Category: Diet & Food

IHOP, the scene of many 3 a.m. drunken stacks of buttermilk pancakes and not much else, is rebranding. As you and every other American within spitting distance of a strip mall knows, IHOP stands for the International House of Pancakes. But, the chain announced Monday, it is replacing the P with a B and becoming

When you first embark on a low-carbohydrate diet, it feels like freaking EVERYTHING has carbs—leading to a lot of Regina George-level questions. (Don’t worry: Butter is not a carb.) Yes, it can be super confusing. But this nutritionist-approved high-protein, low-carbohydrate foods list can make your next grocery trip a little bit easier. In general when

The frozen aisle in the grocery store gets no love. People often feel that if food isn’t fresh, it’s no good. We also often hear that frozen food has too many preservatives to be healthy. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. There are many incredibly high-quality, convenient frozen foods on the market. In

Out with millennial pink and in with magenta, says Starbucks (and fashion week). While the coffee giant already released two new summer Frappuccinos — the Ultra Caramel and Triple Mocha — it’s marching on with a third, and the new offering is just as colorful as you want a summer blend to be. Sticklers for

The day has finally come: It’s National Doughnut Day, y’all! And you know what that means — free doughnuts. But before we get into all the deals and specials, we have to talk about what Papa John’s is doing this glorious day. (Bet you weren’t expecting that, right? Us, either.) You may know the pizza

I’m not really sure how my coffee addiction even started. As a high-energy kid who used to (literally) run around in circles, I had never even considered it. It wasn’t until I was 19, when a friend handed me a small iced coffee after a late night out, that I even tasted the stuff. I

It’s no secret that the keto diet is rough–first, you’ve got to ditch most of your beloved carbs; then, you realize the plan doesn’t include ice cream; and don’t even get me started on the keto flu. If only there were a diet out there that could prepare you for the keto diet, right? amazon.com,

After years of getting conflicting advice about what should and shouldn’t be going in my body, and trying to keep up with all the latest healthy food trends, I was exhausted. I was also dealing with severe gastrointestinal issues and constipation that would last up to two weeks, and hadn’t found any relief. I decided

We may love to snack on giant hot dogs and pretzels when doing our shopping at Costco, but there’s a new healthy option coming to the menu that sounds pretty intriguing. Costco has been offering acai bowls on their menus in California, Oregon and Hawaii for quite a while — obviously, they had the audience

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