day, which means it’s time for barbecues and endless rooftop brunches and happy hours, but it also means we’re getting closer to National Donut Day! On June 1, all donut lovers will be able to celebrate and enjoy their favorite treat with an official holiday. To mark the joyous occasion,

My story started like so many other women’s: I couldn’t lose the weight after I had my first baby…and then I had more. Three more, to be exact. Oh, and I gained some extra pounds with each one. It was hard to prioritize my health—after all, I had multiple small children and was busy running

Pro tip: if you’re not grilling up a hot dog on Memorial Day weekend, you’re doing summer wrong. This weekend marks the start of grilling season, so you’ll need to learn all of the grilling hacks the pros use to make those juicy, perfectly charred meats. Chef Joseph Rizza, the executive chef of one of

Want to try the best fish tacos you’ve ever had? Then, make this recipe inspired by Coni’’Seafood in Cali­fornia, where you’’ll taste the grill­ing traditions of Nayarit, a small state southeast of Baja along the Pacific coast of Mexico. The local Pescado Zarandeado dish is typically served with a basket of hot, fragrant tortillas and

Avocado is having its moment and has been for a long time now — from avocado-based restaurants to avocado toast, we’re obsessed. Now, we have an avocado toast-inspired candy bar to add to the list. Los Angeles-based gourmet chocolatier Compartés has created an avocado toast-inspired chocolate bar, and it’s nothing short of brilliant. Many of

If you’ve ever been to Sheetz, you know you’re in for a treat when you walk through the doors. It’s a convenience store paradise. And while we love grabbing piping-hot mozzarella sticks and frozen lemonade on the occasional late-night run, we also reach for healthier options on a regular basis. What healthy options, you ask?

Kelly Clarkson has had an amazing week, from hosting the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night to having a singer on her team, Brynn Cartelli, win this season of The Voice Tuesday night. And she’s done it all while ruling the red carpet, in looks that have made some fans think she’s lost some weight. The

If you ever thought bell peppers, spaghetti squash, zucchini or peppers were bland, boring and were never main-course material, oh, you were sorely mistaken. Some of the best meals are as simple as taking your favorite vegetables and stuffing them with tasty, ooey-gooey goodness. And you can be as healthy or as decadent as you

Sugar Bear Hair gummies, waist trainers, Flat Tummy Tea—if a Kardashian is peddling something online, you know it’s going to cause a stir. And Kim K’s latest Instagram #ad is really pissing people off. In the ad (which has already been deleted), Kim sucks on a lollipop and plugs Flat Tummy Co’s “appetite suppressant lollipops.”

If you’re on the keto diet, you’re probably thirsty for all keto content, all the time; if you’re not, well, sorry in advance because here comes even more: enter, these inspirational AF keto diet before-and-after photos. A little background on the keto diet if you haven’t been following along at home: It’s short for “ketogenic,”

You probably already know what not to do for weight loss (like literally any of these things), but there are really only two things that work when you want to drop pounds the healthy, sustainable way: eating well and exercising regularly. TBH, though, both of those things are pretty vague (and can take a lot

The Royal wedding has finally happened, and if you’re obsessing over every flawless detail, you’re definitely not alone. Some people want to steal the dress or the hair or the shoes, but if we’re being honest, we were all about that cake stand that held their elderflower cake. We’ve rounded up the best lookalikes online

Add this to our long list of reasons we love Princess Diana so much: For Prince William’s 13th birthday, she gave him the birthday cake of many preteen boys’ dreams — one shaped like boobs. Correction: “a huge pair of naked boobs,” according to former royal chef Darren McGrady. According to InStyle, Princess Di was